Fall is such a colorful and exciting season. The ground is full of bright leaves, acorns, pinecones, and little twigs—just waiting to be turned into art! Kids love exploring nature, and this craft is a perfect way to combine that outdoor fun with creativity indoors.
In this post, we’ll share an easy nature cutout craft that uses fall-themed templates like pumpkins, apples, acorns, and more. Children can cut out the shapes, add a clear center, and fill them with real leaves, nuts, or sticks to make a beautiful fall decoration.
What You Need
You don’t need fancy supplies to make this craft. Most items are already around your home or classroom.
- Fall templates (pumpkin, apple, acorn, or leaf outlines)
- Cardstock or cardboard for strength
- Scissors
- Clear tape or transparent sticky sheets
- Real fall leaves, small nuts, or sticks
- Glue (optional)
How to Make the Nature Cutout Craft
Step 1 – Print and Cut
Start by printing the fall templates. Cut around the outer edges of your pumpkin, apple, acorn, or leaf. Then carefully cut out the middle space so it looks like a “frame.”
Step 2 – Add a Clear Center
Use clear tape or a piece of transparent sticker sheet to cover the open space. This creates a window that will hold the nature pieces in place.
Step 3 – Collect Nature Treasures
Take a short nature walk and collect colorful fall leaves, tiny nuts, or small sticks. Make sure they are dry before using them.
Step 4 – Decorate the Frame
Stick the leaves, nuts, or small pieces inside the clear window. Arrange them in patterns or just place them randomly for a natural look.
Step 5 – Display Your Craft
Once finished, your cutout craft can be taped to a window, hung on the wall, or displayed on a board. The natural colors of autumn will shine through beautifully!
Easy Nature Cutout Craft Templates:
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