The 19 Best Fall Craft Kits to Get Your Kids in the Autumn Spirit
The 19 Best Fall Craft Kits to Get Your Kids in the Autumn Spirit
Autumn is such a fun time of year for kids. There's the excitement of being back in school with their friends, the promise of an epic Halloween, and the ultimate dessert spread that happens at Thanksgiving. And then there's the view. Fall's changing leaves bring glowing yellows, deep reds, and bright oranges that can easily rival any summer flower.
Of course, as the weather changes, indoor activities become more important, and that's when fall craft kits like these come in handy. Whether they're into building or painting, knitting or sewing, or even if they just love putting dozens of stickers and googly eyes on things, these craft kits will keep little hands busy until it's time to start wrapping presents in December. There's something here for all ages and abilities, but they all celebrate the colors and the joy of the season.
1) Flower & Leaf Press
Happytime
amazon.com
$24.99
Capture the beautiful reds, greens, yellows, and oranges of Autumn with this easy to use flower and leaf press. Made of solid wood with cardboard pressing plates, it's just the right size for little hands.
2) Beetle & Bee Build A Bird Bungalow
Toysmith
amazon.com
$11.99
This kit has everything they need to build and decorate a cold-weather shelter for the neighborhood birds. Good for kids ages five and up, the younger ones will need some supervision with the hammer.
3) Autumn Leaf and Pumpkin Stencils
Zonon
amazon.com
$8.99
Don't be surprised if every surface in your house is painted with beautiful Fall colors once they get their hands on this set of 10 pages of stencils with leaves and pumpkins. You could even use them for pumpkin carving.
4) Fall Leaf Suncatchers
Winlyn
amazon.com
$16.99
Let them paint each leaf with a mosaic of Autumn colors, use the beads to decorate the hanging wire, and hang them in front of a sunny window or two. Your job is to sit back and admire the beautiful light show.
5) Halloween Popsicle Craft Kit
Zhanmai
amazon.com
$13.99
Every good Fall craft session has to have a touch of Halloween. This set of popsicle stick characters are colorful, easy to improvise, and just scary enough to get them ready for the big day.
6) Modern Autumn Craft Kit
Kid Made
amazon.com
$19.99
Here's a felt kit with all the pompom balls, glitter, string, beads, stickers, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and rhinestones they need to make a bona fide Autumn masterpiece.
7) Woodland Critter Windchimes
Baker Ross
amazon.com
$9.95
The pre-cut, blank owl, fox, hedgehog, and squirrel shapes are adorable, but not as adorable as they'll be once they finish painting them. The small metal chimes are easy to tie on, too.
8) Wooden Bead Kit
Inwnpio
amazon.com
$11.99
Start planning your Fall wardrobe now, because here come the Autumn themed accessories. This kit with large beads and three different charms lets them make a necklace, bracelet, keychain, or anything else they dream up.
9) Fall Gnomes Diamond Painting Kit
Vitery
amazon.com
$7.99
Diamond painting is a fun, foolproof hobby that's appropriate for any kid who knows their colors and can hold a pen. Completing this 11x15-inch piece will take some patience (and maybe your help), but once it's finished you'll have new artwork to treasure.
10) Woodland Animals Sewing Kit
CiyvoLyeen
amazon.com
$24.69
Kids will love stitching together these sweet little woodland creatures and stuffing them with fluffy cotton. You'll love the pre-cut felt shapes and plastic safety sewing needles and scissors.
11) Wifunue Autumn Sticker Scenes
WIFUNUE
amazon.com
$10.99
Stickers! So many stickers here. Twelve sheets, to be exact. Sure, a stray acorn sticker may end up on the fridge or the coffee table, but the blank scenes provided with this sticker set will inspire them to create scenery as pretty as any drive through the countryside.
12) DIY Tie Dye Kit
Emooqi
amazon.com
$28.99
Swirl up some green, yellow, orange, and red and they've got a brand new shirt to wear to school. Or the whole family can make shirts and start a new Thanksgiving dinner fashion trend.
13) Halloween Owl
LEGO
amazon.com
$14.99
Of course LEGO has an Autumn-themed set, and at only 228 pieces, it can probably be finished in one sitting. Set in a mini pumpkin patch, this little brown owl looks serious about guarding his gourds!
14) Fall Tree of Thanks Craft Kit
Supla
amazon.com
$7.99
The Tree of Thanks is such a heartwarming tradition, and this foam one makes it easy for everyone to participate. Simply tape the tree to any flat surface, give each person a few leaves for writing what they're thankful for, and then put the colorful leaves on the tree for all to read.
15) Glass Mosaic Candle Holder Kit
One to Four
amazon.com
$21.99
The warm glow of a candle is made even cozier with a homemade candle holder. The glass mosaic pieces are easy to glue on, and if candles aren't your thing it also makes a really cute planter.
16) Fall Foam Craft Picture Frame Kit
Winlyn
amazon.com
$18.99
A collection of foam picture frames decorated to the max with tons of stickers and leaves and googly eyes and rhinestones — that's just the inspiration you need to print out some of those pictures taking up space on your phone.
17) Learn to Knit Pocket Scarf
Creativity for Kids
amazon.com
$18.59
Big knitting needles and step-by-step video instructions get them started on what could turn into a lifelong hobby. Kids ages nine and up will get a kick out of saying, "Oh this? Yeah, I made it myself."
18) Mason Jar Lantern Craft Kit
Brass Tacks
amazon.com
$19.99
A little paint, some fairy lights, and a mason jar is all it takes to create a bit of holiday magic. Once it's done, it can be used as a fun nightlight, or an eye-catching table centerpiece.
19) <i>A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts, and Wisdom</i>
Little Homesteader
amazon.com
$18.29
For more Autumn inspiration, this adorable book is full of fun facts about the season, age-appropriate craft projects, and easy recipes that are sure to include pumpkin spice and apples.
Whether your kids are into building or painting, knitting or sewing, or even if they just love putting dozens of stickers and googly eyes on things, these craft kits will keep little hands busy.