This fun and easy mixed media craft project is perfect for kids! They can create a beautiful leaf hair crown or headband on paper!
Paper and decorative leaves come together for this fun Mixed Media Leaf Hair and Crown fall kid craft idea!
Once upon a time… I posted a kid craft tutorial titled “Silly Leaf Hair.” It’s basically just craft foam faces and decorative plastic leaves to make the hair. Nothing elaborate.
Confession and some real talk from me. There are tutorials on Glued To My Crafts, that I sometimes post but actually cringe at.
I usually have these moments when I “think” the idea didn’t go right but I talk myself into posting them anyways because I figure “you bought the materials – you spent the time – you might as well just take the pictures and at least “hope” they inspire someone.”
Well… that’s exactly what happened with our Silly Leaf Hair tutorial {and believe it or not – the Thumbprint Dandelion post that still have viral juice to it!} I “thought” my vision on the idea didn’t work or look right {I actually thought it was lame!} but I rolled with it anyways.
Now that particular post {from 2015} is still one of my top tutorials every fall. Apparently people DO like it and I probably should be less critical of myself! It always amazes me what I “think” will be popular on our site but then isn’t and then the stuff I really don’t “love” becomes the next best thing….craziness.
Anyways, as a way to expand on that particular idea {because that’s just what I love to do around here!} I came up with a printable to make it easier for people to recreate this flower crown craft idea {especially in a large setting!} After all – not everyone can get those craft foam head/faces from Michaels but pretty much everyone has access to a printer these days.
So anyways – find the full “Mixed Media Leaf Hair and Crown” tutorial and free printable below! “Hopefully” you guys love this idea!! Let’s make it go viral 😉 Happy crafting, my friends!!
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Looking for a creative craft idea to do with your kids? Make this cool mixed media leaf hair and crown craft that they’ll love!
Craft Supplies:
- Free Face Template Printable – from our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Markers, Coloring Pencils etc.
- School Glue
- Small Paper Plate
- Decorative Plastic Leaves
- Small Fall Colored Flowers or Acorn Stickers
Directions:
- First print out the printable that is listed above. Print it in color or black & white. You will need ONE printable per craft.
- Next go ahead and use crayons {and/or markers} to color in the face however you like.
- Now grab your school glue, small paper plate and plastic leaves.
- Squirt a small amount of glue in the center of the paper plate.
- One by one, gently drop a plastic leaf in the school glue and then place it on the printable wherever you like.
- Continue this process until you glue the leaves ALL over the printable/make your smiling friend’s hair/crown however you like!
- Finally – add any other embellishments you see fit. Like glitter, little paper flowers, bows – whatever on top of the glued down leaves.
- When done decorating, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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Crafting with kids is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities a parent can partake in. This mixed media leaf crown and hair craft idea allows your little ones to explore color, shapes, patterns, and textures while getting creative and having fun!
The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to this craft; you could even extend it into an entire nature walk scavenger hunt or even as a basis for fall-inspired learning activities. Whatever your reason for doing this activity with your children, we hope that you have found our tutorial useful and easy to follow.
Now go out there and enjoy some time crafting together! Encourage your children to be creative, express themselves, and take pride in their work. Most of all, don’t forget to have fun – happy crafting!
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Leaf Hair and Crown Craft
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