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15 Fun Fall Acorn Crafts for Kids

Posted on September 21, 2020 | Filed Under: DIY, Fall | 6 Comments

Now that fall is here, the leaves have started falling and filling our backyard with the various colors of the season. Those leaves aren’t the only things falling though. We’ve also noticed an abundance of acorns under our trees now that the weather has finally started to change.

15 easy fall acorn crafts for kids

There’s just something about acorns that attract children. They like to collect as many as possible, put them in piles and make little acorn families out of them. So, if you’ve ended up with 5 pounds of acorns around your house like me, and aren’t sure what to do with them, check out this list of 15 Fun Fall Acorn Crafts for Kids. We’ve collected plenty of acorn crafts for preschoolers through teens with lots of ideas for using nature in your craft projects

15 Fabulous Fall Acorn Crafts for Kids

Easy Acorn Craft for Preschool

Paper Plate Acorn – A Little Pinch of Perfect

Paper plate crafts are always easy! This acorn one is sure to turn out great each time.

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Twine Wrapped Acorns – Glue to my Crafts

Practice fine motor skills and create the perfect fall decor for your house in this easy craft!

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DIY Acorn Necklace – Rhythms of Play

Use acorns to put together your own beautiful fall necklace!

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Simple acorn craft for kids

Acorn Mice – Kids Craft Room

Create little furry friends out of acorns. Kids will love to go out and hunt for materials.

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15 Not So Scary Scarecrow Crafts

Posted on August 30, 2019 | Filed Under: DIY, Fall | Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love the feel and smell of fall? There’s something so comforting about all the fall colors and decorations this time of year, that it brings a sense of warmness to my heart. As soon as the first leaf hits the ground, I’m ready for warm sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and Friday night lights at the local football game. But enough about me and my love for fall! Instead, I want to share with you this amazing list of 15 Not So Scary Scarecrow Crafts For Kids that are perfect for fall crafting.

What I like most this list is that there’s such a wide variety of crafts that anyone can make them, from small children all the way up to adults. However, the target age is toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary sshool tudents. So without further ado, please sit back, grab a cup of apple cider, and enjoy crafting with your kids. You’ll be thankful you did!

15 Not So Scary Scarecrow Crafts

Cute Foam Scarecrow – Kids Craft Room

All you need is some basic craft supplies like foam, raffia, ribbon, flowers, scissors, and a few other items. These adorably easy scarecrows are a blast for kids to put together.

Craft Stick Scarecrows – Crafts By Amanda

It’s impossible not to giggle when you see these sweet & cute scarecrows. Simple to make too. Be prepared to make several because they are so much fun.

Scarecrow Popsicle Craft – A Cultivated Nest

What better excuse to eat popsicles than crafting with the sticks! Okay, so you can buy popsicle sticks without the popsicles but eating them is half the fun.

Footprint Scarecrow – Sweet And Lovely Crafts

Sometimes you just need to get a little messy when you are crafting. Kids will love to have their feet painted, and you will love seeing their new artwork. It’s a win-win!

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow – Red Ted Art

This simple project is geared towards preschoolers, but kids a little older will enjoy making them too. Aren’t they so darling?

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15 Fabulous Fall Crafts For Kids

Posted on August 16, 2019 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fall | 4 Comments

Is there anything more than relaxing than loading up the family and going on a stroll in the fall? It’s perfect for throwing on a jacket and taking in all the gorgeous autumn colors or visiting a local pumpkin patch in town. The leaves look lovely and make wonderful craft supplies as their colors change.

So, whether you are getting your own kids together or you have an entire group of children, I have gathered some fantastic fall craft ideas for you. From making an apple stamped banner to a leaf suncatcher to a fall handprint tree craft, these 15 Fabulous Fall Crafts For Kids are precisely what you need to start this fall off right! Enjoy!

15 Fabulous Fall Crafts For Kids

Fall Tree Paper Craft – I Heart Crafty Things

If you are looking for an exciting and fun project for preschoolers, this one is a wonderful option. Plus, it looks adorable too!

Apple Stamped Banner – Happiness Is Homemade

Your kiddos are going to be so excited to make and hang their banner. Even better for you because you will have a fantastic decoration that you can use year after year.

Apple Pinch Pot For Kids – Red Ted Art

I am so excited about these pinch pot apple because they look fantastic. These are great for a craft idea, but would also be lovely gifts for friends or neighbors.

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25 Easy Leaf Crafts for Kids

Posted on August 9, 2019 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fall, Halloween | 10 Comments

Oh, fall…how I love thee! Fall is a season with beautiful autumn leaves, cooler weather and Thanksgiving greetings! There are also a number of wonderful fall crafts that you can do with children that will help bring those gorgeous autumn colors indoors.

From painting with leaves to creating leaf monsters to making autumn luminaries, there is bound to be at least one craft at you will “fall” in love with this season. Check out this roundup of 25 Easy Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids for further inspiration!

25 Easy Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids

Easy Fall Snow Globe Craft for Kids – Look! We’re Learning

A snow globe is fascinating no matter what your age is. Children of all ages will love making and watching their new snow globes. Fun idea!

Easy Nature Art: Leaf Painting for Kids – Look! We’re Learning

Teaching children to paint with leaves is educational and a blast too. They can use their imaginations and create all sorts of art pieces.

Make A Leaf Family: An Easy Preschool Craft – Homeschool Preschool

To make this adorable leaf family, you will just need some leaves, glue, googly eyes, craft sticks, and a marker. Aren’t they the cutest?

Colorful DIY Fall Wreath Craft for Kids – Mommy’s Bundle

Kids love to make these wreaths, especially when using items from nature. It’s fun to hunt for supplies and then transform them into a wreath that can be enjoyed for years to come.

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Marbled Leaves – Simple Fun For Kids

This marbling technique is appealing to kids because they are trying to understand what’s going on. The result is lovely too.

Painting Leaves – Simple Fun For Kids

We have covered that you can paint with leaves, but you can also paint the leaves themselves. They look fabulous too!

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25 Easy Back To School Crafts For Kids

Posted on July 24, 2019 | Filed Under: DIY, Fall | 6 Comments

Get kids ready for the new school year with one of these 25 Easy Back To School Crafts for Kids! Enjoy them at the beginning of the new school year or whenever studying ‘school’ as a topic. In particular, there are two school bus crafts that are super cute!

Most of these back-to-school crafts are very practical too. I have provided you with ideas for decorating pencil cases, paper clips, journals and more, while other crafts are just for fun. Let me which ones you plan to do with your kids this year and send me a picture! I want to see the final results!

Happy Back To School!

Jilleen