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A person securing a red and purple leaf rubbing on a piece of yarn with tape with other leaf rubbings scattered around.
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Fun Leaf Rubbing Craft Projects

Let me walk you through making these Fun Leaf Rubbing Craft Projects, step-by-step. It is an easy craft for kids that you can pull off any time, as you already have all the supplies in your home!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Craft, Decorative Craft, Nature craft/activity, Paint Craft
Cuisine: Craft
Keyword: crayon and watercolor resist, crayon leaf rubbing, crayon rubbing leaves, Leaf rubbing, leaf rubbing activity, leaf rubbing art, leaf rubbing craft, Leaf rubbings, leaf tracing, watercolor resist with crayons
Servings: 1 Leaf Rubbing Garland
Author: Shelly
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • none needed

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Go outside in your yard and collect some leaves that are in good condition. Find a variety of types. If collecting elsewhere, be sure to ask permission. 
  • Place a piece of copy paper on the work surface for protection. Then place 3-4 leaves (vein side up) on the paper depending on their size. You want a bit of space between each leaf.
    Put a piece of white copy paper over the top of the leaves. Hold the paper in place with one hand and use the other hand to rub the side of a crayon (without paper) over one leaf. Turn the crayon in different directions to get between the larger veins of the leaf and rub the smaller veins.
    Repeat this process for each leaf using a different color of crayon. 
  • Take out your watercolors, paint brush, and a jar of water. Watercolor over each leaf rubbing in a color that is different from the crayon color used to make the leaf rubbing. Let the papers dry.
  • Cut around each leaf shape. This doesn’t have to be exactly on the outline of the leaf.
    Place the leaves in a pleasing order of shapes and colors. 
  • Tape the leaves onto a long piece of yarn or ribbon. Fold the stem area of the leaf over to the back and tape it in place. 
    Hang the garland up and enjoy!

Video

Notes

There are tips and variations on the website at: https://welcometonanas.com/fun-leaf-rubbing-craft-projects/