Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Fall Crafts

Pretty Fall Leaf Sun Catcher

Ramblings Of A Crazy Woman fall leaf sun catcher craft

Visit Ramblings of A Crazy Woman to get
directions for this beautiful fall leaf sun catcher
that uses melted crayon for extra color!

10/01/2012 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Collage, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Nature Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Leaf People Fall Craft

Have you made your leaf people yet?
These cuties are found at Herz-Allerliebst!

10/01/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Animals & Bugs, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Nature Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Autumn Garland With Dried Fruit

Find out how to make a beautiful autumn garland
featuring dried fruit at Szymczaks in Seattle.

10/01/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Inside, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Nature Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fall Leaf Ink Painting With Q-tips!

I really love this art activity and I hope you will give
it a try! You'll be using pigment inks (which have an oily
texture) on glossy paper, so they take longer to dry. It's a
bit like oil painting where you get a chance to blend and
build up colors. Precision Q-tips are the perfect brush tool
too! I chose to paint seasonal fall leaves, but of course
this technique can work with any design.

To get started, go on a walk and collect some fresh
autumn leaves. At home, look closely at the beautiful
colors and notice they are all unique and perfectly
imperfect! Turn the leaves over and trace the veins
with your finger and observe the different vein patterns
among the leaves. After this close-up observation
you are ready to start painting.

If you are in short supply of fall leaves in your area
I have scanned some from my yard for you to use!

The Crafty Crow fall leaves 2012 low res
Click here for a PDF download
of beautiful autumn leaves.

Fall Leaf Ink Painting Video Tutorial

If you enjoy the video please "like" it!
Thank you so much!

Materials:

Precision Q-tips

fresh fall leaves

glossy paper (like photo paper)

pigment ink pads in fall colors
- the brand I used is Color Box

permanent black marker like Sharpie or Pitt

Directions:

1. Trace a leaf (or draw your own) with the permanent
marker on the glossy paper. Draw in the vein details.
Let dry - it shouldn't take too long.

2. Choose a light color ink to begin with. Roll your Q-tip
in the ink and start coloring your leaf. If your leaf is big
enough, you can dab the whole ink pad on your
drawing to get started.

3. Choose your next color of ink and a clean Q-tip, then
add the second layer. Continue adding colors and
blending until you are happy with the results. Add
texture by rolling and pouncing your Q-tip. To
remove color just use a clean Q-tip to
wipe it off. Let dry.

These make beautiful garlands, greeting cards, place
cards, and decorations for jounals and scrapbooks.

This is a sponsored post. Q-tips® product was
provided by Unilever, the makers of Q-tips®;
my tips and usage suggestions are my own.

09/27/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Nature Crafts, Paint, Tutorials, Video Tutorials | Permalink | Comments (3)

Leaf Garland or Jump Rope

Find out how to string leaves into a garland,
or even a jump rope, at Willowday!

09/27/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Nature Crafts, Outside, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Felted Autumn Tree

That Artist Woman has a great step-by-step
tutorial showing how to make this beautiful
autumn tree using wet felting!

09/27/2012 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Felt and Felting, Group, Inside, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sunflower Collage

This cheerful sunflower collage was created by
a group of preschoolers! Visit Squashed Tomatoes
for all the details.

09/26/2012 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, Art, Collage, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Kool-Aid Pumpkins

Housing A Forest shows you how to use
Kool-Aid and spray starch to make
these easy scented pumpkins!

09/25/2012 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Paper Crafts, Printmaking | Permalink | Comments (0)

Coffee Filter Fall Leaves

Boy Mama Teacher Mama making your own fall leaves craft for kids

Boy Mama Teacher Mama shows how they
made fall leaves using coffee filters!

09/19/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Group, Inside, Nature Crafts, Paint | Permalink | Comments (1)

Rhythm Of The Home: Autumn 2012 Edition!

Rhythm of The Home just released their Autumn edition
and it is as beautiful and inspiring as ever! You'll find
thoughtful articles, activities, crafts, and
recipes for celebrating fall!

Learn how to make a twisted jump rope
from wool yarn...

Rhythm of The Home fall watercolor crafts garland wreath

Use the colors of autumn for a lovely watercolor craft
that results in garlands and wreaths...

Rhythm of The Home needle felted chicken tutorial

Make a cute needle felted chicken ornament
- a great beginning project.

Rhythm of The Home is a free online quarterly
magazine with a focus on developing strong
interpersonal relationships within the family
through seasonal celebrations.

Check out this previous post for some of my
favorite fall crafts at Rhythm of The Home!

09/16/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Advertiser Announcements, Community News, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family | Permalink | Comments (0)

Painted Maple Leaves Game

This game played with painted maple tree seeds
looks fun, simple and beautiful too! Find out
how to do it at El Hada de Papel.
English translation here.

09/14/2012 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Fall Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Games, Group, Nature Crafts, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)