I need some advice for treating my Outdoor craft project, please
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You can use any kind of wood that has a tight grain. The tighter the grain the less weather penetration. Whether you paint, stain, or leave it natural seal it with a marine grade varnish. They use it on sealing wood on boats.
I think this article might be helpful to you http://www.woodmagazine.com/materials-guide/lumber/outdoor-lumber-chart
And as William said, make sure you seal it with a suitable finish to ensure that it lasts outdoors. Good luck!
Western red or yellow Cedar (and redwood or teak) is a great choice for types of wood for outdoor projects...as far as treatment goes, marine varnish (or something similar that is used on boats) is best for wood protection.