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Are you looking for a great and easy fall craft that you can do in your spare time or bring the new season into your home? These fall crafts are the perfect craft ideas for seniors to do this autumn season.
Fall is a great time to wind down, relax, and do some crafts. Many of these could even be used as Thanksgiving decor or crafts you can leave up all fall season.
These crafts are all super easy to do and great for seniors with shaky hands. Here are easy fall crafts for seniors to do this fall season.
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20 Fall Crafts for Seniors That Are Fun to Make
1. How to Make Yarn Pumpkins Using Balloons
The leaves are falling, the air is getting crisp, and Halloween is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to get into the fall spirit with some fun and easy crafts.
If you’re looking for craft projects for seniors, try making yarn pumpkins using balloons. All you need is some yarn, balloons, scissors, and a hot glue gun.
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2. Simple and Beautiful Thankful Tree
The autumn season is the perfect time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. A great way to do this is by creating a thankful tree.
This easy craft is perfect for seniors, as it requires minimal materials and can be completed in just a few minutes.
3. Canning Ring Pumpkins
These unique pumpkins are sure to add some festive flair to your home this autumn. And best of all, they’re easy to make! So gather up your supplies and give this fun project a try today.
4. How to Make Birdseed Ornaments
These easy fall crafts for seniors are the perfect way to enjoy the autumn season! One of our favorites is these birdseed ornaments.
The birds will love snacking on these tasty treats, and you’ll enjoy watching them flit around your yard. So what are you waiting for? Get crafting today!
5. Homemade Pine Cone Bird Feeders
One of the best parts of fall is getting to watch the birds as they prepare for winter. One way to help them out is by making homemade bird feeders!
Pine cone bird feeders are easy to make and require only a few supplies you probably already have around the house.
6. How to Make a Lovely Fall Tree Craft
Autumn is a wonderful time of year, and there are lots of easy fall crafts for seniors that can help you enjoy the season.
One of our favorites is the Lovely Fall Tree Craft. This craft is simple to make and can be adapted to suit any level of ability.
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7. Easy DIY Leaf Bowl
Fall is a great time to get crafty, and there are plenty of fun and easy projects that seniors can enjoy. One of our favorites is the DIY Leaf Bowl.
This is a fun and easy project that’s perfect for anyone who loves spending time outdoors in the autumn.
8. Beautiful Thumbprint Fall Tree Cards
One of the best things about fall is all the beautiful colors [2]. From the reds and oranges of the leaves to the yellows and browns of the acorns, there are so many ways to enjoy the season.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to get crafty this fall, why not try making thumbprint fall tree cards? They’re simple to make and require no special skills or materials.
9. Paper Pumpkin Craft
Fall is a great time to get crafty, and there are plenty of simple projects that even seniors can enjoy. One of the easiest and most fun fall crafts is creating paper pumpkins.
10. Thankful Tree
The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. One easy and fun way to do this is to create a thankful tree.
All you need is a mason jar, branches, pine cones, dried flowers, paper, clear tape and pens. Invite your friends or family members to write things they are thankful for, and then help them hang the leaves on the tree branch.
11. Painted Wood Slice Pumpkins
These painted wood slice pumpkins are the perfect fall craft for seniors! They’re easy to make and can be hung on the wall or used as part of a centerpiece.
12. Folded Paper Pumpkin Craft
For seniors who enjoy crafting, a folded paper pumpkin is a simple and enjoyable project that can be done in an afternoon. All that’s needed is a sheet of orange construction paper, scissors, and glue.
13. Pinecone Painting
Pinecone painting is a great option if you’re looking for an easy and fun craft project to do with seniors! All you need is some paint, brushes, and pinecones.
You can set up a station with different paint colors and let your imagination run wild.
Once the pinecones are dry, you can use them to decorate your home or give them as gifts. This is a great activity for cognitive stimulation and fine motor skills, and it’s also just a lot of fun [1]!
14. Fall Acorn and Pumpkin Painted Rocks
Decorating for fall doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, with a few simple supplies, you can create some stunning fall-themed crafts that are perfect for senior citizens.
One great option is to paint rocks with autumnal designs. For example, you could paint a pumpkin on one rock and an acorn on another. Or, you could create a scene of leaves falling from a tree.
These rocks can then be used to decorate your front porch or patio.
15. Button Pumpkin
Seniors can enjoy crafting with this easy Button Pumpkin project. All that’s needed are a few buttons in different colors, some hot glue, and black cardstock paper.
16. Cardinal Button Craft
Cardinals are a beautiful sight in the fall, and their colorful feathers can add a splash of brightness to any home décor.
This easy craft is perfect for seniors who want to enjoy the beauty of fall without spending too much time or money on materials
17. Pinecone Sun Catcher Craft
This charming craft is perfect for bringing the beauty of autumn indoors, and it’s so simple to make. Just gather up some pinecones, hot glue gun, and some pretty beads or buttons, and you’re all set.
Your finished sun catcher will add a touch of warmth and brightness to any room – perfect for Chase away the chilly days of fall. So go ahead and give it a try – your seniors will love it!
18. Cute Yarn And Ribbon Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
This Thanksgiving, show your loved ones how much you appreciate them by making this cute yarn and ribbon turkey craft together.
It’s a fun and easy project that even the most inexperienced crafter can successfully complete. And, best of all, it’s a great way to spend some quality time with the people you care about most.
19. Button Pumpkin Craft
One of the best things about fall is all the wonderful crafts you can make with the beautiful leaves and nature’s bounty. But if you’re not crafty, or if you’re short on time, don’t worry!
There are plenty of easy fall crafts for seniors that anyone can do. One of our favorites is the Button Pumpkin Craft. All you need is a handful of buttons in different colors, some hot glue, and colored paper.
20. Clay Gratitude Leaves Thanksgiving Craft
This Clay Gratitude Leaves Thanksgiving Craft is the perfect way for seniors to show their thanks this holiday season! Made with just a few simple supplies, this craft is easy to make and can be customized to fit any style.
Conclusion
Fall is a wonderful time to get creative and crafty! These easy fall crafts for seniors are perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the season while getting a little bit of crafting done.
I hope you have as much fun making these projects as I did picking them out for you. Happy crafting!
What are your favorite fall crafts for seniors? Let us know below!
Resources
- Apóstolo J, Bobrowicz-Campos E, Gil I, et al. Cognitive Stimulation in Older Adults: An Innovative Good Practice Supporting Successful Aging and Self-Care. Translational Medicine @ UniSa. 2019;19:90-94. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6581488/
2. The Psychology of Autumn Colors. Thermasol Blog. Published November 20, 2020. Accessed July 13, 2022. https://blog.thermasol.com/therapeutic-autumn-colors-thermasol-smart-showers/
I love the canning ring pumpkin idea. That is so cute and looks pretty easy to do.
These are some great ideas for seniors! They could create some wonderful crafts. If grandkids are there they could help too!
These sound like great crafts for seniors and also some like the fall tree cards and pinecone suncathers would be fun for kids to make too.
What adorable ideas! My grandma is going to love making these!
So many great fall craft ideas. I love the one with the jar lids.
As a retired nurse we use to do many of these fall crafts with our senior and they would love doing them. The wreaths were some of their favorite crafts.
This is such a great roundup of fall crafts, looking forward to trying some of these.
I have a friend who is a nursing home director and I am sharing this with her. I love these can be geared to seniors.
I love all of these ideas. My favorite is the mason jar lids and the yarn balloon pumpkins. I’ll have to make a few of these with my son.
The pumpkin crafts, button art, and fall leaf bowl looked so fun and pretty.
My mom lives with my brother. She loves her crafts. I will have to send this to my brother for ideas.
What a great idea to have crafts for seniors to do. This helps keep them busy and their minds working. I love it!
wow! So many interesting and various crafts! I found some for this fall!
These are great ideas, I’d definitely love to make the Mason Jar Lid pumpkin. Thanks for sharing!
I love all these but I adore the balloon balls. I can think of so many ways to use this!
I love Fall and I love all of these adorable ideas. They would be fun and exciting to do, for sure.
These are lovely ideas for crafts. I would enjoy making a few of these myself and I’m sure my kids would too.
I love the Simple and Beautiful Thankful Tree above all!
I am loving these ideas! I would try to make that Thankful tree this year for my family and friends ❤️.
I love all of these ideas. I’m in love with the pumpkin decor that I will be using for my thanksgiving table for the evening meal.