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How to Make Crafts with Autumn Leaves. With the arrival of autumn, leaves turn color as
if touched by Nature's paintbrush. You can appropriate Mother Nature's art and make some
art of your own. You will need Autumn leaves Old book Acrylic spray Craft glue Paper Drawing
supplies Wax paper Crayons and a sharpener Iron and newspaper. Step 1. Collect autumn
leaves in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Wash the leaves gently and allow them
to dry. Step 2. Press the leaves between the pages of an old book for a day, and remove
them when they are flat. Spray the leaves with an acrylic sealant on both sides to protect
them. Step 3. Make a book of leaves by selecting your favorites and gluing them to pieces of
paper. Label each leaf, and write an annotation about how and where you found it. Then assemble
the papers into a booklet. Step 4. Use the leaves to construct a picture. Draw a picture
outline on a sheet of paper, and then fill it in with leaves. When you are done, glue
the leaves to the sheet of paper. Be sure to have plenty of small leaves on hand to
help with fine detail. Step 5. Make a stained glass window. Lay some of your pressed leaves
on a sheet of wax paper. Place crayon shavings on the paper beside the leaves, and then cover
it with a second sheet of wax paper. Iron the wax paper sandwich at low heat between
sheets of newspaper and hang your craft in a window. Display your leaf crafts through
every season. Did you know The single red maple leaf flag became Canada's official national
flag in 1965.