Leaf Print Art
Materials: Fresh leaves, paint, paper, paintbrushes.
Instructions:
Gather leaves of different shapes and sizes.
Paint one side of a leaf with fall-colored paint (red, orange, yellow).
Press the painted side onto a piece of paper to create a print.
Repeat with different leaves and colors to make a beautiful autumn collage.
Courtesy of https://researchparent.com/leaf-print-art/
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Pine Cone Owls
Materials: Pine cones, felt, googly eyes, craft glue, scissors.
Instructions:
Cut out wings, a beak, and feet from colored felt.
Glue googly eyes and felt pieces onto a pine cone to create the owl’s face and body.
Let the glue dry, then display your cute pine cone owl!
Courtesy of https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/pine-cone-owls/
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Pumpkin Paper Plate Masks
Materials: Paper plates, orange paint, green construction paper, scissors, elastic string, markers.
Instructions:
Paint the paper plate orange and let it dry.
Cut out eye holes.
Cut green construction paper into a leaf shape and glue it on top as the stem.
Attach an elastic string to the sides so it fits around the head.
Use markers to draw a jack-o’-lantern face.
https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/paper-plate-pumpkin.html
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Apple Stamping Art
Materials: Apples, paper, paint, paper plates.
Instructions:
Cut apples in half and dip them in fall-colored paint.
Stamp the apple onto paper to create apple shapes.
Use different colors to make a vibrant apple orchard scene.
Courtesy of https://www.craftsbycourtney.com/how-to-crafts/apple-stamping-art/
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Acorn Cap Jewels
Materials: Acorn caps, glue, glitter, paint, string.
Instructions:
Collect acorn caps and clean them.
Fill each cap with glue, then sprinkle glitter or add a drop of paint.
Let them dry completely to create sparkling acorn jewels.
Attach string to turn them into necklaces or ornaments.
courtesyof https://juliemeasures.com/jeweled-acorn-caps/
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Paper Bag Scarecrow Puppet
Materials: Paper bags, construction paper, markers, glue, scissors, yarn.
Instructions:
Decorate a paper bag with a scarecrow face using markers.
Cut out a hat, eyes, nose, and mouth from construction paper and glue them on.
Add yarn for the scarecrow’s hair.
Use the puppet for a fun fall-themed puppet show!
courtesy of https://jdaniel4smom.com/2014/09/paper-bag-scarecrow.html
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Leaf Suncatchers
Materials: Wax paper, leaves, crayon shavings, iron, paper towels.
Instructions:
Arrange leaves and crayon shavings between two sheets of wax paper.
Place a paper towel on top and gently iron over it until the wax melts and seals.
Let it cool, then cut into shapes and hang them in the window to catch the light.
courtesy of https://foxfarmhome.com/fall-leaf-suncatchers/
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Toilet Paper Roll Owls
Materials: Toilet paper rolls, paint, googly eyes, colored paper, glue, scissors.
Instructions:
Paint the toilet paper roll in fall colors and let it dry.
Fold the top of the roll to form the owl’s ears.
Glue on googly eyes and a paper beak.
Cut out and attach paper wings and feet.
courtesy of https://frugalfun4boys.com/toilet-paper-roll-owls/
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Pumpkin Seed Mosaics
Materials: Pumpkin seeds, paint, glue, construction paper.
Instructions:
Paint pumpkin seeds in fall colors (red, orange, yellow).
Arrange the seeds on a piece of construction paper to create a mosaic picture (like a pumpkin, leaf, or tree).
Glue the seeds down and let them dry.
Courtesyof https://www.bloomingbrilliant.net/mosaic-pumpkin-fall-craft/
Fall Wreath with Nature Finds
Materials: Cardboard ring, leaves, pinecones, acorns, twine, hot glue gun.
Instructions:
Cut a ring from a piece of cardboard.
Collect leaves, pinecones, and acorns during a nature walk.
Glue the natural elements around the cardboard ring.
Add a bow or ribbon made of twine at the top for hanging.
courtesy of https://raisingveggielovers.com/fall-leaves-wreath-kids-craft/
