The weather is changing and fall is at our doorsteps. Experience nature and ALL things fall related – by bringing an outdoor activity to your craft table today!
You won’t have to travel very far for this Raking Leaves kid craft idea and it’s absolutely PERFECT for the little ones!
Raking Leaves – Super EASY Paper Kids Craft Idea For Fall!
Whether you use real leaves or the fake stuff {hello Dollar Tree!} this kid friendly Paper & Plastic Leaves kid craft idea is sure to be a crowd pleaser! With no rules but simple creative fun – you are sure to “rake” up some smiles with this one!!!
So what are you waiting for? Just do it. Grab those supplies and get to work on crafting this up with your child today!
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PAIR YOUR LEAF CRAFT WITH —> Clothespin Leaf Turkeys
Craft Supplies:
* Several Different Colors & Shapes of Leaves
* School Glue
* White Cardstock Paper
* Brown Cardstock Paper
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
Directions:
* Whether you slather glue straight on the white cardstock OR have your child put glue on each individual leaf – the goal is make a HUGE pile of leaves all over the paper.
* While your child is working on their leaf masterpiece – simply cut out a rake/broom etc. out of some brown cardstock.
* To finish off the Raking Leaves kid craft, glue the “rake” to the center of the leaves and set aside to let it dry completely.
* Then display proudly!
KEEP THE FUN GOING WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Scarecrow
If you are looking for even more fall themed kid crafts, be sure to check out the fun posts below.
And if you decide to make today’s Raking Leaves art project ideaor any of our inspiring crafts found on the Glued To My Crafts blog – be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see!
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* Silly Leaf Hair
* Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Leaf
* Paper Plate Fall Tree
* Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Puppets
Raking Leaves Craft Idea
Tools:
Instructions:
- Whether you slather glue straight on the white cardstock OR have your child put glue on each individual leaf - the goal is make a HUGE pile of leaves all over the paper.
- While your child is working on their leaf masterpiece - simply cut out a rake/broom etc. out of some brown cardstock.
- To finish off the Raking Leaves kid craft, glue the "rake" to the center of the leafs and set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display proudly!
