Falling Leaves Art
Here’s another project that could be filed under Crafting 101. Paper, glue, a little leaf punch, a little burlap (again), & a simple frame & you’ve got the ingredients for this super-easy fall art.I doubt I need to even give you instructions for this, but if you feel a little insecure, here’s what to do:Find a simple, cheap frame. I used an 8×10 that I found at Target on sale for $4.Next, remove the glass (carefully) & use the cardboard support backing that usually comes in the frame as the foundation for the project. If there is no cardboard, you may need to cut a piece to fit.Using Elmer’s or a similar adhesive, glue a piece of burlap to the cardboard.Next, draw out or print off a bare tree silhouette to use as a pattern. Then cut it out of dark brown card stock & glue it onto the burlap.Then, grab some scraps of autumn-colored scrapbook papers & punch away with your leaf punch! Next, glue on the leaves…Place the artwork in the frame, & you’re done!So simple, the kids can do it themselves while you snap the pics & drink a latte. That’s my kind of project!Sharing the fun at a few of these parties. Check them out!
Mel
October 28, 2010 @ 11:56 pm
Picture perfect! What a sweet craft for the kids. The paper you chose is beautiful.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
October 29, 2010 @ 12:05 am
i love this!!! what an adorable project! and you could do one in the spring, too with pink blossoms on the branches and some blossom petals blowing away on the breeze! and a winter version with a bear tree… i could go on and on…
Rhiannon
October 29, 2010 @ 1:22 am
what a great idea, i likes!
Cecily
October 29, 2010 @ 1:57 am
Oh, what a lovely project!! That is so pretty! LOVE!
NanaDiana
October 29, 2010 @ 2:27 am
Julie-That is really cute project. I am always looking for something for Lulu to work on..she loves crafts like this. I can't wait to show it to her. Hugs- Diana
Sparta Savings
October 29, 2010 @ 2:45 am
Love this! Great idea for the kids to do!
Davis and Laura
October 29, 2010 @ 3:00 am
found you on the shabby nest and am a new fan and follower! love your style and this craft is so simple and cute…just for me!! visit our craft blog when you have a chance: easypeasycraft.blogspot.com
Birgit K.
October 29, 2010 @ 4:41 am
Lovely project! Great kid's project too!
Staci J
October 29, 2010 @ 3:08 pm
Omy goodness this is sooo cute!! I love the burlap background too, and your frame, it just all fits together so well:)
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Corinna
October 29, 2010 @ 6:00 pm
Totally cute!
Kathleen
October 29, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
Really cute project. Thanks for sharing.
Heather
October 30, 2010 @ 1:41 am
Adorable! You could very easily turn this into a collage for all the seasons! Very cute!
Amanda
October 30, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
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Amie
October 30, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
I LOVE the burlap background! I mean, I love the whole project, but that burlap is the frosting of the delicious cake. 🙂
Amie @ http://kittycatsandairplanes.blogspot.com
Becca
October 30, 2010 @ 4:48 pm
I love this idea so much! I think this would be a great activity to do with my kindergarten class. Now, I just need to figure out how to get 23 frames.
Thanks for linking up to Home and Family Friday!
Becca
jennoreilly
October 31, 2010 @ 2:07 am
what a great idea!!
Found you on tidymom, have a happy halloweekend!
Young and Crafty
October 31, 2010 @ 6:46 pm
Cute, easy and fun!
I would love for you to link up to Scraptastic Saturday!
Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/
Meg
November 2, 2010 @ 3:28 am
How cute is this? I love how simple and adorable it turns out! What a fun project to do with the kiddos!
Thanks for joining my link party and stop by again for a fun necklace giveaway! Have a great week!
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marykathryn
November 3, 2010 @ 11:19 pm
What a fabulous project! I found your blog today by way of Finding Fabulous and SO glad I did. I'm a southern girl too, and a Christian, and a crafter. Thanks for the project inspiration!
Sarah
November 8, 2010 @ 3:54 am
I love this! Thank you so much for posting! I've been thinking about this nonstop since I saw your post and finally got around to making my own version this afternoon (http://idbeesley.blogspot.com/2010/11/crafty.html)
Thanks again!!
Lisa Fabry
November 5, 2012 @ 10:52 pm
I just came across your blog and I love your ideas and sense of humor! Thank you! You have a new follower!
Lisa Fabry
http://fabrycatedmom.blogspot.com/