Nature inspired autumn leaf crafts for kids to enjoy this fall
Autumn is just the BEST time of year for getting the kids outdoor enjoying nature – there’s so much to see, do and collect. And what better way to follow up those nature walks than with getting busy with some fun, nature inspired autumn leaf crafts.
Autumn Leaf Crafts for Kids
Autumn Leaf Craft – Forest Fairy
Who wouldn’t want to be a forest fairy? You can make this forest fairy wings and crown simply using cardboard, foraged leaves, ribbon and glue.
Get the forest fairy instructions here
Decoupage with Autumn Leaves
A totally gorgeous autumn project is decoupage with autumn leaves – over at Craft Invaders they’ve used beautiful red leaves to decorate a notebook. We think this would be just beautiful if used as an autumn scrapbook and filled with autumn adventures.
Get the autumn leaf decoupage instructions from Craft Invaders here
Autumn Leaf Coasters – Craft
Autumn is such a gorgeous time of year – why not preserve some beautiful autumn leaves in the lovely autumn leaf coaster craft from The Purple Pumpkin Blog.
Get the autumn leaf coaster craft instructions from The Purple Pumpkin Blog here.
Natural Art Animal Pictures
Use your foraged autumn leaves, conkers and twigs to create some lovely woodland creature pictures – best of all you can glue your picture down to keep or tip it away and make a whole new one. This is a lovely autumn craft idea for early years.
Get the nature art animal picture instructions here
Natural Autumn Leaf Sun Catcher
Over at The Gingerbread House they’ve used lovely autumn leaves to create a sun catcher – simply using sticky back plastic and foraged leaves – it looks so beautiful as the sun shines through. A brilliant autumn craft idea for preschool kids.
Get the autumn leaf sun catcher instructions from The Gingerbread House here
Make an Autumn Garland
The Rose Tinted World use their foraged autumn leaves to create a beautiful autumn garland to string across the fireplace making a beautiful focal point. A lovely easy leaf craft for kids.
Get the autumn garland instructions from The Rose Tinted World here
Finger Paint Autumn Leaf Garland
We love this autumn leaf garland from Rainy Day Mum – inspired by the super cute kids book “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” this messy finger paint craft is sure to be a hit with your little ones. A gorgeous fall craft for kids.
Get the finger paint autumn leaf garland instructions from Rainy Day Mum here.
Autumn Leaf Sun Catchers
Oh these bright and colourful cellophane autumn leaf sun catchers are a lovely autumn leaf craft for preschoolers to get busy with. Simple and they look so pretty on the windows.
Get the autumn leaf sun catcher instructions from Crafts on Sea here
Autumn Leaf Rubbing
We love this classic autumn craft from Whimsical Mumblings – leaf rubbing pictures is something we remember doing as kids and something our kids have always loved too – it’s a great scrap book activity and perfect for little ones.
Get the autumn leaf rubbing instructions from Whimsical Mumblings here
Autumn Leaf Faces
A super cute autumn craft from Hodge Podge Days – turn autumn leaves into the cutest little faces! A lovely simple autumn activity perfect for preschool kids.
Get the autumn leaf face instructions from Hodge Podge Days here