For our anniversary a few years ago we took a hike in the mountains to collect leaves. I decided to make a collage with the leaves we collected. (Our bedroom now has a leaf theme.) I did not dry them out properly but I did spray them with a varnish to make them glossy and hopefully preserve them better. They have kept their brilliant colors for 5 years now. Try taking your kids for a walk around your neighborhood and see what you can find then make your own collage.
HOW TO:
1. I would recommend drying the leaves well (microwaving is one option) so they may dry more flat and not look as wrinkly. For more tips on preserving leaves click here.
2. I laid all the leaves out on the picture mat in the design I thought looked best.
3. I carefully sprayed them so they would have a nice even cover of varnish.
4. Let the varnish air dry (I waited 2 hours).
5. Stick the glass frame on top then add the wood frame.
ObSEUSSed Lit Link:
We suggest reading The Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. We checked it out from the library and the kids loved looking at images made out of leaves and wondering where the wind will take the Leaf Man. You could also have your kids try making similar images.
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3 comments:
This would be a great fall craft to do with kids! Thanks for sharing this idea!
Lois Ehlert's seasonal books are the best! I read them to my students every year.
What a cute idea!
I am glad you liked my laundry room! Let me know if you do make the riser! I'd love to feature it on FMA! :)
Feel free to pick my brain as you build.
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