How to an autumn leaf rubbing

Preserve the beautiful autumn leaves with a beautiful leaf rubbing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A variety of leafs in various shapes and sizes
• Crayons
• Various papers (colored and plain)

1. Choose leaves that are well defined. Generally the older and drier the leaf the less likely your rubbing will turn out. Green leaves tend to work best for this project.

2. Place your chosen leaves under your paper and turning your crayon on the side gently rub over the leaf. Start at the top and work your way down the paper.

3. When you are finished you can gently spray your rubbing with hair spray to "set" your picture. You now have a picture suitable for framing.

Tips & Warnings

• Group your leaves together into a picture style and then rub them. Frame the resulting rubbing.
• Older leaves tend to be more brittle thus causing breakage. Be careful when using older leaves.

[Crosbyjacj]

on 12/18/2008 Wonderful idea about framing.

[Quickstar]

on 11/25/2008 You know I am reminded again of memories when I was a little one. This is a fun one I will be doing this with my girls. Thanks:)

[Lindaperry]

on 10/24/2008 Great article!

[CandieR]

on 10/23/2008 Every fall my kids love to do this. They 'search' for the perfect leaf, mostly playing and getting dirty. We frame the art work and they love showing off their masterpeices.

[fefifofum]

on 10/21/2008 I like simple easy and crafty, my son loves to trace and this was fun for him! thanks for the idea