Fall is here, and that means crunchy leaves, pumpkin spice, and crafting galore! Whether you’re wrangling little ones, planning a homeschool activity, or just feeling crafty yourself—these 20 easy fall crafts will turn an ordinary afternoon into a leaf-tossing, glue-sticking masterpiece. Grab your mug of cider, your pile of supplies, and let’s get to buzzin’! 🐝
🧺 SUPPLY LIST (grab these before you dive in!)
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Construction paper (orange, red, yellow, brown)
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Glue & tape
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Scissors ✂️
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Paint & paintbrushes 🎨
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Popsicle sticks
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Leaves (real or fake) 🍁
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Googly eyes 👀
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Paper plates
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Pipe cleaners
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Mason jars
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Twine or ribbon
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Markers or crayons
🍁 20 BUZZ-WORTHY FALL CRAFTS
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Leaf Rubbing Art – Place a leaf under paper and rub with crayons for instant art!
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Paper Plate Turkeys – Paint plates brown, add paper feathers & a goofy face.
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Pumpkin Mason Jar Lanterns – Paint jars orange, draw jack-o-lantern faces, drop in LED candles.
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Pinecone Bird Feeders – Smear peanut butter on pinecones, roll in birdseed, hang outside.
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Leaf Crowns – Glue colorful leaves onto paper strips and wear like fall royalty.
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Handprint Trees – Trace your hand for the trunk, add painted “leaves” with fingerprints.
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Paper Bag Scarecrows – Decorate lunch bags with straw hair and goofy smiles.
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Fall Garland – String together paper leaves, acorns, and pumpkins to hang across the room.
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Acorn Cap Creatures – Add googly eyes to acorn tops and see what characters appear.
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Apple Stamping – Slice apples in half, dip in paint, and stamp out fun shapes.
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Pumpkin Seed Art – Paint pumpkin seeds and glue into patterns or shapes.
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Paper Roll Owls – Use toilet paper rolls, paint, and paper wings for adorable owls.
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Leaf Animals – Use leaves to make foxes, owls, or hedgehogs on paper.
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Corn Husk Dolls – Old-school fall fun with a historical twist.
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Button Pumpkins – Glue orange buttons into pumpkin shapes on cardstock.
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Fall Sensory Bottles – Fill bottles with glitter, leaves, and beads for calm vibes.
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Popsicle Stick Scarecrows – Stack and glue sticks, add a hat and drawn-on smile.
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Pumpkin Play Dough – Mix pumpkin puree, flour, and cinnamon for seasonal dough.
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Leaf Sun Catchers – Stick tissue paper between contact paper sheets and hang in windows.
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Acorn Necklaces – Drill holes, paint, and string for a chic fall accessory!
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