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Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

October 6, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have some easy fall crafts to make and sell by kids and an adorable scarecrow candy jar. Also, you’ll love my page Fall Season Unit Study {Pumpkins, Leaves, Corn, & More}.

One great aspect of homeschooling is teaching your child and encouraging them to be entrepreneurs.

There are lots of easy fall crafts to make and sell.

One activity that is adorable and fun to make is these scarecrow candy jars.

And they have so much personality and each one is unique.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

But beyond the tutorial I have for you today I have plenty more ideas on those easy fall crafts to make and sell for all your little budding businessmen and women of all ages.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids

Next, look at some of these ideas for your entrepreneur.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids

Grab an idea or two for a craft to sell or just for fun.

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10-Minute Sock Pumpkins (Video)

Make darling sock pumpkins in 10 minutes! Perfect for fall decor and SO easy to make! You’ll want to make an entire pumpkin patch of sock pumpkins for fall decor this year. 

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Your teens will enjoy making these fall diy crafts as much as they’ll enjoy using them. Also, look at my page Free Fall Unit Study Ideas– For Older Kids Too.

Photo Credit: pacountrycrafts.com

Canning Ring Rag Sunflowers

Last year I came up with these little upcycled rag sunflowers using old canning rings and lids. It took a little tweaking to get the process more efficient and neatly finished, but I finally have it figured out.

Apples Unit How to Make a Fall Kids Garland Apple Craft

If you’re doing an apples unit, your kids will love making this fall garland craft. Add this hands-on craft to my fall unit apple study for a study for multiple ages.

Photo Credit: www.motherthyme.com

DIY Faux Mini Apple Pie

With just a few supplies you can easily whip up this darling DIY faux mini apple pie! This is so cute to add into your fall decor, make for a gift, add to a tiered tray or on a coffee bar!

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Leaf Clay Dish

Fall is the perfect time to do crafts with leaves and nature. This leaf clay dish is one older kids can make. It would make a beautiful gift they can personalize.

10 Dollar Tree Crafts for Teens & Craft a Cute Fall Fairy Garden Wreath

Dollar Tree crafts are a great way to update your teens decor without breaking the bank and give them something creative to do. Also, you’ll love my page Fall Season Unit Study {Pumpkins, Leaves, Corn, & More}.

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DIY Hand Warmers from Flannel Shirts

So, why not make some DIY hand warmers for a fun and easy upcycling idea?

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DIY Yarn Tassel Garland

It’s officially fall ya all!  I wanted to bring some fall colors into my home but I’m trying to keep things simple and budget friendly this year

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Goat Milk Soap

This DIY Pumpkin Spice Goat Milk Soap is easy to make and is perfect for your own bath or to give as a gift.

Photo Credit: farmlifediy.com

DIY Candy Corn Decor

Easy DIY Candy Corn Decor is a fun, affordable fall craft project! This wooden candy corn can be used in a holiday centerpiece, vignette, or string it on twine for a seasonal garland!

Then, look how to make this adorable scarecrow candy mason jar.

Scarecrow Candy Jar

The key to keeping the paint from scratching off these jars is preparation from cleaning to removing oils and sealing it.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

You will need:

  • Smooth glass jar with a lid
  • Raffia and/or twine
  • Tan craft
  • Paint Pens/Markers
  • Waterproof Mod Podge
  • Burlap ribbon
  • Flowers or mini pumpkins
Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

You can use any kind of jar that has smooth sides, like a spaghetti jar, smooth mason, jar, and empty garlic jar.

The jars I’m using today are glass Oui yogurt jars that have been cleaned.

I also found lids that fit tightly on them here.

If your jar has label residue on it you can use something like goo gone or just lemon essential oil to soak it in for 10 minutes then scrub it off.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

Wipe down the outside of the jar well with rubbing alcohol to remove any dirt or oil.

Once dry paint with one coat of waterproof Mod Podge.

Paint 1 to 2 coats of straw-colored paint all over the outside of the jar, drying between coats.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

Now. give your scarecrows a little hair.

You can either use raffia or twine.

Both work great and I did one of each to show you how they look.

For short hair cut bits of raffia and glue around the edge beneath the lid where it won’t interfere with it closing.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

For long braids, braid lengths of twine.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

Then glue it to the jar, again making sure it doesn’t impede the lid.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

Once all your layers of paint dry, use paint pens to draw on the eyes, nose, mouth, and any other accents like patches, you might like.

 Typically scarecrows are hand-sewn with burlap and fabrics so add little “stitches” to the features to give it an authentic scarecrow look.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

If your jar has a screw-on lid you will want to prep and paint it to blend in or look like a hat.

Seal it with a coat of waterproof Mod Podge or clear sealing spray and protect the inside since that is where food will be kept.

Add a bow with a piece of burlap ribbon to the jar or the edge of the lid.

You can also add flowers, small pumpkins, or other small decorative pieces with hot glue to add a little more color and personality.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

Or a little bowtie at the base.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

Fill with candy and replace the lid.

Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar

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8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

September 28, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have 8 easy fall wood crafts for kids. Also, you’ll love my page Fall Season Unit Study {Pumpkins, Leaves, Corn, & More}.

I love to walk the craft aisles at Dollar Tree to see what I can come up with.

Have you been lately?

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

They have so much great stuff for homeschooling and crafting now.

I found several great unfinished wood items for kids to make a cute fall pumpkin patch as a centerpiece or anywhere else you want to display it.

Just in case your own little pumpkins can’t get enough I have 8 more easy fall wood crafts for kids from preschoolers up to the biggest kids.

Fall Crafts For Kids

First, look at these other fall crafts for kids.

  • Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers
  • How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens
  • 10 Kindergarten Fall Crafts and Craft Fun Bean Mosaics
  • 10 Dollar Tree Crafts for Teens & Craft a Cute Fall Fairy Garden Wreath
  • Apples Unit How to Make a Fall Kids Garland Apple Craft
  • How to Make a Kids Fun Stained Glass Fall Leaves Craft
  • Easy Fall Crafts for Middle School: DIY String Pumpkin Art
  • Kids Fun Glue and Watercolor Fall Pumpkin Unit Study
  • Fall Homeschool Learning Resources For Middle School
  • Fall Y’all:Pumpkin Pie in a Bag (Easy Homeschool Co-op Idea)
  • Free Fall Unit Study Ideas– For Older Kids Too

Next, look at these fall wooden crafts for kids.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids

Add some of these fall wood crafts to your crafting homeschool day.

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Wood Slice Turkey Craft

 Kids will enjoy creating these wood slice turkeys. Add some floral wire, and they become place card holders or photo holders! 

Photo Credit: simplemomproject.com

Easy Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft Tutorial

 I’m excited to share one of my favorite fall crafts; the easy DiY fall scarecrow popsicle stick craft.

Photo Credit: www.virginiasweetpea.com

Dollar Tree Tumbling Tower Block Pumpkins

Dollar Tree Tumbling Tower Block Pumpkins are easy and inexpensive to make and they are perfect to use for fall decor.

Photo Credit: www.themakersmap.com

How to Make a Dollar Tree Mini Pumpkin DIY Fall Decor

How to Make a Dollar Tree Mini Pumpkin DIY Fall Decor
Photo Credit: simplybeautifulbyangela.com

Scrap Wood Pumpkin

I’ve seen a few tutorials in blogland for making pumpkins out of scrap wood and they always turn out so cute! This year I decided to finally make one

How to Make Wooden Peg Easy Arctic Animal Crafts

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Dollar Tree Caramel Apple Sign DIY

No one loves pumpkins as much me, but did you know there’s another fall staple? I’ll give you some hints; apple cobbler, apple pie, and even apple crisp!! They are so delicious, but sometimes I forget how cute they can be for fall! I found these cute apple cutouts at Dollar Tree and thought they’d be perfect for a Dollar Tree caramel apple sign DIY!!

Photo Credit: www.mycreativedays.com

DIY Dollar Store Fall Garland Craft

This DIY Dollar Store Fall Garland Craft could not be any easier and the outcome looks like you spent a lot of time and/or money on it. That couldn’t be further from the truth.

Photo Credit: www.semiglossdesign.com

How to Make a Twig Wreath for Fall

Learn how to make a twig wreath.

Our colorful inspiration for our Dollar Tree pumpkin patch came from the beautifully colored varieties we found in our Farm Anatomy Book.

Just look at how beautiful the options are.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Even though it is a fun fall craft you can still introduce a little learning by talking about the varieties and shapes of pumpkins and squash.

Encourage them to research fun questions like where the most pumpkins are grown or what the biggest one ever grown weighed.

Finally, look at how to make a dollar tree wooden pumpkin patch.

How to Make a Dollar Tree Wooden Pumpkin Patch

This is an excellent craft for the whole family but it can be as simple or as elaborate as you like depending on the crafter, even toddlers or preschoolers will love painting a wooden square.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

You could also have each member of the family paint their own pumpkin to add to the display.

You will need:

  • Square Wood Planks (Dollar Tree)
  • Wood strip (Dollar Tree)
  • Mini Jenga pieces (Dollar Tree) or small bits of sticks
  • Silk Leaves- (Dollar Tree)
  • Several colors craft paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Fine permanent marker
  • ruler
  • Hot glue gun/sticks
8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

First, grab 3 square planks out of the 6 pack and let your child paint them any colors they like.

We went with some unusual but realistic squash colors in addition to orange like the ones we saw in our book.

Allow the paint to dry completely.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Flip them over and paint the other side, again in any colors. Let them dry.

We are going to paint both sides because this craft can be seen from all sides, especially if you opt to put it on a table.

Dollar Tree Fall Crafts for Kids

Don’t forget to have them cover the edges as well.

Paint 3 tumbling tower blocks brown and set aside to dry.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Use a ruler and fine-line marker to add ribs to the pumpkins.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Lay out your pumpkins to decide what order you want them in.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Run a bead as long as your square along the center but towards the edge of the wood strip and press the pumpkin into place.

Hold it there until the glue cools and hardens.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Repeat with the next two pumpkins but place them at either end along the edge of the other side so that they are staggered and have a little room between them.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

Glue a small silk fall leaf to the top of each of the pumpkins.

And you can also add them to the stem in the next step if you would rather.

Top with a brown tower block to create the stem.

8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch

That’s it, this pumpkin patch is ready to go on display.

Want to create a more extended centerpiece? Glue as many strips of pumpkins as you need end to end to create a large pumpkin patch.

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8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

September 26, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have sweet Johnny Appleseed cookies and some facts about Johnny Appleseed. Also, you’ll love some facts on my page Apple Lapbook and Apple Unit Study.

Besides, National Johnny Appleseed Day is September 26th to honor the contributions he made.

The recipe is a semi-homemade one that starts with a basic sugar cookie mix and uses fresh apples.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Cooking teaches fantastic life skills like following directions, measurements, creativity, and math skills. It can also be used to give kids a glimpse into other people, places, and times.

Cook a little, read a little, make a craft or two, learn some new facts about Johnny Appleseed, and enjoy celebrating this simple day with your child.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed

  1. Unlike a lot of other legends, Johnny Appleseed is a real person, his given name was John Chapman.
  2. He loved nature, insects, and animals, and later in his life became a vegetarian.
  3. Besides planting apple trees, he also planted medicinal plants and herbs, like -mullein, motherwort, mayweed pennyroyal, and several others.
  4. The image that comes to mind of Johnny planting apple trees may be of him randomly tossing seeds out of a sack here and there as he went but he actually planted orchards on unclaimed lands. By planting there it was a way of legally claiming ownership in parts of the west. He went back later and sold the trees at a profit and would comeback years later and sell the trees at a profit.
  5. John was very wealthy when he died, he then left his 1200 acres of apple orchards and other land to his sister.
  6. The apples that he planted were not sweet, delicious apples, instead, they were small, tart apples used to make Applejack and hard cider, two very popular drinks at the time.
  7. You can still see one of the trees he planted in Nova, Ohio, here is a 176-year-old tree, the last known tree to be planted by Johnny Appleseed.
  8. He traveled through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, parts of northern West Virginia, and Ontario planting mostly barefoot, sometimes via canoe.

Next, look at some of these resources and books to learn about Apples and Johnny Appleseed.

Fun Learning About Apples Books and Resources

You will of course need a few great books that not only teach but that your kids will enjoy, a fun game or two, and maybe a few other items to make a fun apple unit.

Apples (New & Updated Edition)

Discover the well-loved tradition of growing and picking apples - a fruit that has been in existence for about two million years. Explore the history of the apple but also the way that families and farmers grow and care for apple trees today, from planting to selling, to turning them into delicious treats and using them for classic games like "bobbing for apples" .

How Do Apples Grow?

This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom.

Questions addressed in this book include:

  • Did you know that when you bite into an apple, you're eating part of a flower?
  • Why do apple trees need bees to make apples?
  • How does the tree feed the growing apples and make them ready to eat?

Read and find out in the proven winner How Do Apples Grow!

My Little Golden Book About Johnny Appleseed

In this simple yet lively book, preschoolers will be introduced to John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Lyrical text and bright, appealing artwork capture the essence of this important American and early conservationist who traveled the country planting apple trees. Little ones will enjoy engaging anecdotes about Johnny Appleseed, beginning with the young John, who liked to walk barefoot in the cool, quiet woods.

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Don't let the apples drop! Three animal friends practice balancing apples on their heads in this hilarious introduction to counting, illustrated by Roy Mckie. The sturdy board book teaches all about numbers, with a dose of signature Seuss charm. Kids will learn to count to ten--and want to start all over again!

SmartGames Apple Twist Travel Puzzle Game with 60 Challenges

  • An "apple" game board with five twisting levels to create different puzzles!
  • Includes 60 challenges and is great for on the go fun.
  • Helps develop Spatial Insight, Problem Solving, Planning and Logic Skills
  • All SmartGames are made with the highest quality materials to ensure long product life
  • Set Includes twisting apple game board, 3 caterpillar puzzle pieces and challenge booklet

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books)

Bake a delicious apple pie--and take a trip with this culinary global adventure!An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This picture book takes readers around the globe to gather ingredients for a delicious apple pie. First hop a steamboat to Italy for the finest semolina wheat. Then hitch a ride to England and hijack a cow for the freshest possible milk. And, oh yes! Don't forget to go apple picking in Vermont! A simple recipe for apple pie is included.

LeapFrog Tad's Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set

Choose a level and push the letter tiles into the letter slot to reinforce letter names, phonics and word skills
Magnetic back makes it great for fridge play in the kitchen
26 magnetic letter tiles stick to the fridge and help kids learn the shape of each letter
Three photo tiles can be customized with your own photos for a unique, personalized play experience.

Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of Our Edible World

Get your recommended daily allowance of facts and fun with Food Anatomy, the third book in Julia Rothman’s best-selling Anatomy series. She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a global tour of street eats. Along the way, Rothman serves up a hilarious primer on short-order egg lingo and a mouthwatering menu of how people around the planet serve fried potatoes — and what we dip them in. Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton lends her expertise to this light-hearted exploration of everything food that bursts with little-known facts and delightful drawings. Everyday diners and seasoned foodies alike are sure to eat it up. 

Also, look at these Johnny Appleseed resources to enjoy with your Johnny Appleseed cookies.

More Johnny Appleseed Resources

  • Make Johnny Appleseed No-cook Apple Pie Play Dough for a fun sensory experience.
  • Create this Fizzy Paint Apple Craft  

You can find out more about apples like planting an orchard, apple varieties, and how a flower becomes a fruit using Food and Farm Anatomy, a favorite resource of mine.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies
  • Watch the video Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
  • Learn all about the Parts of an apple with this activity.

Additionally, look at these apple activities for kids.

More Fall Apple Activities for Kids

  • Apple Themed Back to School Crafts & Fun Calming Apple Jar Craft
  • Free Homeschool Volcano Unit Study and Fun Apple Volcano
  • Fun Apple Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study for Multiple Ages
  • Apples Unit How to Make a Fall Kids Garland Apple Craft
  • Dried Apple Crafts: Hands-on Fun Shrunken Head Apple Craft for Kids
  • Kids Fun Hands-on Apple Unit Make Dried Apple Slices
8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Finally, look at how to make the fun Johnny Appleseed cookies.

Johnny Appleseed Cookies

You will need:

  • Sugar Cookie Mix
  • (whatever supplies your mix calls for)
  • 2 large apples
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
  • ½ cup of water
8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

First, coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Prepare your packaged cookie mix according to the directions, mine called for softened butter and water.

To give your cookies a little extra flavor you can also add a little cinnamon to your mix.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Place the prepared dough in the refrigerator to chill while you work on the next step.

Peel, slice, and finely chop the apples.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Put brown sugar, lemon juice, water, spices, and cornstarch in a small shallow pan.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Add diced apples and stir, simmer the mixture over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

The mixture should be darker and have thickened up.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Set aside and remove the dough from the refrigerator.

Roll pieces of dough into little balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Press down in the center with your fingers or the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Spoon in a little of the cooked apple mixture, maybe a teaspoon worth.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

Top with another small piece of dough to create a “stuffed” cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying.

8 Facts About Johnny Appleseed and Sweet Johnny Appleseed Cookies

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Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

September 5, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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 If you’re doing fall leaf crafts for preschoolers, you’ll love these felt leaf sachets. Also, you’ll love my page Fall Season Unit Study {Pumpkins, Leaves, Corn, & More}.

This felt leaf sachet is a great beginning handicraft for your preschooler.

And this type of craft is wonderful for developing hand-eye coordination, focus, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and patience.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

It encourages creativity and teaches them a simple life skill.

This craft focuses more on learning a new skill and the process rather than the result, even though the finished product is pretty cute.

10 More Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Grab these other ideas to use leaves to craft with preschoolers.

Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

From leaf rubbings to salt painting, I also have a list of 10 more fall leaf crafts for preschoolers for you to choose from.

Choose one or more of these crafts to add to your fall fun and learning in addition to our felt leaf craft.

Photo Credit: thecraftyclassroom.com

Wondering what you can make with fall leaves? We’ve got the answer! There are a ton of Fun Fall Art Project ideas we have showcased.

Photo Credit: www.preschoolplayandlearn.com

EASY Fall Leaf Craft for Preschoolers

Celebrate the arrival of Autumn and the changing seasons with these super cute fall leaf crafts for preschoolers

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Leaf Rubbing Collages

Miss G and I did a classic kid project – leaf rubbings!  Although we’ve tried rubbings once before while still in Canada

Photo Credit: www.learningandexploringthroughplay.com

Leaf Confetti Nature Wands

We made some lovely nature confetti wands that I want to share with you today. With cardboard in abundance at the moment I really like to reuse as much of it as possible and it's great to be able to use some of it for crafting with the children. 

Photo Credit: www.kitchentableclassroom.com

Rainbow Leaf Prints- with Washable Marker

Rainbow anything is beautiful but these leaf prints combine the colors of the rainbow with the delicate details of leaves for a finished product you just want to keep looking at! 

Photo Credit: www.madewithhappy.com

Fall Leaves Salt Painting For Kids

There is something so fun about salt painting for kids. This Fall leaves painting gives you all the fun Fall feelings as well as a great leaf art that the kids can display all season long.

Photo Credit: www.craftsonsea.co.uk

Fall Leaf Suncatchers

Need a simple craft that your kids will enjoy making and you’ll want to keep on display afterwards? These easy Fall leaf suncatchers hit the mark perfectly!

Photo Credit: www.lauraradniecki.com

Leaf Monster Craft for Kids | DIY Leaf Puppets

Now that my son is three, he’s getting interested in craft projects, and he’s able to participate more too. He helped me make a DIY leaf garland last week, and this week, we wanted to try another kids craft together. This time, we set out to make DIY Leaf Monsters!

Photo Credit: thelittlemomaid.com

Fall Leaf Hedgehog Craft For Kids

This Fall craft is fun and easy! Toddlers and big kids will enjoy creating their very own unique Fall Leaf Hedgehog Craft.  This autumn activity will get you and the kids outside and enjoying the gorgeous fall weather.  Have them collect leaves in the yard or go for a walk.

Photo Credit: mamapapabubba.com

Sweet and Simple Fall Leaf Crowns - Mama.Papa.Bubba.

Sweet and Simple Fall Leaf Crowns

Be sure to grab a great reference book to learn about leaves and other aspects of fall to go along with your crafts to help turn the fun into a learning experience as well.

Nature Anatomy is great for learning about leaves and their shapes as well as trees and bark.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

More Fall Season Activities

Additionally, include all of your kids with these fun fall season activities for multiple ages.

  • Free Weather Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning
  • Fun Corn Life Cycle Preschool Sensory Bin and Printable Lifecycle Foldout
  • Apples Unit How to Make a Fall Kids Garland Apple Craft
  • How to Make a Kids Fun Stained Glass Fall Leaves Craft
  • Geronimo Stilton Field Trip to Niagara Falls Summary And Fun Corn Craft
  • Easy Fall Crafts for Middle School: DIY String Pumpkin Art
  • Kids Fun Glue and Watercolor Fall Pumpkin Unit Study
  • Fall Homeschool Learning Resources For Middle School
  • Fall Y’all:Pumpkin Pie in a Bag (Easy Homeschool Co-op Idea)
Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Finally, look how to make these cute fall felt leaf sachets.

Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers- Felt Leaf Sachet

You will need:

  • Felt- fall leaf colors
  • Embroidery floss
  • Large eye needle
  • scissors
  • Cotton stuffing
  • Essential oil
Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

You may wish to also purchase a thimble to help protect their little fingers.

First, cut your felt into smaller squares, slightly larger than the size of the leaf you would like your child to sew up.

You will need 2 pieces for each leaf. I have linked some precut squares above that are great for this.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Holding both pieces together, draw a leaf shape with a permanent marker or free hand, and cut out both leaf shapes at the same time so they are perfectly matched.

You can of course make these any size and shape.

Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

I recommend starting small, like no larger than 4”, and with a very basic oblong, or oval shape.

The more complicated shapes with lots of turns may frustrate those little beginning hands, save those for once they improve their basic stitches.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Thread a long piece of embroidery floss onto the needle and knot the ends together.

And double knot over the top of the first to make it larger so it won’t pull through the felt.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

You can choose thread that matches or contrasts, I love the contrast of thread against a different color felt.

Hold both leaf pieces together and show your child how to press the needle carefully through one side and out the other, pulling the thread all the way taut but not so tight that it gathers up the felt.

Have them continue around ¾ of the way.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Stuff with a little cotton filling.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Use a pencil to fill corners and any longer skinny sections.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Continue sewing the rest of the way around, knot the end close to the felt, and then cut off any excess threads.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

Once finished you can scent it by adding a few drops of essential oils to the felt and refresh it as needed.

These felt fall leaf sachets are wonderful used for dramatic play or displayed around the house.

They can even be attached to some twine to create a lovely handmade swag for the mantle or bookshelf.

Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers

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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

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Your teens will enjoy making these fall diy crafts as much as they’ll enjoy using them. Also, look at my page Free Fall Unit Study Ideas– For Older Kids Too.

If your teen loves the smell of fall and pampering, they are going to love this easy peasy recipe for a pumpkin spice body scrub made with simple household ingredients.

We already know that cooking is an invaluable life skill and a great addition to your homeschool lessons.

But have you ever considered having your teen make their own DIY beauty products as part of their studies?

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Just like cooking, teens learn ratios, measurements, mixing, and following directions.

They can also get a lesson in economics by comparing the cost of making vs. buying the product.

It can also be used as business making, and selling products, designing a label, creating a website or Facebook for selling, researching advertising, and so much more.

Finally, it can also be used to encourage and discuss good hygiene and self-care with your teen.

DIY Fall Crafts

But it’s okay if it is just a fun fall diy craft too.

A sweet memory for you to create together and trust me you will love this one just as much as they do.

Sugar is a fantastic exfoliant and can turn a simple bath or shower into a mini spa experience.

Now, look at these fun ideas for teens.

7 More Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Besides the lovely pumpkin spice body scrub, I have for you today I gathered up 7 more Fall DIY crafts for teens that they can make for themselves, use as gifts, or to start a small business with.

Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

Fall DIY Decor – Macrame Leaf Wall Hanging Tutorial

This simple macrame leaf wall hanging tutorial teaches you how to make some fall DIY decor to bring warmth into your home decor this autumn!

Photo Credit: www.kitchencounterchronicle.com

How to Decorate Pumpkins with Markers : Simple Fall DIY

While your teen may think they are too old to craft with pumpkins they will no doubt love to Decorate Pumpkins With Markers to  a pretty fall table.

Photo Credit: bigfamilyblessings.com

Fall Macrame Rainbow

Make this fun and festive fall craft with your tweens and teens this fall season. This adorable Fall Macramé Rainbow craft is simple to make, and a great fall craft to decorate or give as a gift.

Easy Fall Crafts for Middle School: DIY String Pumpkin Art

If you’re wanting fall crafts for middle school for a fall unit study you’ll love this project. And look on my page homeschool middle school for more tips.

Photo Credit: acultivatednest.com

DIY Pumpkin Spice Soy Candle

Pumpkin spice candles that you can diy! If you’re like me, then you love to stop to smell the candles in stores like Target or Bath and Body Works. 

Photo Credit: awellpurposedwoman.com

How to Make Fabric Pumpkins from Old Socks

Learn how to make sock pumpkins from old socks with this step by step tutorial. Fabric pumpkins are a fall decor favorite and now you can make your own sock pumpkins just by using up your mismatched socks.

Photo Credit: sistersknowbest.com

Easy DIY Fall Leaf Roses - Roses made from fall leaves!

Also, look at these other ideas to include all your children if you’re wanting to study about the fall season.

Fall Homeschool Activities for the Whole Family

  • Apples Unit How to Make a Fall Kids Garland Apple Craft
  • How to Make a Kids Fun Stained Glass Fall Leaves Craft
  • Geronimo Stilton Field Trip to Niagara Falls Summary And Fun Corn Craft
  • Kids Fun Glue and Watercolor Fall Pumpkin Unit Study
  • Fall Homeschool Learning Resources For Middle School
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Finally, look how to make this fun pumpkin spice body scrub.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

If pumpkin spice is not a favorite you can omit the spice, add in different extracts like peppermint or lemon, use essential oils, or even a bit of instant coffee or cocoa to create a recipe they love.

You will need:

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup coconut or olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon unscented castile soap -optional
  • Jar with tight fitting lid
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

First, place sugar in a large bowl.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Stir in coconut oil, castile soap, and spices.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Castile soap is a great cleanser as well as moisturizer, it adds a bit of sudsing effect to the sugar scrub.

While not necessary I like the benefits that it adds to it. They could also use a little of their favorite mildly scented body wash in place of the castile soap.

Mix until well combined, add more oil or spices to the mixture until it is your preferred scent and consistency.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

Transfer mixture to a glass jar with a lid, I found this nice locking jar at Dollar Tree and it would be great for gifting the sugar scrub in.

Store out of the direct line of water.

To use: Rub sugar scrub gently over wet skin, especially on elbows, knees, and feet and then rinse away.

I do not recommend this as a face scrub as it is too abrasive for the tender skin of the face.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens

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