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Easy Fall Kids Craft

October 23, 2021 by abundantlifehomestead 14 Comments

Wax dipped leaves hanging from a rustic branch
We hung our leaves from a branch from the backyard to make a simple decoration.

I don’t know about you, but I am so happy that fall is here! It is my favorite season, and there is so much to look forward to! Holidays, our kids’ birthdays, cooler weather- it’s always a special season for us! The leaves are already turning and falling, and there is so much beauty to take in before winter arrives. In our county, people actually come on giant buses to look at the leaves changing colors. We are so blessed to live in such a place of beauty! The kids and I were looking for a way to bring a little of this beauty into the house, so we decided to do this easy fall kids craft of preserving fall leaves in wax.

This craft couldn’t be any simpler, and it’s perfect to do with little ones under supervision. My kids are 5 and 3 and were able to help me dip our leaves without any issues. Here’s what you’ll need for this craft:

Craft Supplies

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  • Beeswax (This is what we used Beesworks Beeswax Pellets, Yellow, 1lb-Cosmetic Grade-Triple Filtered Beeswax.)
  • Leaves- You want them to be dry, so we chose ours then let them sit about 24 hours before dipping
  • Tweezers to hold onto the stems
  • Parchment paper to set them on after dipping
  • Twine to hang your leaves
  • A branch

How to Preserve your Fall Leaves

Melt about two ounces of beeswax over a double boiler. I just used a small pot with about an inch of water, brought it to a simmer, then set a small stainless bowl on top. You don’t want the bowl to be sitting in the water, so make sure it doesn’t touch the water in the pot. Pour the wax into the bowl and allow it to melt, but do not allow the wax to boil.

bees wax pellets in a stainless bowl
Melt your wax over a double boiler.

Using the tweezers to hold the stems of your leaves, very carefully dip the leaves into the melted wax. Dip the leaves enough to cover the leaves completely. Watch little fingers- the wax will be very hot! Lay your dipped leaves on a parchment lined baking sheet. Allow the wax to dry completely before using.

dipping a red leaf in melted beeswax
two yellow leaves drying on parchment
Orange leaf dipped in beeswax

To complete our craft, we found a branch outside in the yard. Using simple twine we have used for many homemade decorations, we first tied around the stems of the leaves, Cut the twine at different lengths, and tie them to your branch. You could even create beautiful preserved fall leaf garland by stringing your leaves together. Use your preserved fall leaves however you want. The possibilities are endless!

This easy fall kids craft is so simple and a beautiful way to bring a little bit of the fall beauty we all love inside. What are some of your favorite fall activities? What are you loving about fall? Share below in the comments. I’d love to hear some of your fall favorites! Don’t forget to subscribe to get updated with every new post and follow on Instagram at AbundantLifeHomestead.

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  1. lytlefamily2012

    October 25, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    Cute! We just preserved a whole bunch of leaves with glycerin and I wasn’t sure what to do with them – love hanging them from a stick!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      October 26, 2021 at 1:05 am

      Thank you! It makes such a simple, rustic decoration! The kids love it!

      Reply
      • Avery

        October 28, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        Great idea! I’ve never done something like this before.

        Reply
        • abundantlifehomestead

          October 29, 2021 at 5:10 pm

          Thanks! I hadn’t either, but it was so easy!

          Reply
  2. hidedrinkhome

    October 26, 2021 at 1:44 am

    That looks fabulous!
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    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      October 26, 2021 at 11:05 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  3. Julie

    October 28, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Super cute! I love creating using fallen leaves. This is a great way to preserve the leaves and keep them inside the house.

    Reply
  4. Tiffany

    October 28, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    This looks so fun and adorable! What an awesome decor idea too.

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      October 29, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Ada

    October 29, 2021 at 1:05 am

    I love fall season! This is a great craft to make with my daughter. Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      October 29, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      Thank you! I hope you all have fun making it!

      Reply
  6. Gesenia

    November 2, 2021 at 6:41 pm

    Great idea. Can’t wait to try with my son 🙂

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      November 3, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      Thank you! I hope you guys enjoy it!

      Reply

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