Enjoy Family Time in Autumn, Fall Leaf Sun Catcher
As the air turns crisp and the trees begin to show their beautiful autumn colors and lose their leaves, it’s the perfect time to gather the family for a fun and creative fall leaf sun catcher craft! Spending time outdoors collecting colorful leaves can be a joyful way to experience the season together. With the leaves in hand, you can bring the beauty of fall indoors by creating your own Autumn Leaf Sun Catchers. This simple craft combines nature and creativity, making it an ideal activity for kids and parents alike to enjoy during the cozy fall days.
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Materials:
- Wax paper
- Crayons (fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown)
- Pencil sharpener
- Fall leaves (real or paper cutouts)
- Iron
- Scissors
- Ribbon or string
- Hole punch
Instructions:
- Collect Leaves: Go outside with the kids and collect some fall leaves, or cut out paper leaves in fall colors.
- Crayon Shavings: Use the pencil sharpener to create crayon shavings in autumn colors (red, orange, yellow, brown).
- Prepare Wax Paper: Cut two pieces of wax paper about the same size. Lay one piece flat on a table.
- Create the Suncatcher: Sprinkle the crayon shavings lightly across the wax paper, leaving some spaces. Place a few of the fall leaves (real or paper) on top.
- Seal and Melt: Lay the second piece of wax paper over the shavings and leaves. Have an adult carefully iron over the wax paper with a low heat setting, melting the crayon shavings to create a stained glass effect.
- Cut Shapes: Once the paper cools, cut it into fun shapes like circles, leaves, or hearts.
- Add Ribbon: Punch a hole at the top, thread a ribbon or string, and hang it in a window to catch the autumn sunlight!
