Whether you're looking to spruce up your home with some seasonal flair or just want to keep little hands busy, we've got you covered with these simple, low-cost autumn crafts. The best part? You can do them with materials you probably already have at home or that you can find on a quick nature walk or even in the back garden! Let's dive in!

Leaf Print Masterpieces

Nothing says autumn like the crunch of leaves underfoot. Turn those fallen treasures into stunning works of art with this easy-peasy craft.



What You’ll Need:

- Leaves (the more shapes and sizes, the better!)

- Paper (plain or coloured)

- Paint (autumn colours like orange, red, yellow, and brown)

- Paintbrushes

How to Do It:

- Get the kids to paint one side of each leaf.

- Press the painted side down onto a sheet of paper, and voilà! You’ve got yourself a gorgeous leaf print.

- Mix it up by using different colours and layering prints for a full autumn effect.

 

Hang these up around the house or even frame them for a seasonal art piece that’s truly one of a kind.

 

Pine Cone Creatures

Who knew pine cones could be so cute? Turn these spiky little treasures into adorable animals that the kids will love making (and playing with!).



What You’ll Need:

- Pinecones

- Googly eyes

- Felt or coloured paper

- Glue

- Pom-poms, pipe cleaners, or any other crafty bits you’ve got lying around

How to Do It:

- Give your pinecones some personality by gluing on googly eyes.

- Cut out ears, wings, or tails from felt or coloured paper and glue them on.

- Use pom-poms for noses or make tiny feet from pipe cleaners. The more imaginative, the better!

- Let the kids create their own little forest friends - think hedgehogs, owls, or even fantasy creatures.

 

These pinecone pals make for cute autumn decorations or fun toys that your kids can proudly show off…we definitely want to see them!

 

Autumn Suncatchers

Capture the colours of autumn sunlight with these beautiful, easy-to-make suncatchers that will brighten up any window.



What You’ll Need:

- Wax paper

- Crayons (autumn colours)

- A grater or sharpener

- An iron (for the grown-ups!)

- String or ribbon

How to Do It:

- Start by grating some crayons (in a variety of autumn colours) into small shavings.

- Sprinkle the crayon shavings between two pieces of wax paper.

- For grown-ups only: Carefully iron the wax paper on a low setting, just until the crayons melt and blend together.

- Let it cool, then cut out fun shapes—like leaves, pumpkins, or animals.

- Punch a hole at the top, thread a piece of string through, and hang your suncatchers in the window to catch those autumn rays.

 

Not only are these suncatchers a fun project, but they look lovely hanging in their bedroom window, casting a warm glow all around.

 

There you have it - three super simple, low-cost autumn crafts that will keep your kids entertained and your home looking awesomely autumnal. These projects are perfect for those crisp autumn days when you just want to cosy up indoors and get creative. So grab your glue sticks, your paint brushes, and a whole lot of autumn spirit, and let the crafting begin!

And hey, if you try any of these out, we’d love to see! Snap a pic and tag us - we’re all about celebrating those crafty moments with you and your little ones!