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Fall is such a magical time of year, filled with vibrant colors, cozy vibes, and endless opportunities for fun, seasonal crafts. Crafting with kids in the fall not only celebrates the season but also helps strengthen fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and gives kids a great sense of accomplishment.
Whether you're looking for ways to keep your kids occupied indoors or projects to brighten up your living space, these fall crafts promise a fun-filled experience. Gather your construction paper, paper bags, pom poms, paint, glitter, pipe cleaners, and paper plates, and let's start crafting!
1. Paper Plate Turkey
What you'll need: Construction paper, scissors, paper plates, googly eyes, and glue.
Get ready for Thanksgiving with this adorable paper plate turkey craft! Kids will enjoy choosing colors for their turkey’s feathers and gluing them to a paper plate to create a colorful and festive turkey friend. This craft is a great way to use up any leftover paint and paper scraps. Click here for a full tutorial on creating a paper plate turkey for Thanksgiving.
2. Paper Plate Scarecrow
What you'll need: Paper plate, construction paper, glue, scissors, and markers.
Nothing says fall quite like a friendly scarecrow! This craft uses a paper plate as the base, while kids can add on features like straw or yarn for hair, a paper hat, and even a silly face. The finished scarecrow will be a cute decoration for the season. Click here for the step-by-step guide to make your own paper plate scarecrow.
3. Paper Bag Scarecrows
What you'll need: Paper bags, scissors, glue, construction paper, and markers.
Similar to the paper plate version, this paper bag scarecrow has its own unique charm. Not only will kids love creating their own custom scarecrow puppet, but they'll also be able to have hours of pretend play fun once they're done creating. Click here for the tutorial to make this friendly fall character.
4. Fall Pom Pom Tree
What you'll need: Construction paper, paint, pom poms, and glue.
Celebrate the changing leaves with this adorable fall pom pom tree craft! Using construction paper and some paint, kids can glue on colorful pom poms in fall colors to represent leaves and create a wonderful fall tree. This is a great way to practice color matching and fine motor skills. Get the detailed steps here to make your own fall pom pom tree.
5. Painted Pinecones
What you'll need: Pinecones, paint, and paintbrushes.
Bring the outdoors in with these colorful painted pinecones! Gather some pinecones from outside or buy them at a craft store, then let kids paint the edges in bright fall colors like orange, red, yellow, and gold. Once dry, these painted pinecones make a lovely display in a bowl, or you can string them together to create a festive garland.
6. Paper Bag Monster
What you'll need: Paper bag, construction paper, glue, markers, googly eyes, and scissors.
Give your kids a chance to let their creativity go wild with this quirky paper bag monster craft. They can pick any colors they like, add googly eyes, and mix and match different shapes for a one-of-a-kind creation. Perfect for Halloween or any monster-loving kid! Get the detailed tutorial here for this fun, customizable monster project.
7. Paper Bag Turkey
What you'll need: A paper bag, construction paper, markers, scissors, googly eyes, and glue.
This paper bag turkey is as fun to make as it is to play with! Using a brown paper lunch bag, kids can create a feathered turkey puppet by gluing on colorful paper feathers and adding a beak, wattle, and eyes. Follow the full instructions to make this simple but festive turkey craft.
8. Pom Pom Pumpkin
What you'll need: Pom poms, construction paper, glue.
Create the cutest little pumpkins using orange pom poms and construction paper! This quick and easy craft is ideal for younger kids who will love creating their own mini pumpkins to put on display. See the full tutorial to make your own mini pom pom pumpkins.
9. Paper Plate Turkey Wreath
What you'll need: Paper plate, scissors, glue, googly eyes and construction paper.
Decorate your door with a fun and festive paper plate turkey wreath! Start by cutting out the center of a paper plate to create a ring shape. Then, let your kids glue on colorful paper feathers around the edge and add a friendly turkey face with googly eyes, a beak, and a wattle in the center, and you have a charming turkey wreath to hang up for Thanksgiving! Click here for the full tutorial to create this delightful turkey wreath decoration.
10. Pom Pom Fall Wreaths
What you'll need: Pom poms, a paper plate, hot glue gun, and scissors.
Add a cozy touch to your fall decor with a colorful pom pom wreath! Using a large paper plate with the center cut out, kids can glue on pom poms in fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown, filling the entire wreath for a fluffy, textured look. You can even add small autumn accents like mini pinecones or felt leaves for extra charm. This simple craft is perfect for little hands and makes a beautiful decoration for any door.
Crafting Moments to Cherish
Fall crafts are a fantastic way to celebrate the season and spend quality time together as a family. These easy, engaging projects will not only keep little hands busy but also create cherished keepsakes for you to enjoy year after year. Whether you’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, decorating for Halloween, or just enjoying the cozy vibes of autumn, these ten crafts are the perfect way to bring the magic of fall into your home.
For detailed instructions on any of these crafts, be sure to check out the links above or check out our full collection here. Happy crafting, and enjoy this beautiful season with your kids! Happy crafting!
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