Go scavenging for free stuff

What can we use instead of disposable gloves or a small bag if we don't have them?

If you don't have disposable gloves or a small bag, an adult can supervise while you use clean household rubber gloves and a reusable grocery bag or an old shoebox to follow 'Put on your gloves' and 'Take your small bag or basket'.

What should we do if collected items won't stick to the craft or get too dirty?

If items won't stick when you 'Attach and arrange your chosen items,' press heavier pieces with extra glue, use tape or string for bulky items, and pick dry, clean pieces from 'Pick up only safe items' then follow 'Let your craft dry or set completely'.

How can we adapt the activity for different ages?

For toddlers, stick to large leaves and rocks with a glue stick and close adult help during 'Pick up only safe items' and 'Set up your work area,' while older kids can sort groups, use scissors, string and recyclables for more complex designs before sharing on DIY.org.

How can we extend or personalize the finished craft?

After you 'Sort the items into groups,' personalize the project by painting leaves, labeling items with their names, making a hanging mobile with string, or decorating clean containers with colouring materials before letting them dry and sharing the finished creation on DIY.org.