The weather and our schedules are changing as the season changes to fall. To me, that means a few different things: comfy sweaters, hot chocolate, hearty soup recipes, and fall crafts. This Fall 3D Papercraft is one of my favorites, and I wanted to share it with you!

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This fun papercraft is a lot of fun, and it’s one that you can do with your friends or with your older kids! (And if you just need a bit of me time, feel free!) It’s creative, colorful, and fun both to make and display. It’s also fun to give as a gift!

So what do you need to have on hand? A few simple supplies and tools are all it takes. All you need is some cardstock in fun colors, an X-acto knife, a few sheets of foamboard, and a few other supplies you already have.

Otherwise, all you need is a bit of free time and a comfy place to work! Take a bit of time, either alone or with your kids or some friends, and make a craft you’ll be proud to display.

Oh – be sure to grab the free templates in the form below – they’ll save you tons of time!

Supplies:

Colored cardstock paper (fall colors are recommended, but feel free to get creative!)
Pencil
Scissors
X-acto knife
Ruler
Craft glue
Craft foam board

Paper Accents 72pc 65 Cardstock Variety Pack 8.5×11 Essential X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set, Great for Arts and Crafts, including Pumpkin Carving Elmer’s E461 Craft Bond Tacky Glue, 8 oz, 8 oz, Clear

Directions:

Step 1:

Select 5 different shades of fall themed colors for the cardstock papers. Measure, trace and cut all 5 pieces of cardstock paper to the same size. The template is set for 17 cm x 17 cm square paper. Arrange the papers into a color order for each layer. I’m placing darker shades to the front. Keep a 17 cm x 17 cm paper for the background.

Step 2:

Trace the grey filled parts on the prepared cardstock papers for this art. Cut out the traced parts using an x-acto knife.

Step 3:

Arrange the layers to check the patterns.

Step 4:

Grab some different colored cardstock papers for the other items and trace the items from the provided template. Cut out the items (tree, mushrooms, clouds, leaves etc.)

Step 5:

Grab the 1^st layer and prepare 1 cm thin frame (17 cm x 17 cm) from craft foam board. We will need 5 of these frames.

Step 6:

Attach a frame under the 1^st layer and another on the top of the front layer.

Step 7:

Attach the 2^nd layer on the top of the frame attached on the top of the 1^st layer. We need to attach a frame between the cardstock layer.

Step 8:

Continue to attach the frames and layers until it is complete.

Step 9:

Grab the cardstock items and place them on each layer to create a Fall inspired scene.

Step 10:

Make sure to add items on each layer to create a nice 3d scene.

Step 11:

Attach the background layer and complete the Fall 3d paper art.

Have fun! Be sure to pin this craft so you’ll be able to find it later, and feel free to print off the tutorial below. And don’t forget to grab your free templates in the form above!