20 Autumn Arts & Crafts ideas for kids
Now that we are into Autumn, my most favourite season if the entire year! We can expect rainy days to swoop in, colder afternoons and just more time being spent indoors. At this time of year it’s just one of those things that happens, right? Sure, we love to go for our afternoon walks to play “trains” as we watch our breath float away. I know I am not the only one who does that! Or find the all-important conker {they keep spiders away don’t you know!} but we also love being all warm & cosy indoors too. So, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of Autumn arts & crafts ideas for kids from both the world wide web and some gorgeous fellow bloggers, to give you some inspiration if/when you might need it.
Autumn Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids
Autumn Leaf Painting
You can collect yourselves some gorgeous Autumn leaves during one of your afternoon walks and do some Autumn Leaf Painting. You can just hold them down on the paper and sponge the paint over them. Keep layering and painting until you have the picture you want.
Make your own Leaf Hedgehog
Maybe, with any leaves you have leftover from the above craft idea, you can create your own Leaf Hedgehog! I’ve even made a cute little hedgehog printable for you to print off and use. You can use the Autumn leaves as the hedgehog’s spikes!
Painted Leaf Monsters
Why not have some messy fun and create yourself an army of painted leaf monsters! I think this is a super cute idea and why stop there, make a garland of painted leaf monsters of all shapes & sizes!
Design your own Autumn Leaf Garland
Speaking of Autumn leaf garlands, why not make your own! Get some leaves of all of the Autumnal colours that you can find. Grab a needle and thread, sew them together and hang from your mantle. Beautiful! Also, if you cannot get out, for whatever reason, to collect leaves, then I have made a little collection of them for you.
Brocolli stamped Autumn tree painting
This is a lovely idea and so simple to do if you’re OK with parting with a flower of broccoli for five minutes peace! All you need are some autumn paint colours, a piece of broccoli to create your Brocolli stamped Autumn tree creation. Just think how gorgeous this would look in a frame! There is even a free tree printable on that post for you to download, too.
Make a Leaf Crown
I know I made one of these in school, did you? Making a Leaf Crown would be so much fun. All of that leaf stamping, cutting them out and sticking them on? All kinds of mess, but think of the result.
Paint an animal family
Rock painting is a lot of fun to do as a family. So why not create a little fox family of rocks or a hedgehog family? Then go for a walk and leave them for others to find.
Create a Paper Plate Whirligig
I had no idea this is what those wind twirly things where called! A whirligig! I love it. You get yourself a paper plate, cut it into a spiral, paint it, add whatever you like and as we’re making an autumnal craft, stick autumn leaves to it! You have yourself a Paper Plate Whirligig!
Create Magical Worlds with DIY Book Nook Kits
Another unique and enchanting craft idea to try this season is creating DIY book nook kits. These beautifully designed miniature worlds are built to fit perfectly between books on a shelf, transforming any ordinary bookcase into a portal to another story. Children and parents can work together to paint, assemble, and decorate these tiny scenes, which encourages creativity, patience, and hands-on learning. From cozy libraries and magical forests to whimsical autumn streets, each kit offers endless opportunities for imaginative play while doubling as a charming home décor piece. These miniature kits are not only fun to build but also inspire a lifelong love of storytelling and craft-making.
Make an Autumn Sun Catcher
We have done a lot of arts & crafts over the years, but I don’t think we’ve ever made an autumn one, which sounds insane to say! This post about using leaves to make your own Autumn Sun Catcher from The Gingerbread House. I can only imagine the colours that would twinkle around the room of the window this was in!
Recycled Scarecrow Craft {includes a free printable}
This super cute Autumn craft gives you a step-by-step guide on how to create your own recycled scarecrow. From making him his clothes, to how to bring him altogether! All with everything you no doubt have in your house already! Why not make a whole family of scarecrows!
Nature Head Printable
Collect everything from leaves, twigs, petals and create your own Nature Head Collage. The post this is fine has a collection of both boy & girl face printable’s for you to use too!
Simple Leaf Faces
Pick out the best leaves you can find, get yourself some googly eyes and create some super fun & cute Autumn Leaf Faces from Hodge Podge Days!
Autumnal Alphabet Wreaths
This is a glorious idea and perfect for any pre-schooler or early years child learning the alphabet! Check out this Autumnal Alphabet Wreath creation – such a fun and education craft!
Create some Natures Paintbrushes!
This is such a fun activity! Gather up all kinds of plants, leaves, sticks and twigs then with a little twine, create yourself a collection of super fun Nature’s paintbrushes!
Cute Conker Snails
We have yet to go conker hunting yet this season! But this is a really fun craft to do with the kids. Create your own Cute Conker Snails. We have only ever used conkers for the infamous conker game or keeping spiders away during the colder months! So, I am loving this craft idea!
Pine Cone Fairy
Now, this is a fun Autumn craft! I love the idea of making your own Pine Cone Fairy!
Superhero Leaf Masks
For those superhero fans out there, this is a fun one! Create your own Superhero Face Masks! This is a really cute Autumn craft to get involved with.
Twig Owl Craft
Cut yourself out a template of an owl. Then go for a walk and collect lots of twigs, cut them to size and glue them on. Add googly eyes and you have yourself a Twig Owl!
Leaf Clay Dish
This is a beautiful craft to make and would even make a lovely gift for family & friends too. Create your own Leaf Clay Dish, in whatever leaf you love the most!
Conker Hedgehogs
Possibly the cutest thing you can create with a conker, ever! Check out these super cute Conker Hedgehogs to create with your conker stash this Autumn!
And there you have it. My 2020 list of fun Autumn Arts & Crafts to enjoy with the family this season. I hope you guys have all the fun this Autumn time. It is personally my favourite season of the year! The colours of the leaves, the chill in the air & the darker days. I love it all, especially because I dig out my big chunky knitwear from the back of the wardrobe and light all the candles!
I hope whatever you get up to this season that you are safe and that you & yours are well.
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