How to Frame Fall Foliage for Decoration

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Framed Autumn Leaves

Have you ever picked up a colorful Autumn leaf and wished you could capture that beauty forever? Well, here is a way to preserve those leaves while creating a beautiful piece of artwork for your home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Picture frame
Cardboard
Leaves
Wax paper
Decorative paper
A heavy book
White glue

Step 1

Open the book and place a sheet of wax paper over the pages.
Step 2

Place the leaves on the wax paper. Make sure that the leaves don't touch.
Step 3

Close the book, making sure not to bend the leaves.
Step 4

Let the leaves sit in the book for about a week.
Step 5

Cut a piece of cardboard to fit inside of the picture frame.
Step 6

Glue your paper to the cardboard.
Step 7

Glue the leaves to the paper in an artful way.
Step 8

Put your artwork in the frame and hang.