What crafts can you do with Autumn leaves?
By writersedge
@writersedge (22563)
United States
September 9, 2007 8:49am CST
Hi everyone! What do you know how to do with fall leaves? I have pressed them between sheets of waxed paper and that is about it. I'd like to decorate my display table at work with some soon and bring some color into my home. Also, if you've read my posts, I love to gather things. So what are your ideas for this year? What have you done in the past? Thank you for your assistance.
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5 responses
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
9 Sep 07
Once after shopping I saw a beautiful fall leaf in the parking lot. With a bag of groceries in one arm and my car keys in the other, I nevertheless stooped to pick up that leaf and saved it to draw and paint. Here is my painting if you would like to see it.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
10 Sep 07
Wow, that's a cool idea and thank you for the drawing/painting.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
9 Sep 07
OMG last yr my gf showed me the COOLEST trick! she grabbed some maple leaves off my lawn and turned them into roses! it was so cool! and they looked so pretty too!! I'll have to make one once the leaves start to fall and show everyone...it was simple as all hell too!
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
17 Oct 07
Now that the leaves are falling I'll have to gather some and make you a tutorial...Its really cool the way they look when they are done....Its raining out today but I'll gather some up and take pics for you :-D
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
10 Sep 07
That does sound really cool! After you take a picture can you explain the steps? Or is there a way to do pictures and steps with the pictures on this site? Thanks, I can't wait!
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
9 Sep 07
I used to do the same thing putting them between sheets of waxed paper. I also made scrapbooks with them. I found this site just yesterday with loads of ideas. Check it out!
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/leafcrafts/
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
10 Sep 07
Thank you very much. With all the times I've been to about.com, you would think I would have seen something about leaves. Take care
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
20 Oct 07
i love to make cards for family and friends with them,its really nice and that special touch from you make that card so special.its always nicer to make your own.i love the fall leaves they are just so stunning in colors and make beautiful center pieces as well.smiles my friend. oxxoxo.pattie
@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
9 Sep 07
Hi writesedge!I just found the craft section on mylot!!Im so happy i could cry!!I make wreaths to hang out side on my doors with straw garland in them.I take some leaves(branches)no drying needed,stick them in a roung wooden wreath,put some straw garland in between the branches and add some peat moss and little birds.Im getting ready to put the one i have up soon!Cant wait!:)
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
10 Sep 07
I've used grapevines to make wreaths, but never leaves. Neat idea, thank you very much and I'm glad you found the craft section, too!
