Leaf Animals

Missy Maxwell

• Published on November 9, 2022 • Last modified on November 10, 2022

Hello! My name is Missy. I’m an artist and a blogger for PBS K Utah. This month, as the leaves are falling all around us, I thought it would be fun to use those leaves for an art project. I am going to teach you how to make Leaf Animals.

Supplies

20 or more fallen leaves from around your yard
liquid glue
white cardstock paper
scissors
marker (optional)

Instructions

Go on a walk around your yard or neighborhood and gather 20 or more fallen leaves. Gather different colors, sizes and shapes.
Let the leaves dry off inside.
Take a sheet of cardstock (you can fold it in half if you want to make a greeting card) and start arranging different leaves in different ways.
Bigger leaves make nice bodies. Smaller leaves can be heads and ears. Cut leaves in half or in quarters to make arms, legs, tails, etc.
You can also decorate the space around the animals with leaf plants, leaf rainbows, etc. or your marker.
Once you have a nice composition created, use your liquid glue to secure the leaf pieces to the paper.
Allow the glue to dry for a few hours. Using a heavy book on top can help the leaves dry flat.

Showcase

Use your paper or cardstock and start making your design. You can fold it in half to make a card if you'd like!
Use your various nature supplies to create bodies, ears, eyes, legs, noses, and more! Trust your ideas, they are great ones!
Glue your designs to the paper. Allow to dry and hang in a place where everyone can enjoy it!

Wrap Up

Now you have a beautiful Fall Leaf Animal! Did you create a deer? A mouse? A cat? A dog? I bet you can create many different types of animals using leaves. Be creative and have fun!

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