Family Handprint Trees

The entire family can participate in this hand print project from creative carmella.  She uses brown paint for the trunk and branches (arm and hand) and then has the kids use fall color paint for finger print leaves.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativecarmella.com/2011/10/family-art-project.html

Leaf Coasters

Foam sheets make the backing for these pressed leaf coasters from inner child fun.  She uses duct tape to provide the second background and contact paper to seal in the leaf.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2009/10/400th-post-fall-leaf-coasters.html

One artsy mama uses tiles and fall colored tissue paper leaves for her version. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2012/10/fall-leaf-coasters.html

Tracing Placemat

Contact paper and washable markers make alphabet and writing tracing mats with no time for flashcards.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2010/09/write-and-trace-place-mats.html

Apple Cider Cups

Apples are hollowed out and filled with cider in this cut drink idea from busy mommy.  She adds a cinnamon stick for fun and stirring.

Good for ages 13 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://busy-mommy.com/2009/12/apple-cider-cups.html

Felt Egg Carton Squirrels

Egg carton cups are painted brown with brown squirrelly felt pieces glued on to make these cute little squirrels from spoonful.  They recommend creating 3 and hiding acorns underneath for the classic find the acorn game.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/nutty-squirrels

DIY Pencil Cup

Popsicle sticks and beads are glued onto a tin can to make a simple pencil holder with meaningful mama.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://meaningfulmama.com/2012/08/day-219-decorative-tin-can-containers.html

Craft passion uses yarn in her version and makes cute flowers by adding button and felt.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftpassion.com/2010/09/recycle-pencil-holder-tutorial.html

Mood kids uses cut out paper pieces to create cute scenes on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.moodkids.nl/diy/2014/08/18/diy-blik-2

Paper Leaf Garland

Pretty scrapbooking paper is cut into leaves and hung from yarn for this fall paper leaf garland from all you.  They also provide a maple and oak leaf template to help cut the leaves.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/leaf-garland

Kikicomin provides various colors and leaves for printing.

Get the template here:
http://kikicomin.com/fall-leaf-garland/