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Hey busy mamas! 🍁✨ Fall is finally here—cue the cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and pumpkin spice everything! But if your kids are anything like mine (ages 3–8!), they love to create, glue, and glitter everything as soon as those chilly weekends roll in.
Keeping a small budget-friendly craft stash at home has saved my sanity more times than I can count. No last-minute Target runs, no big spending, and the kids get to craft whenever inspiration strikes!
So here are my top 10 must-have fall craft supplies that won’t break the bank—plus fun ideas for each and why I keep them stocked all season. 🍂
Felt is the perfect fall crafting material: soft, safe for little hands, and super versatile. I love getting a mixed pack in autumn colors (think burnt orange, mustard yellow, deep brown, and cranberry). Ideas:
Cut out leaves for a DIY garland
Make felt pumpkins or acorns
Create cozy bookmarks They don’t fray and they stick well with regular school glue!
Mom tip: Go for the larger sheet packs—they’re cheaper per piece!
They instantly make anything adorable. We add them to pinecones, leaf critters, paper pumpkins—you name it! Kids get such a kick out of bringing crafts “to life.”
Together they’re the easiest way to create seasonal displays: clip kids’ art, photos, or paper leaves to a string for instant decor! Budget-friendly & reusable every season.
These are lifesavers for quick crafts, goodie bags, or card making. No mess, no drying time—just peel and stick! Tip: Let kids decorate lunch bags or treat sacks for fall parties.
They bend into pumpkins, twist into leaf shapes, or make animal legs for pinecone critters. Mom tip: Great for keeping little hands busy on road trips too!
Keeping these budget-friendly fall craft supplies on hand has saved so many Sunday afternoons from turning into screen time marathons. 🍂🎨
Crafting isn’t just about what you make—it’s about the giggles, gluey fingers, and memories you build together. ❤️
So stock up early, save your sanity, and let the creativity flow this cozy season!
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