Sculpt a Magic Carpet from Nature Objects

Make an autumn-colored magic carpet out of strange and wonderful objects from nature.

Materials

Steps

Build a Frame of Sticks on the Ground

Search for Nature Treasures

Search for treasures from nature—such as colorful fall leaves, seedpods, acorns, bark, pine cones, berries—to fill the frame.

Make a Design

Arrange your treasures to make beautiful designs. (Just be sure not to take things that are still alive or touch anything poisonous.)
Leave your carpet for others to discover and enjoy. Or come back yourself to see how it changes over time.

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