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Fall Crafts – Leaf People

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Leaf People - These cute little guys are easy to make and are the perfect Fall Crafts!
Last time I was at the dollar store I noticed some leaf cutouts in the seasonal section.  These were not paper leaves, more like the kind you would find on a garland.  I bought them, thinking I would use them in a holiday display. But with life being what it is, the leaves never made it into any display. They did make it into the back of my supply closet, also known as the “closet of mystery” since we never quite know what’s inside.  While searching for something else the other day, I found the leaves and wondered what fun Fall Crafts I could do with them. I came up with Leaf People, the cute little guys you see above. I still have some leaves left over and can’t wait to use them in more Fall crafts. If you are on a leaf kick like me, be sure to check out our Black Glue and Salt Leaves and Fall Leaves Window Stickers.
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Supplies you will need:
  • Leaves (real, paper or other cut out)
  • Googly eyes
  • Foam stickers
  • Toothpicks
  • Glue
  • Construction paper
  • Markers
supplies for fall crafts
The kids glued their leaves on the to the construction paper.  You will want to make sure they don’t glue the leaf too close to the bottom or there will not be room for the legs.
kids making leaf people

 

kids doing crafts
Next, the girls glued some toothpick arms and legs to their leaves.
making leaf people

 

Then came the googly eyes!

 

Fall crafts for kids

I also bought some foam number stickers at the dollar store, and cut them to make shapes for the nose and mouth. A zero cut in half will make two great smiles.

 

Kids fall leaves craft
Everyone had a blast doing this kids craft.  The girls kept wanting to make more and more leaf people.  Here are some variations that they made.
fall leaf people
I love this one that A made because it looks like it’s on the move.  I had to laugh at the effect the sideways mouth produced.

 

fall crafts
When B made this one, I got the idea to draw some arms and legs on the leaves.  How adorable are they?  My kids think the one on the left looks like Elmo —  if Elmo were a leaf with poorly drawn arms and legs.
Fall leaf people activity
The googly eyes really made this Leaf People activity.  For more fun with googly eyes check out:
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  7. I don't have a "mystery closet" but I do have a cedar chest I call the black hole 🙂 Keep all my craft supplies inside. With me being a preschool teacher at heart, I never throw anything away and the thing just keeps overflowing 🙂 LOVE this idea and totally bet the kids had a blast!

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  11. How easy to make cartoons with leaf. I never thing about it. Easy to get inspiration from your too sweet idea. I am one of the newest follower of your blog.

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  14. @ MiaB, the possibilities for googly eyes are endless!
    @ Heather, thanks so much for the comment.
    @ Charlene, thanks! I just linked up!
    @ Sam, whenever I can't find something, there's a good chance it's in that closet.
    @ Marilyn, thanks for stopping by Mess For Less.
    @ Leigh, thanks!
    @ Tammie, I also never throw anything away because I think we will make something. LOL!
    @ Cranberry Morning, they are always serious about their art.
    @ Bronwyn, Even if I am not inspired at the dollar store I know once I get something home I will be.
    @ Kristina, thanks so much for the follow!

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