{"id":1222,"date":"2025-08-10T02:51:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T02:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2026-03-05T20:55:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:55:38","slug":"quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper Mat Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_an_Autumn_Paper_Mat\"><\/span><strong>How to Make an Autumn Paper Mat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Craft_for_Not-So-Crafty_Moms\"><\/span><strong>Easy Craft for Not-So-Crafty Moms)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to make something <em>cute and seasonal<\/em> with your kids, but the thought of messy paints and 50 different supplies made you want to run and hide, this one\u2019s for you.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#How_to_Make_an_Autumn_Paper_Mat\" >How to Make an Autumn Paper Mat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#Easy_Craft_for_Not-So-Crafty_Moms\" >Easy Craft for Not-So-Crafty Moms)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#Why_Youll_Love_This_Craft\" >Why You\u2019ll Love This Craft<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#As_an_Amazon_Associate_I_earn_from_qualifying_purchases_This_means_that_if_you_click_on_an_Amazon_link_in_this_post_and_make_a_purchase_I_may_receive_a_small_commission_at_no_extra_cost_to_you_Thanks_for_supporting_my_small_business\" >As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an Amazon link in this post and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my small business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#What_Youll_Need\" >What You\u2019ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#Step-by-Step_Instructions\" >Step-by-Step Instructions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#1_Prepare_Your_Base\" >1. Prepare Your Base<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#2_Cut_Your_Strips\" >2. Cut Your Strips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#3_Start_Weaving\" >3. Start Weaving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#4_Display_It\" >4. Display It!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#Tips_for_Not-So-Crafty_Moms\" >Tips for Not-So-Crafty Moms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/quick-autumn-paper-mat-craft-perfect-for-busy-not-so-crafty-moms\/#Why_This_Craft_Works_for_Fall\" >Why This Craft Works for Fall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Autumn-colour-mat-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Autumn-colour-mat-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Autumn-colour-mat-700x1050.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Autumn-colour-mat-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Autumn-colour-mat-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Autumn-colour-mat.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>autumn paper mat<\/strong> is a super easy, mess-free craft that uses only coloured paper and scissors. It&#8217;s perfect for fall, and it doubles as a learning activity that sneaks in fine motor skills without the kids even noticing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Youll_Love_This_Craft\"><\/span><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love This Craft<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mess-free:<\/strong> No glue or paint involved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget-friendly:<\/strong> You only need paper and scissors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autumn season:<\/strong> Warm fall colours make it the perfect, seasonal craft for a cosy afternoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motor skills boost:<\/strong> Kids practice cutting, weaving, and pattern-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_an_Amazon_Associate_I_earn_from_qualifying_purchases_This_means_that_if_you_click_on_an_Amazon_link_in_this_post_and_make_a_purchase_I_may_receive_a_small_commission_at_no_extra_cost_to_you_Thanks_for_supporting_my_small_business\"><\/span><strong><em>As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on an Amazon link in this post and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Thanks for supporting my small business<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need\"><\/span><strong>What You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 sheet of white A4 or construction paper (for the mat base)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strips of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/dp\/B09MHC1B2Z?tag=3craftmama-21\" title=\"\" data-lasso-id=\"165\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-lid=\"3471\" data-lasso-name=\"200 Sheets of Colourful Paper A4, Coloured Folding Paper in 20 Colours (70 g\/m\u00b2), Coloured Paper \/ Craft Paper Double-Sided for DIY Origami and Craft Projects\"><strong>construction paper <\/strong><\/a>in autumn colours (red, orange, yellow, green, brown)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/dp\/B01BRGU8R0?tag=3craftmama-21\" title=\"\" data-lasso-id=\"166\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-lid=\"3468\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon Basics 20 cm Soft Grip Titanium Blade Scissors\"><strong>Scissors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1222_53c252-69_0\">Pssst&#8230;&#8230;want even more autumn fun? I put some amazing crafts together in one Autumn e-book. <strong>Grab it on Etsy here!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Instructions\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Prepare_Your_Base\"><\/span>1. <strong>Prepare Your Base<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your white paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Starting from the folded edge, cut straight lines up toward the open edge, stopping about an inch from the top. These slits will be where your autumn strips weave through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1224\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040434-936x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040434-936x1024.png 936w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040434-700x766.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040434-274x300.png 274w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040434-768x840.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040434.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1225\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040520-974x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040520-974x1024.png 974w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040520-700x736.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040520-285x300.png 285w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040520-768x807.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040520.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"882\" data-id=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040625-1024x882.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040625-1024x882.png 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040625-700x603.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040625-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040625-768x661.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040625.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cut_Your_Strips\"><\/span>2. <strong>Cut Your Strips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your autumn-coloured paper and cut long strips, about 1\u20131.5 cm wide. You can mix and match colours if you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"914\" data-id=\"1227\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040715-1024x914.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040715-1024x914.png 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040715-700x625.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040715-300x268.png 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040715-768x686.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040715.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1228\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040836-865x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040836-865x1024.png 865w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040836-700x828.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040836-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040836-768x909.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040836.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1229\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040931-949x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040931-949x1024.png 949w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040931-700x755.png 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040931-278x300.png 278w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040931-768x829.png 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250810-040931.png 1079w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_Weaving\"><\/span>3. <strong>Start Weaving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take one strip and weave it over and under the slits in your white paper. For the next strip, start under and then go over so you create a checkerboard effect. Keep alternating the pattern for each new strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250809-2255332-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250809-2255332-1.jpg 532w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_20250809-2255332-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Want more autumn crafts? 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