Autumn Craft: Leaf Wreath

Autumn Leaf Wreath

A leaf wreath is a great craft for adults and children. This wreath is particularly easy, made for children, and can be used as a hanging wreath or a wreath around the base of a candle.

Materials:

• 1 paper plate (such as Dixie)
• Tape or glue or glue gun
• A variety of autumn leaves, real or fake
• Hole puncher
• 1 autumn colored ribbon

Directions:

1. Collect a variety of colored leaves from a walk or grab some fake leaves from a craft store. Dry the leaves using a paper towel.
2. Cut the center of the plate out (don't worry about rough edges, they will be hidden by the leaves).
3. Use a hole puncher to make a hole close to the top of the plate.
4. Using the backside of the plate, place the larger leaves on first using glue, double sided tape, or a glue gun (if using glue, let dry before moving on to the next step).
5. Take the remaining leaves and create layers for volume and to hide any evidence of a plate behind the leaves.
6. String a ribbon through the hole, let the glue dry and hang in windows or on a door, or use at the base of a pillar candle.

Kids love doing this craft, and it is a great craft to use in schools or as a way to introduce leaves and autumn colors to young kids.