Fall is the perfect season to get crafty with your kids. The changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and upcoming holidays provide endless inspiration for fun and easy DIY projects. Here are some simple fall crafts that will keep your kids entertained and bring a touch of autumn to your home:
1. Leaf Prints
Use fall leaves and paint to create beautiful leaf prints on paper or fabric.
2. Pumpkin Slime
Make pumpkin-scented slime with orange food coloring and glitter for a fun, sensory activity.
3. Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Spread peanut butter on pine cones, roll them in birdseed, and hang them outside to attract feathered friends.
4. Apple Stamping
Dip apple halves in paint and press them onto paper to create apple-themed art.
5. Paper Bag Puppets
Turn paper bags into puppets with markers, stickers, and googly eyes.
6. DIY Scarecrows
Create mini scarecrows using popsicle sticks, fabric scraps, and straws.
7. Fall Leaf Wreaths
Collect colorful leaves and glue them onto a paper plate to make a festive fall wreath.
8. Corn Kernels Sensory Bin
Fill a bin with dried corn kernels and add small toys for a sensory play experience.
9. Acorn Caps Craft
Glue acorn caps onto paper to create textured fall-themed art.
10. Autumn Tree Collage
Use construction paper to create a tree collage with vibrant fall colors.
11. Felt Pumpkin Coasters
Cut felt into pumpkin shapes to make adorable coasters for fall drinks.
12. Cinnamon Playdough
Make cinnamon-scented playdough for a fun and fragrant crafting experience.
13. Pumpkin Painting
Paint real pumpkins with festive designs or faces.
14. Fall Sensory Bottles
Fill bottles with water, glitter, and fall-themed items like mini pumpkins and leaves.
15. Candy Corn Jars
Decorate jars and fill them with candy corn for a sweet fall decoration.
16. Fall Mobile
Create a mobile with paper leaves, acorns, and other fall elements.
17. DIY Corn Husk Dolls
Make traditional corn husk dolls with dried corn husks and twine.
18. Autumn Slime
Create slime with fall colors and scents like cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
19. Pine Cone Crafts
Transform pine cones into cute animals or holiday ornaments with paint and glitter.
20. Paper Plate Pumpkins
Paint paper plates orange, add green stems, and hang them up as festive decorations.
21. Leaf Garland
String together painted or natural leaves to create a fall garland.
22. Fall Mosaic Art
Use pieces of fall-colored paper to create mosaic art on canvas or cardboard.
23. Mini Pumpkin Planters
Hollow out small pumpkins and use them as planters for succulents or fall flowers.
24. Autumn-Themed Magnets
Make magnets with fall shapes and colors using polymer clay.
25. Pumpkin Spice Playdough
Create pumpkin spice-scented playdough for a seasonal twist on a classic craft.
26. Leaf Stamping
Dip leaves in paint and press them onto paper to make colorful fall patterns.
27. DIY Leaf Suncatchers
Use wax paper and pressed leaves to make suncatchers that brighten up any window.
28. Fall-themed Beaded Bracelets
Make beaded bracelets with fall colors and shapes for a wearable craft.
29. Acorn Crafting
Paint and decorate acorns to use in various fall-themed projects.
30. Fall Shadow Boxes
Create shadow boxes with fall decorations and small trinkets.
31. Paper Mache Pumpkins
Use paper mache techniques to create and decorate your pumpkins.
32. Autumn Nature Walk Art
Collect leaves, sticks, and acorns during a nature walk and use them in craft projects.
33. DIY Leaf Rubbings
Place leaves under the paper and rubs crayons over them to create leaf impressions.
34. Fall-Themed Wind Chimes
Make wind chimes using sticks, beads, and fall-colored ribbons.
35. Felt Leaf Bookmarks
Cut leaf shapes from felt and attach them to paper clips for charming bookmarks.
36. Pumpkin Spice Rice Sensory Bin
Add pumpkin spice to rice in a sensory bin for a fun, aromatic play experience.
Each craft is designed to be simple yet enjoyable, ensuring that children of all ages can participate. This list offers a variety of ideas, from quick and easy projects to more detailed creations, so you can keep your little ones entertained throughout the fall season. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home décor or enjoy some quality crafting time with your kids, these fall crafts are sure to delight!
