Fall Leaf Craft for Kids

J. loves to do two things: crafts and school.  So today, inspired by a conversation with a friend, we went for a little stroll around the block and picked up some colorful leaves that seem to be in their glory right now.

For this project all you need are: wax paper, an iron and some freshly fallen leaves! Make sure they are still pretty soft; the "crunchy" ones won't work.  Place the leaves between two pieces of wax paper, like so, and press, using the highest NON steam setting on your iron.

 Next, cut around the shapes of the leaves, allowing for some edging.  We noted that one particular species of tree leaf especially just did not want to cooperate with the wax paper.  Tape the wax covered leaves to your sliding glass door, or a window and voila!  Cheerful little fall sun catchers.

  Happy leaf collecting!