Autumn Fuse Beads: 10+ Cosy Fall Designs to Make With the Kids

Feel that first crisp bite in the morning air? Around here that means one thing: the pegboards and bead tubs come back out and we hunker down indoors. Autumn is hands-down my favourite crafting season — warm colours, the cutest little designs, and the perfect excuse to stay cosy while it rains outside. I’ve gathered 10+ autumn fuse bead designs for you, found here and there and tried out at home. Grab a hot chocolate and let’s get melting!

Nature’s little treasures: leaves, acorns and apples

The first autumn walk is always a treasure hunt: golden leaves, acorns, a few windfall apples. They make perfect beginner motifs — round, simple and full of warm colour. These three come together in just a few minutes, even for the littlest crafters.

Feuille d'automne en perles a repasser — A rich russet leaf, the autumn motif above all others — Source: Krysanthe

Gland en perles a repasser — A cute little acorn, ideal for beginners — Source: Krysanthe

Pomme en perles a repasser — A crisp apple in true orchard colours — Source: Krysanthe

The little woodland folk

You can’t do autumn without the forest animals! The squirrel stashing acorns and the big-eyed owl are the stars of the season. The little squirrel below even stands up on its own — lovely as a shelf decoration.

Ecureuil en perles a repasser — A squirrel busy storing up for winter — Source: Mes petits bonheurs

Chouette dans une citrouille en perles a repasser — An owl tucked snugly inside its pumpkin — Source: DIY Candy

Fancy a step-by-step? This short video shows how to make an autumn mushroom and hedgehog — great to watch with the kids before you start.

Under the leaves: a parade of mushrooms

The toadstool is the ultimate autumn comfort motif: that sweet shape and the white spots on a red cap win everyone over. From the simplest design to a whole little scene, there’s something for every level — line a few up and you’ve got a proper woodland picture.

Champignon en perles a repasser — The classic red-and-white spotted toadstool — Source: DIY Candy

Maison champignon en perles a repasser — A storybook mushroom house — Source: DIY Candy

Petit champignon en perles a repasser — A speedy little mushroom for busy hands — Source: DIY Candy

And because I love slipping you a make-it-yourself design, here’s a little pattern to follow that I put together: a simple mushroom, one square = one bead. Pop the grid next to your pegboard and copy it bead by bead.

Grille maison champignon d'automne — Our make-it-yourself grid: a simple autumn mushroom, one square = one bead — Modeles Hama original pattern

Pumpkins: autumn is already drifting towards Halloween

October means pumpkins! We start gently with sweet, colourful designs before tipping over into Halloween. The little treat bucket is my favourite — the kids love putting it to use once evening falls.

Citrouille en perles a repasser — A round pumpkin in warm autumn tones — Source: DIY Candy

Citrouille d'Halloween en perles a repasser — A jack-o’-lantern for a friendly little scare — Source: DIY Candy

Panier a bonbons citrouille en perles a repasser — A pumpkin treat bucket, ready for trick-or-treating — Source: DIY Candy

Holding on to the cosy: sunflower and hot drinks

Before the cold truly sets in, we keep a bit of sunshine with a bright sunflower, then warm up with a steaming mug of cocoa or cider. Two gentle designs to finish on a high.

Tournesol en perles a repasser — A bright sunflower, one last ray of sun before winter — Source: Krysanthe

Mug de boisson chaude en perles a repasser — A steaming mug for cosy afternoons — Source: Krysanthe

Want to keep crafting through the seasons? Take a look at our summer fuse bead selection and our nature selection, full of mushrooms and little critters that pair beautifully with your autumn makes.

Grab those pegboards!

That’s plenty to fill every rainy afternoon: more than ten designs, from the simplest motif to a whole little scene, all in the warm colours I love so much. The hardest part will be choosing where to start! Snap a photo of your autumn makes, show me, and above all — have fun. See you very soon for more beads! — Lea