Leaf Placemats - Nov 1st, 2007
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Leaves are nature's arts and craft supplies, and they're easy to find.
Description:
From leaf pressings and collages to colorful leaf rubbings, there are a variety of fun fall art activities. And while you are collecting the leaves you'll need for your projects, you can discuss species of trees and the different kinds of leaves they have.
Materials:
Autumn leaves
Construction paper
Photograph of your child
Tape and glue
Acrylic paint (optional)
Clear contact paper
Description:
From leaf pressings and collages to colorful leaf rubbings, there are a variety of fun fall art activities. And while you are collecting the leaves you'll need for your projects, you can discuss species of trees and the different kinds of leaves they have.
Show your child all the lovely colors the leaves have turned. Have him point out the wonderful oranges, reds, yellows, browns, and greens. Pick the leaves together and try to gather a collection that varies in size, texture, smell, color, and shape. Ask your child to look at the trees surrounding you, and guess which leaves came from which trees.
Step by Step:
- Sandwich leaves between newspaper and press with heavy books for several days.
- When the leaves are dry and flat, glue them onto construction paper, leaving a blank border.
- Glue a photograph of your child (perhaps jumping into a huge pile of leaves) on top of the leaves.
- Decorate the border with leaf prints (lightly paint the back of a leaf with acrylic paint, then press onto the paper).
- When finished, seal with clear contact paper or laminate at a copy shop.
Materials:
Autumn leaves
Construction paper
Photograph of your child
Tape and glue
Acrylic paint (optional)
Clear contact paper
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