4 DIY Fall Crafts for Kids

Fall is here, which means leaves are slowly beginning to change from vibrant green to golden yellow. With all of the leaves falling from the trees, it’s the perfect season for DIY crafts. So get the kids together, go outside, and gather a few leaves for these festive crafts. From leaf-shaped crayons to fall leaf finger puppets, everyone can participate. These DIY projects are great for future scientists, engineers, and innovators!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Leaf Shaped Crayons

    We love making new crayons out of old broken pieces. We made heart-shaped crayons last Valentine’s Day and got so many compliments. So this fall we decided to buy some fall baking molds and make these leaf- and pumpkin-shaped crayons.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Marbled Fall Leaves

    This fun activity features a technique using shaving cream and food coloring to create a marbled effect on some pretty paper leaves for fall. It also leaves the paper smelling nice, too!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Fall Pinecone Wreath

    Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. My kids are always pointing out all the pretty leaves around them. We decided to make a little wreath to showcase all the beautiful things they find on our nature walks!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Glycerin Leaves
    Glycerin Leaves

    (Ages 4-9)

    I’m not certain what it is about Autumn that enchants us so… I think it has something to do with its essence of simplicity–going for slow walks at leisure, the thrill of finding wooly-bear caterpillars and picking acorns…. and certainly the fun of collecting a beautiful assortment of richly hued leaves. Here’s an easy way to preserve your leaves for a long, long time.


Get inspired!