Leaf Printing

Today the kids and I did some leaf printing. I think it is a fun and easy craft to do anytime.

I also think if you did these prints on fabric they would make great pillows.



We used: Construction paper, leaves (the thicker the better), paint brushes, and acrylic paints. We also used a rolling pin because my girls like using them.


Paint a leaf on the vein side.


Press on the paper.



Or roll over the leaf.





Peel off the leaf.
And repeat.



























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Amber D. said…
Wow, very pretty! Great idea!
July 13, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Karin Katherine said…
Okay, we are so doing this project! Thanks for posting. I needed a craft for this week.
July 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM
The girl who painted trees said…
How funny:) Bear and I did this today too! I'll be posting it later this week:)
Bear wasn't too into it though and she ended up just painting. I personally had a grand time leaf printing.
July 13, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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July 14, 2009 at 5:31 AM
Beth Cotell said…
These turned out so pretty!
July 14, 2009 at 6:21 AM
Rachel@oneprettything.com said…
Fun and so easy-I love that! I'll be linking.
July 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Preschool Playbook said…
OOO I like these! One to remember for the school year!
July 15, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Elsie said…
Beautiful! My kids and I are working on a leaf theme this week and so we will definitely add this to our list of activities:)
July 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
diane said…
What a great idea to use a rolling pin to do this. So pretty, and great for making cards....we love making cards.
Thanks.
July 21, 2009 at 9:27 PM
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