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100 Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids

Make this Thanksgiving memorable with creative, kid-approved crafts you can set up in minutes and enjoy all season long.

Stock a simple caddy with construction paper, washable paint, kid-safe scissors, and glue sticks.

Paper & Cardstock Crafts

Classic, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile paper crafts are perfect for all ages.

Set up a cozy craft table with construction paper, cardstock, and glue sticks and let kids layer, fold, and snip their way into the season.

These projects build fine-motor skills while turning simple sheets into festive keepsakes.

Paper Plate Turkey Mask

A turkey mask made from a brown paper plate with colorful paper feathers, surrounded by pumpkins, scissors, pencils, and orange leaves on a white surface.

This paper plate turkey mask turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Encourage kids to sketch a quick plan with a pencil before they build. Planning is part of the fun.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your paper plate turkey mask on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Accordion-Fold Paper Pumpkin

A paper pumpkin craft made of layered orange, yellow, and green paper sits on a white surface, surrounded by craft supplies and more paper cutouts.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your accordion-fold paper pumpkin on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

3D Thankful Tree Centerpiece

A small, 3D paper craft tree decorated with colorful autumn leaves and pumpkins sits on a table with fall-themed supplies in the background.

This 3d thankful tree centerpiece turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your 3d thankful tree centerpiece on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Harvest Corn Collage

A paper craft of a corn cob with green leaves, made from colored paper pieces, is displayed on a white background with craft supplies nearby.

It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your harvest corn collage on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Harvest Hat Headband (Pilgrim-Free)

A green paper hat with a yellow buckle and orange feathers attached to a black headband, surrounded by craft supplies.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your harvest hat headband (pilgrim-free) on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Paper Strip Leaf Wreath

A handmade wreath made of layered red, yellow, orange, and green paper leaves on a white surface, with a spool of twine and a pumpkin nearby.

It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

This paper strip leaf wreath turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your paper strip leaf wreath on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Turkey Corner Bookmark

Two handmade turkey bookmarks made from colored paper are displayed on a white table with craft supplies, including a ruler, scissors, tape, and paper cutouts.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Paper layers create dimension without the mess, making this perfect for group crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your turkey corner bookmark on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Tissue Paper 'Stained Glass' Leaf

A paper craft of a large green maple leaf with orange and white paper leaves glued on top, surrounded by scissors, ribbon, a marker, and small pumpkins on a white surface.

This tissue paper 'stained glass' leaf turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your tissue paper 'stained glass' leaf on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Paper Bag Fall Marionette

A paper bag craft shaped like a smiling pilgrim with a hat, scarf, and autumn leaf decorations, surrounded by scissors, paper leaves, and small pumpkins.

This paper bag fall marionette turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your paper bag fall marionette on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Pop-Up Turkey Card

A pop-up Thanksgiving card with a paper turkey is displayed on a table, surrounded by autumn-themed crafts, stickers, and leaves.

This pop-up turkey card turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Encourage kids to sketch a quick plan with a pencil before they build. Planning is part of the fun.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Sketch your pop-up turkey card on scrap paper, then trace shapes onto cardstock.
  2. Cut out all parts with kid-safe scissors and lay them out before gluing.
  3. Layer pieces with a glue stick, pressing firmly at the edges.
  4. Add details with markers, stickers, or punched shapes.
  5. Hole punch if needed for hanging, then string with twine or ribbon.

Leaf & Nature Finds

Bring the beauty of the outdoors inside by crafting with leaves, twigs, pinecones, and pebbles.

A quick nature walk becomes part of the project, making creativity feel like an autumn adventure.

Keep a basket of clean, dry finds next to some washable glue and kid-safe scissors, and you’re ready to create.

Leaf Rubbing Banner

A table displays autumn leaves, crayons, white paper with leaf rubbings, brown craft paper, glue, and fall decorations including pumpkins, pinecones, and acorns.

This leaf rubbing banner turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Natural textures do the heavy lifting here, no two creations will be alike.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your leaf rubbing banner.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Pinecone Turkey

A pinecone turkey craft with colorful paper feathers, googly eyes, and a red beak is placed on white paper surrounded by scissors, tape, sticks, and small pumpkins.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your pinecone turkey.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Acorn Cap Creatures

A craft display features three acorn animals with googly eyes, leaf ears, and twig limbs, arranged on a board with autumn leaves and a branch.

This acorn cap creature turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your acorn cap creatures.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Stick & Twine Weaving Loom

A nature craft featuring autumn leaves arranged on paper, woven with twine and sticks, surrounded by acorns, nuts, and twine on a gray surface.

This stick & twine weaving loom turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your stick & twine weaving loom.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Pressed Leaf Sun Catcher

A square board displays assorted dried leaves, pinecones, and seed pods arranged neatly, with an orange ribbon handle and autumn-themed stickers nearby.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your pressed leaf sun catcher.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Bark Texture Painting

A turkey craft made from bark, leaves, rocks, and colored paper is arranged on a brown cardboard background. Various fall leaves form the tail feathers.

This bark texture painting is fun for kids of all ages!

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your bark texture painting.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Nature Paintbrushes & Art

Children's Thanksgiving craft featuring a painted turkey, trees, and pumpkins, decorated with real leaves on a wooden table surrounded by autumn-themed items and a "Happy Thanksgiving" banner.

These nature paintbrushes and art turn simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your nature paintbrushes & art.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Twig Frame for a Gratitude Quote

A wooden frame decorated with pinecones, acorns, and yellow leaves surrounds a sign that reads "Happy Thanksgiving.

This twig frame is the perfect natural craft for kids to participate in!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your twig frame for a gratitude quote.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Pebble Art Family Portrait

A craft family portrait made with felt, leaves, beans, and buttons, showing two adults and one child on a white square background decorated with faux grass.

This pebble art family portrait turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your pebble art family portrait.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Leaf Crown

A headband decorated with brown and yellow autumn leaves and colorful felt circles, placed on a white surface.

A leaf crown is a fun project kids can wear around all day long.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Collect dry, intact leaves and nature finds; gently clean off dust.
  2. Arrange your materials to plan the composition of your leaf crown.
  3. Glue elements to a base of cardstock or a recycled box panel.
  4. Press under a book for a few minutes to help things adhere flat.
  5. Add labels, dates, or a short gratitude note.

Handprint & Thumbprint Keepsakes

Handprint projects capture a moment in time, literally.

Use washable paint and heavyweight paper to make prints that grow more meaningful each year.

These keepsakes double as decor you’ll be excited to pull out every November.

Handprint Turkey Canvas

A child's orange handprint on a canvas is decorated as a turkey, surrounded by drawings of leaves, acorns, and a pumpkin. The text "SARAHSCOOP.COM" appears at the bottom.

This handprint turkey canvas turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

These prints preserve sweet memories that will make you smile for years.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Family Handprint Wreath

A circular wreath made of colored paper handprints, decorated with real leaves, acorns, berries, and small pumpkins, surrounds a sign reading "Our Giving Hands" on a wooden surface.

This family handprint wreath turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Footprint Corn Stalks

A craft display of yellow painted footprints on brown paper, arranged to resemble flowers with green paper leaves, surrounded by pinecones and autumn leaves.

This footprint corn stalk turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Thumbprint Pumpkin Patch

A blue poster displays orange pumpkin stamps with smiling faces, colorful paper leaves, two paper turkeys, and the words "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" at the bottom.

This craft is not only fun but a unique keepsake you can put out every year!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Handprint Thankful Tree

A craft paper displays a tree made of colorful handprints with leaf and pumpkin stickers, featuring the word "THANKFUL" spelled out at the bottom.

A thankful handprint tree is fun for the whole family to enjoy!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Footprint 'Turkey Tracks' Banner

A fireplace mantel decorated with pumpkins, candles, autumn leaves, a “Happy Thanksgiving” banner, and colorful handprint turkey art hanging below.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

It's a great way to preserve sweet memories that will make you smile for years.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Handprint Woodland Animals

Paper plates with colorful handprint art of animals and characters, each with added eyes, mouths, and features using paint and markers.

This handprint woodland animals turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Thumbprint Falling Leaves Card

A handmade card with a tree drawn in brown marker and red, yellow, and orange fingerprint leaves, with "Happy Thanksgiving" written at the top.

This thumbprint falling leaves card turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Handprint Gratitude Plaque

A painted handprint with the words "Grateful for everything" on a white canvas; the website "SARAHSCOOP.COM" appears at the bottom.

This handprint gratitude plaque turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Handprint Leaf Crown

A handmade paper crown decorated with colorful cutouts of handprints and leaves, glitter, glue, and craft supplies visible on the table.

It's another great craft that the whole family can join in on!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Paint palms or thumbs with thin coats of washable paint.
  2. Press firmly onto paper or canvas and lift straight up.
  3. Let prints dry completely before adding details with markers.
  4. Outline shapes lightly with a fine-tip marker to make them pop.
  5. Sign and date on the back for keepsake value.

Recycled & Upcycled

Transform everyday packaging into wow-worthy crafts.

Rinse, flatten, and repurpose jars, tubes, and boxes to spark eco-friendly creativity.

Kids learn resourcefulness while giving 'trash' a second life.

Cereal Box Gratitude Journal

A decorated binder labeled "Gratitude Journal" with paper turkeys, leaves, pumpkins, and crafting supplies on a desk.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Repurposed materials keep costs low and creativity high—win-win.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Totem

A turkey craft made from cardboard tubes, colored paper feathers, and a paper pilgrim hat, displayed on a table with assorted craft supplies.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Encourage kids to sketch a quick plan with a pencil before they build—planning is part of the fun.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Egg Carton Harvest Critters

A craft project made from a green egg carton resembling a bird, decorated with orange felt beak, wings, feet, and paper eyes, with stick antennae, sitting on a table.

It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Cardboard Roll Leaf-Spotting Binoculars

Two cardboard tubes decorated with orange glitter tape to resemble toy binoculars, surrounded by colorful craft paper shapes.

This fun activity is enjoyable for all kids and even parents!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Bottle Cap Corn Mosaic

Mosaic artwork of a corn cob made with yellow and orange bottle caps for kernels and green square tiles for husks, displayed on a white surface.

This bottle cap corn mosaic turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Paper Tube Fall Characters

A craft scarecrow made from a toilet paper roll, orange paper, and a black paper hat, with a smiling face, sits on a table among autumn-themed decorations.

This craft will let every kid's imagination go wild. They can create fall creatures however they like!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Magazine Strip Leaf Collage

A paper cut-out of a maple leaf is filled with colorful strips of paper. Scissors, glue, and extra paper strips are placed nearby on a wooden surface.

Have fun cutting out images from your favorite magazines and making a leaf collage!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Cardboard Box Thankful Mailbox

A homemade "Thankful Mailbox" decorated with a paper turkey, autumn leaves, pumpkins, and colorful pipe cleaners, placed on a wooden table.

This cardboard box thankful mailbox turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Tin Can Fall Luminaries

A tin can lantern with cut-out shapes of leaves, acorns, and a turkey, illuminated by a candle inside, surrounded by autumn decorations.

This tin can fall luminaries turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Plastic Lid Mini Wreaths

Eight colorful fall-themed wreath crafts made from mason jar lids, buttons, ribbons, and paper leaves are arranged on a wooden surface with scattered leaves, glue sticks, and scissors.

This plastic lid mini wreath turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep recycled materials (rinse, dry, and trim rough edges).
  2. Plan your build; sketch a quick diagram with a pencil.
  3. Paint or cover surfaces if desired; let dry.
  4. Glue or tape pieces together in stages for stability.
  5. Add finishing touches and a hanger if you’ll display it.

Painting & Printmaking

Let color take center stage with process art that delights little makers.

From textures to resists, these ideas are about exploration more than perfection.

Protect your workspace with a table covering and keep a roll of paper towels handy for quick cleanups.

Sponge-Stamp Leaf Prints

Several sheets of paper display colorful leaf prints in red, yellow, and brown arranged on a gray tablecloth.

Process art celebrates experimentation, so embrace happy accidents and color play.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the sponge-stamp leaf prints and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Bubble Wrap Corn Texture Prints

Three sheets of paper display corn cobs painted with yellow and green paint, using bubble wrap for texture. Paint, brushes, and palettes are scattered on the splattered tabletop.

This bubble wrap corn texture print turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the bubble wrap corn texture prints and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Q-Tip Dot Turkey Art

Two paintings of turkeys made with colored dot patterns on white paper, surrounded by paint palettes, cotton swabs, and splatters of paint on a gray surface.

Have fun making your own turkey art with Q-tips! Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the q-tip dot turkey art and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Fork-Texture Haystacks

Four pieces of paper each display a painted haystack, surrounded by forks and paint trays with red, yellow, green, and black paint on a splattered tabletop.

This craft is fun for all ages and is sure to have the whole family laughing.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the fork-texture haystacks and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Marble-Rolling Fall Painting

A fall-themed marbled paper cut in the shape of a tree is glued onto white paper, with a red leaf on top. Craft materials surround the artwork.

Have fun picking out your favorite marbles for a memorable painting!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the marble-rolling fall painting and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Crayon Resist Watercolor Leaves

A sheet of paper with six leaf prints, three green and three red, surrounded by watercolor palettes and art supplies on a canvas surface.

This crayon resist watercolor leaves turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the crayon resist watercolor leaves and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Tape & Shape Leaf Silhouettes

Six watercolor paintings of autumn leaves on white paper are arranged on a wooden table with paint supplies, pumpkins, and fall decorations scattered around.

This tape & shape leaf silhouettes turn simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the tape & shape leaf silhouettes and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Straw-Blown Autumn Tree

A drawing of a tree with brown trunk and branches, and leaves made of red, yellow, and green paint blotches on white paper.

This straw-blown autumn tree turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the straw-blown autumn tree and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Block-Print Corn Kernels

A piece of paper displays three corn cobs painted in yellow and red, with a paint palette and corn kernels nearby.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures. This craft is not only fun but a great keepsake!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the block-print corn kernels and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Washi Tape Plaid Pumpkin Painting

Nothing beats pumpkin painting in the fall so why not make it even more fun with washi tape!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Protect the table with a table covering and set out paint trays.
  2. Create your tool or stamp for the washi tape plaid pumpkin painting and test on scrap paper.
  3. Work in layers, letting colors dry briefly between passes.
  4. Rotate the paper and vary pressure to add texture and depth.
  5. Sign your artwork and display once fully dry.

Clay, Dough & Modeling

Sculpt, press, and imprint the season with air-dry clay that air-dries without baking.

These tactile projects are calming and great for focus. Add acrylic paint once dry for an extra pop of color.

Clay Leaf Trinket Dishes

A maple leaf-shaped clay mold and three round clay discs with maple leaf imprints are surrounded by craft tools, pumpkins, and a ruler on a white surface.

Tactile clay work builds patience and fine-motor skills in a soothing way.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape as needed; use leaves, stamps, or tools for texture.
  3. Add carved lines or pressed details with a toothpick or cap.
  4. Let the clay air-dry fully per package directions.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint and seal if desired.

Nature-Imprint Clay Tiles

A round piece of clay with three leaf imprints and three parallel indented lines, placed on a white surface.

This nature-imprint clay tiles turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape as needed; use leaves, stamps, or tools for texture.
  3. Add carved lines or pressed details with a toothpick or cap.
  4. Let the clay air-dry fully per package directions.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint and seal if desired.

Clay Bead Gratitude Garland

A wooden shelf decorated with small pumpkins, pinecones, artificial autumn leaves, and a colorful garland with leaf and pumpkin shapes.

This clay bead gratitude garland turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Roll a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Use different tools for textures such as leaves, stamps.
  3. Add carved lines or pressed details with a toothpick or cap.
  4. Let dry fully.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint and seal if desired.

Modeling Clay Mini Pumpkins

Assorted decorative pumpkins and gourds made of clay are displayed on a wooden surface with acorns, artificial leaves, and colorful berries. The text "SARAHSCOOP.COM" appears at the bottom.

Get creative and have fun molding your own mini pumpkins to put out on display!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape into ball.
  3. Add pumpkin lines and pressed details with a toothpick.
  4. Let the clay air-dry fully.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint with classic fall colours.

Clay Turkey Figurines

A clay turkey figurine with colorful leaves for feathers sits on a table, surrounded by craft materials and decorative berries.

This clay turkey figurine turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape into turkey shaped oval.
  3. Roll turkey feathers and leaves.
  4. Add carved lines or pressed details with a toothpick or cap.
  5. Let the clay air-dry fully per package directions.
  6. Paint with acrylic paint and seal if desired.

Leaf-Stamp Clay Magnets

Round clay tokens in autumn colors display imprinted leaf designs. Tokens are arranged closely on a flat surface.

Let the whole family join in on making some clay magnets that are sure to last a lifetime.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape as needed; use leaves, stamps, or tools for texture.
  3. Let the clay air-dry fully per package directions.
  4. On the back glue on a small magnet with super glue or hot glue.

Cozy Cottage Clay Tealight

A round, hand-painted candle holder with autumn-themed designs, including acorns, pumpkins, and leaves, sits on a wooden surface surrounded by fall decorations.

This cozy cottage clay tealight turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape into ball and pinch the inside of clay to form a pot.
  3. Let the clay air-dry fully per package directions.
  4. Melt wax on stove and pour into clay pot and wait till dry.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint and seal if desired.

Stamped Clay Alphabet Tokens

Two round beige clay ornaments with the letters "J" and "P," each decorated with leaf imprints, are displayed on a white surface with artificial autumn leaves nearby.

This stamped clay alphabet token turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape as needed; use leaves, stamps, or tools for texture.
  3. Add alphabet on each stamp.
  4. Let the clay air-dry.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint and seal if desired.

Clay Acorn Charms

Acorn-shaped clay ornaments in white, brown, and yellow with leaf patterns, arranged on a wooden surface. Some have textured tops and holes for hanging.

This clay acorn charms turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape as needed, create one acorn body and one acorn hat.
  3. Add carved lines or pressed details with a toothpick.
  4. Let the clay air-dry fully per package directions.
  5. Paint with acrylic paint in fall colors.

Clay Owl Paperweight

A round, beige ceramic owl figurine with etched and painted leaf designs in orange and brown sits on a white surface. Pumpkins are blurred in the background.

This fun craft can be used over and over again, so get creative!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Knead a small ball of clay until smooth.
  2. Roll or shape as needed, pinch top of ball twice to form owl ears.
  3. Add carved lines or pressed details with a toothpick.
  4. Let the clay air-dry and paint as desired.

Yarn, Felt & Fabric

Soft textures and warm colors make fiber crafts feel extra cozy for fall.

Keep a bin of yarn, felt sheets, and pipe cleaners to mix and match without any sewing machine required.

Many of these are classroom-friendly and low-mess.

Felt Leaf Garland

Felt leaf and yarn garland with autumn colors, including yellow, orange, green, and brown leaves, hung on a white wooden background.

This felt leaf garland turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut felt shapes or prepare yarn lengths.
  2. Dry-fit pieces to plan colors and placement.
  3. Attach with fabric glue or simple overhand stitches.
  4. Add buttons, pom-poms, or tassels for texture.
  5. Create a hanger or backing and label the maker and year.

Yarn-Wrapped Corn

A triangular cardboard wrapped with yellow, orange, and white yarn to resemble a candy corn, with scissors and yarn balls nearby on a wooden surface.

Soft fibers add cozy, touchable charm to your autumn decor.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut out cardboard in the shape of a candy corn.
  2. Cut out various yarn colours in orange, yellow and white.
  3. Wrap yarn around template and alternate colours.
  4. Glue loose yarn onto back of craft.

Felt Turkey Finger Puppets

Six colorful felt turkey finger puppets are arranged on a wooden surface with autumn leaves and mini pumpkins scattered around.

This felt turkey finger puppet turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut felt shapes, two rectangles with curved tops, and 5 feather pieces.
  2. Attach with fabric glue or simple overhand stitches.
  3. Add buttons, pom-poms, or tassels for texture.
  4. Create a hanger or backing and label the maker and year.

No-Sew Fleece Gratitude Pillow

A square pillow with "GRATITUDE" in colorful letters, split with orange and red fabric, decorated with pom-poms, autumn leaves, and pumpkins in the background.

This no-sew fleece gratitude pillow turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut felt shapes two large squares and letters.
  2. Attach with fabric glue or simple overhand stitches.
  3. Add buttons, pom-poms, or tassels for texture.
  4. Stuff pillow and close exposed seam.

Pom-Pom Acorns

Pom-pom acorn crafts in various colors are arranged on a table with paper leaves, a turkey cutout, and other fall-themed decorations.

This fun craft is great for all ages and the whole family!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Choose colourful pom poms
  2. Find, remove and wash tops of acorns.
  3. Use glue to attach to pom poms.
  4. Add string to hand where desired.

Paper Plate Loom Weaving

A paper plate weaving craft with yarn in fall colors, decorated with felt pumpkin and corn shapes, surrounded by autumn-themed decorations.

Encourage kids to sketch a quick plan with a pencil before they build—planning is part of the fun.

Set out a tray of choices so every maker can personalize theirs with colors and textures.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prepare yarn in various lengths.
  2. Cut holes in paper plate with hole punch.
  3. Feed yarn through holes and weave together.
  4. Add felt shapes for a festive twist.

Felt Owl Sachets

Two felt owl pouches, assorted buttons, a small pumpkin, and colorful yarn tassels are arranged on a light surface.

This felt owl sachet turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut felt shapes two large squares and owl face shapes.
  2. Attach with fabric glue or simple overhand stitches.
  3. Add buttons, pom-poms, or tassels for texture.
    • Add a closure and you're done!

Yarn Tassel Leaf Bookmark

A collection of handmade autumn leaf bookmarks with felt leaves, tassels, pom-poms, and buttons arranged on a wooden surface.

This yarn tassel leaf bookmark turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut felt shapes or prepare yarn lengths.
  2. Dry-fit pieces to plan colors and placement.
  3. Attach with fabric glue or simple overhand stitches.
  4. Add buttons, pom-poms, or tassels for texture.
  5. Create a hanger or backing and label the maker and year.

Button & Felt Tree

A felt craft tree with multicolored leaf shapes and buttons as decorations on a wooden background, surrounded by autumn-themed felt objects.

It’s fun for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut felt shapes, a large piece for the tree trunk and multiple small leaf shapes.
  2. Attach with fabric glue or simple overhand stitches.
  3. Add buttons, pom-poms, or tassels for texture.
  4. Create a loop with a string to display this piece.

Embroidery Hoop Leaf Print

A felt autumn leaf embroidery in a hoop, featuring layered leaves in orange, yellow, brown, and burgundy tones, displayed on a wooden surface with fall decor.

It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Soft fibers add cozy, touchable charm to your autumn decor.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prepare embrodery hoop with a piece of fabric.
  2. Draw on desired design with a pencil.
  3. Cut various leaf sizes and glue onto fabric.
  4. Add details with stitching.

STEM & Sensory

Blend tinkering with creativity to make projects that move, balance, blink, and whoosh.

Simple supplies like craft sticks, tape, and LEDs encourage problem-solving while keeping it festive.

Many of these activities invite testing and iteration—just like real engineers!

Engineer a Leaf Bridge

A craft bridge made from popsicle sticks is decorated with small pumpkins, artificial leaves, and miniature pilgrim hats, displayed on a wooden table with fall-themed items.

Finish with a dusting of glitter if you dare, or keep it simple with bold shapes.

Test, tweak, and try again, engineering thinking is a perfect match for playful crafting.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies like craft sticks, tape, and clips.
  2. Define the challenge for your engineer a leaf bridge (e.g., strongest, tallest, or most balanced).
  3. Build, test, and iterate, change one variable at a time.
  4. Decorate the final version to match the fall theme.
  5. Share results and what you learned.

Mini Catapult for Paper Leaves

A small DIY catapult made of wood and rubber bands launches paper leaves; autumn-themed craft materials and scissors surround it on a table.

Have tons of fun with this mini catapult for leaves!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies like craft sticks, tape, and clips.
  2. Define the challenge for your mini catapult for paper leaves (e.g., strongest, tallest, or most balanced).
  3. Build, test, and change one variable at a time.
  4. Share results and what you learned.

Shadow-Tracing Turkeys

Colorful turkey crafts made from popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and paper feathers sit on drawings at a wooden table with scattered autumn leaves and an acorn.

This shadow-tracing turkeys turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

  • craft sticks
  • feathers
  • paper

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies like craft sticks, feathers, and paper
  2. Build yourself a turkey made from craft sticks.
  3. Place turkey on paper in front of light source.
  4. Trace turkey and enjoy your masterpiece!

Leaf Maze 'Coding' Game

A homemade maze made of craft sticks on a board, decorated with colorful artificial leaves and colored binder clips at various points.

Encourage kids to sketch a quick plan with a pencil before they build, planning is part of the fun.

This is an easy and fun craft that everyone can participate!

Supplies

  • base for board
  • craft sticks
  • leaves
  • glue

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies
  2. Plan and create a map made from craft sticks
  3. Decorate with festive decorations and enjoy

Falling Leaves Parachutes

A table displays a Thanksgiving banner, pumpkins, autumn leaves, craft supplies, and two leaf parachute crafts made from paper plates, popsicle sticks, and plastic leaves.

This falling leaves parachute turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies like craft sticks, tape, and clips.
  2. Define the challenge for your falling leaves parachutes (e.g., strongest, tallest, or most balanced).
  3. Build, test, and iterate—change one variable at a time.
  4. Decorate the final version to match the fall theme.
  5. Share results and what you learned.

Fan-Powered Feather Test

A paper turkey craft with colorful feathers sits on a table decorated with pumpkins, gourds, autumn leaves, a cornucopia, and a "Happy Thanksgiving" sign.

This craft is perfect fro little ones, and is the perfect thanksgiving activity that can be displayed afterwards.

Supplies

  • craft paper
  • feathers
  • markers
  • decorations

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies
  2. Draw turkey face on piece of paper
  3. Take craft paper and accordian fold the paper
  4. Glue the turkey face onto the back
  5. Decorate with feathers, stickers or whatever you desire

Light-Up Thankful Card

A Thanksgiving card with the words "I am Thankful for..." decorated with colorful lights, autumn leaves, a turkey, and a pumpkin, placed on a wooden table.

This activity is an easy craft for small ones, as well as a thoughtful gift for others.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies
  2. Fold craft paper in half
  3. Decorate as desired
  4. Poke holes in the card and push string lights through
  5. Hide battery pack on the back of the card.

Balancing Scarecrow Mobile

A hanging mobile features small scarecrow dolls in colorful outfits, with pumpkins on a table and window light in the background.

This mobile is so fun and festive. It’s approachable for little hands and still satisfying for older kids who love adding details.

Supplies

  • scarecrow dolls
  • sticks
  • twine
  • glue

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies
  2. Tie twin on to top of dolls
  3. Wrap the twine around the two sticks to attach them togther
  4. Tie other side of string to top of stick

Autumn Sound Shakers

Cardboard tubes decorated with autumn leaves, a pumpkin, and turkey stickers are arranged on a wooden surface with acorns, beads, and crafting materials.

This craft is so easy, so fun and perfect for little kiddos.

Supplies

  • toliet paper hole
  • construction paper
  • stickers

Directions

  1. Gather building supplies
  2. Wrap toilet paper roll in construction paper of your chosing
  3. Decorate with anything festive and fun

Sensory Bin of Autumn Textures

A sensory tray filled with rocks, pinecones, acorns, cotton balls, leaves, craft sticks, pipe cleaners, and cups labeled "Autumn Textures.

This craft is super easy to put together and can occupy kids for hours at a time.

Supplies

  • pinecones
  • cotton balls
  • rocks
  • leaves
  • craft sticks

Directions

  1. Gather supplies
  2. Place all supplies in bin and let kids feel all the textures!

Room & Table Décor

Dress your space for the holiday with homemade touches kids can proudly display.

Think garlands, lanterns, and signs crafted from cardstock, tissue paper, and twine.

These projects set the mood while giving children ownership of the decor.

Paper Leaf Table Runner

A table set for a meal features a beige runner decorated with paper leaves in red, yellow, orange, and green, along with white paper feathers.

This paper leaf table runner is cute and can be reused for years to come.

Handmade decor invites kids to take pride in setting a welcoming scene.

Supplies

  • table runner
  • fake leaves
  • glue

Directions

  1. Measure your display space and cut a base to fit.
  2. Create repeated elements (leaves, feathers) with a template for consistency.
  3. Attach pieces evenly, checking spacing as you go.

Thankful Banner with Clothespins

Colorful "THANKFUL" banner with paper letters and leaves clipped to a string, displayed above a fireplace with pumpkins and autumn leaves.

This beautiful banner, is both an activity as well as decoration. Have kids go wild with colors and designs.

Supplies

  • twine
  • construction paper
  • markers
  • hole punch
  • glitter

Directions

  1. Cut lettering out of construction paper
  2. Have kids color in the letters
  3. Punch holes in the letters and hang from the twine

Leaf Swag Door Hanger

A fall wreath made of colorful artificial leaves hangs on a door, with a sign in the center that reads "HAPPY HARVEST.

This wreath is beautiful, festive and easy to make! This activity is great for all ages and can be reused year after year.

Supplies

  • wreath
  • fake leaves
  • glue

Directions

  1. Take a pre-made wreath and glue on leaves
  2. Add twine to hang on door or mantle

Mini Easel Place Cards

A place card labeled "Grandma" with an autumn leaf decoration displayed on a small wooden easel, surrounded by other similar cards and leaf stickers on a table.

This craft is a fun activity for you and the kids but also a helpful decoration for your table spread.

Supplies

  • construction paper
  • stickers
  • markers
  • mini easel

Directions

  1. Mesure and cut construction paper to desired length
  2. Write on guests names in varying colors
  3. Place on easel and let guests find their very own space

Window Cling Leaves

Paper bats with white eyes are taped to a window decorated with fake cobwebs and surrounded by pumpkins and autumn leaves, with fall foliage visible outside.

This craft is easily customizable, cute and fun for children of all ages.

Supplies

  • construction paper
  • tape
  • scissors

Directions

  1. Cut bat shapes from constrution paper
  2. Get kids to design their bats as they like
  3. Use the tape to hang onto the windows for a spooky and cute decoration

Wood Slice Photo Holders

Small wooden rounds decorated with colorful felt autumn leaves are arranged on a table with craft supplies, including scissors, a ruler, and glue.

This handmade craft is not only fun for the kids but for the whole family!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Measure your display space and cut a base to fit.
  2. Create repeated elements (leaves, feathers) with a template for consistency.
  3. Attach pieces evenly, checking spacing as you go.
  4. Add lettering or names with sticker letters or markers.
  5. Hang or place decor and adjust for symmetry.

Glass Jar Tissue-Paper Vases

A glass jar decorated with colorful autumn-themed tissue paper and leaf cutouts, tied with a twine bow, sitting on a wooden slice.

This glass jar tissue-paper vases turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

  • glass jars
  • tissue paper
  • tea light
  • glue

Directions

  1. Cut tissue paper into squares
  2. Glue tissue paper onto jar
  3. Place tea light in jar and watch the tissue colours illuminate!

Autumn Paper Bag Lanterns

Brown paper bags decorated with colorful paper leaves and lit from inside, arranged on a table; website sarahscoop.com visible at the bottom.

This autumn paper bag lanterns turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake perfect for all ages.

Supplies

  • paper bags
  • paper leaves
  • tea lights
  • markers

Directions

  1. Cut out leaves
  2. Get kids to colour in leaves
  3. Glue leaves onto paper bag
  4. Place tea light into bag

Chalkboard Leaf-Print Sign

A black sign with the word "Grateful" in white script, surrounded by colorful autumn leaves and feathers, with "SARAHSCOOP.COM" at the bottom.

This chalkboard leaf-print sign turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake thats easy and customizable.

Supplies

  • art board
  • feathers and leaves
  • markers

Directions

  1. Paint art board desired color
  2. Glue on leaves and feathers on boarder
  3. Write festive word across the board such as grateful

Paper Feather Wreath

A wreath made of colorful paper feathers in autumn shades is displayed on a wall, surrounded by pinecones, a small pumpkin, candy corn, and paper turkey crafts.

This paper feather wreath is incredibly easy and provides the perfect festive craft for the family that doubles as decor.

Supplies

  • wreath
  • feathers
  • glue

Directions

  1. Gather supplies
  2. Glue feathers onto wreath
  3. Decorate as desired
  4. Glue on twine for hanging.

Gratitude & Memory Keepsakes

Celebrate the heart of the holiday with reflective, memory-rich projects.

From journals to time capsules, these keepsakes grow more meaningful each year.

Stock up on index cards, gel pens, and sticker letters for prompts and personalization.

Thankful Wheel Spinner

A blank "Thankful Wheel Spinner" with eight sections, surrounded by colorful markers and fall-themed paper decorations on a wooden table.

This craft has little to no prep and will keep the kiddos occupied for quite some time.

Supplies

  • wheel printoit
  • markers
  • stickers and decorations

Directions

  1. Print out thankful wheel spinner printout
  2. Get kids to colour in the template
  3. Get kids to write what they are thankful for in the wheel
  4. Spin and be grateful!

Gratitude Paper Chain

A paper chain garland made of red, yellow, orange, brown, and white loops is displayed on a table with craft supplies and paper leaves.

This craft is fun for the whole family, and a wholesome activity that demonstrates what thanksgiving is truly about.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Cut construction paper into strips
  2. Get kids to write exactly what they are grateful for
  3. Loop paper together to create a large chain.

"I Am Thankful For" Booklet

A handmade card with “I AM THANKFUL FOR” written in colorful letters, decorated with drawings of a sun, heart, turkey, pear, apple, and stick-figure family. Scissors and glue are nearby.

This booklet is customizable, creative and a fantastic keepsake for kids to look back on.

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep prompts or lines for writing and reflection
  2. Invite kids to write with colorful gel pens or draw small icons
  3. Assemble pieces into a booklet
  4. Add a date and the maker’s name.
  5. Place the finished keepsake somewhere visible for revisiting

Family Interview Cards

A Thanksgiving interview card with the question "What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?" and space to write answers, surrounded by red, yellow, and pink pens.

This activity is perfect for a thanksgving family gathering, that keeps the kids entertained for hours!

Supplies

Directions

  1. Prep prompts or lines for writing and reflection.
  2. Get kids to interview guests to find out all the thanksgiving insights!

Kindness Coupons (Fall Edition)

A "Kindness Coupon" card for helping with dishes sits on a wooden table with fall decorations, markers, and craft supplies.

This activity is fun for kids of all ages that want to give back to those they love.

Supplies

  • kindness coupon printout
  • markers and decoratons

Directions

  1. Print out kindness coupon printouts
  2. Get kids to colour and decorate
  3. Allow them to write favours and give them out to family members

Gratitude Jar with Prompts

A glass jar labeled "Gratitude Jar," decorated with fall-themed stickers and filled with rolled orange papers, sits on a wooden table.

This gratitude jar with prompts turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Its simple and teaches kids the true meaning of thanksgiving.

Supplies

  • paper
  • glass jar
  • markers and pens
  • decoration tools
  • twine

Directions

  1. Decorate jar with festive stickers and colors
  2. Get kids to write what they are thankful for on paper
  3. Roll up and tie with twine
  4. Insert paper into jars

Map of Memories

A handmade "Map of Memories" poster with colorful pipe cleaners connecting drawings of a turkey, pie, leaves, people, a house, a heart, and a cornucopia, surrounded by paper leaves and googly eyes.

This map of memories turns simple supplies into a festive keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Supplies

  • cardstock
  • markers
  • string
  • decorative tools

Directions

  1. Print out or draw items you are greatful for
  2. Glue icons onto cardstock
  3. Colour in and decorate with stickers
  4. Add title "Map of Memories"

Thankful Photo Collage

A Thanksgiving poster decorated with fall leaves, pumpkins, and turkeys, featuring photos of three cats labeled Mittens, Cuddles, and Whiskers with handwritten notes beneath each.

Its perfect for animal lovers and pet havers! Get kids to decorate and express what they are grateful for.

Supplies

  • construction paper
  • decorative tools
  • pictures of pets
  • paint and markers

Directions

  1. Glue pet photos on construction paper
  2. Get kids to decorate with markers, stickers and paint
  3. Add heading "What I am Grateful for"

Blessings Tree Wall Display

A decorative fall-themed paper tree with orange pumpkins, green leaves, a bow, and the word "BLESSING" displayed on the trunk.

This craft is extremely charming and easy to create for all ages. A perfect activity and beautiful keepsake.

Supplies

  • art board
  • construction paper
  • decorations tools

Directions

  1. Gather supplies
  2. Colour in art board with desired colours
  3. Cut out construction paper in the shape of trees, pumpkins and anything spooky.
  4. Glue shapes onto board

Thanksgiving Time Capsule

A cardboard box decorated with Thanksgiving-themed stickers, including pumpkins, turkeys, leaves, and "Happy Thanksgiving" messages, sits on a wooden table with craft supplies.

This activity is fun and a perfect keepsake to remember the holidays for young kids.

Supplies

  • box
  • stickers
  • markers
  • photos
  • paper

Directions

  1. Decorate box with fesitive stickers, sayings and motifs.
  2. Fill the box with photos, what you are grateful for, and any small items
  3. Label the box with date and name of the child and hide till next year!

Thanksgiving Crafts

With a little planning and a handful of well-chosen supplies, you can turn Thanksgiving week into a season of making and meaning.

Lean on simple templates, stock a bin of craft supplies, and invite kids to add their own flair to every project.

Whether you hang garlands, build keepsakes, or engineer moving masterpieces, the real magic is in creating together.

A collage of four Thanksgiving crafts for kids, including decorated paper rolls, a corn art project, a handprint turkey, and a felt tree with colorful buttons. Text reads: "100 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids.

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