November crafts are all about preserving the last of our fall leaves before the rains and snow hit our coast. A good idea is to get out there now and collect these lovelies and press them so they're ready and at your fingertips all winter long.
Our first ode to fall are these fun leaf portraits. We used scrapbooking paper, however any kind of paper will work. Try newsprint, ledger paper, magazines...the sky's the limit.
SUPPLIES:
- Fresh or pressed leaves
- Decorative paper
- Cardboard or heavy card stock
- White glue
- Foam brush
- Google eyes
- Wax paper
- Heavy book (for pressing)
STEP ONE Cut cardboard and decorative paper to desired size. We used a 5" x 5" square.
STEP TWO Cut 'frame' out of complimentary decorative paper (a solid colour would work well too) same size as in STEP ONE with opening - we used a 3/4" border.
STEP THREE Pat leaves dry if damp and create your character. When happy with arrangement, use a foam brush to spread an even layer of glue to the leaf. Press well in place. Continue with all leaves.
STEP FOUR Sandwich leaf portrait between wax paper and place inside a heavy book to help dry flat.
STEP FIVE Once piece is dry, adhere the leaf portrait to cardboard backing by once again applying an even coat of glue with foam brush. Adhere border and glue eyes and other facial features...admire your new portrait.
MORE IDEAS Rather than a paper border, try twigs or popsicle sticks. Add other natural elements to leaf portrait such as feathers, acorn caps, seashells...get creative and have fun!
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