Munchkins and Mayhem

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Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leaves. Show all posts

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Leaf Fish


Martha Stewart turns colorful autumn leaves into fish and other animals. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/266554/leaf-alphabet

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Leaf People


Leaves turn into characters with meet the dubiens fall leaf craft project.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2011/09/leaf-people.html


Craft craft attaches leaves and twigs to toilet paper rolls to make their leaf people.  They also decorate the rolls with rocks and buttons to give them outfits. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craft-craft.net/fall-crafts-leaf-people-finger-puppets-tutorial.html


Wunderbare enkel adds feet.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wunderbare-enkel.de/natur-basteln/1295/blattermannchen


Alavare uses popsicle sticks and googly eyes to make their leafmen.  

http://alavare.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/autumn-leaves-crafts/ 


The mother huddle has a similar project.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themotherhuddle.com/leaf-creatures-leafin-the-fun-to-the-kids/


Fantastic fun and learning uses twigs and acorns to make their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/leaf-people-fall-craft.html 


The magic onions uses colorful fall leaves to make what they call an acorn leaf fairy using the acorn as the doll's head, a rock as her body and two twigs for arms.  

Get the instructions here:
http://www.themagiconions.com/2013/10/lets-make-an-autumn-leaf-fairy-with-fall-leaves.html


Dalle un colino makes insects too.

Get the instructions here:
http://dalleuncolinho.blogspot.com/2009/10/proxecto-semanal-do-outono.html

Friday, September 5, 2014

Leaf Butterflies


Two twisted butterflies and two symmetrical leaves turn into a super cute butterfly for the fall season, just one of the butterfly crafts at obsession with butterflies.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.obsessionwithbutterflies.com/crafts.html



Art projects for kids uses leafs only to make their butterflies.

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Better homes and gardens cuts the leaves to make their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/crafts/fall-crafts-with-leaves/#page=3 


Parents shares a butterfly template.  They recommend printing on card stock and then gluing on leaves and flower petals.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/fun/activities/outdoor/spring-crafts-and-games/#page=2

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Coffee Filter Leaves


Coffee filters turn into colorful leaves with water colors and glue thanks to this fall craft from having fun at home. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.havingfunathome.com/2011/09/making-our-own-fall-leaves-coffee.html

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Fall Framed Leaves




Make a fake fall leaf with Lowes.  Although they use a cardstock leaf a real fall leaf might be more fun to find and mount.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/decorate-and-entertain/fall-leaves-wall-art/project

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Leaf Painting


As the leaves are now fresh on the trees take a walk with the kids to find some unique and different shapes and sizes.  Bla bla kids then paints the leaves.  She uses Magnolias because they're hearty.  One experiment for kids is to see which leaves hold up to the paint and which disintegrate and dry up over time.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.blablakids.blogspot.com/2012/10/leaf-it-to-kristen.html


The art room plant uses polka dots in their leaf paintings.

Get the instructions here:
http://theartroomplant.blogspot.com/2011/10/painting-leaves-on-autumn-days.html 


 Quince and quire paints her leaves with a metallic marker adding swirls along the veins. 

Get the instructions here:
http://quinceandquire.typepad.com/quince_and_quire/2009/09/inspired-by-geninne.html 


Bicocacolors paints on pictures.

Get the instructions here:
http://bicocacolors.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/bicocacolors-shop.html 


Creative in chicago uses green leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.creativeinchicago.com/2015/09/decorated-leaves.html

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Leaf Lacing Cards


Real leaves transform into lacing cards with help of a hole punch and glue.  Me and my little suggests gluing on to stock paper and trimming to fit the leaf's shape. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mylittle3andme.co.uk/autumn-crafts-toddlers-leaf-sewing/

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Origami Leaves


Folded paper transforms into leaves with this tutorial from instructables.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Origamy-Leaf-Tutorial/

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Thanksgiving Leaf Mobile



A Thanksgiving day leaf mobile from the sweetest occasion.  She writes what she's thankful for on her version and turns it into a Thanksgiving craft. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2013/11/diy-leaf-garland/ 

Also, check out the leaf mobile roundup.  

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Leaf Turkey Place Cards


Fall leaves adorned with paper triangles and a drawn on face become turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner place cards.  Try to find leaves with lots of points which double as the turkey's feathers.  Cool progeny shows you how to make this unique kids craft.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://coolprogeny.com/2012/11/12/make-it-thanksgiving-place-cards/


Mom dot uses dark fresh leaves.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momdot.com/fall-leaf-turkey-card-or-craft/

Monday, September 23, 2013

Fall Leave Bowl


Hello lucky makes a beautiful leaf bowl using fallen autumn leaves, a balloon and mod podge. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.hellolucky.com/wordpress/2012/10/25/diy-autumn-leaf-bowls/


Vivint shares a version of a diy leaf bowl as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://neighborhood.vivint.com/good-neighbor/diy-fall-decor-leaf-bowl/

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Swirly Leaf Paintings


Little wonder days has a really neat leaf project that uses shaving cream, paint and leaf cut outs.  Kids will love how the paint swirls in the shaving cream and how beautiful their leaves will turn out by just dipping the cut outs into the mixture.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-fall-friday-fun.html

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Hammered Leaf Prints


Build make craft bake has a very beautiful and clever idea for fall leaves.  She uses a hammer, a paper towel and paper to create really pretty leaf prints.  She recommends trying this with flowers too.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://buildmakecraftbake.com/2009/04/how-to-hammered-flower-and-leaf-prints.html

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Autumn Leaf Mask




Leaves both colorful and not make cute masks for pretend play.  Say yes to hoboken shows how to make them with different shapes and size leaves.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sayyestohoboken.com/2010/09/diy-fall-leaf-masks.html

5 orange potatoes shares a mask template and instructions for how to make a colorful mask using pressed fallen leaves mask.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/10/23/leaf-mask-with-free-mask-download/

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Autumn Leaf Suncatcher


Fall leaves make beautiful sun catchers with this preschool project from buzzmills using contact paper and an embroidery hoop.

Get the instructions here:



Cute and peculiar shares an autumn leaf suncatcher using a paper plate, contact paper and beautiful fall leaves. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://cuteandpeculiar.blogspot.com/2012/09/more-leaf-activties.html


Learn create love uses fall color tissue paper to make her leaf suncatcher.

Get the instructions here:
 http://learncreatelove.com/?p=5218


Make and takes uses wax and tissue paper to make her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeandtakes.com/wax-paper-leaf-sun-catchers


 Cindy de rosier makes a wall hanging for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2012/11/fall-leaves-wall-hanging.html 


Artful parent uses leaves and petals in hers.

Get the instructions here:
http://artfulparent.com/2011/09/fall-nature-suncatchers.html 


Fun at home with kids uses coffee filters and water colors for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/08/fall-window-art-leaf-suncatchers-free.html

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Newprint Leaves


Villicana momma shows how to create newsprint leaves using simply freshly fallen leaves and newspaper and crayons.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://villicanamomma.blogspot.com/2009/09/newspaper-leaves.html

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Fall Leaf Tree


Homeschool activities has an idea of how to use fallen leaves to make a craft project tree just add glue.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.homeschool-activities.com/fall-crafts-for-kids.html


Preparing your child for preschool uses colorful leaves with a large green leaf as the backdrop for the treetop.

Get the instructions here:
http://preparingyourchildforpreschool.com/blog2/2010/11/15/easy-crafts-for-kids-tree-with-real-leaves/

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Bean Leaf Mosaic


A mommy's adventures turns a leaf shaped piece of paper into a work of art by gluing on various beans.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.amommysadventures.com/2009/09/open-ended-art-mosaics-with-beans.html

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Mini Leaf Wreaths


Michele made me shares adorable miniature leaf wreaths using paper as their base.

Good for age 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.michelemademe.com/2012/10/little-paper-wreaths-au-natural.html

Monday, July 8, 2013

Leaf Napkin Rings


Maya made sews leather leaves together to make a bracelet.  For a more kid friendly version, glue paper leaves together into a chain and seal with a button.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mayamade.blogspot.com/2010/03/leather-leaf-cuff-how-to.html


Make it your own uses yellow and brown felt and adds a yarn pompom and beads.

Get the instructions here:
http://make-it-your-own.com/fall-fun-traced-leaves-napkin-ties/
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