Splendid Colored Leaf Display

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Children of all ages will be thrilled to capture the beauty of fall with the Splendid Leaf Display. Take children on a nature walk to discover leaves to use in this fun and simple project!
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What You'll Need

STEP 1

Using the scissors and ruler, cut a piece that is five inches by five inches from the white cardstock. (see photos).

STEP 2

Take one of the fresh leaves and paint it red. Press the leave down on the cardstock and press a piece of scrap paper on top . (see photos)

STEP 3

Repeat the above step with two other leaves, using orange and yellow paint. Allow the paint to dry. (see photos)

STEP 4

Once the paint is dry, use a black marker to draw leaf stems. (see photos)

STEP 5

Form a box with the popsicle sticks and glue them together. Glue the white cardstock to the back of the popsicle sticks to form a frame. (see photos)

STEP 6

Once the top of the popsicle stick picture frame write "Falling..." with red, yellow, and orange markers. One the bottom popsicle stick picture frame, write "...Leaves."

STEP 7

Once the frame is completely dry, your Splendid Leaf Display is ready to display!