Crafts with Leaves

Picture-Perfect Leaf Designs Kids Arts & Crafts Activities Idea Tutorial

You can make lovely designs in waxed paper in most seasons by searching for leaves from a variety of trees and plants. However, you might want to try this in the fall for vibrant colors if you live in a climate where the seasons change. The best part of this project is taking a walk and getting some fresh air with your kids. You might want to take along a book to identify the leaves you choose.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Bag for collecting
* Assortment of leaves
* Paper towels
* Heavy books
* Newspapers
* Waxed paper
* Scissors
* Copy paper
* Iron and ironing board
* Construction paper
* White glue

Painted Nature Pictures Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

Celebrate the coming of spring by creating "nature" pictures that will make great refrigerator art.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
· Powdered tempera paint (assorted colors)
· Craft glue
· Sand
· Nature materials (flowers, feathers, twigs, leaves, stones...)
· Small mixing bowl, (one for each color of paint)
· Newspaper
· Paintbrush
· Construction paper

A Spring Storybook Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Celebrate the coming of spring by telling a story about the season!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
· White paper (several sheets)
· Two sheets of construction paper
· Scissors
· Hole punch
· Ribbon or yarn
· Glue
· Markers, crayons, paint, glitter, or other decorative materials
· Flower petals, leaves, pieces of grass, or other spring mementos.

Midsummer Memento Wreath Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

Make summer souvenirs into a household decoration!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
· Heavy cardboard
· Large- and medium-sized bowls or pots (to trace your wreath)
· Paintbrush
· Glue
· Summer treasures (flowers, leaves, sand, small pebbles, seashells...)
· Yarn or string
· Scissors
· Markers, crayons, and other decorative items (optional)

Framed Foliage Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Leaves
* Wax paper
* An iron
* Towel

Window Stenciling Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Leaves in different shapes and sizes
* Masking tape
* Sponge
* Clothespins
* Tempera paint (orange, yellow, red, and brown), liquid
* Newspaper

Unmasking the Mask: Who Am I? Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Almost any materials can be used for this project. Use whatever is available to you, including egg cartons, shells, bottle caps, cans, twist-ties, brushes, rags, buttons, lids, dried flowers, empty milk cartons and soda bottles, old screening, nylons, rope, cardboard, paper plates, gauze, stamps, string, rubber bands, paper, beans, noodles, paint, crayons, pictures, pencils, glue, tape, flour, papier-mache or newspaper.

Printing with Paint Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paints
Paper
Leaves
ABC Blocks
Misc Objects

Autumn Leaves Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Large Basket with a tight weave
* Pressed dried leaves
* Powdered decoupage medium
* Medium-sized artist's paintbrush
* Small container with lid
* Wet rag

Golden Magnolia Wreath Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Magnolia or other leafy wreath (18")
* Gold spray paint
* Ribbon 1 1/2" wide (4 yards)
* Large fruit picks
* Magnolia leaf picks or picks to match wreath
* Fabric scissors
* Hot glue gun
* Glue sticks
* Craft wire (6")
* Wire cutters

Lavender Raffia Swag Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 4 oz. of natural raffia
* 2 2/3 yards of 1½" wide green sheer ribbon with wire edges
* 2 2/3 yards of 1" wide white ribbon with gold wire edges
* 1 silk English ivy bush with four 14" and six 8" sprigs of 2½"-3¼" leaves
* 1 purple silk mini berry bush, with eleven 9" stems of three 1½" berry clusters
* 2 stems lavender silk roses, each with three 2" roses, two 1½" roses, two 1" closed buds and many 2" leaves
* 2 stems cream silk tulips, each with three 2" blossoms and one 1½" bud and 6" leaves
* 2 oz. of dried basil caspia
* Measuring tape
* Scissors
* 24-gauge wire
* Wire cutters
* Low temperature glue gun
* Glue sticks

Natural Wrapping Paper and Gift Tag Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Selection of Leaves
* Paper
* Think Colored Card
* Newspaper
* Roller
* Dye-based Ink Pad
* String
* Scissors
* Hole Punch

SoftFLOCK® Decorative Fruit Bowl Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ Soft Flock can be applied to the exterior of almost any surface, adding texture and color. Try it on plastic or styrofoam to create this charming bowl of fruit or pumpkins.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Plastic fruit
* Soft Flock Colors:
* 11304 Burgundy
* 11305 Christmas Red
* 11306 Pure Orange
* Essentials Brush #12 Flat
* Styrofoam balls, 3" diameter
* Silk leaves as accents
* Pencils

Sunny Scarecrow Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Assorted ribbons in fall colors
* 2 1/2 yards burlap for overalls and head
* 1 yard burlap in contrasting color for shirt
* 5' long bamboo stick
* Straw hat
* 2 dried sunflowers
* Assorted dried fall flowers and leaves
* Raffia
* Newspaper
* Hot glue gun
* Black paint
* Red Paint
* White paint

Terra Cotta Plant Holder Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Main supplies:
o Prang® DAS® Terra Cotta Air Hardening Modeling Clay 1.1 lb.
o Prang® Oval 8 – Watercolors
o Prang® Metallic Watercolors
* Basic Supplies:
o Foil
o Masking tape
o Rolling pin or straight sided glass
o Knife
o Bowl of water
o Wire cooling rack
o Raffia
o Scissors
o Leaves – small
o Small terra cotta pot

Fall Leaf Wreath Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Learn to craft a simple Fall wreath with free instructions from artificail leaves and a Styrofoam wreath form

This simple fall wreath can be made quickly with no gluing*.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 10" Styrofoam wreath form
* 2 Yards of 2 1/2" wide ribbon
* 16 - 18 Small common pins with silver heads
* Assorted fall leaves
* 8" Wire
* Wire cutters

It is important to choose the type of Styrofoam wreath which is soft and porous so you can poke the leaves into it. The type of wire I used was 28 gauge cloth covered stem wire but many types of wire will work so try using what you have on hand. Also, the ribbon I used was wire edged and works quite nicely.

Halloween Grapevine Wreath Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Create a grapevine Halloween wreath with unique ghost and pumpkin decorations you make from pipe cleaners.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 14" Grapevine wreath
* 1 Yard ribbon; 2 1/4" wide
* Artificial leaves and berries
* 1 Green pipe cleaner (chenille stem)
* 2 Orange pipe cleaners (chenille stems)
* 2 White pipe cleaners (chenille stems)
* Small amount of cheese cloth
* Small amount of artificial cobwebs
* Elmer's glue (white glue)
* Hot glue gun and glue sticks
* Orange acrylic paint
* Paint brush
* Optional: White and/or orange glitter

Note: You can change your finished wreath size simply by using a different size grapevine wreath. Also, feel free to make more or less of the ghosts and pumpkins to decorate your wreath.

Leaf Napkin Ring Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

With some craft foam and artificial leaves, you can make leaf napkin rings for your Thanksgiving dinner table.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Brown craft foam
* Hot glue gun and glue sticks
* Artificial fall leaves
* Artificial fall colored berries
* Wire cutters

Leaf People Magnets Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Fall craft project idea - learn to make leaf man magnets for your refrigerator with free instructions

Make a family of these Leaf magnets for your refrigerator or for your favorite teacher. This easy fall craft is too cute to pass up.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* One artificial leaf approximately 3" long
* Two 7mm googly eyes
* 1/2 - 3/4" long piece of magnet
* Hot glue gun and glue sticks
* Tacky glue
* One orange chenille stem (pipe cleaner)
* Ultra fine black permanent marker

Fall Magnets & Pins Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

Made from craft foam - this simple kids craft is great for Halloween or just for Fall.

Fun and simple magnets and pins can be easily created from craft foam! Easy kids craft. Full size patterns included.

Note: When making these Pins and Magnets, experiment with different colors of craft foam for a different look. Also consider using glitter or other embellishments even if not stated. Make these your own personal creations.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Leaf Pin
Materials

* 3 ½" Square of craft foam
* Bar Pin
* Two 5mm googly eyes
* Pen or Pencil
* Scissors
* Glue
* Ultra Fine tip Sharpie (permanent marker)

HERSHEY'S KISSES Angel Party Favors Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 1 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Chocolates Filled with Caramel
* 2 metallic leaves for the wings
* 1 Bead for the head
* Small ring for the halo
* Miscellaneous ribbon for the bow and hanger
* Glue (low heat gun, non-toxic craft glue, glue stick or confectioners glue)

REESE'S King & Queen Angel Ornaments Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures (holiday foils)
* 2 metallic leaves for the wings
* Small bead for head
* Small ring for the halo
* Miscellaneous ribbon or craft wire for the hanger
* Small ribbon for the trim
* White craft glue or low temperature glue gun and glue sticks*