Try these four fall-themed crafts with your child.
Leaf Mobile
Materials
- Thick paper in fall colors
- Leaf template or leaf-shaped cookie cutters
- 36" or 48" dowel rod
- Hole puncher
- String
Directions
- Trace leaf shapes onto the paper using template or cookie cutters, then cut them out.
- Punch a hole into each paper leaf and tie one end of a long piece of string through each hole.
- Cut five pieces of the dowel rod, three long and two short. Tie them together with string so they hang, balanced, at different heights.
- Tie the paper leaves to the ends of the dowels.
- Hang and enjoy!
Glitter Globe
Materials
- Polymer clay, available at craft stores
- Glass jar with tight lid
- Waterproof glue or sealant
- 2 teaspoons of glitter
- Ribbon
Directions
- Pile a base of clay on the inside of the jar lid. Pack it down gently. Then build a clay sculpture (like a pumpkin or two) atop the base, making sure it will fit inside the jar.
- Carefully remove the sculpture and base from the lid and bake according to instructions. Allow to cool.
- Glue your sculpture into the jar lid using the glue or sealant, and allow to set.
- Fill the jar with water, add glitter, and stir.
- Over the sink, carefully thread your sculpture into the jar, screw the lid on tightly, and add ribbon for embellishment.
Harvest Candles
Materials
- Candles
- Nontoxic acrylic paint
- Candle medium, available at craft stores
Directions
- Mix the paint with the candle medium according to the instructions.
- Decorate the candles using the paint mixture with fall images. Allow to dry.
- Place the candles on a mantle, holiday dinner table, etc.
Swirly Pencil
Materials
- Polymer clay, available at craft stores
- Pencils
Directions
- Mix together a few different colored bars of polymer clay and wrap the clay around the pencils in a swirly pattern. If your pencils have erasers, pull them off before the next step.
- Bake the clay-covered pencils according to the package instructions. Be sure not to over bake. Allow to cool. Pop a new pencil eraser on, and scribble away!