For my family, Fall is the time when we finally have more time for crafts. In the Summer all we want to do is just be outside and soak up the sun as much as we can! But when the leaves start to fall, we want to spend more time at home, cozy up, and do something creative to capture the beauty of the season.
I love the colors of Autumn! Yellow, orange, red, brown – I do not only enjoy wearing these color but crafting with them, too. They make me feel happy, and I want to embrace that feeling in every possible way.
It’s also super easy to find supplies for our crafts when we go for a walk; leaves, pinecones, acorns… we use them all!
If you’re looking for simple and fun ways to celebrate fall, I’m excited to share our favorite craft ideas that bring the warmth and beauty of the season into our home.
My Favorite Fall Crafts
Pumpkin Seed Art
Materials:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Paint
- Glue
- Construction paper
- Markers
Instructions:
After carving our pumpkins, we save the seeds, wash them, and let them dry.
Our favorite part is painting! We usually pick autumn colors like yellow, orange, red, and brown, but really, anything works. My kids love that part of the project – and painting in general. Turning plain seeds into something unique for our crafts is super fun and exciting!
Once the seeds are dry, it’s time to create! Using glue, the kids arrange their colorful seeds into different shapes on construction paper—sometimes pumpkins, sometimes leaves, or even a simple idea that just makes you think of autumn.
For younger kids, you can draw a shape for them to fill with the seeds.
I love that with this project, we get to use up every part of the pumpkin. So next time you’re carving, don’t toss those seeds!
This project is such a fun and creative way to celebrate fall with kids! It’s an easy activity that turns an everyday autumn item into a unique creation. Let’s get to work and have fun!
Leaf Rubbing and Stamping
Materials:
- Fall leaves
- Construction paper
- Crayons
- Markers
- Paint
Instructions:
Leaf rubbing is a great way for kids to connect with nature hands-on so we do it quite often. It’s also simple and relaxing for me.
First, we gather leaves from our backyard or a nearby park. We try to pick ones with interesting shapes and textures.
Then, we place a leaf under the paper and rub a crayon over the top to create a leaf pattern, which seems like magic sometimes! You see this beautiful pattern emerge right in front of you. We use different colors to make a beautiful fall-themed collage. My older daughter often uses her collage as the background and draws a picture with markers on it, which makes it look very unique.
My younger son doesn’t do leaf rubbings yet. But we found out that leaf stamping is much easier for him and is a lot of fun, too. We paint leaves using different fall colors and stamp them onto construction paper. It’s simple and lets us use the same supplies for both kids.
What’s great about this project is its flexibility; the kids can choose what colors they like and which leaves to use to make their projects unique. Sometimes we make rubbings of different types of leaves on the same page to create a collage, or we cut out individual rubbings and make cards or bookmarks (my daughter loves making bookmarks out of everything!).
It’s a relaxing activity that gives us time to chat and enjoy the season and I love how it captures the simple beauty of fall leaves at home.
Leaf Creations
Materials:
- Leaves
- Paper plates
- Construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
We start by collecting a mix of leaves—different sizes, shapes, and colors—from around the yard or during a walk. My kids get so excited hunting for unique leaves!
Once we’re back home, I press them between book pages to flatten them, which makes working with them easier. Then, we lay out the leaves and brainstorm ideas. My daughter and I like to create animal pictures with them. Sometimes, we make a collage. It’s amazing how each leaf can turn into something completely unexpected.
If the leaves are too big, we trim them to make the shapes we need. To make our creations fancy, we use paper plates instead of construction paper.
For my younger son I usually draw a picture and he can fill it in with leaves. This way we all work with the same materials and everyone has fun!
One of the best parts of this project is watching my kids bring their ideas to life. We use glue, markers, and sometimes googly eyes to add details. When we’re done, we hang the creations up as seasonal decorations around the house.
It’s a fun way to bring the outdoors in and celebrate the colors of fall.
Apple Stamping
Materials:
- Apples
- Red/green/yellow paint
- Construction paper
- Markers
Instructions:
Apple stamping is one of our go-to fall crafts because it’s easy and the kids love the process!
We start by slicing a few apples in half and preparing paints in autumn colors. My kids are always excited to dip the apple halves in paint and press them onto paper. It’s fun seeing how each stamp turns out a little different.
Sometimes, we add extra details by using markers, glitter glue, or googly eyes to turn the stamped apples into something fun. My daughter loves adding silly faces to each stamp, while my younger son sticks to colorful stamps all over his paper.
When the masterpieces are dry, we hang them up to bring a little fall vibe into our home. We love to do stamping in our house and, even though, it is a simple activity, we all enjoy it. Kids’ creativity makes it feel special every time.
Pinecone Owls
Materials:
- Pinecones
- Googly eyes
- Felt or construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
We start this project by collecting pinecones, making a little adventure out of it.
Once we’re home, we gather the rest of the supplies: googly eyes, colorful felt or construction paper, scissors, and glue. The kids love picking their own felt colors. We cut out wings, beaks, and feet. Cutting out and gluing the pieces onto the pinecones makes each owl unique, and it’s fun to see the personality they create for their little animals.
Even though felt works better for this project, I use construction paper more often since we always have it handy. Felt can also be tricky for younger kids to cut.
For my younger child, I use regular liquid glue, while my older daughter prefers hot glue, making her owl more durable.
Once the owls are complete, we display them around the house. You can also use them as seasonal additions to the dining table or Christmas ornaments if you add a little string. My kids always feel proud seeing their creations around the house, and I love how each owl reminds me of our fun time together.
This project is super adorable and a perfect way to welcome fall!
Autumn crafts bring a special warmth to the season, and creating with family or students makes the experience even more memorable. With activities inspired by fall colors, pumpkins, leaves, and the season’s coziness, there’s so much room for creativity and fun.
I hope you enjoy these craft ideas. I think they are perfect for kids and easy for parents and teachers to set up.
Let’s celebrate the season together!
Which of these fall projects are you most excited to try with your kids? What are your favorite fall projects or activities to do each fall?