You can make an awesome craft for fall with just a piece of broccoli, craft paint and paper! That’s it! Keep scrolling for our Broccoli Stamped Fall Tree kid craft idea and score the free printable, as well!
Today I’m sharing another kids of all ages craft idea that is made with a material YOU would NEVER expect! BROCCOLI!
At Glued To My Crafts, we want YOU to celebrate the BEAUTIFUL colored autumn trees outside with today’s Broccoli Stamped Fall Tree craft tutorial. Just like using a craft sponge, a simple piece of fresh broccoli can be easily turned into a stamp that makes for great textured leaves on a tree!
Today’s painting technique is not only super simple BUT it’s also really inexpensive too {especially if you have a few pieces of broccoli to spare on Thanksgiving day and need to keep the kids busy!}
So what are you waiting for? Save a few pieces of dinner tonight and craft this beauty up in the morning!
Happy crafting and creating beautiful artwork pieces with your child, my friend! Don’t forget to share a few pictures of your fall art projects on our Facebook page! Can’t wait to see your beautiful sponge painted trees! #gluedtomycrafts
Who said crafting had to be boring? Let your inner artist out and add a unique touch to your fall decorations with this fun broccoli stamped tree craft idea! Get creative and show off your fall masterpiece with us!
Craft Supplies:
- Tree Branch Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Brown Craft Paint
- Red Craft Paint
- Yellow Craft Paint
- Orange Craft Paint
- Fresh RAW Broccoli Florets
- Small Paper Plate
Instructions:
- First things first – grab our FREE TREE BRANCH PRINTABLE, listed above in the supply list.
- Find it on your computer and print it on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need ONE print per fall tree craft.
- Now grab your paper plate and various colors of craft paint.
- Squirt all the fall colors on the paper plate.
- Now have your child grab their piece of broccoli. Using it like a sponge, have them dip it in the paint, then on the branches of the tree to make leaves {but have them avoid painting the trunk.}
- Repeat until the leaves/tree starts to look full.
- When your child have the design they like, set it aside the finished product to let it dry completely before displaying proudly on the fridge!!!
- Don’t forget to share pictures of your broccoli stamped fall tree creations on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
Pair It With Story Time:
Here are a few suggestions for books that complement our craft idea. You can purchase them via our affiliate links on Amazon.
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming {my personal fav!}
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Sweep by Louise Greig
- Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
- The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- The Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
- Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn: A Fall Book for Kids by James Dean
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If you are looking for even more craft ideas to make this fall season, be sure to check out the fun posts listed below. All of which would pair nicely with today’s autumnal craft!
And if you decide to make today’s Broccoli Stamped Fall Tree Craft Idea 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! #gluedtomycrafts
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- Paper Plate Fall Tree
- Toilet Paper Roll Corn Cob
- Leaf Owls
- Silly Leaf Hair Craft
- Terra Cotta Pot Scarecrow
- Candy Corn Gnome
- Cupcake Liner Pumpkin Wreath
Broccoli Stamped Fall Tree Craft
Get your little ones in the autumn spirit with this fun and creative broccoli stamped fall tree craft!
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