As the leaves start to change and the air gets a bit cooler, it’s the perfect time to bring some of that fall magic into your home with a fun and easy autumn leaves craft project for kids.
Today, we’re going to create beautiful fall foliage using a surprising tool—bubble wrap!
This autumn leaves craft is so easy to create, making it perfect for toddlers and preschoolers as well as older children. And the finished product makes a great display piece to add a burst of color to your seasonal decor.
Plus, we’ve included a free tree template to get you started!
Read on for instructions on how to make this fun seasonal craft.
Autumn Leaves Craft
Materials
- Autumn leaves craft template (available for download below)
- Paint (red, orange, yellow)
- Brown marker or colored pencil
- Bubble wrap
- Scissors
Instructions
First, download our free tree template (you can find it at the bottom of this page and print it on white paper. This will be the base for your autumn leaves artwork.
Use a brown marker or colored pencil to color in the trunk of the tree.
Next, cut a piece of bubble wrap about the size of a child’s hand.
Squeeze a small amount of each fall-colored paint onto separate sections of your paper plate or palette and spread it into a thin layer to make it easier for dipping the bubble wrap.
Dip the bubble wrap into one of the paint colors. Gently press the painted side of the bubble wrap onto the branches of the tree template to create the leaves.
Repeat this process with different colors, layering them to create a vibrant and varied look. Feel free to overlap colors to mimic the natural blending of autumn leaves.
Don’t worry about going outside of the lines because you will be cutting the tree out anyway.
Once you’re happy with the number of leaves, let the paint dry completely.
Finally, cut out around the outline of the tree.
Your autumn leaves artwork is now ready to be displayed! Hang it on the wall, put it on the fridge, or give it as a gift to someone special.
Autumn Leaves Craft
Make your own vibrant fall scene with this easy autumn leaves craft!
Materials
- Autumn leaves craft template
- Paint (red, orange, yellow)
- Brown marker or colored pencil
- Bubble wrap
- Scissors
Instructions
- Download the free tree template.
- Use a brown marker or colored pencil to color in the trunk of the tree.
- Cut a piece of bubble wrap about the size of a child's hand.
- Squeeze a small amount of each fall-colored paint onto separate sections of your paper plate or palette and spread it into a thin layer.
- Dip the bubble wrap into one of the paint colors. Gently press the painted side of the bubble wrap onto the branches of the tree template to create the leaves.
- Repeat this process with different colors, layering them to create a vibrant and varied look.
- Let the paint dry.
- Cut out around the outline of the tree.
