How to Use Grass Seed Heads to Create Beautiful Nature ArtGrass Seed Head Art

Grass seed heads are an unexpected treasure for creative crafting. My kids loved playing with them because they stick to each other like tiny darts, but with a little imagination, these natural materials can be transformed into beautiful, simple artwork. Whether you’re crafting with kids or exploring nature art as a relaxing hobby, grass seed heads offer endless possibilities.

Why Grass Seed Heads Are Perfect for Crafting

Grass seed heads are versatile, lightweight, and eco-friendly. When green and fresh, they can be bent slightly to make the bristles stand up and alter the natural state.

Once dried, they’re excellent for breaking into segments and creating intricate designs and fantabulous beasties! And, their natural stickiness makes them easy for kids to work with, turning craft time into an adventure in nature art.

This craft is an excellent opportunity to explore the lifecycle of a plant, from seed to full growth. Observing grass seed heads helps children understand germination, plant development, and how seeds disperse to create new plants. You can even compare them to other types of seeds to classify and group them scientifically.

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What You’ll Need

• Fresh or dried grass seed heads
• Googly eyes (optional)
• Paints, inks, or markers
• Glue or adhesive
• Paper, card stock, or a craft board
• Wooden frames or glass-fronted box frames (for preserving your masterpiece) – Ikea is perfect for finding these.

Craft Ideas with Grass Seed Heads

1. Exotic Creatures
   • Bend fresh seed heads to manipulate the bristles.
   • Add googly eyes to create whimsical birds or beasts.
   • Arrange them into shapes for unique animal-inspired art.

2. Fireworks and Shooting Stars
   • Use paint to add vibrant colors.
   • Layer the seed heads to mimic explosions or celestial designs.

3. Landscapes
   • Arrange seed heads into simple scenes like fields, trees, or underwater worlds.
   • Mix in other natural materials like leaves or small flowers for added texture.

4. Framed Art
   • Preserve your favorite creations in a glass-fronted box frame.
   • This technique is perfect for showcasing delicate designs, like the fish (or is it a bird?) we made.

More Nature-Inspired Crafts to Try

Looking for more ideas to expand your nature craft projects? These crafts use similar natural materials and are just as fun and creative:

• Dried Gemini Flower Bird Crafts: Transform dried flowers into whimsical bird art with a touch of creativity. Read the tutorial here.
• Glittery Helicopter Seed Decorations: Add a sparkle to nature by turning helicopter seeds into glittery, eye-catching decorations. Learn how here.
• Yarn Teepee Craft and Tea Light Holder: Combine twigs and yarn to create charming teepee designs that double as tea light holders. See how it’s done.
• Acorn and Twig Sculpture Craft: Get creative with twigs and acorns to build intricate sculptures inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the details here.

These projects pair beautifully with grass seed head art, offering even more ways to get creative with natural materials.

Final Tips for Crafting with Grass Seed Heads

• Handle with care: Grass seed heads are delicate, especially when dried.
• Get creative: Experiment with different materials to enhance your artwork.
• Preserve your creations: Frame your favorite pieces to enjoy them for years to come.

Whether you’re making vibrant creatures, colorful fireworks, or serene landscapes, grass seed head art is a delightful way to connect with nature and spark creativity.

This was part of weekly craft hangout organised by Red Ted Art. The theme was Flowers and Leaves so I cheated a teeny bit by using a seed but I think I can get away with that as they are plants.

Get Inspired By More Nature Crafts

Watch the video below to get some more inspiring Nature Craft ideas and then go visit the blogs for a more detailed description on how to make them.

With Thanks To

• Red Ted Art – How to dry flowers, a beautiful dandelion crown, some cute poppy dancers
• Kids Chaos – A bright and beautiful Andy Goldsworthy style flowers and leaves pavement collage
• The Imagination Tree – Laminated Dried Flower Crown, Book Mark and Suncatcher
• Crystals Tiny Treasures – Cute pressed flower glass tile coasters
• Domestic Godessque – The cutest helicopter seed cards