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When the months that end with “-ber” are finally here and fall is definitely on its way, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about fall crafts. When you step outside, you can almost smell the seasons changing. You feel that hint of a cool breeze whispering in your ear, and you aren’t going crazy — it is indeed a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday. Leaves and pine cones are starting to scatter over the ground, and they make the perfect materials for festive crafts using pine cones.<\/p>

Many stores start putting out their fall and Halloween decor as early as July, but if you somehow miss out on all of that fall-foliage decor goodness, decorating your house for fall is as simple as stepping outside<\/a> and looking on the ground. As long as you properly clean them first, using pine cones as fall decor can be as simple as painting them to place in a pretty bowl on the kitchen island or stringing a garland for the dining room mantle. <\/p>

If you’re looking for some fun crafts for kids<\/a> that will get everyone in the fall spirit, then look no further than these 15 DIY crafts with pine cones.<\/p>

15 fall pine cone crafts for kids<\/h2>

1. Painted pine cone flowers<\/h3>
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This flower pine cone craft <\/a>from The Little Life Lately<\/a> may require a bit of adult help at the beginning (those pine cones are tougher than they look!), but once a grown-up has cut the pine cones, kids will love going to town and painting them to look like flowers.<\/p>

2. Easy pine cone bird feeders<\/h3>
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Image via Skip To My Lou<\/figcaption><\/figure>

This tried and true pine cone bird feeder<\/a> from Skip To My Lou<\/a> is the epitome of childhood fun. Plus, it is easy, fun and helpful to the critters outside of your home. Grab some birdseed, peanut butter, twine — and a paper plate to catch the mess — and you’re all set to start this craft.<\/p>

3. DIY pine cone owls<\/h3>
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Image via Minnie And Munchie \/ TikTok<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Minnie And Munchie<\/a> has a unique craft idea for kids with their pine cone owls<\/a>. Your child will need some cotton balls to tear, some pre-cut eyes, wings and beaks. They’ll love filling in the spaces between the “petals” of the pine cones with cotton to make owl feathers and gluing on the rest of the owl parts — perhaps with a little help from a grown-up.<\/p>

4. Turkey craft using pine cones<\/h3>
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Image via One Little Project<\/figcaption><\/figure>

If you’re looking for a cute and easy pine cone turkey craft<\/a>, this fun idea from One Little Project <\/a>will be the perfect fit. The turkey’s feathers are painted onto the pine cone in fall colors, and pipe cleaners, card stock and google-eyes complete the piece. This craft may be best suited for older children or younger ones who have some help from an adult.<\/p>

5. Painted candy corn pine cones<\/h3>
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Make a candy corn swag with pine cones for fall! #naturecrafts<\/a> #falldecor<\/a> #crafts<\/a> #pineconetok<\/a> @Jane & Sonja | DIY, Crafts <\/p> ♬ GOOD VIBES – Ellen Once Again<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>