Fall Yarn Leaf Magnets

Fall is my favorite season.  One of the things I enjoy the most about it is the beautiful colors of the changing leaves.  That’s probably why I was drawn to these neat fall yarn leaf magnets!

finished fall yarn leaf magnets

disclaimer I saw these fall yarn leaf magnets in one of my family/parenting magazines many years ago. At that time, I felt that my kids were a little too young for this craft, so I made a mental note of it so we could try it down the road.

I felt that my older three kids were now big enough to handle this craft without much assistance from me, so we decided to make these yarn leaf magnets to add some beautiful fall colors to our fridge.

In my opinion, this fall yarn leaf craft is for the older crew – for ages 7+ – because it requires advanced fine motor skills as well as patience. But then end result is worth it!

leaf magnet supplies

Supplies for Fall Yarn Leaf Magnets

Directions for Yarn Leaf Magnets

1.  Print and cut out your leaf templates. Older children can likely do this part if they feel confident and are able to handle scissors safely.

2.  Trace your leaf onto your piece of cardboard.

tracing leaf template

3.  Cut out your leaf from the cardboard with scissors or an X-ACTO knife. (If using the knife, I recommend the parent do this part.)

4.  Evenly spread glue onto your cardboard leaf with the foam brush.

gluing leaf magnet

5.  Start laying your piece of yarn on the outer edge of the leaf, and work your way around the whole leaf.  Continue gluing your yarn around the whole leaf as you work toward the center.  You may find that using a toothpick to guide the yarn is helpful.

Change your yarn color as desired. Naturally, you’ll want to use fall colors to make these yarn leaf magnets authentically autumnal. 😉

yarn leaf magnets

6.  Let the glue dry, and then adhere a magnet to the back. And there you have it! Unique and creative fall yarn leaf magnets that you can use to add to your home decor or offer as gifts to relatives and loved ones.

yarn leaf magnets

yarn leaf magnets finished magnets

We would love to hear about your results if you give this Fall Yarn Leaf Magnet craft a try! Or if you have other fall or leaf-related craft ideas, share them with us in the comments! 

Looking for a few fall-themed crafts, activities, and other ideas for your children? Here are a few:

  • Creating a Fall Leaf Nature journal is an excellent way to keep track of seasonal changes and develop keen observation skills (and enjoy the beauty of the fall colors).
  • Does your child love creating and building new things out of LEGO blocks? This fall-themed LEGO Challenge can give your child some autumnal inspiration for their creations!
  • Here’s a beautiful Fall: Read, Write, & Count the Room activity that you can use in your homeschool to celebrate this season.

Fall is also a great time to try out some new recipe ideas with your kids!

  • This Fall Chex Snack Mix recipe might quickly become a family favorite. You can change it up and add in whatever you like to it, which makes it fun!
  • One sure way you can know fall has arrived is when you get that first taste of fall – a sip of apple cider or grandma’s apple crisp recipe.
  • This particular stuffed pepper recipe is extra festive for this time of year because it transforms your pepper vessel into an adorable Jack O Lantern!

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