30 Easy Fall Crafts for Kids

Fall is a season brimming with color, creativity, and fun—making it the perfect time for kids to dive into crafting!

From vibrant leaves to pumpkins and spooky decorations, there are endless opportunities to get hands-on and celebrate the season.

These 30 easy fall crafts for kids are not only fun but also a great way to foster creativity, improve motor skills, and make lasting memories.

Whether you’re looking for simple crafts to fill an afternoon or DIY projects for Halloween and Thanksgiving, this list has something for every child to enjoy. Grab your supplies and let the autumn crafting adventures begin!

1.) Leaf Rubbing Art

Materials needed:

• Leaves, crayons, paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Collect colorful fall leaves.
• Place the leaves under a sheet of paper.
• Rub the side of a crayon over the paper to reveal the texture and colors of the leaves.
• Discuss variations (using different colors, types of leaves).

2.) Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft

Materials needed:

• Paper plates, orange paint, markers, glue, green construction paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Paint a paper plate orange.
• Cut out leaves and vines from green paper.
• Attach the leaves and vines to the top of the plate.
• Use markers to add details, such as facial features or extra decorations.

3.) Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Materials needed:

• Pine cones, peanut butter, bird seed, string.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Tie a string to the top of the pine cone for hanging.
• Spread peanut butter all over the pine cone.
• Roll the peanut-buttered pine cone in bird seed.
• Hang outside for the birds to enjoy.

4.) Acorn Paintings

Materials needed:

• Acorns, paint, paintbrushes, paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Collect acorns.
• Dip acorns in paint and roll them across paper to create patterns.
• Experiment with different colors for a beautiful fall design.

5.) Mummy Jars

Materials needed:

• Empty jars, gauze or cheesecloth, googly eyes, hot glue gun.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Wrap the jar with gauze or cheesecloth.
• Glue on googly eyes to make them look like mummies.
• Use the jars for Halloween decorations or as candle holders.

6.) Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow

Materials needed:

• Toilet paper roll, construction paper, markers, glue, yarn.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cover the toilet paper roll with construction paper.
• Draw a face on the front.
• Add yarn for hair and straw for arms and legs.

7.) Pumpkin Stamps

Materials needed:

• Small pumpkins, paint, paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Dip the bottom of a small pumpkin into paint.
• Stamp it onto paper to create pumpkin prints.
• Let kids decorate the pumpkins with markers or stickers afterward.

8.) Leaf Crowns

Materials needed:

• Fall leaves, tape or glue, scissors.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cut out a strip of paper to fit around a child’s head.
• Attach leaves all around the paper crown using glue or tape.
• Secure the crown with tape or glue, and enjoy the fall look!

9.) Fall Sensory Bottles

Materials needed:

• Empty bottle, glitter, fake leaves, water, glue.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Fill the bottle with fake leaves and glitter.
• Add water and secure the top tightly with glue.
• Shake and watch the fall items float and spin.

10.) Apple Stamps

Materials needed:

• Apples, paint, paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cut an apple in half.
• Dip the flat side in paint and press it on paper.
• Let kids add stems, leaves, or other details.

11.) Fall Handprint Art

Materials needed:

• Paint, paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Paint the child’s hand in fall colors (red, orange, yellow).
• Press the hand on paper to create a tree shape.
• Add a trunk and leaves to complete the design.

12.) Tissue Paper Pumpkins

Materials needed:

• Orange tissue paper, green construction paper, glue, scissors.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Scrunch orange tissue paper into small balls.
• Glue them to form the shape of a pumpkin.
• Add a green stem and leaves to finish.

13.) Cinnamon Stick Broomsticks

Materials needed:

• Cinnamon sticks, string, mini broom bristles, glue.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Glue mini broom bristles to the end of a cinnamon stick.
• Use string to tie the bristles tightly to the stick.
• Optionally, decorate with tiny beads or sequins.

14.) Pumpkin Playdough

Materials needed:

• Playdough, pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Use pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters to make shapes in playdough.
• Let kids explore rolling and cutting their own pumpkins.
• Add additional decorations like beads or sequins.

15.) Nature Garland

Materials needed:

• Leaves, twigs, string, needle.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Thread a needle and string twigs and leaves on a piece of string.
• Hang the garland up as a fall decoration.

16.) Candy Corn Collage

Materials needed:

• Yellow, orange, and white construction paper, glue, scissors, black markers.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cut the construction paper into strips of yellow, orange, and white, shaped like the sections of candy corn.
• Arrange the strips on a piece of cardboard or heavy paper in the shape of a candy corn.
• Glue them into place.
• Add details with black markers to create the “outline” of the candy corn and little decorations like stars or dots.
• This fun craft teaches kids about colors and shapes while allowing them to explore their creativity.

17.) Fall Leaf Lanterns

Materials needed:

• Clean, empty jars, fall leaves, glue, tea light candles, ribbon.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Collect vibrant fall leaves in various colors.
• Glue the leaves onto the outside of an empty glass jar, layering them so they overlap.
• Tie a ribbon around the top of the jar to add a decorative touch.
• Place a battery-operated tea light inside the jar, and watch it glow through the leaves.
• These lanterns are perfect for setting a cozy mood on chilly fall nights.

18.) Mini Corn Husk Dolls

Materials needed:

• Corn husks, string, markers, yarn.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Soak the corn husks in warm water to soften them.
• Stack 4 or 5 corn husks and tie them at the top to form a head and body.
• Use string or yarn to create arms, legs, and a face.
• Decorate the doll’s “clothing” with extra yarn or fabric scraps.
• Kids can learn about traditional fall crafting, and this project also ties into lessons about cultural history.

19.) Cork Pumpkin Stamps

Materials needed:

• Wine corks, orange paint, green construction paper, glue.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Dip a wine cork in orange paint and stamp it on paper to form the body of a pumpkin.
• Use green construction paper to create a vine or pumpkin stem.
• Attach the vine to the top of the stamped pumpkin with glue.
• This project is perfect for smaller children as they learn about shapes and textures, and it’s fun to see the pumpkins appear with each stamp.

20.) Pumpkin Seed Necklaces

Materials needed:

• Pumpkin seeds, string, paint, needle, scissors.

Step-by-step instructions:

• After carving a pumpkin, wash and dry the seeds.
• Paint the seeds in various fall colors, such as orange, yellow, and green.
• Once the paint is dry, use a needle and thread to create a necklace by threading the seeds together.
• Tie the ends of the string to make it wearable.
• This activity helps develop fine motor skills and encourages kids to work with different textures and materials.

21.) Fall Windsocks

Materials needed:

• Construction paper, scissors, tape, string, fall-themed decorations.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cut a large piece of construction paper into a cylinder shape, securing the ends with tape.
• Cut thin strips of paper for the windsock’s streamers and tape them to the bottom of the cylinder.
• Decorate the top of the windsock with fall-themed stickers, stamps, or drawings of leaves.
• Attach a string to the top and hang it outside.
• These colorful windsocks are a fun way to observe the changes in weather, making them a perfect craft to enjoy during fall.

22.) Pumpkin Pinch Pots

Materials needed:

• Air-dry clay, paint, paintbrushes.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Roll a ball of clay into a small ball.
• Press your thumb into the center to create a “pinch pot.”
• Shape the edges to look like a pumpkin.
• Once the clay is dry, paint the pot in orange, and add green details to the top for a stem and leaves.
• This craft not only brings out creativity but also allows children to work on their tactile skills by molding the clay.

23.) Fall Foliage Prints

Materials needed:

• Fall leaves, paint, paper.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Collect a variety of colorful fall leaves.
• Dip the leaves in paint and press them firmly onto a sheet of paper.
• Gently peel the leaf off to reveal the print.
• Repeat with different leaves and colors to create a full fall foliage masterpiece.
• This activity is great for exploring natural patterns and textures, and the results are often striking.

24.) Spider Web Suncatcher

Materials needed:

• Black construction paper, white glue, scissors, string or yarn.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cut a large circle from black construction paper.
• Using glue, draw a web pattern in the center.
• Let the glue dry completely.
• Once dry, cut the edges to create a “frame.”
• Hang the suncatcher in a window with a piece of string.
• These spooky suncatchers add a touch of Halloween fun to your windows while allowing kids to practice their fine motor skills.

25.) Cinnamon Stick Coasters

Materials needed:

• Cinnamon sticks, glue, cardboard, scissors, fall-themed fabric.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Cut the cardboard into circles or squares to create the base of the coaster.
• Glue cinnamon sticks around the edge of the cardboard in a circular pattern.
• Once dry, cut fabric into a small square and glue it to the center as the coaster’s surface.
• Let it dry completely before using.
• These coasters add a delightful scent to the house and can be great gifts for family members or as decorations for the fall table.

26.) Paper Bag Turkey Puppets

Materials needed:

• Brown paper bags, construction paper, glue, feathers, markers.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Open the paper bag and turn it upside down.
• Create a face with construction paper for the turkey’s head, adding feathers to the top.
• Attach the feathers to the back of the paper bag.
• Use markers to decorate the face and body.
• This fun and simple craft is perfect for Thanksgiving and gives kids a chance to make their own puppets for a Thanksgiving play.

27.) Pressed Flower Art

Materials needed:

• Flowers, wax paper, iron, paper, frame.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Collect fall flowers and leaves from your yard.
• Place the flowers between two sheets of wax paper.
• Press them with a warm iron (with adult supervision).
• Once flattened, cut the flowers into fun shapes or patterns and glue them onto a piece of paper.
• Frame the finished artwork as a beautiful fall decoration.
• Pressed flowers create beautiful, delicate art, allowing children to appreciate the beauty of nature and its seasonal changes.

28.) Autumn Handprint Tree

Materials needed:

• Construction paper, paint, scissors.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Paint the child’s hand in brown paint and press it on paper to form the tree trunk and branches.
• After the handprint dries, paint colorful fall leaves on the branches using finger paints or small brushes.
• Once completed, add a tree trunk and other details.
• This personalized craft creates lasting memories with handprint artwork that doubles as a lovely fall decoration.

29.) Fall Leaf Mobile

Materials needed:

• Leaves, string, sticks, glue, tape.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Collect various colorful leaves.
• Cut lengths of string and attach one leaf to the end of each string.
• Tie the other end of each string to sticks or a wooden dowel.
• Hang the mobile up and enjoy as the leaves gently sway.
• This mobile will bring the outdoors inside, making it a wonderful addition to your fall decor.

30.) Halloween Witch Hats

Materials needed:

• Black construction paper, glue, scissors, embellishments like glitter or foam stickers.

Step-by-step instructions:

• Roll a black piece of construction paper into a cone to form the witch hat.
• Cut a strip of black paper to create the brim of the hat, attaching it to the base of the cone.
• Decorate the witch hats with glitter, foam shapes, or stickers to give them a fun, magical touch.
• Perfect for a Halloween-themed craft, these hats will add extra charm to any spooky celebrations.