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Chelsey Bahe

@chelseybahe.bsky.social

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Nanny. Auntie. Nature artist. PB writer. Outdoor play advocate. 12x12. SCBWI.

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Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 12h

Candle #scbwiArtober2025

Nature art depicting a trick or treater dressed as a ghost walking in the woods. The ghost is holding a candle in its right hand and a trick or treat bag in its left. The art was made on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, pine needles, and bits of pine cones.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 15h

Eyes #scbwiArtober2025

Nature art depicting a child dressed up as an owl. She has green wings and is wearing a hat with big yellow owl eyes and beak on the front. The girl is standing next to a tree and she is holding a trick or treat bag in her left hand. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, pine needles, leaves, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 16h

Phantom #scbwiartober2025

Nature art depicting a tree with two swings. A girl with an opened mouth is standing on the left swing and a phantom is standing on the right swing. The tree is bare and the ground beneath it is covered in leaves. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, pine needles, pieces of pine cone, pieces of twig, and another type of bark.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 19h

Night Light #scbwiArtober2025

Nature art depicting the back view of a child dressed in a firefly costume. She is standing next to a tree on the left and a plant to her right. Her hair is in pigtails and she is carrying a trick or treat bag in her left hand. The art was made on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, and pine needles.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 23h

Squash #scbwiArtober2025

Nature art depicting a child dressed up as a squash. She is standing next to a tree and is holding a trick or treat bag in her right hand. Art was made on a stump in the woods using leaves, pine bark, pine needles, and bits of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 1d

The Crystal Ball Reveals… #ABLArtfest @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Nature art depicting a trick or treater dressed as a fortune teller. She is standing next to a tree, holding a crystal ball in her right hand, and a trick or treat bag in her left. The art was made on a stump in the woods using leaves, pine bark, pine needles, sticks, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 6d

Fall Festivities #ABLArtfest @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Nature art depicting a girl in a red dress standing next to a jack-o’-lantern in the woods. Her hair is in pigtails and she is smiling. There are leaves on the ground. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, pieces of pine cone, pine needles, other bark, and sticks.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 7d

Fall Festivities #ABLArtfest @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Nature art depicting a child standing next to an apple tree. The child has her hair in pigtails and she is wearing a dress. There is a basket of apples near her right foot, and she is holding an apple in her right hand. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, pine needles, leaves, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 16d

#NatureArt #TrailArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting three kids holding the letters that spell fall, and one child standing on a letter.The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, pine needles, other bark, pieces of twig, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 19d

#NatureArt #TrailArt #TrickOrTreat

Nature art depicting a child wearing a pumpkin costume standing next to a tree. She is holding a green trick or treat bag in her right hand.The art was created on a stump in the woods using bark, leaves, pine needles, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 20d

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt #TrickOrTreat

Nature art depicting a child dressed up as a witch for Halloween. She is wearing a gray witch’s hat, and gray dress with red pants and arm sleeves. Her right hand is holding her broom and her left hand is holding her trick or treat bag. Art was created on a stump in the woods using bark, pine needles, leaves, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 23d

#NatureArt #TrailArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting a child throwing fallen leaves into the air. Her hair is in pigtails and her mouth is open in excitement. There is a tree on her left side and a pile of leaves on the ground to her right. The art was made on a stump in the woods using leaves, pine bark, pine needles, other bark, pine cone bits, and pieces of stick.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 26d

#NatureArt #TrailArt

Nature art mermaid created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, pine needles, maple seeds, pine cone pieces, and twigs. The mermaid has a yellow tail, and is wearing a swimsuit top. Her hair is parted in the middle and she is smiling.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 29d

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art owl created from pine needles, maple seeds, pine bark, and other bits of nature found loose on the ground. The owl’s eyes are made from acorn caps. The art was created on a stump in the woods.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Sep 8

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting a girl standing next to a tree. The girl is wearing a yellow dress and holding a stick in her right hand. Her hair is in pigtails. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, pine needles, leaves, and pieces of pine cone.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 30

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting the back view of two kids holding hands. The girl on the left is shorter. She is wearing a dress and has a pony tail sticking up on top of her head. The girl on the right is taller. Her hair is in two buns and she is wearing a tank top and shorts. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, pine needles, and pine cone pieces.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 24

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting a girl hugging a tree. The girl’s hair is in a bun and she is wearing shorts and a tshirt. The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, pine needles, pine cone pieces, other bark, leaves, and sticks.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 24

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Orange cat created on a stump in the woods using pine needles and pine bark. The cat has acorn cap eyes and green pine needles whiskers.

Reposted by Chelsey Bahe

Jennifer Thomas @jthomasabc.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you write for kids, check out these submission opportunities:

✍️Dirigible Balloon (until Aug. 26, theme: Imagine the Future)
✍️@paperboundmag.bsky.social‬ (until Sept. 14, theme: Changes: Come as you aren’t!)
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Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 16

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art lion head created on a stump in the woods using pine needles and pine bark.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 15

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Mermaid created from pine bark, pieces of stick, and pine needles. The mermaid has long green hair that is swept behind her right shoulder. Her arms are partially raised. The art is ephemeral and was created on a stump in the woods.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 11

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting a girl wearing a sundress standing on grass next to some plants. She has straight hair and is holding her arms slightly out. The art was created on a stump using pine bark, pieces of pine cone, pine needles, sticks, and other natural materials found loose on the trail.

Reposted by Chelsey Bahe

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Aug 5

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social! 🎉

📚THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social & published by Peachtree Publishing, is here!

Find it here: buff.ly/rb8izKV

#kidlit #12x12PB

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 4

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art mermaid created on a stump using pine bark, pine needles, pieces of pine cone, and other bits of nature found loose on the ground. The mermaid’s hair is in pigtails and she is smiling.

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · Aug 2

#NatureArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting two girls playing on a log seesaw in the woods. The girl on the left has two buns in her hair and a smile on her face. The girl on the right has one small pony on the top of her head and a surprised expression on her face. The art was created on a stump using pine bark, pine needles, pine cone pieces, other types of bark, and sticks.