How to Make a Recycled Fall Tree Craft - Easy Puzzle Tree

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly autumn activity for kids? This DIY Fall Puzzle Tree Craft is the perfect way to celebrate the season while giving old puzzle pieces new life! Using recycled materials, a little paint, and plenty of creativity, children can transform mismatched puzzle pieces into colorful fall leaves on a handmade tree. It’s a simple, hands-on project that encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and an appreciation for reusing materials—all while capturing the beauty of fall.

Easy Fall Puzzle Craft for Kids

Fall Tree Craft, Fall Tree Puzzle Craft, Fall craft for preschoolers, Leaves theme, Fall Puzzle Tree with Painted leaves, Easy Fall Craft for Kids, Fall Crafts DIY

Fall Tree Craft with Puzzle Leaves

Fall is one of our favorite crafting seasons. With all the beautiful colors changing, it seems like the perfect time to be out collecting things in nature and creating fun activities with the kids. Today, we are sharing this DIY fall puzzle tree. So don’t just throw those leftover puzzles that are missing pieces away; recycle them into a cute fall tree craft! This activity is an easy and fun craft for kids to make.

What you will need to make your DIY Fall Puzzle Tree Craft is shown in the picture below. However, I have it displayed in list form towards the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

Fall Puzzle Trees

If you have an example tree or you work with your child they can do these steps themselves to create their own fall tree craft.

Cut the top half of the paper bag off, and crumple it together to make it look like a tree trunk. Glue the trunk onto the sheet of paper.

Paint the backs of the puzzle pieces different colors and let them dry.

When your painted puzzle pieces are dry glue them onto the paper above the trunk in a round shape to resemble a tree top.

You can also glue a few puzzle pieces on the ground to resemble fallen leaves.

Isn’t this a great fall craft to do with the kids. You can pick up a few puzzles from the dollar store if you don’t have any at home that you want to paint.