When the weather cools and the leaves start to drop, it’s the perfect time to dive into fall arts and crafts. Whether you’re looking for weekend fun, school holiday activities, or just something to keep little hands busy, we’ve gathered a bunch of easy, autumn-themed projects that are full of charm. You don’t need to be a crafty expert — just some basic supplies, a sprinkle of imagination, and a bit of fun!
🧚 Leaf fairies
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With just a few cut-out shapes and some fallen leaves, you can create a pair of woodland fairies! Use paper for the faces and arms, then glue on real leaves for wings and skirts. These fairies are ideal for pretend-play, decorating a plant pot, or adding a sprinkle of magic to the bookshelf. Just use markers or paint to add on their faces and play the day away!
🖍️ Cloth bag painting
If you live up north, get into the Halloween spirit with a DIY tote bag that’s just as fun to make as it is to use. Grab a plain canvas tote and some fabric markers or sticks to draw a friendly jack-o’-lantern face. This project is simple, mess-free, and makes a fab trick-or-treating bag – follow our tutorial for the step-by-step.
🍂 Potato stamps
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Bring the magic of autumn indoors with this colourful craft! Make an earthy background with watercolours (or add water to crepe paper for a colourful bleed-effect). Then pick out some potatoes, cut out leaf shapes to create a stamp, and go to town on your dry background with paint and your stamp! It’s a great way to explore colour mixing and texture, and the finished piece makes a lovely seasonal decoration.
🎃 Tic-tac-toe board DIY
Craft your own game from clay and paint with this playful pumpkin project! The tic-tac-toe board looks like an autumnal pumpkin and the little game pieces are shaped like ghosts and witch hats. Once it’s done, you can challenge your fam for some festive fun – find out how by watching out handy video.
🍁 Autumn leaf handprints
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Turn little hands into beautiful keepsakes with this simple craft. Kids paint their hand in an Autumn colour, press it onto paper, and then transform the print into a leaf using a marker or watercolours. Add a few drawn-on veins and names to create personalised autumn treasures to keep or gift.
🧙 Halloween clings
Create a bit of Halloween magic using Deco Pudge and a hobby knife! Simply mix Deco Pudge with paint, spread out and leave to dry, then cut out a seasonal shape. These clings will stick to your windows and non-porous surfaces for homemade decorations – best of all, they're removable, mess-free, and can be made into any shape for any season. Watch our tutorial to see how we made them!
🐿️ Squirrel toilet roll craft
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Recycle toilet paper rolls into a sweet pair of forest critters! With just a bit of cutting and painting, kids can create their own squirrels – just top them off with a pinecone for their tails and voila! Add details with markers or paint pens to add personality and bring your critters to life.
🏠 Clay haunted house
This spooky little cottage is made from Air Hardening Modelling Clay to celebrate all things Halloween and fall. Sculpt a lopsided roof, cut out windows, paint, and then pop in a battery tealight for a cosy, glowing effect. Check out how we made it so you can have a go at home!
🦔 Fall leaf hedgehog craft
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This sweet craft combines nature and creativity for a card that’s full of heart. Trace your child’s hands onto paper and fill them with crushed autumn leaves to become little hedgehog quills. Add some friendly faces and a cute message like “Hedge-hugs + Kisses” to give to someone special!
🍁 Clay leaf imprints
Collect some fallen leaves from the backyard, press them into clay, and you’ve got your very own set of nature-stamped medallions! These can be left plain for a clean, natural look or painted after drying. You can even poke a hole through the top for a wearable or hangable design.
👻 Clay ghost craft
Using just a lump of clay and your fingers, kids can shape this ghost with draping and pinching folds. Once it dries, pop in a battery-operated tea light and watch it glow! It’s spooky, small, and simple to make – even for little hands.
Autumn is such a fun season for crafting – think crunchy leaves, warm colours, and a little Halloween magic (depending where you’re from of course!). Whether you're trying one of these ideas or setting up a full day of crafty play, it’s all about having fun together and celebrating the season with family.
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