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Fall Crafts – Leaf People

November 7, 2011 By Vicky 23 Comments

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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.

Leaf People

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:
                         Pumpkin Painting                                          Playdough Monsters
                        
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  1. MiaB says

    November 7, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    So much fun!!And I agree, the googly eyes are the best 🙂

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  2. Heather @ Creative Family Moments says

    November 7, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    This cracked me up. So doing it!

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  3. Charlene @ Adventures In Mommy Land says

    November 7, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    I have that same closet 😉 Love these!

    I would love if you would link this to my little link party of kids' activities Hey Mom, Look What I Did at Adventures In Mommy Land (http://adventures-in-mommy-land.blogspot.com/2011/11/hey-mom-look-what-i-did-5.html)

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  4. Sam @ The Junk House says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    The closet of mystery made me laugh because I have one of those too! I think that one leaf looks like Elmo too.

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  5. Marilyn says

    November 7, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    So super cute Vicky.. Love these.. : ))

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  6. Hines-Sight says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    These are so cute.

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  7. Tammie says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    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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  8. Cranberry Morning says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    How fun! Looks like they're having a great time and taking their artistic efforts very seriously! 🙂 Thanks for following Cranberry Morning. I'm following you back!

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  9. Bronwyn - Queen B says

    November 8, 2011 at 2:04 am

    Oh my! Aren't these the cutest! The $$$ store is the perfect place for craft inspiration! Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower. I'll be sure to follow you too!

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  10. ReMadeSimple Kristina says

    November 8, 2011 at 4:02 am

    Hi Vicki! thanks for stopping by and following ReMadeSimple-your leaf people are cute and made me smile-I bet my boys would like them too!

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  11. Promosyon says

    November 8, 2011 at 6:22 am

    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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  12. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

    November 8, 2011 at 11:20 am

    These are super cute Vicky!! Love them! Would you link them up to my TGIF Linky Party Friday =-) http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties

    Beth =-)

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  13. Pat's Pink Apron says

    November 8, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Hello! Please come to http://patspinkapron.blogspot.com I have The Triple Cute Award there for you. Copy and paste it. Love your blog. Pat

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  14. Vicky says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    @ 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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  15. RedTedArt says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    We LOVE leaf people and these are brilliant! Such fun!

    Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy

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  16. Charlene @ Adventures In Mommy Land says

    November 10, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing on Hey Mom, Look What I Did at Adventures In Mommy Land….hope to see you again soon!!

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  17. Anonymous says

    November 10, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    We reviewed a great book that could go along with this over at
    http://www.penpalsandpicturebooks.blogspot.com. We show a twist on the activity, but I love love love this dollar store option! Would you be interested in linking these posts?

    Reply
  18. LocalFunForKids says

    November 12, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    They would make the cutest little Thanksgiving greeting cards. Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday!

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  19. [email protected] says

    November 14, 2011 at 4:15 am

    Great kiddie craft!! My little girl would love this! I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party 🙂 http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/bedazzle-me-monday-8.html

    Also, PRETTY PLEASE check out Random Acts of Kindness Week going on right now. Would love it if you could participate!!
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/11/kindness-and-thanksgiving.html

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  20. Karrie Forlizzi says

    November 20, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    This craft would go great with the book "By the light of the harvest moon" by Harriet Ziefert!!

    Reply
  21. Lita Lita says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Love this. I did it with my first graders. Thank YOU!

    Reply

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