🍁 5 Cute Fall Crafts to Make With the Grandkids

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🍂 A Note from Grandma’s Heart

Well hello there, pumpkin! There’s just something special about autumn—the cozy sweaters, the crunchy leaves, and the giggles that fill the kitchen when the grandkids come over. If you’re anything like me, you love making memories (and maybe a little bit of a mess) with your favorite little ones. So grab your glue sticks, gather some colorful leaves, and let’s make some treasures together that will warm our hearts all season long!



1. Fork-Printed Fall Tree

Source: ABCDee Learning

  • Draw a tree trunk on cardstock.

  • Let the grandkids dip forks into red, orange, and yellow paint, stamping them around the branches for instant autumn flair.

  • Bonus: Add thumbprint “fallen leaves” to the ground!
    Full instructions

2. Leaf Sun Catchers

  • Use construction paper, tissue paper, and contact paper to make leaf shapes.

  • Stick to a window for a burst of fall color every time the sun shines.
    Step-by-step guide

3. Leaf Crown

Source: How Wee Learn


  • Collect leaves and use twine to string them into a pretty crown.

  • Great for nature walks and creative pretend play!
    How-to

4. Pinecone Birdfeeder

  • Smother a pine cone with peanut butter, roll in birdseed, and hang outside.

  • Watch birds flock while learning about nature together!
    Get inspired

5. Build-a-Scarecrow Printable

  • Print a free scarecrow template.

  • Let the kids color, cut, and paste the pieces together—perfect for scissor practice and fall decor!

Printable craft

🍂🍁There you have it! Simple little treasures that turn ordinary days into cozy memories. These crafts aren’t just about glue and paint; they’re about the laughter, the stories shared, and the joy of watching those little faces light up. So go ahead, make some messes, share some hugs, and keep this autumn magic alive long after the last leaf falls. Happy crafting, sweethearts! 🍁💖

xo, grandma gg

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