Petal and Leaf Pictures
Kids Craft Article by KarensVariety.com

Children enjoy crafts at any time. Combine an outing with crafts and your child can make lovely pictures using leaves, petals and imagination.

Collect flower petals and leaves from trees, plants or garden flowers. Lay flat between wax paper, cover with a towel and press with a steam iron to cover the leaves with a layer of wax.

Then be creative! Make a butterfly as shown above using a willow leaf for the body, maple leaves for the wings, and leaf stems for antenna. Your child will quickly understand the concept and begin making pictures. Suggest animals, houses, scenes or even people. Imagine a ballroom gown made by layering coloured rose petals or other leaves!

Once the leaves and petals are assembled, use a dab of children's glue to place on a piece of cardboard or bristol board. Do not use too much glue or it will show when it is dry.