The temperature is dropping and kids are eager to get into the fall and Halloween spirit. This cheerful mix of autumn crafts will inspire you and your littles to tap into your creative side all season long. So, while your Halloween plans may be up in the air, you can still spark seasonal joy while spending time at home.
Fall Crafts
Leaves! Acorns! Apples! These projects are fun to make and perfect to put on display.
Pine Needle Hedgehog
Wander outside to collect pine needles before using them to make this prickly forest friend.
Paper Strip Acorn
Use bright strips of cardstock to create a vibrant acorn shape, then hang it on your fridge for a festive pop of color.
Painted Acorns
Add some color to an acorn by covering it with paint. Sure, it might be a bit of a mess, but toddlers will have a blast!
Chalky Fall Leaf Garland
Hang this chalk-textured garland along your mantle or across a wall.
Leaf Sprites
Your kids will have as much fun playing with these sprites as they will making them.
Pumpkin Wreath
Add a fall touch to your front door after crafting this simple wreath with your kids.
Stamped Leaves
Ashley Blevins, an art teacher and mom of three, had a clever idea for this craft—she had her little ones use circular lids as stamps to spruce up these paper leaves.
Apple Trees
With just paper, glue, and cereal you and your kids can craft these apple trees before they practice sorting their colors. Beware of snacking!
Halloween Crafts
Start spooky season on the right note with these wickedly cute Halloween activities.
Paper Plate Black Cats
Make a variety of these paper plate cats and tape them up throughout your house.
Jack-O-Lantern Balloons
Turn orange balloons into jack-o-lanterns—the perfect finishing touch for a family Halloween party!
Colorful Cauldrons
These candy-filled cauldrons can be put together in minutes, and bonus—they are the perfect toy to play with on Halloween.
Frankenstein Door
Dress up your front door with a friendly version of Frankenstein.
Glow Stick Brooms
Find a new use for glow sticks by making these wicked witch broomsticks.
Paper Plate Pumpkin Buckets
Mimic the look of a classic pumpkin bucket by painting one with your own twist.
Ghost Emoji Trick or Treat Bag
Whether you plan to trick-or-treat or intend to stay home, this ghost Emoji bag will be a hit with tweens.
Ghost Balloons
Have your kids use a black marker to add ghostly faces to white balloons.
