Leaf People

Leaves turn into characters with meet the dubiens fall leaf craft project.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/09/leaf-people.html

Craft craft attaches leaves and twigs to toilet paper rolls to make their leaf people.  They also decorate the rolls with rocks and buttons to give them outfits. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craft-craft.net/fall-crafts-leaf-people-finger-puppets-tutorial.html

Wunderbare enkel adds feet.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wunderbare-enkel.de/natur-basteln/1295/blattermannchen

Alavare uses popsicle sticks and googly eyes to make their leafmen.  

http://alavare.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/autumn-leaves-crafts/ 

The mother huddle has a similar project.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/leaf-creatures-leafin-the-fun-to-the-kids/

Fantastic fun and learning uses twigs and acorns to make their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/leaf-people-fall-craft.html 

The magic onions uses colorful fall leaves to make what they call an acorn leaf fairy using the acorn as the doll's head, a rock as her body and two twigs for arms.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themagiconions.com/2013/10/lets-make-an-autumn-leaf-fairy-with-fall-leaves.html

Dalle un colino makes insects too.

Get the instructions here:
http://dalleuncolinho.blogspot.com/2009/10/proxecto-semanal-do-outono.html

Wood Bead Apple Necklace

This wood bead necklace turned into an apple is another great teacher's gift from willow day.  Paint the bead red (or start with a red bead to begin with) and tie on a fabric green bow. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2013/09/apple-necklaces.html

Acorn Dolls

 

Acorns find a new purpose as the cutest little dolls with this cute tutorial from vlijtig.  

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://vlijtig.blogspot.nl/2010/09/acorn-doll-tutorial.html

Leaf Butterflies

Two twisted butterflies and two symmetrical leaves turn into a super cute butterfly for the fall season, just one of the butterfly crafts at obsession with butterflies.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.obsessionwithbutterflies.com/crafts.html

Art projects for kids uses leafs only to make their butterflies.

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Better homes and gardens cuts the leaves to make their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/crafts/fall-crafts-with-leaves/#page=3 

Parents shares a butterfly template.  They recommend printing on card stock and then gluing on leaves and flower petals.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/outdoor/spring-crafts-and-games/#page=2

Coffee Filter Leaves

Coffee filters turn into colorful leaves with water colors and glue thanks to this fall craft from having fun at home. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.havingfunathome.com/2011/09/making-our-own-fall-leaves-coffee.html

Autumn Playdough Recipes

Homemade play dough is always so much fun because you can add scent and make great unique colors.  Nurture store shares some great ideas for scents and colors and activities with their tutorial on how to make fall play dough.

Get the instructions here:
http://nurturestore.co.uk/fall-play-dough-recipe

Paper Apple Cups

A great gift holder for a new teacher thanks to willow day using a red paper cup, some rope and green tape.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2013/09/paper-cup-apple-wrap.html