Autumn is definitely here and when you are surrounded by an abundance of leaves in the most amazing colours, it seems crazy not to do something with them. There are so many fun crafts you can do with autumn leaves that kids will just adore getting involved in. I’ve collected 7 fabulous autumn leaf crafts that you can make today. Most of these crafts don’t require anything special but instead can be done using stuff you have lying around the home. Just get the kids to gather a bagful of leaves each and get started:
Paint your leaves and make fun animals (pictured at the top). The shapes of the leaves are so great for making all kinds of animals and the stems are the perfect ready made noses or tails.
Instead of animal faces, you can just paint the leaves in pretty colours or patterns which is easier for younger kids to do. How stunning do the bright colours look and I’m especially loving the polka dots.
For a super sweet and simple DIY, how cute are these animal headbands? All you need is a handful of leaves, some kraft paper and a pen and you’re good to go. Easy and oh so cute!
This is another great idea for a craft using autumn leaves. If you’ve got paper punchers in any shape, you can punch out autumn leaves and then what you make with them is entirely up to you. I’m thinking collages, bracelets, bookmarks or anything at all.
I think these fishy leaves are just the best. Make a whole aquarium using just some leaves and two paint colours – fab!
Using leaves and other gathered bits like sticks, seeds and acorns, make the funniest leaf faces! I love how simple this craft is, perfect even for the youngest of kids.
For older kids looking for a bit more of a challenge, try embroidering autumn leaves – create faces, patterns or even stitch up a few leaves together to make a garland.
I love each of these autumn leaf crafts and can’t choose which one to try first! Have you done anything fun with autumn leaves? Do share in the comments.
Image credits and find all the how to’s: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Mirka Moore @Kahanka @Fitness4Mamas says
Love all these leave craft ideas, need to collect some leave at the weekend and get creating with my girls, they will love this!
ebabee likes says
They are good aren’t they? Inspired me to make something too – just need to wait till the leaves dry!
Honest mum says
These are utterly beautiful Nomita. We love arts and crafts with leaves and flowers, will be making all of these! Thank you x
ebabee likes says
Thank you – we can’t wait to make some too. Crafts are so popular here too xx
thefolia says
Cute!
ebabee likes says
Thank you!
International Elf Service says
I absolutely love these!!! What kind of paint have you used? Acrylic?
ebabee likes says
Thank you – yes that’s what they’ve used especially for the vibrant ones.
Rumana says
These are lovely! Thanks for the ideas.
Nomita says
Thanks for stopping by and glad you liked the ideas.
Reshom Majumdar says
Lovely ideas. Am going to try it out with my son.
Nomita says
Enjoy! 🙂