Fall is the perfect time to get cozy with your little ones and explore some creative crafting. Here are 19 delightful and simple fall craft ideas that will not only entertain your toddlers but also fill your home with autumn charm.
1. Paper Plate Scarecrows
Create a cute scarecrow face using a paper plate, yarn, and markers. This craft brought a lot of laughs as we tried on different ‘hats’ for our scarecrows.
You might give these a try:
- Craft Paper Plates: Get sturdy paper plates ideal for crafting your adorable scarecrow faces with ease.
- Assorted Yarn Pack: Choose a colorful yarn pack for creating vibrant and fun scarecrow hair.
- Washable Markers Set: Use safe, washable markers to add features and expressions to your scarecrow craft.
2. Pine Cone Owls
Turn pine cones into adorable owls with felt wings and googly eyes. These little guys are still sitting proudly on my mantle.
Consider these options:
- Assorted Felt Fabric Sheets: Craft adorable owl features with colorful felt sheets that are easy and fun to cut and use.
- Googly Eyes Variety Pack: Bring your owl creations to life with a fun set of googly eyes in various sizes.
- Pine Cones for Crafting: Get ready for crafting with natural pine cones, perfect for creating charming owl bases.
3. Leaf Hedgehog
Glue leaves onto a paper cut-out of a hedgehog to create ‘spikes’. These little hedgehogs were a favorite at our kids’ craft party.
May just do the trick:
- Colored Craft Leaves: Enhance your crafts with vibrant colored leaves, perfect for creating fun hedgehog spikes.
- Hedgehog Paper Cut-Outs: Use pre-cut hedgehog shapes to simplify your craft projects with toddlers.
- Child-Safe Glue: Ensure easy application and safety with this non-toxic glue ideal for young children.
4. Leaf Sun Catchers
Create a beautiful leaf sun catcher using contact paper and tissue paper. The sunlight filtering through our kitchen window made these look magical.
A few helpful options:
- Colored Tissue Paper: Add vibrant colors to your leaf sun catchers with assorted tissue paper for stunning effects.
- Clear Contact Paper: Secure and display your art with clear contact paper, perfect for creating a glossy finish.
- Craft Stick Set: Enhance your crafting with versatile craft sticks, ideal for supporting your leaf sun catchers.
5. Yarn Wrapped Acorns
Wrap yarn around acorn shapes cut from cardboard for a cozy fall decoration. We experimented with different yarn colors for a fun twist.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Assorted Yarn Set: Explore vibrant colors with an assorted yarn set, perfect for creative and cozy fall crafts.
- Cardboard Craft Sheets: Get crafting with durable cardboard sheets, ideal for cutting into playful acorn shapes.
- Children’s Safety Scissors: Ensure safety with these child-friendly scissors, designed for easy and safe crafting fun.
6. Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Glue pieces of orange tissue paper onto a pumpkin cutout for a textured look. We loved scrunching the paper and seeing the pumpkins come to life.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Orange Tissue Paper Sheets: Get creative with vibrant orange tissue paper for textured, colorful pumpkin decorations.
- Pumpkin Craft Cutouts: Start with pumpkin cutouts to craft fun, textured decorations using tissue paper.
- Glue Sticks for Crafts: Ensure your tissue paper stays put with reliable glue sticks perfect for crafting.
7. Candy Corn Mosaic
Use different colored paper pieces to create a candy corn mosaic. This was a sweet and creative way to celebrate autumn’s iconic treat.
Give these a look:
- Colored Paper Sheets Pack: Inspire creativity with vibrant colored paper sheets perfect for crafting a candy corn mosaic.
- Child-Safe Scissors: Ensure your toddler’s safety with these easy-to-use child-safe scissors for their crafting needs.
- Glue Stick Set: Keep paper securely in place with easy-to-use glue sticks ideal for little hands.
8. Leaf Crown
Let your toddler feel like royalty with a leaf crown made from twine and leaves collected from your backyard. We had a blast on our nature walk hunting for the perfect leaves!
A few things you might like:
- Natural Jute Twine: Create sturdy leaf crowns with this durable jute twine, perfect for easy crafting with toddlers.
- Artificial Autumn Leaves: These vibrant artificial leaves ensure your crown stays beautiful all season without wilting.
- Child-Safe Craft Scissors: Make crafting safe and fun with these easy-to-use, child-friendly scissors for little hands.
9. Pumpkin Handprints
Create adorable pumpkin art by using your toddler’s handprint in orange paint on paper. When my niece and I did this, the giggles as we painted her hand were priceless!
These products might be useful:
- Washable Orange Paint Set: Get creative with this vibrant orange paint that’s easy to clean off little hands.
- Child-Safe Paintbrushes: Introduce your toddler to painting with these safe and easy-to-hold paintbrushes.
- Sturdy Craft Paper Pad: Ensure a strong base for your handprint art with this high-quality craft paper.
10. Fall Sensory Bins
Fill a bin with autumn items like dried corn, acorns, and mini pumpkins for a sensory adventure. Watching my nephew’s eyes light up as he explored each item was a joy.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Dried Corn Cobs: Add textured dried corn cobs for endless tactile exploration and sensory play with your toddler.
- Mini Pumpkins: Incorporate colorful mini pumpkins to spark your toddler’s curiosity and seasonal learning.
- Natural Acorns: Introduce natural acorns for sorting fun and to develop fine motor skills in young children.
11. Painted Rock Pumpkins
Collect rocks and paint them to look like mini pumpkins. The hunt for the perfect rock was just as fun as the painting!
You might like:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Engage your toddler with vibrant colors for crafting painted rock pumpkins. Easy to use and clean!
- Paint Brushes for Toddlers: Find the perfect small brushes for tiny hands to create charming pumpkin designs easily.
- Rock Painting Kit: Get a complete kit with rocks for a fun-filled pumpkin painting activity. Safe for kids!
12. Autumn Collage
Make an autumn-themed collage with dried leaves, twigs, and acorns. This project reminded me of how creative toddlers can be with just a few natural materials.
A few choices to try:
- Natural Craft Leaves Set: Boost creativity with these assorted natural leaves perfect for your toddler’s autumn collage project.
- Craft Twigs Assortment: Enhance your collage with assorted twigs, providing a natural touch to your toddler’s crafts.
- Real Acorn Decorations: Inspire creativity with real acorns, ideal for completing your toddler’s autumn-themed collage.
