Autumn is here and many of our trees are turning to red, yellow and gold.
Autumnal leaves make a glorious resource for children's art and craft. Make a change from the old favourites such as rubbings, prints and spray stencils, by using the leaves to create decorative hangings, pretty bookmarks or an unusual form of decoupage.
LEAF BOOKMARKS
As well as showing off their shapes and colours, the technique for making these bookmarks protects the delicate surface of the leaves.
You will need:
small autumn leaves (choose brightly coloured leaves with interesting shapes such as acers and small oak or maple leaves); a flower press or blotting paper and heavy books; white tissue or thin handmade paper such as mulberry paper (available from art and craft shops); coloured card; PVA glue, water and pot for mixing; soft flat brush; hole punch; ribbon
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