By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley
Happy Fall Y’all! It’s finally the time of year for all things Pumpkin Spice, cozy sweaters, and crisp mornings. It is also a great time to CRAFT with your littles! There are so many ideas for fall crafting but, I choose a few of my favorites just for you!
Beaded Witches Broomstick
Supplies:
- beads
- pipe cleaners
- yellow construction paper
- scissors
- tape
Directions:
- First, fold construction paper in half
- Then, cut individual strips to create the brush part of the broom
- Roll up the brush construction paper
- Place a small piece of tape about the thick part of the construction paper roll to keep it together
- Take one pipe cleaner and wrap it around the thick part of the roll
- Invite your child to thread beads along the pipe cleaner to decorate their witches broomstick!
- Finally, tie a knot at the end of the pipe cleaner to keep the beads from sliding off
- Gift to a family member, use for decoration, or display in your childs room!
Tips:
- Only use this craft with ages three and up
- Purchase halloween beads to keep it festive
- This craft will help toddlers improve their fine motor skills
Pumpkin Apple Stamps
Supplies:
- apples
- orange craft paint
- green craft paint
- brown craft paint
- paint brushes
- white cardstock
- cutting board
- knife
- black sharpie
Directions:
- First, parent should cut the apple in half and dry the inside with a paper towel
- Then, on a paper plate squirt orange paint, a little bit of green paint, & a little bit of brown paint
- Dip the inside of the apple into the orange paint, making sure it is completely covered in paint, then stamp on your white paper
- Using your paint brush, paint a stem and leaf on top of your pumpkin
- Finally, let your pumpkins dry and then draw a funny face on each pumpkin
- Display proudly on the fridge or in your playroom
Tips:
- Parents can precut the apple and let it dry for about 30 minutes
- Encouraged to complete this craft outside
- You can create a variety of patterns with your apple stamps
Fingerprint Fall Tree
Supplies:
- white cardstock
- orange craft paint
- red craft paint
- yellow craft paint
- green craft paint
- brown craft paint
- red sharpie
- paint brushes
- paper plate
Directions:
- First, parent or older child will paint the trunk and branches of the tree brown
- Then, on a paper plate squirt orange paint, green paint, red paint, & yellow paint
- Let your child use their little fingers to stamp colorful leaves all over the upper portion of the tree trunk!
- Finally, write your favorite fall saying next to the tree
- Display proudly on the fridge or gift to a family member
Tips:
- Encouraged to complete this craft outside
- Parent may need to help younger children with the stamping
- You may also use brown construction paper for the tree trunk and branches if you prefer
Little Spider Hands
Supplies:
- black paint
- craft eyes
- orange construction paper
- white crayon
- Paint brush
- black sharpie
Directions:
- First, squirt black paint onto a paper plate and paint your child’s hand
- Then, stamp your child’s hand onto the construction paper
- Repeat with the other hand
- Let the paint dry, then glue craft eyes onto the handprints
- Finally, Draw a spider web and smile with white crayon
- Display proudly on the fridge or gift to a family member
Tips:
- Encouraged to complete this craft outside
- Parent will need to help the child with hand print and drawing of the spider web
I hope these autumn-themed crafts will inspire you to create with your kids this season! They make beautiful decorations and even better gifts.
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