Fall is approaching! It’s the time of the year when the temperature turns colder, and the leaves change color. There are many fun fall crafts that match the gorgeous warm colors and the holidays within the new season, specifically Halloween and Thanksgiving. That said, we’ve gathered a collection of fall crafts in hopes of inspiring you to start a project!
Apart from Craft Passion’s craft patterns and tutorials of fall-themed crafts, the list includes crochet amigurumi, crochet wearables, fall painting ideas, indoor fall decorations, paper crafts, fall art projects, and much more. There are also plenty of fall crafts for adults so that you can enjoy activities alongside your kids. Crafting is a great way to spend quality time with your family and to spark the children’s imaginations. Now, without further ado, let’s get busy and start whipping up some fall crafts!
49 Easy Fall Crafts
Fall Crafts
• PRESCHOOL FALL CRAFT IDEAS •
Most of these fall projects for kids don’t require any special techniques or craft supplies. Not only are they a blast to work with, but crafting also helps to develop fine motor skills, enhance creativity, and boost confidence!
Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft
If you have toilet paper rolls to spare, don’t recycle them just yet! This is one of those easy fall crafts ideas that allows you to repurpose waste products. If your kids are too little, assist them in attaching the green pipe cleaner stems.
Fall Apple Popsicle Stick Craft
Here’s a quick and fun fall craft for your class. Kids will make an apple with popsicle sticks and foam sheets for this craft. They can bring their craft home and use it as a fall decoration!
Tissue Paper Apple Craft
Easy crafts are the way to go when you’re running short on time but still want the kids to enjoy some activities. This is a less chaotic project, and you can also educate the kids about upcycling!
Paper Plate Owl Craft for Kids
Parents can help with this paper craft project by cutting the pieces for the younger kids. Upon completion, they’ll be able to showcase and hang their handiwork on door handles as a fall decoration.
How to Make 3D Paper Pumpkins
This paper pumpkin craft is suitable for kids of all ages and adults searching for last-minute fall decor. You can use the paper pumpkins as a place card for your fall or Halloween-themed parties!
Scrap Paper Fall Leaf
Preparing easy fall crafts for preschoolers can be a headache, so it's essential to choose a project with minimal materials. Cut the colored scrap paper into small pieces, then have the kids stick them on the leaf template. Once done, showcase them on the bulletin board!
Cute and Spooky Potato Stamp Ghost Craft
Here’s a simple potato stamping project that doesn’t require much carving. Help the kids cut the potato and watch them get creative with stamping.
Mini Turkey Roast Piñata
This is one of the cutest thanksgiving crafts we’ve seen. It’s slightly complicated and requires more patience than most kid crafts here, so it's more suitable for older kids! They can make some for their younger siblings and stuff them with prizes as a surprise.
Fox Leaf Craft
If your kids enjoy collecting fall leaves, here’s a perfect way to turn them into DIY fall decor. Coat the maple leaves with a little paint and top it off with googly eyes. If you don’t have those, you can paint them.
DIY Fall Leaves Wreath Craft for Kids
Wreaths are a great way to get yourself in the fall season. Seeing the kids arrange the faux autumn leaves on the paper plate will be fun. They’d be stoked to see their art project hanging at the front door once it’s completed.
Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft for Thanksgiving
Add this scarecrow craft to the kid’s activity list! You can decorate its hat with either faux autumn leaves or real ones.
How to Make Glow Stick Broomsticks
Watch these broomsticks come alive on the spooky Halloween night. You can make them beforehand and use them as a party favor or as part of a gift bag item.
• EASY FALL CRAFTS •
Fill your home with warm colors or experiment with a new activity with the little ones! From fall painting ideas to molding clay and cutting paper, these unique and funky projects are fun to work with.
Leaf Silhouette Art
How many of you have a box(es) of washi tape lying around in your drawers? Here’s a clever way of using them for your fall art! The outcome will look best with fall-themed colors. But with the leaf template, any washi tape design will be good.
How to Paint Acorns
If you live in an area with plenty of oak trees, have your kids collect the acorns for this project. Remember to bake them to kill any bugs before you start painting! It's a perfect activity for families with kids as it involves a nature scavenger hunt and an art project.
Halloween Fizzing Pumpkin Treasure Rocks
This has got to be one of the best fall craft ideas! Watch the little toys reveal themselves as the baking soda mixture dissolves in vinegar and dish soap. Kids will be so amazed by the little home experiment.
DIY Fall DreamCatcher Door
Transform a regular hula hoop into beautiful DIY fall decor. Use any old hoops or purchase a new one of any size. Decorate it with doily strings, ribbons, and faux flowers.
Easiest 5 Minute “Bleached Pinecones” {without Bleach!}
Pinecone crafts are the easiest and cheapest way to spice up your space for fall. You can put these whitewashed pinecones alongside some figs and leaves into a basket or mason jar as a centerpiece decoration.
Leaf Clay Dish
Have your little ones gather different shapes of leaves for this fun fall craft. Make sure they have defined lines so that they’ll look nice when you imprint them on clay. After the clay has dried, coat them with two or three layers of paint, then seal them with mod podge.
Pumpkin Cage DIY
Are you looking for easy fall crafts for your Halloween party? Apart from using the pumpkin cage for the festival, you can also keep it all year long for a rustic-style decoration for your home.
Reversible Wood Slice Pumpkins and Snowman
Keep the wood slices simple with just a coat of orange paint, or help it come to life by adding facial features. As winter approaches, you can upcycle these wood-slice pumpkins for your Christmas decor.
Scarecrow Mason Jar
Here’s a fun scarecrow craft to make with the little ones, and this is one of my favorite fall mason jar crafts. You’ll need acrylic paint and some mason jars to create the body. Then, you can top it off with some ribbons and faux flowers for the top section.
Colorful DIY Halloween Wreath
This is one of those easy DIY fall decors. You can paint the faux pumpkins and gourds with any color scheme, but these vibrant colors will surely attract many guests.
Halloween Ghost Lights
These easy crafts are enough to spook your guests. The adults or older kids can be in charge of using the riskier tools, while the younger kids can help draw faces on the ping pong balls.
Apple Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies treats are well-loved among kids and adults. It’s a no-frills recipe that is simple yet sufficient to feed a party. With some coloring, pretzel sticks, and candy, you can transform them into any shape you like!
Easy Oreo Turkey Cookies
This is a quick and simple edible craft for families to enjoy together. The ingredients are so common that you might already have most of what you need in the pantry. Ensure the kids don’t eat up all the cookies before completing the project.
• FALL SEWING PROJECTS •
Grab your sewing supplies and celebrate nature with this list of fall crafts. Some are quick and easy to make, and some require more sewing knowledge.
DIY Fabric Pumpkins
Use scraps of fabric or old shirts to make your fall-themed pumpkins! It’s a clever way of repurposing unwanted clothes into something chic.
Fall Leaves Coasters
These leaves look like they came from the gorgeous fall trees in your front yard. Choose felt with warm tones and follow the template for the leave shape. Use them as a coaster or place a string/keychain on top of the leaf and turn it into an ornament.
Easy Halloween Pumpkin Hoops
Are pumpkins hard to come by at your local grocery store? Here’s a unique way of adding a touch of this vegetable to your home.
Freddy Fox Sewing Pattern
Hang this adorable keychain to your bag, stroller, or keys for a fall-vibe accessory. It’s a thoughtful handmade gift for your loved ones.
Hello Pumpkin Cross Stitch
Crazy about cross stitch? Here’s a fun fall craft that you can try out. You can keep them on the embroidery hoop as a wall decoration or use the design on a shirt or a cushion cover! The design comes in three types of charts, so you can pick the one you’re comfortable with.
Thanksgiving Advent Calendar Tutorial
Fall is also the perfect time to get your Thanksgiving decor up. You can put anything you like in the pockets of the calendar; snacks to surprise the kids, activities to do as a family, quotes about gratitude, recipes to cook, and more!
How to Make Fall Acorn Coasters
If you have fall-themed scraps of fabric and batting, then you can start this project immediately. Just cut the fabric according to the acorn and oak leaf template and piece them together with a sewing machine.
Fall Mug Cozy Sewing Tutorial
Turn ordinary supplies into practical items. You can measure your mugs before cutting up the fabric. However, with the elastic band, it should wrap around most mugs without an issue. The large buttons make the cozies extra adorable!
DIY Halloween Pumpkin Pot Holder
Gotta keep the pumpkin craft ideas alive during this season, right? Make your potholders festive with fall-related fabric. You can adjust the size based on how big or small you cut your fabric.
Stuffed Owl Sewing Pattern
Imagine cozying up with this owl plushie on a chilly night. It’s a fun fall craft for those who enjoy sewing stuffed animals. You can make them in any size you want based on your sock size.
Diy Hand Warmers
Embrace the chilly weather by making yourself and your loved ones a thoughtful handmade gift. Since they’re small and compact, these hand warmers can easily fit in bags and pockets, perfect for on-the-go use!
Make a Unique Fall Table Runner: Quilted Leaves Pattern
Scatter these fabric leaves on your tabletop or kitchen island as a decoration to warm up the space. You can also add strings to the leaves and turn them into a hanging mobile or ornaments!
• CROCHET FALL CRAFTS •
Style your home with these cozy fall craft ideas! From fall harvests to animals commonly seen in the fall and holiday-themed decorations, you’re bound to find one (or multiple) projects to work on.
Crochet Apple Amigurumi Pattern
Don’t you wish you could take a bite out of these adorable apples? This crochet fruit can be used as table decor, ornament, or pin cushion.
Crochet Japanese Maple Leaf
Transform these maple leaves into a door handle ornament or car mirror hanging accessory. You can also place them in a photo frame as a fall-themed gift or add a keyring and use it as a bag charm.
Tutt Turkey Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Are you looking for a thoughtful gift? This is a fun fall craft for those who love to crochet animals or seasonal items. Tutt, the huggable turkey soft toy, makes a great companion for the fall season.
Pumpkin Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (3 Sizes)
This is a fun fall craft for beginner crocheters. This free pattern is designed in three sizes (3”, 4”, and 5.5”) so that you can easily decorate your place.
Amigurumi Candy Corn - A Free Crochet Pattern
Halloween crafts are also trendy during this season. The colors of candy corn are a great representation of this time.
Crochet Fall Leaf Charm
These colorful leaves are created with raffia yarn, producing clearer stitches and accentuating the texture to resemble a natural leaf. However, you may crochet them with leftover stashed yarn from previous projects.
Free Boho Wallhanging Crochet Pattern
Fall decorations can make your home look cozy. This wall hanging is a simple crochet project for yourself or a housewarming gift.
Rustic Crochet Pumpkin Garland Free Crochet Pattern
This garland pattern is designed to have a 2D effect. For that, you’ll need to sew two pieces of crochet pieces and lightly stuff the pumpkins along the way. Garlands are a great way to style your front porch, fireplace mantel, staircase, or window railings.
Free Halloween Ghost Ornament Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Add a spooky element to your accessories or home with this ornament. It’s a cuter way of introducing this spooky spirit. Hang it on your bag, door knob, around a slim vase, plant, and more.
Turkey Coasters Crochet Pattern
Complete your Thanksgiving dinner table with these turkey coasters. We cut out some felt for the facial features and outlined the tail with a contrasting color to showcase the design. You may opt out of the facial features if you want a chic design.
Pumpkin Wine Glass Cozy Crochet Pattern
Imagine having these cozies over your wine glasses at a dinner party. Everybody’s going to be so stocked to start drinking. Be creative with the colors and make as many as possible as a gift! The pattern can be adapted to fit a different glass size or a beer.
Mornings of Autumn Crochet Wreath
Create this vibrant and cozy wreath to welcome your guests! It’s a versatile pattern because you can add embellishment to the plain wreath. For your convenience, the designer has written patterns for the acorn, pumpkin, bow, maple, and oak leaves.
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