Autumn Leaf Mask

Leaves both colorful and not make cute masks for pretend play.  Say yes to hoboken shows how to make them with different shapes and size leaves.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sayyestohoboken.com/2010/09/diy-fall-leaf-masks.html

5 orange potatoes shares a mask template and instructions for how to make a colorful mask using pressed fallen leaves mask.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/10/23/leaf-mask-with-free-mask-download/

Newspaper Flower Push Pins

Dollar store crafts layers flower newspaper cutouts and adheres them with a pushpin thumb tack.  To top the tack she adds a jewel sticker. 

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/03/tutorial-paper-flower-push-pins/

Paper Apple Mosaic

Jenwa posts an easy way for kids to create an apple using a paper plate, torn red construction paper and a paper leaf and stem.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://jennwa.blogspot.com/2008/09/paper-plate-apple-craft.html

Popsicle Stick Puppets

Inner child fun creates puppets out of popsicle sticks adding colorful feathers for hair, googly eyes and a drawn on mouth.  The eyes could be drawn on as well as different materials usd to make hair such as yarn, felt or tissue.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2013/04/kid-craft-silly-stick-puppets.html?_szp=245860

Brooks childcare makes people drawing on faces and gluing on paper clothes.

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Salt Dough Model Snakes

Frugal fun for boys makes some really realistic looking snakes out of salt dough and acrylic paint.  She also includes the salt dough recipe in her post.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2013/05/06/salt-dough-snake-craft/

Coffee Filter Apples

Mom to 2 posh little divas had a fun way to turn a coffee filter into an apple using a cutout apple, markers, water and glue.  Have the kids color the coffee filters, spray with water and glue onto the apple template.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/09/fall-crafts-coffee-filter-apple-art-for.html

Bottle Cap Bookmarks

Alpha mom shares a cute tutorial for making bookmarks out of colorful paper clips, scrapbook paper and bottle caps.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/bottle-cap-bookmarks-craft-mothers-day-gift/