Creative Earth Day Crafts: Fun Ways to Celebrate Our Planet
This post is about Earth Day crafts. Fun ways to celebrate Mother Earth!

If you know me, you know I love crafting projects for my kids for any season or event.
As April 22nd approaches, Earth Day is perfect for getting stuck into these fun crafts. These 10 creative Earth Day crafts are ideal for using recycled materials and encouraging fine motor skills. Plus, it offers an excellent opportunity to teach children of all ages about caring for our planet.
From simple craft projects using recycled materials to more complex DIY projects for older kids, these activities provide lots of fun while promoting environmental awareness.
I can’t wait for you to dive in and see which ones you would love to do with your family this Earth Day.
11 Creative Earth Day Crafts: Fun Ways to Celebrate Our Planet
Leaf Printing
Leaf printing is a delightful nature craft for children that involves painting the underside of fresh leaves and pressing them onto paper or fabric to create detailed, textured impressions.
Kids collect interesting leaves with clear veins, apply paint to the leaf’s back side using a brush or roller, and then carefully press the painted leaf onto their chosen surface to reveal a unique botanical print.
This simple activity not only produces beautiful artwork but also connects them directly with the natural world.
Paper Plate Earth
A simple craft for young kids, this project uses a paper plate as the base to create a colorful version of planet Earth. Kids can recreate Mother Earth’s beauty using green paint, blue paint, and a little creativity.
Add some green tissue paper for texture, and you’ll have a fun craft that’s also an easy way to spark conversations about taking care of our planet.
Coffee Filter Earth Sun Catchers
This Earth Day project is as beautiful as it is simple. Using coffee filters, green food coloring, and liquid watercolors, kids can create earth-themed sun catchers.
These unique Earth Day crafts are a fun way to decorate windows and spread environmental awareness.
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts: Binoculars for a Nature Walk
Recycle those toilet paper rolls into DIY binoculars for your next nature walk! This craft is an easy project for children of all ages and requires small pieces of paper scraps, a hot glue gun, and a piece of twine.
Decorate the binoculars with green paint and card stock to make them extra fun. It’s a great way to encourage outdoor exploration and a celebration of Earth Day.
Egg Carton Seed Pots
Egg cartons make excellent seed pots for a DIY project that’s both fun and educational. Fill each cup with soil and organic material to plant seeds, and watch as they grow into flowers or herbs.
Older kids can decorate the outside of the cartons with acrylic paint and green tissue paper, making this a creative Earth Day craft and an eco-friendly activity that promotes sustainable living.
Bug Hotel from Recycled Materials
Transform a cardboard box, tin cans, or plastic water bottles into a bug hotel that provides a haven for insects. Use small pieces of pine cones, paper scraps, and a tree branch to create cozy spaces for bugs to rest.
This fun earth craft is perfect for middle school children and is a great way to raise environmental awareness while teaching care for our planet.
Homemade Bird Feeders
Kids can craft homemade bird feeders to hang in their backyard using a milk carton or toilet rolls. Cover the feeders with peanut butter and roll them in birdseed for an easy Earth Day craft that’s much fun to make.
Attach them to a tree branch with a piece of twine for the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with our feathered friends.
Plantable Seed Paper
Create plantable seed paper using old magazines and paper scraps. Blend the materials with water, add flower seeds, and press the mixture onto wax paper to dry. Once the finished product is ready, kids can plant their creations in the garden.
This earth craft teaches sustainable living and is a great way to give back to the earth.
Earth Day Sun Catchers with WaxPaper
Another version of sun catchers involves melted crayon shavings and wax paper. Sprinkle small pieces of crayons onto the wax paper and gently heat with a hot glue gun.
The colorful patterns look beautiful in the sunlight, making this a favorite Earth Day craft among kids of all ages.
Craft Stick Flower Pot
Older kids will love creating a flower pot using craft sticks, a hot glue gun, and recycled materials like a tin can or plastic bottle. Paint the sticks with bright acrylic paint to decorate the pot’s exterior.
This DIY project is an excellent opportunity to plant flowers and highlight the importance of caring for our planet.
Recycled Wreath with Green Fabric Scraps
Using a wreath, green felt pieces, pom poms and small pieces of paper scraps, kids can make a wreath celebrating our beautiful planet. Add embellishments like pine cones or old magazines to give it a personalized touch.
This is one of the best ways to upcycle materials from your recycling bin and create something meaningful. I hope you enjoy making these craft ideas with your kids as much as I do!
Happy Earth Day!
Creative Earth Day Crafts: Fun Ways to Celebrate Our Planet
