This autumn umbrella craft is surrounded by colorful fallen leaves. All the pieces are cut from paper, while the umbrella is folded into an accordion shape, giving it a fun three-dimensional look. An easy and eye-catching craft for kids.
You will need:
- Colored paper for the umbrella;
- Colored paper in 2–4 colors for the leaves;
- Colored paper or cardstock for the background;
- A black marker or felt-tip pen;
- A pencil for sketching;
- A compass (optional);
- Scissors;
- Glue.
Autumn Umbrella Craft – Step by Step
Before you begin, choose the color of your umbrella.
It’s best to use a color that fallen leaves don’t usually have, such as pink, purple, or blue. Also, make sure the umbrella is a different color from the background paper. In this tutorial, the umbrella is pink.
Draw a semicircle on the pink paper.
A compass makes this easier, but you can also draw it freehand.
Carefully cut out the semicircle.
Using a pencil, divide the semicircle into six roughly equal sections.
This step is optional, but it will make folding the accordion much easier.
Fold the semicircle into an accordion along the pencil lines.
Make the first fold, then turn the paper over and fold along the next line in the opposite direction. Continue until the entire piece is folded into an accordion. This will become the umbrella.
Glue the folded umbrella onto the background.
The background can be made from construction paper or cardstock. Cardstock works especially well because it is thicker and sturdier. Choose any color you like, but avoid using one that matches the other pieces. Light blue is a great choice because it represents the sky.
Use a black marker to draw the umbrella handle and tip.
Cut out leaves in different shapes and colors.
Choose natural autumn shades such as brown, red, green, orange, and yellow. About eight leaves will be enough, but you can make a few more or fewer if you like.
Glue the leaves onto the background.
Place some leaves under the umbrella and scatter the rest around it. Arrange them at different angles, and let a few extend beyond the edges of the background paper. Nature isn’t perfectly neat, so a slightly random arrangement will make your craft look more natural.
Another fun craft idea is a three-dimensional umbrella made from paper circles.
Autumn is full of bright colors, and this umbrella craft captures that beautiful season perfectly. Although it’s made from simple paper shapes, the three-dimensional umbrella creates a striking and cheerful finished project.
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