Rice Leaf Sun Catchers

Wire is twisted into the form of a leaf and stuck onto contact paper to make the outline for a sun catcher.  Next, rice is sprinkled into the center to make rice leaves with cindy derosier.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2015/09/colored-rice-leaves-and-bunny.html

Felt Notebooks

Felt turns an ordinary notebook fun with moms and crafters.  She even adds a pocket for a pencil and a button closure.  She sews hers but glue could be used as well.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momsandcrafters.com/diy-felt-covered-notebook/

Leaf Sensory Bins

Colorful fall leaves are added to a clear plastic bag along with glitter, paint, and oil to make a fun sensory experience for fall from kids craft room.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/leaf-sensory-bags/

Book Bag Zipper Pulls

Kids can decorate their backpack by adding colorful beads to the zipper with a key chain.  One artsy mama shares the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/08/personalized-zipper-pull.html

Wax Resist Leaves

Leaves are placed under a paper with white wax rubbed on top to create the base for a wax resist water painting with kids craft room.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/art-projects-for-kids-wax-resist-leaf-painting/

Fun at home with kids uses the wax to outline the leaves and fills them with watercolors.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/09/fall-leaf-watercolor-resist-art.html

Autumn Pine Cone Trees

Yellow, orange, red and green tissue paper is squished into balls and glued onto a pine cone to make an autumn inspired tree with kids craft room.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/pine-cone-craft-autumn-trees/

After School Talking Game

Got kids who don't remember what happened at school?  This cute game is a great way to get them talking.  Simply roll the dice and take out the question number that matches to help spur the conversation.  One artsy mama shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2015/07/after-school-snack-chat.html