Leaf Swirl Paintings

Shaving cream swirled with paint makes pretty leaf patterns with this autumn kids craft from little wonder days.  Kids will have fun swirling the two together and dipping the paper leaves.

Good for ages 4 and up.

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

Pine Cone Squirrels

A pipe cleaner, a pom pom and a pine cone are turned into a squirrel in this cute fall craft from about.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/squirrelcrafts/ss/pcsquirrel.htm

Reading List Bookmark

Download this free printable for kids to record all of the books they read this year from hezzahvife. 

Get the template here:
http://hezzahvife.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-diy-bookmark.html

Woman's day creates their own version with foam sheets.

Get the instructions here:
http://thefoleyfam.com/2011/08/bouquet-of-pencils-teacher-appreciation.html

Leaf Place Mats

Contact paper and pretty autumn leaves make an easy placement.  Baby center shares the details on their website.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions on here:
http://community.babycenter.com/journal/ckite/3413001/autumn_placemat_-_crafts_with_kids

Life Preserver Sandwiches

Make packed lunch a little more fun by creating this life preserver sandwich from tikkido.  She uses old deli containers and adds great instructions for the consumer. 

Get the instructions here:
http://tikkido.com/node/1027

Acorn Flowers

Acorn hats are glued together to make a fall flower arrangement with better home and gardens.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/fall-decorating-with-nature-acorns-and-leaves/?sssdmh=dm17.689327&esrc=nwcu090313#page=4

Water Color Leaves

Water color paint projects a great fall texture to paper leaves making them seem as delicate as the real thing.  Smb01 shows how to make these.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://smb01.com/autumn-leaves-garland