Making Collages
In honor of the leaves and all that is beautiful in nature, we’re going to make nature collages. What you gather will depend on where you live and what’s available outside, but there’s sure to be something for everyone. There are so many different things you can do here, you pick. First we’ll give you the basic framework for the project and then depending on what you want to make, we’ll tell you how. No matter what you choose, it’s fun and what you make could be a great gift! So get up and get going!
- Leaves, flowers, grass etc.
- Newspaper
- Big book
- Cardboard (optional)
- Wax paper (optional)
- Iron (optional)
- Glue or tape (optional)
- Shoebox (optional)
- Plastic wrap (optional)
- Thick ribbon (optional)
- Go outside and collect as many leaves, flowers and other pretty things as possible
- Place down some newspaper (enough to absorb any moisture) on the floor or in a big book
- Place your findings on the newspaper making sure none touch one another, and put some more newspaper on top of them.
- Cover with a big book to press them and leave there for a few days until they dry
- Once they’re dry, uncover and choose a project:
Collage/Box:
- Take your leaves and flowers and glue or tape them all over a piece of cardboard or shoebox.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap to protect your creation
Placemat: (Make sure to get help using an iron!!!)
- Place a piece of wax paper on your ironing board
- Put your leaves and flowers on the wax paper in any design you choose
- Place another piece of wax paper on top
- Using a warm iron, iron your creation (the wax paper will seal together)
- Take a thick decorative ribbon and glue it around all edges on both sides
Bookmark: (Make sure to get help using an iron!!!)
- Do the same thing as the placemat, but make it much smaller
- You might not want to use ribbon for this one
