Leaf-Shaped Paper Wreaths

Use autumn leaves for your paper wreath inspiration.

Making a vibrantly hued paper leaf wreath is a crafty way to celebrate autumn with your child. The wreaths are simple to make but make charming wall, door and refrigerator decor. Make the leaf wreath crafts using basic art supplies to encourage kids of all ages to appreciate nature and the changing seasons. Take a walk with your child and collect colorful fall leaves to use as inspiration when creating the wreath.

Things You'll Need

• Construction paper or card stock
• Leaf-shaped cookie cutters or stencils
• Scissors
• Full-sized paper plate
• Craft glue
• Raffia
• Yarn

Instructions

1. Use a leaf-shaped stencil or cookie cutter to draw shapes onto red, yellow, green and orange construction paper or card stock. Cut the leaf shapes out of the paper with scissors.

2. Cut the center out of a paper plate so that the rim becomes the wreath base. Bend the plate in half gently to start the cut.

3. Apply craft glue to the back of a paper leaf and press it onto the wreath base. Continue gluing the leaves to the base, overlapping them slightly, until the entire base is filled. Alternate the leaf colors to create a varied appearance.

4. Tie a piece of raffia into a bow and glue it to the bottom of the wreath for a decorative, country-inspired look.

5. Loop a piece of yarn through the wreath and tie it into a knot for hanging.

References

• Craft Elf: Leaf Wreath Craft
• Crafts for all Seasons: Leaf Wreath
• DLTK's Growing Together: Paper Plate Autumn Wreath