Are you looking for great ideas for crafting with chestnuts? Then you've come to the right place! Autumn is the perfect time for creative crafting ideas with natural materials. In our crafting portal, you will find a large section dedicated to autumn crafts, and today I will introduce you to our 5 most popular chestnut figures. Crafting with chestnuts connects many of us with beautiful childhood memories. We want to share these magical moments with you! With our detailed instructions and video tutorials, you can also experience this autumn tradition with your children.
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Sheep Made from Chestnuts - Fluffy Autumn Friends
My absolute favorite among all chestnut crafts! These cute little sheep are super easy to make and look really great. All you need are chestnuts, thin wooden sticks for the legs, acorns, and some cotton. You can connect the chestnuts either with clay or with toothpicks - both methods work great. The legs are carefully inserted (adults should help with this), the head is made from an acorn, and finally, the chestnut is coated with craft glue and covered with cotton.
Follow the link for the complete crafting instructions with photos and a detailed description of how you can craft these cute sheep from chestnuts!
Making Mushrooms from Chestnuts - Perfect for the Little Ones
Mushrooms are a real classic when it comes to chestnut crafting and are particularly suitable for young children above 5 years old. The great thing about it: You don't need to poke or cut anything! All you need are chestnuts, acorns, and some clay.
These cute forest mushrooms are made quickly and are sure to bring joy to your autumn crafting fun. The chestnut becomes the mushroom head, the acorn the stem - combined with some clay, a whole mushroom kingdom is created in no time!
Follow the link for the full mushroom crafting instructions (crafting mushrooms from chestnuts) with photos and a detailed description. This autumn decoration is not only fun for children!
Crafting spiders from chestnuts - Spooky and Funny Crawlers
These funny spiders are a blast for children aged 5 and above. Crafting with chestnuts gets especially creative here: All you need are chestnuts, clay, and - as a special highlight - googly eyes, which you can find inexpensively at craft supply stores (usually in packs of 20-50 pieces).
The spider is quickly crafted: Shape the eight legs from clay, attach them to the chestnut, and finally add the head with the funny googly eyes. The result is friendly little crawlers that do not look scary at all!
Follow the link for the full spider crafting instructions with photos and a detailed description. A perfect Halloween craft that even the little ones can manage!
Crafting with Chestnuts - The Prickly Hedgehog
Our absolute crowd favorite! According to our internal statistics, this crafting instruction was the most read in the field of chestnut crafting this year - and for good reason! These cute hedgehogs are not only funny and sweet but also cleverly make use of the natural texture of chestnuts.
All you need are chestnuts with their spiky shells, some clay, and googly eyes. The spiky chestnut shell becomes the perfect hedgehog coat! The combination of fluffy spikes and the big, adorable eyes make these figures particularly lovable. Children are thrilled every time by their self-crafted little hedgehogs.
Follow the link for the full hedgehog crafting instructions with photos and a detailed description. Discover why this instruction is the most popular of all our chestnut crafting ideas!
Chestnuts for Crafting - The classic chestnut horse
Even if it is not my personal favorite, the chestnut horse is one of the absolute classics of autumn crafting. It has been popular in schools and crafting groups for generations and therefore must not be missing from our top 5!
For your little horse, you will need chestnuts, pistachio shells (for the ears), thin wooden sticks for the legs, and some modeling clay. Some preparation by adults is necessary for this craft: Small holes for the legs must be pre-drilled carefully with an awl. After that, the children can continue crafting independently and complete their little horse.
Follow the link to the complete Chestnut Horse Crafting Guide with photos and detailed description. A timeless crafting classic that connects generations!
Conclusion
Those were our top 5 crafting ideas with chestnuts! Each of these figures has its own charm and makes autumn crafting a special experience. In our Autumn Crafting section, you will find many more creative ideas, not only with chestnuts but also with other natural materials.
Have fun crafting and enjoy a creative autumn! 🌰 🍁