12 Kids Crafts You Can Make With Leaves

Welcome to our roundup article on 12 Kids Crafts You Can Make With Leaves! As the seasons change, leaves fall from the trees and provide a natural and abundant source of crafting materials. These leaves can be used to create a wide variety of projects that are perfect for children of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do on a rainy day or a way to spend quality time with your kids, these leaf crafts are sure to inspire creativity and imagination.

The crafts featured in this article range from simple leaf painting and leaf pressing to more complex projects like leaf garlands and leaf-imprinted candles. We have gathered a selection of projects that are easy to make and suitable for children, using leaves as the main material. These crafts can be made using fall leaves or spring leaves, providing a perfect activity for any season.

Nature is a great resource for crafting materials and the best part is that these craft items are free and in abundance. With these leaf crafts, children can learn about different types of leaves, the process of decay, and the importance of recycling. They can also develop their fine motor skills, creativity and attention span while having fun.

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Leaf Note Book

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We hope that you and your children will enjoy these crafts and that they will inspire you to explore the natural world around you. So, gather some leaves, break out the glue, paint, and markers and let the crafting begin! With these ideas, you’ll have hours of fun and educational activities for your kids.

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I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!

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