Fall Crafts for Teens
This season, take a moment to include some fall crafts for teens into your schedule.
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s a great opportunity to make the most of this vibrant time of year. Fall is a perfect time to get creative.
So if your older kids are looking for a fun, hands-on project, we have 25 easy fall crafts that they’ll love.
From DIY autumn-inspired decorations to easy sewing projects, there are plenty of autumn crafts for teens and tweens to explore.
Check out our list and get inspired!
Whether you’re a crafting novice or an experienced DIYer, these autumn-themed crafts are a fantastic way to express yourself.
And when finished, they make excellent seasonal decorations.
Fall Crafts for Teens
Autumn-themed projects are a creative way for teens to celebrate the season.
It’s easy to find inspiration within the fall colors and symbols. From apples to pumpkins to colorful leaves, there are plenty of fun elements to explore.
These crafts are a great way for teens to express themselves and have some fun with friends.
Plus, once finished, they make beautiful seasonal decorations or thoughtful handmade gifts. You can decorate your table for the season with crafts like these fall chalk art projects.
With these creative fall crafts, your teen is bound to have a ton of fun this season.
3 Reasons Crafting is Good for Teenagers
Crafting is not just a fun pastime for older kids. It’s also loaded with tons of benefits that help with their development.
Here are three reasons why crafting is especially beneficial for teenagers:
- Crafts are a great way to express creativity. Teens are often bursting with creative ideas, but don’t always have the outlet for this energy. Crafting gives teens an opportunity to channel their creativity into something tangible. Remember that even if a craft comes with step-by-step instructions, older kids can still put their own unique spin onto a project.
- Crafting can help relieve stress and anxiety. Teens deal with a lot these days, and a creative activity can be an excellent outlet for them. It’s a great way to take time out from all the pressures of day-to-day life for a while and just focus on the task at hand.
- It’s an excellent way to connect with friends and family. Working on craft projects with others can be a fun way to strengthen bonds, create memories, and learn something new together.
Crafting is more than just a way to pass the time; it can have a profound effect on teenagers. So why not share the experience with your teen and create something together this fall season?
Use these fall craft ideas for inspiration.
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What Makes These Crafts Perfect for Teens?
Fall-themed crafts are always popular with teenagers, and they’ll have a great time with these projects. Here are a few reasons why:
- These crafts are designed with older kids in mind, so they’re different from the type of projects that younger kids usually do. However, if you want the whole family to work on them, kids of all ages can complete these with some help.
- Many of them require attention to detail, which is great for older kids who want to slow down and focus on a project.
- The handicrafts on this list include a variety of materials and techniques. That means there’s something for everyone regardless of their crafting skills.
- They use supplies that aren’t too expensive, so teens can experiment with different mediums without spending too much money.
- These projects are fun to make and look amazing when displayed. Once completed, kids can use them to decorate their room or the house for fall.
So if you’re looking for some creative ways to keep your older kids entertained this season, these fall-themed crafts are a great choice.
Fall Craft Supplies
These projects use a range of materials that are readily available from most craft stores. Here are some things you’ll want to gather for these projects. You can get them online, at the craft store or gather what you can outside.
- Acrylic Paint
- Fabric – Scrap Pieces, Colorful Bandanas, and Burlap
- Natural Materials – River Rocks, Pinecones, and Leaves
- Recycled Items – Mason Jar Lids, Plastic Bottles, and Large Cans
Keep in mind that this is just a handful of supplies. Check out the project you’re interested in for a complete list of materials.
More Fall Fun
Looking for an easy way to make the Autumn season fun for your family? Here are some ideas for you.
So, are you ready to dive into the world of DIY fall crafts? These fun projects will provide hours of entertainment while giving teenagers a creative outlet.
Check out the list of fall-themed crafts below, choose one and get started.
Fall Crafts Middle School
This season, tweens and teens can have fun and let their creativity shine with this collection of fall crafts.
They'll create memories, learn new skills, and celebrate the season while making these beautiful crafts.
Transform vintage balls of thread into chunky pumpkins with some craft paint and felt.
It's a simple project that is a great addition to your fall décor.
This wreath is an easy craft for tweens.
They can hang the clothespin pumpkin on their bedroom door.
This is an incredibly simple craft that looks so pretty when lit up.
Through a couple of easy steps, you'll use paper leaves and mod podge to turn a glass globe into a fall luminary.
With common craft supplies, tweens can turn embroidery hoops into stylish pumpkins.
They can use them to decorate their room for fall.
Learn how to turn a glass jar into a glittery luminary, using silver, orange, and yellow paint.
It's a cute candy corn-inspired craft.
These simple fabric pumpkins require minimal sewing.
Turn fall fabric scraps into cute pumpkins.
Collect some pine cones on your next walk and turn them into these adorable owls.
It's one of the best nature crafts for kids.
If your tween like candy corn, they'll have fun painting these river rocks to look like the popular autumn candy.
Have kids collect some autumn leaves from your yard or neighborhood and use clay to turn them into pretty dishes.
They can use them in their room to hold small trinkets or jewelry.
Tweens will love making these adorable mini-stuffed pumpkins.
It's the perfect craft to teach them some valuable sewing skills.
This unique wreath uses different fall colored bandanas to create a turkey design.
It would make an excellent door hanger for a teen's room or front door.
Recycle plastic bottles and turn them into these cute woodland animal themed planters.
It's a great craft for older kids who also love gardening.
These oversized acorns make excellent fall decorations.
The step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make them from burlap and pine cones.
Repurpose an old coffee can into this cute scarecrow this fall.
Kids can use their creativity to make theirs unique.
Use a colorful bandana to turn toilet paper rolls into a fall pumpkin decoration.
It's a 5 minute craft that anyone can complete.
Gather a bunch of mason jar lids and turn them into a festive pumpkin that you can use to decorate your table.
Decorate a plain river rock with tree branches and colorful falling leaves with this tutorial.
The leaves add beautiful color to the rocks.
Tweens can build their sewing skills while making this fall leaf fabric pillow.
It's a cute decoration for their room.
This 3D paper pumpkin craft turns fall-themed scrapbook paper into this cool pumpkin shape.
It's a unique fall decoration.
Quill strips of fall colored paper into various shapes to create this beautiful autumn tree.
Teens can put it in a frame to hang in their room to celebrate the season.
Older kids will hand stitch felt leaves and branches onto a pillow to create this pretty fall craft.
Festive garland is the perfect decoration. It's a fun craft for older kids to make and hang in their rooms.
This fall leaf garland is made from colorful felt cut into fall shapes, stitched onto some ribbon.
Let your older kids use their creativity to make this pumpkin.
They'll use paint pens or black Sharpie markers to draw unique designs and make a one-of-a-kind decoration.
Learn how to make owls with this rock painting tutorial.
There are instructions for making various types of owls.
Turn a mason jar into a cute scarecrow this autumn.
It's a simple craft for the entire family that makes the perfect piece of seasonal décor.
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