Make the Most of Autumn with These Fall Season Craft Projects

Unique Craft Projects for Fall

Wendy Roltgen
These easy and fun fall season craft projects capture the essence of the season. From the football tailgating bin which helps keep snacks and gear organized for those fun, fall afternoons tailgating. To an original fall collage that uses a collage photo frame to create a colorful fall season display, these unique craft projects for fall are easy to create and bring a touch of fall indoors.

Craft Projects for the Fall - Football Tailgating Bin

Show your team spirit with this fun fall season craft project. A handy, wooden bin makes carrying your tailgating supplies a breeze. It also makes a great gift idea for any football fan. In the off season, use the bin to organize magazines, videos or other items.

To complete this fall season craft project, you will need the following materials: a large wooden bin or crate available at most craft stores, clip art or decorations in your favorite football teams favorite colors, paint in football team colors, decoupage medium, clear gloss spray sealer, small paintbrush and scissors.

To decorate your own football tailgating bin, first paint the bin in one of your team's colors. Select the clip art or decorations you'd like to use to decorate football tailgating bin. Apply decoupage medium to the area of the box you'll be applying the clip art. Apply the art and cover with additional decoupage medium to seal. Be sure to rub out any bubbles or wrinkles. Repeat this process you are satisfied with the look of the football tailgating box. Allow the decoupage medium to dry. Finish off the football tailgating bin by spraying with clear gloss spray sealer as directed by the manufacturer's instructions.

Simple Fall Season Craft Projects - Fall Collage Wall Hanging

This unique craft project for fall utilizes a ready-made collage photo frame found at many retailers. This simple craft project for the fall, takes just a few hours to complete making it ideal for busy crafters.

When choosing a collage frame, choose one that has at least 8 openings of various sizes. Use your creativity when selecting the fall items to fill the frame. Some items that may be appropriate for using in this fall collage wall hanging include fall photos, dried fall leaves, fall clip art, hand-made natural papers, fall-themed postcards, ink-etchings made of fall leaves. For added interest consider filling one of the spaces with a mini collage made with several dried fall leaves.

To aid in the assembly of this fall season craft project, cut several pieces of white card stock so they are sized slightly bigger than the opening. Affix the leaves or other small fall objects to the cardstock by using repositionable glue stick found in the scrapbooking area of most craft stores. This will make it easier to move artwork around within the collage frame.

Once you are satisfied with the way this fall season craft project looks, simply replace the backing on the collage picture frame and hang on the wall. This practical craft project for fall can easily be updated as the seasons change to create a decoration for winter, spring and summer too.

Make the most of the fall season with these simple craft projects for fall. Ideal for gifts or for your own use, these unique craft projects for the fall season add a touch of style and personality to any home.

Published by Wendy Roltgen

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