Since time immemorial, people have been drawing inspiration from nature. From the cave paintings in France to architects who build houses around boulders, from the tree character Grut to the Marvel comic "Guardians of Galaxy," nature has helped to shape and inspire the things that humans create.

This week's craft project—a beaded light catcher—isn't a magic polish, but it will transform the light coming in your window into beautiful colors. What's more, it would be a great boredom buster for a kiddo who's feeling under the weather.

These ice boats take advantage of children's enchantment with water by using it in two forms — frozen and liquid — and also commemorate Benno's family's trip across the sea.

Four fairy-house projects for fairy-loving kids!

Our best crafts and projects for outdoor fun!

Fire fairies are all about light. We've rounded up four different light related crafts to help you play with the fire fairies.

Inspiring wonder is easy to do with natural materials. Nature has away of being mysterious and inspiring us to explore whole new worlds. Try four of our favorite nature crafts that will get you outside and wondering about the world around you in new ways.

If you want to add “catching fireflies” to your summer bucket list, this sweet firefly habitat will get you equipped in style.

I've rounded up some really fun crafts from our Sparkle archives! We've got bath paints and nature brushes, collaborative paintings and hidden trail art...

If you're feeling wistful for this late-winter tradition, give this week's craft a try. These watercolor notecards use maple syrup as a base to make the paints swirl into lovely patterns and shapes.