17 DIY Ideas for Your Woodland Nursery

DIY Bear Rug

This soft and cuddly bear rug couldn’t be cuter. Did we mention you could make your own for under $10? See the full tutorial - complete with printable pattern - here. 

Paper-Mache Stag Head

Love the faux-taxidermy look but not the price? Make your own mock animal bust with this detailed tutorial. 

Foxy Pallet Art

Recreate this beautiful  DIY nursery art using reclaimed pallet wood and this free, printable fox image from Lolly Jane. 

Woodland Chalkboard Art

A little ribbon and some chalkboard paint is all you need to transform store-bought tree rounds into rustic works of art! See how it’s done right here. 

Fairy Terrarium

Bring a tiny touch of nature into your nursery with a beautiful, fairy-themed terrarium.

These mossy beauties cost little to make and don’t require much upkeep. Just give them a light spritz of water every couple of weeks, and they’re good to grow!

Mossy Frame

Dried moss and a little glue make for a enchanting, little nursery frame. Finding your finished product a little crumbly? A light coat of aerosol hairspray should keep it looking fresh.

Moss-Covered Letters

Plain-Jane nursery letters get a mossy makeover in this simple, nature-inspired DIY. 

Wood Slice Shelf

These woodsy wall shelves take just minutes to make. Looking for more DIY shelving ideas? Check out these 12 creative ideas.

Cozy Cabin KURA

This cozy mountain cabin, created from IKEA's popular and budget-friendly KURA loft bed, offers the perfect bedtime getaway for a weary woodsman. Make your own using these tips from IKEAHackers.com.

Toadstool Hack

These fabric seat covers transform an $8 MAMMUT stool into a toadstool tuffet fit for a fairy! Handy with a needle and thread? Sew your own!

DIY Campfire Play Set

This cozy campfire will set your little one’s imagination ablaze! Get the full tutorial from Alyson over at The Ragged Wren.

Stuffed-Bust Stag

Sweet, soft and full of whimsy, this adorable little deer is just about the cutest of his stuffed-bust kind - except for maybe this faux buffalo head and his foxy friend. You’ll find the tutorials for all three, including step-by-step photos and printable patterns, on We Lived Happily Ever After.

Grassy Nightstand

Another creative find from The Ragged Wren, this grassy green nightstand is all kinds of adorable! Make your own with this simple tutorial. 

Rustic Bird Mobile

Looking for the perfect nursery mobile? Why not make your own? Sticks, twine and rustic fabrics combine to create this wonderfully rustic and easy-to-recreate bird mobile. 

Sweet Sheep

This fuzzy fellow started out as an old, beat-up rocking horse. Add a coat of paint, a cozy sheepskin and a does of ingenuity, and you’ve got the world’s baaaa-est rocker! See how it all came together over at Design Happens.

A Mossy Patch

This soft and mossy rug, made from individual yarn pom-poms in assorted colors and textures, looks like the perfect place for to sink bare toes in the morning! Create your own with this detailed photo tutorial. 

Rustic Letter Art

Forget the craft store, and create rustic nursery art with nature's treasures!

This sweet and woodsy project uses a simple template and a good pair of pruning shears to create a one-of-a-kind, personalized wall art. Create your own with these helpful tips.

Mountain Mural

Dreaming of a room with a view? Give baby a window to the great outdoors with a gorgeous mountain mural. Get step-by-step directions for this fun and easy-to-recreate accent wall, or check out the other can’t-miss mountain murals cropping up in nurseries everywhere!