Easy to Make Fall Crafts
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Easy to make fall crafts are a great way to get into the spirit of the season. In addition to Halloween crafts and Thanksgiving crafts, there are a number of simple projects that reflect autumn’s unique charm.
Finding Materials for Easy to Make Fall Crafts
Although you can find many of the items you need for fall crafts at your local craft store, don’t be afraid to take a nature walk when gathering your craft supplies. Fall is a beautiful time of year and full of many sources for creative inspiration. Apples, gourds, leaves, dried flowers, and other natural accents make a lovely addition to your seasonal craft projects. For additional information, check out the following helpful tutorials:
Fall Craft Ideas
Decorating your home for fall can be an enjoyable task. While purchasing pre-made decorations can be quite expensive, there are many easy to make fall crafts that double as wonderful seasonal home décor. When you make your own fall décor, you’ll have the satisfaction of stretching your creativity while creating unique home accents that will be the envy of your friends and neighbors.
If you’re looking for fall craft project suggestions, check out the following links:
- Beautifully Crumpled Covers: Turn a plain paper bag into a decorated cover for a journal or album filled with your favorite fall photos.
- Fall Hanging Vase Arrangement: Decorate your home with a lovely bouquet of flowers.
- Autumn Door Bow: Welcome visitors to your home with this pretty seasonal decoration.
- Dried Fall Garland: Use this garland throughout your home to create a fun and festive atmosphere.
- Wacky Wired Gourds: Add metallic craft wire to a few gourds for a simple centerpiece that will last through Halloween and Thanksgiving.
- Scented Potpourri Balls: Turn dried berries, leaves, and rinds into homemade potpourri balls with a heavenly scent.
- Sweater Blanket: Recycle old fall sweaters into a cozy new blanket.
- Reversible Halloween/Thanksgiving Pillow: Make your home décor do double duty with this clever pillow that easily makes the transition between fall holidays.
Crafts to Make With Your Kids
If you have children at home, fall crafts for kids are a fun way to spend time together as a family. If you’re concerned about your children watching too much television, craft projects also help to demonstrate that there are other sources of entertainment available.
For family-friendly fall craft ideas, check out the following links:
- Leaf Print Placemats: Make mealtime fun with these clever placemats.
- Apple Candlesticks: Although they won’t last forever, these beautiful candlesticks make a lovely centerpiece for any table.
- Stick Vase: Make this vase with assorted twigs and fill it with your favorite wildflowers.
- Apple Key Chain: This simple key chain is both pretty and practical.
- Apple Stamped Bag: This colorful tote bag would be a great gift for a teacher or day care provider.
- Gorgeous Gourds: Even preschoolers will love to create these whimsical gourd creatures.
- Shrunken Apple Puppet: Encourage creative play by helping your child to make this unique puppet.
Additional Information
For more easy to make fall crafts, pick up one of the following books:
- Crafts to Make in the Fall
- Easy-To-Do Holiday Crafts From Everyday Household Items!: Including Crafts for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Every Day of the Year!
- Frightfully Fun Halloween Crafts & Cooking
- Thanksgiving Day Crafts
LoveToKnow Kids also has a number of articles featuring fun seasonal activities to enjoy with your children.
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