Natural Treasure Pouches

Does your child love collecting found objects on their walks or hikes? Do you need something to get even the most reluctant child into nature? Try these fun little pouches. Kids can use them to collect all those special treasures they find on their walks. The best part is, they are no-sew, so kids can do them!

Begin with a small rectangle piece of cloth.

You can start with any size cloth. I have used here a piece measuring approximately 4 x 6 inches.

Fold cloth in half and glue sides together.

I placed a sheet of wax paper underneath. Be sure to fold "dull-side out" (your patterned side will be facing each other on the inside). The stick pins are optional here and you may not want to use these with kids, it just gives the fabric some extra steadiness while you work.

Rub fabric glue on the two sides using a q-tip or paintbrush. Be sure to get some glue in between the patterned sides, otherwise it won't stick. You don't need to glue the bottom, since you just folded it in half. The top will be the opening of your sack, so be sure to leave that glue free.

Place another sheet of wax paper and press firmly on the glued edges.

Place a heavy book on top and leave for 15-30 minutes.

Remove and flip pouch inside out. Fill with treasures as desired.

I included some acorns here that painted and rolled in glitter, for added fun.

The "treasures" found here can be used for a treasure hunt game in which you hide these items inside a basket of autumn leaves. The painted/glittered acorns are particularly fun to include in this game!

Finished natural treasure pouch!