![]() Or maybe they’ll reject the glue and explore new ways to attach the leaves with tape, a stapler, or… ![]() They might notice the beauty or unique qualities of each leaf, Well, the best part comes next as you listen to your child explore their materials, observe as they make choices, and listen as they talk about the process of creating. It may sound too simple, and you may be wondering, “what’s the point”? Once the table is “set,” ask your child if he or she would like to use/explore/experiment with these supplies. Create a set-up that looks something like our photo (above).Īrrange the leaves artfully to make this appeal to your child’s aesthetic sensibility. Remove any distractions that will take your child’s focus away from the creative invitation. Then, back at home or school, clear a table, set up your materials, and invite your child or students to attach leaves to a piece of paper or cardboard. I love an excuse to get outside in the fall, so we’ll begin with a nature walk.īring a bag, basket, or bucket, and gather a selection of fall leaves. develop a broader understanding of repurposing natural materials as art supplies.build an eye for aesthetics by developing a composition.expand creative and critical thinking skills.build creative confidence through experimentation.Connecting the changing seasons with art making is meaningful to kids.There are few things I adore about today’s process leaf art activity: ![]() Impression Obsession also makes single dies which I find very convenient, as the die sets from Stampin’ Up are expensive and sometimes you really just need one piece to work with what you already have.We respect your privacy. This Ginkgo Leaf die from Impression Obsession is such a nice accent to the Stampin’ Up Symbols of Fortune designer series paper. The finished size within the mat is 4×6″. I used the Hovsta frame from Ikea for this piece. Creating the framed print with DIY rubber stamp. Sometimes, there is simply no pre-made stamp for what I need, so I do carve my own stamps for some specific papercraft projects. However, if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on one stamp you need from a set, this rubber sheet is a very good idea. I don’t expect the rubber to last forever, as it is rather soft and easy to over carve. If you use a foam mounting sheet, you can adhere the rubber to any acrylic block. The rubber sheet has two different colours–the light brown part is where your carved image should be. This 4×6″ soft rubber block retails for just CAD$2.50 and you can make many small stamps with it. If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, Oomomo, the popular Japanese dollar store, sells a lot of good quality materials for papercrafting. 4×6″ rubber sheet at Oomomo, CAD$2.50 Oomono: The Best (Two-) Dollar Store A few gold sequins in two different sizes accented the piece. I had hand carved a rubber stamp with the Chinese word “blessing”, heat embossed it in gold, and arranged the leaves to the left of the word. DIY Rubber Stampįor the second ginkgo leaf papercraft project, I also used the same DSP from Stampin’ UP. Here is the first card I’ve made: Thank you card made with the ginkgo leaf die and Stampin’ Up symbols of fortune DSP. The etched impression makes each leaf so elegant! The Die Embosses Too!īy the way, this die embosses too! The finished size measures 2.5″x2″. This Impression Obsession Ginkgo Leaf die, at just US$4.99, is the perfect companion piece to go with the papers. ![]() Impression Obsession ginkgo leaf die, US$4.99 at Īfter playing with Stampin’ Up Symbols of Fortune DSP, I need a ginkgo leaf die.
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