To create your own leaf art, you will need:
- A bunch of leaves! Find leaves in different shapes, sizes, and colors.
- Paper towels or non-glossy paper to press the leaves. Arrange the leaves in a single layer between pieces of paper or toweling.
- Some heavy books to place on top of your leaves for several days. Check them and change the paper if it feels damp.
- Paper (construction paper works great, but you might need something bigger if your leaves are big!) You can use any color of paper that inspires you!
- Scissors
- Glue stick, liquid glue (like Elmer's), or double-sided tape for sticking the leaves to the paper.
- Pens, colored pencils, or markers for adding details. Permanent markers work best for drawing on leaves.
Need some inspiration?
Head to the library and check out one or more of these books:
- If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Sicuro
- Look What I Did With a Leaf! by Morteza E. Sohi
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Or watch this amazing tutorial! This artist cuts leaves into the perfect shapes and uses a marker to add creative touches. You will never look at leaves the same way again!