Get creative with the kids this weekend! These DIY leaf suncatchers are the perfect way to get inspired and see beauty in nature. Plus, they make for great window decorations!
Stained Glass Leaves For Your Windows
It’s a quick-to-make fall art project idea, that is perfect to add to your craft plans during the month of September and October. All you need is cardstock paper, clear contact paper and tissue paper squares to bring it easy autumn leaf suncatcher tutorial to life on your kitchen table today!
Whether in the comfort of your home or in a preschool classroom with a large group, I can easily see this suncatcher leaf craft being a great activity, that can be done within a matter of minutes {especially since I’m providing a FREE “leaf” shape printable in the tutorial below!}
So on that note, are you ready to make your own leaf suncatchers with your child today? Find all the details, the free leaf template and of course a few example pictures below! I really do hope I inspired you to give it a try!
Happy crafting, my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us of your beautiful fall leaf suncatcher craft creations on our Facebook page! We can’t wait to see your mosaic colored autumn leaves in action! #gluedtomycrafts
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Get your kids to enjoy a sunny day with a fun and easy leaf suncatcher craft! It’s a great way to spend time together as a family, and the beautiful results are sure to brighten up any room.
Craft Supplies:
- LEAF Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Clear Contact Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Loose, Gold Craft Glitter
- Brown Craft Yarn
- Tissue Paper {red, brown, yellow & orange}
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Instructions:
- First download and print the FREE leaf shape printable listed above.
- Next up – use scissors to trim out the outline of the leaf, as well as the center of it.
- Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
- Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface. You want the sticky side facing you.
- Lay your paper cutout on top of the contact paper, face down so it sticks.
- Go ahead and at this time, sprinkle a small amount of loose craft glitter in the inside the shape.
- Follow that up by cutting off a few strands of craft yarn and laying them inside the leaf design {to give the look of the vines of a leaf.}
- Now grab your various beautiful fall colors of tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Have your child place it on the contact paper, inside the design, to make a beautiful mosaic piece.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
- Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly, making sure every corner is stuck together.
- To finish off the Stained Glass Fall Leaf Sun Catcher, use your scissors to trim out the design.
- Then use some tape to display it proudly on a window, so the sunlight can shine brightly through them!
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Do you love our fall leaf suncatcher craft idea? Then be sure to also check out our Clay Acorn Magnet and Corn Suncatcher craft posts! Both of which are super great DIYs for creative kids to give a try this fall!!!
Leaf Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids
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