Using fall or leaf stencils that are easy to find online, children can create a whole host of wonderful crafts. Try the following sites for some great free leaf stencils before getting started. Print the stencils and then use them to trace onto whatever children’s autumn craft is decided upon.
Where to Find Free Leaf Stencils
About.com has several leaf and nature stencils free for downloading and personal use. Children will love these great autumn leaf stencils. Also, try DLTK’s excellent children’s activity site for autumn printables. Here, you will find simple coloring pages in fall themes that can be used for tracing and stenciling.
Kids’ Craft Ideas Using Fall and Leaf Stencils
Try creating any one of these kid pleasing crafts using fall leaf stencils:
- Placemats
- Greeting Cards for Mom and Dad
- Pretty autumn candy/item bags
- Autumn charity box filled with canned items to donate
- Apron, T-Shirt, or Tote bag
- Mailbox adornment
Simple items can be used to create a beautiful fall leaf pattern on any of the craft ideas above. Paint, markers, glitter, seashells, sequins and buttons, paper dots, crushed tissue paper pieces, etc.
Get creative and play with the kids this autumn using beautiful fall stencils that you can download free online! Happy crafting!
Suggested Reading: Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert, A Reading Rainbow Picture Book
