With Autumn just around the corner, I have put together 31 crafty ideas to keep the kids busy, creative, entertained, and having fun!

From cute acorns to hand-shaped cacti, apples, birds, scarecrows, and pumpkins, the crafts are budget-friendly and easy to do.

Get the kids excited to add a personal touch to your fall decor and make wonderful gifts for family and friends.

1. DIY Pom Pom Hedgehog

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How about kicking things off with the cutest little hedgehogs ever – no prickly spikes, just pure autumn charm!

For this project you need craft paper, small pom poms (you can buy or make yourself), and a pack of googly eyes like these. Create an adorable family of hedgehogs, perfect for gifting or adding a touch of fall whimsy to your home.

2. Paper Pumpkin Craft

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Bright orange pumpkins are an integral part of fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. This fun project allows kids to practice their cutting and gluing skills.

You need 2 sheets of orange and 1 sheet of green construction paper like this, a toilet roll tube, scissors, and glue.

The kids will be so proud to see their handcrafted pumpkins take center stage on your dinner table.

Find more fall crafts for toddlers here.

3. Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft

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Bring smiles instead of scares with this fun and easy-to-do autumn craft project for kids.

The project needs popsicle sticks, fall decorating leaves, googly eyes, and everyday craft essentials.

If you haven’t been able to collect fall leaves, these artificial Maple leaves have stunning vibrant colors that are perfect for autumn decorations.

4. Paper Bag Corn Craft

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Let’s get a little corny, no, really! Get ready to learn all about corn in this blog post that’s poppin’ with everything you need to know about corn.

Turn a paper bag into a fun, colorful corn shape that will be ideal to add to your Thanksgiving or Halloween decor theme.

5. DIY Handprint Cactus

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If you have space on your fridge for more kid’s crafts, these fun little cacti in pots will bring a smile to your face.

Kids love tracing hand shapes, and they will have a blast turning them into prickly little cacti! You can even write a personalized message on the pot, making it a charming gift card.

6. Fall Leaves Bookmark Craft

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Get the kids outdoors on a nature walk to collect beautiful colored fall leaves. When you are done, snuggle up in front of the fire and turn them into gorgeous bookmarks using lovely cardstock like this.

The bookmarks are perfect for reading at home or using in the classroom. They also make fabulous gifts for Teacher’s or Mother’s Day. 

7. Corn Craft

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Did you know that practicing fine motor skills helps with handwriting down the line? I love this fun autumn craft project because it lets kids practice these skills while having fun.

Follow the tutorial to make cardstock corn shapes decorated with Cheerios and Fruit Loops cereals. The colorful designs will look great as a fall wall display in your entranceway.

8. Easy Paper Pumpkin Craft

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Shreiya from Kidpillar has a fab template to make bright orange paper pumpkins using construction paper, twigs, green pipe cleaners like these, and everyday craft accessories.

Use them to decorate your Thanksgiving table or arrange them into an attractive family room wall display.

9. Dollar Store Craft Stick Pumpkins

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You don’t have to spend a fortune on craft supplies to keep the kids busy this fall. This innovative project turns budget-friendly dollar store finds into delightful craft stick pumpkins.

You need jumbo and mini craft sticks, assorted ribbons, jute twine, paint, glue, and scissors.

Follow the easy steps and make different-sized pumpkins that you can group on the mantel or use as a cute table centerpiece.

Find more fall craft activities for preschoolers.

10. Yarn Turtle Craft

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‘Go Green’ and decorate your family room with these fun green yarn turtles. This project is such a favorite with my kids that I keep a supply of green yarn like this in my craft closet all year round!

They’re a perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to any space while keeping your kids busy on a chilly fall day.

11. Sew an Apple Fall Craft

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Apple picking is a delightful fall adventure, and sewing up these paper apples is the perfect way to keep kids engaged while honing their fine motor skills.

You’ll need red and green construction paper, yarn, stuffing, and a budget-friendly hole puncher like this. Use the apples as charming wall decor, attractive table centerpieces, or playful additions to your pot plants.

12. Easy 3D Apple Craft

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but apple craft keeps kids busy and happy through the fall season!

This fun and innovative apple-themed project requires red and green construction paper, popsicle sticks, a glue stick, and scissors.

The apples are 3D, making them perfect to display hanging or standing. 

13. Paper Plate Autumn Wreath

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Get into the fall spirit with a fun family project. The paper plate fall wreath is easy to make, low prep, and mess-free.

Gather crayons, scissors, hot glue, and a pack of paper plates. You can make the printed leaves using the pattern in the blog post.

The wreaths are great for decorating a bedroom, a porch, a dining area, or a family room.

14. Gumdrop Turkeys

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I LUV this craft idea, because the kids can make it and eat it!

All you need are large and small gumdrops and a pack of toothpicks like this.

Mix and match colors to create personalized gumdrop turkeys for each family member or guest, adding a sweet touch to your celebrations.

15. Yarn Bird Craft

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If you have leftover crochet or knitting yarn, autumn is the time to turn them into these adorable little yarn birds.

Match the yarn to the decor theme of the room in which they will be displayed, or just go all-out and be as colorful as possible.

If you’re running low on yarn scraps, no worries! Check out this pack of 24 gorgeous colored yarns.

16. Scarecrow Toilet Paper Roll Craft

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Say Hello, Autumn! with this cute and creative scarecrow craft.

You need white paper, tape, glue, and a toilet roll tube. If you don’t enjoy using toilet rolls, print the supplied template onto cardstock and roll it into a cylinder.

Stand the little scarecrows on your mantel, on a side table, or offer them as adorable gifts.

17. Easy Fall Leaves Stamp Art

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This cool project turns boring kitchen sponges into fun leaf-shaped stamps. Watch the video to learn how to make this fun autumn craft.

Choose vibrant fall colors in red, yellow, orange, russet, brown, and green to personalize your stamped leaves. And, best of all, the sponges can be washed and saved for use again next year.

18. Popsicle Stick Acorn Craft

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Melt grandparent’s hearts with this cute acorn craft made using popsicle sticks, paint, cardstock, glue, and everyday craft accessories.

The little acorns can hold an adorable picture of each grandchild with a heartfelt personalized message. You can also turn them into fridge magnets by attaching adhesive magnet squares like these at the back.

19. Painted Pressed Leaves Craft

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Do you remember pressing autumn leaves inside heavy books? Why not recreate this fabulous experience with your kids?

Head out into the cool, crisp air and have fun collecting colored fallen leaves. Press them between parchment paper inside a book.

Once dry, let your kid’s creativity run wild by decorating them with paint and glitter. 

20. DIY Paper Spider

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Here is a great project for a rainy day. These fun spiders are made from craft construction paper and use the googly eyes I have mentioned before (can’t get enough of these!).

Because they are smiley, friendly spiders, they are perfect for kid-themed Halloween parties. Use them to decorate your venue and hand them out as fun gifts.

21. Fall Leaf Suncatchers

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When the weather turns cold and dreary, these fabulous fall leaf suncatchers bring a kaleidoscope of color and warmth into your home.

They are easy to make using clear plastic sheets like this and the free printable template on the blog post.

The project uses black glue. I didn’t know about black glue, but Carrie from Nifty Thrifty DIYer provides the recipe on how to make it!

22. Easy Autumn Leaves Bubble Wrap Craft

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Bring the beauty of fall colors into your home with an easy autumn leaf project, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers as well as older children.

Use the template provided to create the shape of the tree. Then dip bubble wrap into paint and press it onto the branches of the tree to create leaves in vibrant tones of red, orange, and yellow.

23. Handprint Acorn Craft

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Cute little acorns in the shape of hands are sure to brighten up your fall decor theme.

Use the supplied template and follow the steps to make a cute family of acorns to hang on a wall or become part of a table centerpiece.

Their googly eyes and pink cheeks will make everyone smile!

24. Melted Crayon Leaf Art

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The stunning colors on these leaves are created by melting shaved wax crayons with an iron – parents – please supervise this part of the project with the kids!

The vibrant leaves look awesome as part of a collage or hanging in front of a window. If you don’t have old crayons lying around, boost your collection with a budget-friendly set of Crayola Crayons.

25. Yarn Apple Craft

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Capture the sweet taste of a fall orchard when you make these fun red and green yarn apples.

The base is made from an empty cereal or tissue box painted and wrapped with leftover yarn. You also need everyday craft items like paint, scissors, and glue. A fun project for a quiet afternoon.

26. DIY Felt Board Halloween Pumpkin Faces

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Create a family of Halloween pumpkins with different expressions! This project is a fun way to let kids explore their emotions.

You will need colorful felt sheets like this and a good pair of patchwork scissors and you are all set to follow the tutorial.

27. Pumpkin Magnets Craft

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I can’t get enough pumpkins for my fall decor and this next project is toooo cute!

Make endearing pumpkin magnets to decorate your fridge or a metal wallboard. This craft uses lovely glass gemstones that give the pumpkins a unique and professional finish.

28. Thanksgiving Dinner Paper Plate Craft

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This awesome autumn craft provides an excellent opportunity to introduce children to the essence of Thanksgiving –  gratitude and the importance of sharing a delicious meal with loved ones.

Decorate paper plates like these with classic images of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. A crafting feast of note and a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table.

29. No-Carve Pumpkin Faces

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Do you want to use real pumpkins this fall but are skeptical about kids cutting and carving?

Here is an innovative project that teaches you how to decorate real (or faux) pumpkins without carving.

Follow the guide to make the pumpkins as charming, friendly, spooky, or eerie as you desire! Let the kid’s imagination shape their personality.

30. DIY Fall Leaves Wreath Craft

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This year, our family decided to hang a stunning fall wreath on our front door and I found the perfect craft project, giving all the steps and supplies needed.

My kids were super excited to help me make this wreath using paper plates, vibrantly colored faux fall leaves like these, and everyday craft supplies. 

31. Acorn Fork Painting Craft

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Forks are not only for eating. This cool project teaches kids how to use forks as a decorating tool to make delightful little autumn acorns.

I use plastic forks that can be thrown away once the project is complete. This easy-to-do blog post provides the template you need and all the instructions. Have Fun!