Get Crafty Now: 20 Amazing Fall Wood Crafts for Kids!

Fall is a very magical time for crafting with your little kids, the colors, crisp air, and abundance of natural materials makes it perfect for creativity, wood crafts with kids can be quite fun because of their family-time factor.

Plus, they’re sturdy enough to last for seasons to come, so let’s read some unique fall wood crafts for kids that are sure to keep your kids engaged and delighted.

Fall Wood Crafts for Kids

1. Fall-Themed Door Hangers

Create door hangers using wooden planks, paint them in fall colors and add messages like “Welcome Fall” or “Harvest Greetings.”

Decorate with wooden leaves, acorns, or pumpkins, then hang them on bedroom doors for a personal touch.

2. Leaf Stencil Art

Use leaf-shaped wooden stencils to create art, by placing the stencil on paper and let the kids paint over it.

Remove the stencil to reveal the leaf shape, this can be a fun and easy way for kids to make fall-themed artwork.

3. Pumpkin-Themed Bookends

Make bookends by attaching small wooden pumpkins to wooden blocks.

Color the pumpkins in vibrant colors and add details like faces or patterns, then these bookends can keep kids’ books organized while adding a festive vibe.

4. Painted Wood Slice Coasters

Use wood slices as coasters and let the kids paint fall-themed designs on them.

Sealing the paint with a clear varnish will protect the designs, these coasters are practical and make great gifts for family and friends.

5. Apple Picking Baskets

Make a small wooden basket and make it in red and green to resemble apples, then these can be used as decorations or for pretend play.

Kids can “pick” small items and place them in the baskets, mimicking an apple-picking experience.

6. Wooden Pumpkin Patch

Create a miniature pumpkin patch using small wooden circles as pumpkins, color the circles in different or unique shades of orange and add green felt stems.

Put them on a piece of wood to mimic a pumpkin patch scene, perfect for tabletop decor.

7. Wooden Fairy Houses

Build a small small fairy houses using wood scraps and natural materials like twigs and leaves.

Then color, and decorate the houses with tiny doors and windows, and put them in the garden or yard to create a magical fall scene.

8. Fall Festival Game Boards

Create a simple game board using a wooden plank, with a fall festival theme, including spaces for activities like apple picking or pumpkin patches.

Make sure to use small wooden pieces as game markers, this can be a fun indoor activity for rainy fall days.

9. Wooden Sunflower Garden Stakes

Create a sunflower garden stakes using wooden circles for the flower heads and wooden sticks for the stems.

Make flowers in bright yellow with brown centers and place them in the garden or potted plants for a cheerful fall decoration.

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10. Painted Wooden Gourds

Use wooden gourd shapes, in various fall colors, then add details like stripes, polka dots, or faces.

These can be displayed around the house, adding a vibe of whimsy to your fall decor.

11. Wooden Fox Masks

Cut out fox mask shapes from thin wood, and let the kids paint them and add details like felt ears and whiskers.

Attach an elastic band to wear the masks. These are great for imaginative play and fall-themed costumes.

12. Autumn Tree Wall Art

Create a piece of wall art by painting a large wooden board to look like an autumn tree.

Use smaller wooden pieces for the leaves, painted in fall colors, then this craft can be a collaborative project for the whole family to enjoy.

13. Fall-Themed Wood Bracelets

Create wooden bracelets by stringing together wooden beads painted in fall colors.

Add charms like tiny wooden leaves or pumpkins. These bracelets are fun to make and wear, perfect for kids to show off their seasonal spirit.

14. Wooden Vegetable Decorations

Create small wooden vegetables by painting wood blocks and adding small wooden caps.

Color the caps in vibrant colors like red with white spots, then these vegetables can be placed around the house as a unique decor item.

15. Leaf-Shaped Napkin Rings

Cut leaf shapes from a thin wood piece, and color them in fall hues, then attach them to strips of wood or metal to create napkin rings.

These add a seasonal touch to any fall dining table and are perfect for family gatherings.

16. DIY Pumpkin Puzzle

Cut a wooden pumpkin shape into several puzzle pieces, with each piece in different shades of orange and yellow.

Kids can enjoy putting the puzzle together and displaying it as a festive decoration.

17. Leaf-Shaped Key Holders

Create key holders from wooden leaf shapes, keep the leaves in fall colors and attach small hooks.

Mount the leaf on a piece of wood or directly onto the wall. This practical craft helps keep keys organized and adds also adds a seasonal vibe to your entryway.

18. Wooden Leaf Puzzles

Cut out leaf shapes from thin wood and slice them into puzzle pieces, and paint each piece in different fall colors.

This simple puzzle is a great way for young kids to develop their problem-solving skills while enjoying fall-themed fun.

19. Wooden Spoon Pilgrims

Craft little Pilgrim figures using wooden spoons, and make the spoons resemble Pilgrims, adding felt hats and collars.

These can be used as table decorations for Thanksgiving or as fun puppets for imaginative play.

20. Tree Branch Candle Holders

Collect small tree branches and cut them into candle holder sizes, then hollow out the centers to fit tea light candles.

Decorate the outside with fall motifs. These candle holders add a cozy, rustic feel to any fall setting.

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Conclusion

Making things with wood in the fall is not only fun but also creates lasting memories, as these projects are simple enough for kids yet result in beautiful decorations that capture the vibe of the season.

So collect some good wood, paint, and other materials, and enjoy these delightful fall wood crafts with your little ones.