How to Make Sidewalk Chalk

Playful learning shares her recipe for sidewalk chalk using tempura paint, plaster of paris, and wrapping paper tubes for molds.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://playfullearning.net/make-your-own-sidewalk-chalk/

Willowday creates a hole in her chalk and strings a yarn through the center to make a very functional necklace.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/05/sidewalk-chalk-beads.html

Instructables uses molds to make fun shapes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Sidewalk-Chalk/?ALLSTEPS

Fall Leave Bowl

Hello lucky makes a beautiful leaf bowl using fallen autumn leaves, a balloon and mod podge. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellolucky.com/wordpress/2012/10/25/diy-autumn-leaf-bowls/

Vivint shares a version of a diy leaf bowl as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://neighborhood.vivint.com/good-neighbor/diy-fall-decor-leaf-bowl/

Glow in the Dark Baseballs

How does she extends the outdoor play hours by looping glowstick bracelets through whiffle balls so kids can play baseball into the evening.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.howdoesshe.com/glow-in-the-dark-baseball-the-greatest-game-ever-played/

Fall Tree With Hand Cutouts

An autumn version of the hand print tree is hosted on pinterest using fall color construction paper for the cut outs of the kids hands. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

View the image here:
http://pinterest.com/pin/202943526929560283/

Manualescanigo cuts out the arm too to use for the trunk in her version.  She uses cardboard for the tree and crayon colored paper cut outs for the leaves.

Get the instructions here:

http://manualescanigo.blogspot.com/2010/10/el-brazo-arbol.html

About family crafts uses fabric cut leaves for her version and glues them on to the hand and arm cut out.

Get the instructions here:

http://aboutfamilycrafts.com/handprint-fall-tree-craft/

Swirly Leaf Paintings

Little wonder days has a really neat leaf project that uses shaving cream, paint and leaf cut outs.  Kids will love how the paint swirls in the shaving cream and how beautiful their leaves will turn out by just dipping the cut outs into the mixture.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-fall-friday-fun.html

Fabric Friendship Bracelets

Pottery barn kids shows how to make a very easy friendship bracelet by braiding two fabric strips with pompom yarn which gives it a really nice texture. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/design-studio/articles/easy_summer_crafts_2.html

Crushed Autumn Leaves Tree

Our house shares an autumn inspired tree craft using ink, straws and crushed colorful leaves.  Kids will have lots of fun crushing and spreading the leaves.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ourhouse.typepad.com/full_circle/2007/10/autumn-trees-cr.html