I’ve mentioned it before but Dollar Tree is one of my favorite places to stock up on kid craft supplies {it’s a hoot!} You seriously can’t beat the price and sometimes you really find some real hidden gems there.

If you haven’t been to your local Dollar Tree lately, you better start running {not walking} because the fall stuff is starting to roll out! They have some pretty adorable scarecrows, stuffed owls and of course – plastic leaves that are PERFECT for kid crafts. Yes, you read that right – plastic leaves are the thing to stock up on right now!!!

Take for example today’s Leaf Owls – Kid Craft post. Who knew you could take some basic leaf shapes and make some adorable {and completely customizable} owls out of them? Well now you know and the full tutorial can be below. Happy crafting with your kids today, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Supplies:

* Plastic Leafs {affiliate link}
* Cardstock
* School Glue
* Scissors
* Small Wiggle Eyes
optional – glitter, feathers, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First have your child glue down some plastic leafs to a single sheet of cardstock. You will want the pointed ends facing down to create the body.
* Next cut out some beaks and legs for the owls from some orange cardstock.
* To finish off the Leaf Owls, simply glue your cardstock pieces & pairs of wiggle eyes in place. Add other embellishments you see fit. Then display proudly!

And don’t think the fun stops there! You can also take that basic leaf shape and make fish out them too {say what?!} All we did was turn our leaves a different direction and added some painted lips/fins and a single wiggle eye instead! It’s perfect for fall AND a sea-life theme!

You can also make a cat! So many ideas – I could go on ALL day!!!

If you are looking for even more creative ways to use those plastic leaves, be sure to check out the fun posts below. And if you decide to make today’s Leaf Owl Kid Craft or any of our inspiring crafts found on the blog – be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see!
* Leaf Turkey {Kid Craft}
* Ghostly Leaves {Kid Craft}
* Leaf Owl {Kid Craft}