Kids Crafts for Fall:
Flower Pots and Candy Dishes

 

 

Bringing the warmth of fall inside is simple and fun. Fall is the time to prepare for winter, and most folks tend to stop gardening during this season. However, there are winter vegetables that can be planted as late as early September that do quite well during this time, including the popular favorite green, Kale. It is also a great time to grow some fresh herbs inside, placed near a window with plenty of sunlight. Although, flower pots and mason jars can be transformed to fit any season and used for holding flowers, plants, pencils and pens, art supplies, and even candy. With some paint, a marker, maybe some seasonal ribbon, all those pots and mason jars that tend to lay around can become useful for decoration and organization.

 

 

 

 

Fall Flower Pots

 

 

Materials:

 

• 1 small clay pot (bigger, depending on what it is being used for)
• One 2 oz. Outdoor Patio Paint in a fall color, depending on what is being painted
• 1 Black Sharpie
• 1 small scarecrow on a stick (found at Micheal's for 40% off), cut to fit into the pot
• 1 small tipped paint brush, a liner and an angular shaded work well, use both if desired
• 1 or 2 bags of candy or potting soil and herb

 

Directions:

 

1. Place the clay pot on top of some newspaper to protect the surface underneath from possible paint stains and to lay the brush on.
2. Before painting, write a message on the brim of the pot, such as: Happy Halloween or Happy Autumn.
3. Paint a Pumpkin face, using stencils or free hand, or even Autumn Leaves on one side of the pot. Let Dry.
4. Pour in the bag of candy and place scarecrow inside. Put in a spot where people can go by and grab some candy throughout the season.

This could even be used as a party favor at a kids Fall or Halloween Party. Buy the super small, $.89 and under, clay pots, fill with candy, cut the scarecrow to fit and place on the table. This party favor is very cost efficient.

 

Pumpkin Face Mason Jar

 

Using a colored jar from Micheal's, 60% off, a sharpie and some seasonal colored ribbon, this jar goes from just a drinking glass to a seasonal decoration.

 

Materials:

 

• 1 Mason Jar, medium or large
• 1 Black Sharpie
• 6-8 inches of seasonal colored ribbon
• 1-2 bags of candy

Directions:

 

1. Draw a pumpkin face on one side of the jar with the sharpie.
2. Tie the ribbon just under the rim.
3. Fill with candy.

This makes a great centerpiece for gatherings. It can also hold a plant or flowers or, as shown in the photo, Halloween pencils for the kids.

 

 

Hope everyone enjoys these simple fall ideas and enjoys this awesome season. Happy Fall!!!