September is here and you may notice the signs of fall! Now is a wonderful time for a walk in a park, Canalside, or your own neighborhood. While you’re on your walk, collect some leaves and twigs! There are some cute crafts you can make using recycled and found materials.
Leaf crowns
Supplies:
- Found leaves
- Paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tape
Steps:
- The paper will be the base of your crown, make sure it will fit around your head. You can cut your paper however you’d like.
- Glue leaves to your crown! You’ll have a lovely autumn headpiece in no time!
- Tape the ends of your crown together so it fits around your head, and wear your creation!
Leaf confetti wand
Supplies:
- Found leaves
- Found stick
- Cardboard
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tape
Steps:
- Cut your cardboard into a fun shape, maybe a star!
- Cut your found leaves into confetti- this is a great way to practice using scissors for little ones.
- Glue your confetti to your cardboard.
- Tape the stick to the back of the cardboard.
- Use your magic wand!
Be sure to have fun finding the materials and making your creations! What else could you make using found & recycled materials?
Happy crafting,
Ms. Jackie
