Family Life Fun Arts & Crafts Fun Fall Crafts for Kids Celebrate the arrival of autumn with these fun seasonal projects. By Parents Editors Published on October 27, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 09 Mod Garlands Ryan Liebe String these cheerful strands from cabinets, the buffet, the walls, or even down the table. Get Instructions to Make This Craft Super Cute Thanksgiving Hat Crafts 02 of 09 Paper Pumpkins These simple pumpkins inspired by paper-chain dolls let kids create a string of festive faces. For the small trio shown here, download our template, below. Accordion-fold an 18- by 5-inch piece of orange paper (tape two pieces together, if needed) into six 3-inch sections. Using the template, cut out the shape. For symmetrical features, cut them from a sheet of black paper folded in half. Attach them with a glue stick. Download the template 03 of 09 Autumn Art Photo by Aaron Dyer, Idea by Jean Van't Hul of ArtfulParent.com Use beautiful fall leaves as canvases for doodle designs. Press colorful finds inside a heavy book for about 10 days, then draw on them with metallic paint markers. To add a bit more strength and shine, seal the finished leaves with Mod Podge. 04 of 09 Crafts for Kids: Cozy Critters 05 of 09 Swab Skeletons Photo by Laura Johansen, Idea by Kimberly Stoney Make no bones about it: this is a spellbinding Halloween party craft! Cover a work area with plastic wrap, then set out cotton swabs, cotton balls, black paper, and glue. Using plenty of glue, your guests can build skeletons from the swabs, cutting them into different lengths as needed, then attach cotton ball skulls and black paper faces. When the glue is dry, the skeletons can be hung up with thread. 06 of 09 Give a Hoot Photo by Laura Johansen, Idea by Natasha Collins This statuesque owl was hatched from humble origins--namely, a cardboard tube and paper cupcake liners--so you don't need to be talon-ted to make one! See How to Make This Craft Here 07 of 09 Make an Apple Cozy Photo by Ed Judice, Idea By Tova Opatrny It can be a bruising ride to school in a kid's lunch box. Protect fruit from dirt and dings with a fleece pouch. See How to Make This Craft Here 08 of 09 Fun With Leaves Photo by Laura Johansen Encourage your family to take a fresh look at nature by making an ecofriendly art project, like this adorable autumn crown or an outdoor leaf sculpture. See How to Make This Craft Here 09 of 09 Acorn Squirrel Alexandra Grablewski The mighty oak may grow from a single acorn, but for this cute craft project, you'll need two. See How to Make This Craft Here Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit