Japan – When I think of spring, I think of cherry blossoms. And cherry blossoms make me dream of Japan. Create your own Blossoming Tissue Tree from Home of Craft  or Cherry Blossom Art From a Recycled Soda Bottle  by Rachel Meeks on Alpha Mom.

France – I Love Paris in the Springtime… The free, printable Travel Size Paper City Paris from made by joel  will transport nos petits amours to the city of Paris. The pieces are small enough to fit in a mint tin to take wherever your family is actually traveling during spring vacation.

Mexico – Papel Picado, a Mexican folk art, is punched paper hung on strings  to make banderitas for holidays like Easter and Cinco de Mayo. Make a simplified version of Papel Picado from Beth Manners’ Fun French and Spanish, or try the Papel Picado Flags from Spanglish Baby .

Russia – What craft could be more quintessentially spring than decorated eggs? Try making this kid-friendly version of Russian Faberge Eggs from Activity Village.

China – I’ve heard that the pinwheel has origins in China, and is a big part of Chinese New Year celebrations. In the U.S., pinwheels seem to emerge at the first signs of spring and bring colorful joy to kids through the summer months. Visit Neverland Nook for a pinwheel tutorial – and if you’re feeling inspired, try making the pinwheel wreath (this sounds like an April Vacation Week project to me).

The United Kingdom – While not really an English craft, these Walnut Nests are just so darn cute.  They are from a blog in the UK, Red Ted Art, so that counts as international inspiration, right?