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Simple Leaf Craft: Leaf Resist Painting

November 5, 2015 by OneMommy

 

I left the fall leaves we had collected on the kitchen table, right next to the paint set and art paper.  It didn’t take long before I heard my daughter’s excited squeal, “Mommy, are we painting the leaves?”  I knew then our Leaf Resist Painting was going to be a huge hit.

 

Simple fall kids craft idea -- leaf resist painting

 

If you are looking for a simple fall craft to do with the kids that incorporates a bit of nature, this is perfect!

Materials Needed for This Fall Leaf Craft:

  • Assorted Leaves
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paint Palette (A plastic lid or paper plate works great!)
  • Craft Paper

 

The best way to get those fall leaves for this craft is a short walk with the kids.  If yours are anything like mine you may want to bring a small bag with you to carry all those treasures.

Once you get home you can compare and contrast the leaves.  Sort them by type or color.  And, of course, get creative with this leaf craft!

Have your child choose several leaves to use for their leaf resist painting.

Squirt a tiny bit of acrylic paint onto your paint pallet.  We chose to use fall colors: yellow, orange, red, and brown.  But, let your child be creative.  Purple or blue leaves will make their artwork truly theirs.

Using a paintbrush, have them paint across the edges of the leaf, onto the paper.  We discovered a tapping motion gave our painting a completely different look than just stroking the brush across.  Let your child experiment with what works best for him/her.

leaf resist painting craft

 

Once they are finished, set the painting aside to dry.  They look lovely hanging on the refrigerator.

 

leaf resist kids craft

 

Want a different look, or maybe just a little more color?

We discovered the colors really pop on black paper.

 

simple kids leaf craft

 

This leaf craft was a huge hit at our house.  I hope your kids enjoy it as much as mine did.

You may also like:

  • Q-Tip Painted Fall Tree
  • Fall Nature Sensory Bin
  • Hammering Pumpkins 

 

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Filed Under: Kids Crafts Tagged With: fall craft, painting

Comments

  1. Ginny Marie says

    November 6, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    We have a variety of leaves to choose from in our yard! This project is so cute and easy. I know my kids will love it!

    • OneMommy says

      November 6, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      Hope they enjoy it as much as we did!

  2. Chris Carter says

    November 6, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    As always- your ideas are wonderful and creative, my friend! When the cousins come into town, I am going to set this activity up for the kids to do!

    (Update me if and when you can? Praying. <3 )

  3. Christy says

    November 11, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    I love paint and fall leaf crafts and we have not done this one yet. Thanks so much for the idea! 🙂

  4. Shiney Shoo says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    We love this time of year for this very reason, leaf crafts… This is a great project.

  5. Lisa Silfwerbrand says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Such a cute idea! I have done it with the leaves underneath of the paper but this is a super cute variation that I love. Thanks so much for linking this up at the Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party this week. Hugs, Lisa

    • OneMommy says

      November 16, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks! Anything with paint is a hit here. 🙂

  6. Stephanie Robinson says

    November 14, 2015 at 10:35 am

    That does look good fun! I can see why she got so involved 🙂 #frugalframilylinky

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