Quick – the fall stuff is hitting the shelves already and YOU need to pick up a few bags of decorative plastic leaves ASAP! Especially if you are going to recreate today’s Creative Leaf Bird On Branch – Fall Kid Craft tutorial!

Keep scrolling for the FULL tutorial, our free printable file and a few tips for customization, without having to hit up the craft store! #gluedtomycrafts

I’ve shared TONS of craft ideas using inexpensive decor leaves on Glued To My Crafts in the past and I’m already gearing up to share even MORE crafty ideas of ways to incorporate them into your fall craft plans this year {stay tuned!}

Today’s Creative Leaf Birds is no different than my ideas before! These feathered friends with a fall theme, are just as simple to recreate, inexpensive and fun for all ages!!! Even adults will LOVE making their own version of a bird from a simple, plastic leaf.

Best part of all? I’ve even included a FREE TREE BRANCH PRINTABLE to get you started even faster. From there, there are no real rules when it comes to recreating this DIY. I’ve provided you a blank canvas, so it’s your turn to take the inspiration from me and make it happen!

LEAF BIRD CRAFT SUPPLIES:

For this leaf bird art project, all you is some large, decorative plastic leaves {Dollar Tree is perfect to pick up a pack from!} white cardstock paper, our FREE TREE BRANCH PRINTABLE, school glue, scissors, craft feathers, markers, stickers, craft glitter, fabric scraps – basically ANYTHING you feel like can be used to give their bird life & a custom fall feel!

THE DIRECTIONS:

To create this Paper and Plastic Leaf Birds craft, simply have children glue their decorative leaf to the center of the tree branch printable {if you can’t print our file, go ahead and hand draw a tree branch design on your paper, instead!}

While they are working on that, I want YOU to lay out the various embellishments on the table, that you want them to decorate their bird with. Like I mentioned above – you are just supplying the blank canvas and opening up the gates of creativity.

Children can add legs made out of markers, make a triangle nose out of scrap paper and they can even go the extreme & add ten wiggle eyes to their bird if they want. Your child will make the masterpiece “FLY” I’m sure!

When they are done decorating their bird, simply set aside the entire paper to let it dry completely before you display it proudly for all to see!

If you love this leaf bird art collage idea, be sure to also check out our version of a Leaf Witch, that went live this week on Glued To My Crafts, as well!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished leaf bird on branch creations on our Facebook page! You can also tag us on Instagram! #gluedtomycrafts