We are getting our table ready for Thanksgiving. Click here to read the tutorial on our watercolor placemats and thankful centerpiece.
Leaf Print Table Runner
Materials:
Roll of Kraft paper (We found a roll at the Dollar Store)
Paint (I suggest using washable finger paint or tempera paint)
Leaves
Brush
Scissors
Roll of Kraft paper (We found a roll at the Dollar Store)
Paint (I suggest using washable finger paint or tempera paint)
Leaves
Brush
Scissors
Tutorial:
Step 1: Collect Leaves
We had fun going on a leaf hunt outside collecting different leaves. Try to collect a variety of sizes.
We had fun going on a leaf hunt outside collecting different leaves. Try to collect a variety of sizes.
Step 2: Prep
Roll Kraft Paper on a large work surface (we used the floor). Trim to the length needed. Fold paper in half length wise and cut. You will end up with 2 pieces of long kraft paper. One piece of paper will be your “table runner”, the other piece will be your “work space”.
Roll Kraft Paper on a large work surface (we used the floor). Trim to the length needed. Fold paper in half length wise and cut. You will end up with 2 pieces of long kraft paper. One piece of paper will be your “table runner”, the other piece will be your “work space”.
Step 3: Paint Leaves
Paint the backside of the leaf, this will create a better print of the leaf. We found it best to lay the leaf on our “work space” paper to paint the leaves. Once the leaf is covered with a thin layer of paint pick it up and turn it over and press on your “table runner paper”. Gently rub the leaf with your fingers so the paint transfers to the paper and lift. Repeat with different sizes and colors of paint. My 4 year old loved overlapping the leaf prints and mixing colors.
Paint the backside of the leaf, this will create a better print of the leaf. We found it best to lay the leaf on our “work space” paper to paint the leaves. Once the leaf is covered with a thin layer of paint pick it up and turn it over and press on your “table runner paper”. Gently rub the leaf with your fingers so the paint transfers to the paper and lift. Repeat with different sizes and colors of paint. My 4 year old loved overlapping the leaf prints and mixing colors.
****This project fingers will most likely get a little messy. You may wish to have a damp towel nearby to wipe fingers.
Step 4: Let Dry and Display
Full Disclosure: My two year old, who normally loves to paint was not interested in this project. This is ok, never try to force your child to participate. She happily colored beside us on her own paper while my 4 year old and I created the leaf prints.
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