Preserving the fall
November 11th, 2009
Please tell me if my craft ideas are getting ridiculously simple/boring, and I will try to become a bit more inspiring. It’s just that the simple projects are actually sometimes the most fun, both for you and for the kids. And this one has got to be the most simple one yet. Plus, it’s a lovely way to capture the beauty of the season.
Just head out for a walk in the park and try to collect as many different leaves as possible, opting for the fresher ones, not the crinkly ones. Give your children the task of finding a red one, an orange one, a yellow one, a green one, etc. Try to also find really big ones and really small ones. (We spent a whole two hours searching for the perfect leaves.)
When you get home, spread all the leaves on the table. Mix some paint together to replicate the fall colors. Try to paint the leaves the same color as they are. Press the leaves onto the paper. Try to mix up the different shapes and colors. Then hang your painting in your kitchen and enjoy!
-Courtney
Entry Filed under: Crafts, Entertain your Kids!
9 Comments Add your own
1. Mari | November 11th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Thank you for another great idea. We’ll do this soon! Simple is good – especially when you have a two-year-old..
2. Tina | November 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am
If the project wasn’t simple I wouldn’t bring myself to do it, let alone my son! another good idea . . .
3. Esther | November 11th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
It looks so cool, a real work of art!!
4. Marta | November 11th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I like it. I would also love to add the names of the different trees, but I’m not very good at identifying them
5. Lindsey | November 11th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Simple is perfect! Thanks for another great idea.
6. Liska | November 11th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Great idea! I tried to preserve some beautiful leaves my daughter had found, by ironing them between greaseproof paper. I had hoped it would act like wax paper, which I couldn’t find, but no luck. We’ll have to do the art project next time!
7. Sarah | November 11th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I saw these painted leaves in your kitchen over the weekend! They looked fabulous, I cannot wait to try this out with my kids!
8. claudia | November 12th, 2009 at 12:42 am
I think your craft ideas are wonderful!!
Remember what Mies said: Less is more!
Thank you…
9. Heidi | November 15th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
This reminds me of my own childhood – we always did painted leaves in the autumn. When we were a little older we used cut potatoes!
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