6 Fall Projects for Crafty Tweens

Why should your little ones get to have all the Thanksgiving fun? Your tweens may be too old for hand turkeys, but luckily we've put together a list of fall crafts just for them! Maybe they'd enjoy making a gratitude chain to hang in the dining room, or some marbled fall leaves to give their room some festive decoration? Make a gratitude box to give to grandma, or craft some colorful place card holders for the Thanksgiving table. Each craft on this list offers an age appropriate challenge to get your tween creatively engaged and excited for Fall!

  • 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 Leaf Place Card Holders

    Add some festive decor to your Thanksgiving table settings with these simple place card holders crafted to look like colorful autumn leaves!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Gratitude Chain
    Gratitude Chain

    (Ages 8-11)

    With Thanksgiving around the corner, the fall is a great time to reflect on all the things and people in your life that make you feel grateful, happy, supported or inspired. Why not channel that positive energy into a festive gratitude chain to hang in your bedroom, or use as a table decoration in the dining room? Do it on your own, or get the whole family involved!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Knit Pom-Pom Hat
    Knit Pom-Pom Hat

    (Ages 9-16)

    Stay warm this fall with a hat you knitted yourself. Or better yet, make them for others as a cozy and heartfelt holiday gift!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Gratitude Box
    Gratitude Box

    (Ages 9-16)

    Let your loved ones know how much they mean to you with a hand-crafted gratitude box. A simple watercolor technique helps you create a vibrant and unique gift that your parents, grandparents, or teachers are sure to love!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Gratitude Collage

    This Thanksgiving, create a personalized gratitude collage to help remind you of all the things that keep you happy and thriving!


Get inspired!