Art Class:

This is my favorite leaf project so far, and was a big hit with the kids and the parents. Christopher kept mentioning how he liked the color "copper", and asked to play with the acrylic paints again today, heh, heh.  I promise, however, that I will not use leaves again for our project next week.  I am hoping to avoid turkeys, too, but we will see.  (:

Materials:
Plain wood frame (5"x7") and glass per child--discard the cardboard backing
Extra (5"x7") glass fitted to frame (I used a plain clip frame that was cheaper, but my talented friend who has the glass grinder had to grind it down a little to fit perfectly)
Iron and towel (or board)
Wax paper
Leaves of child's choice
Acrylic paints in fall colors
Sponges of various textures

Instructions:
Step 1:
Paint the frame a dark brown, covering well
Use the sponge to dab the lighter colors (we used metallic gold, red, and copper) over the dark brown as desired

Step 2
While that is drying a little, go outside and collect at least five leaves that you love (exclude withered ones).  It's okay if you have more or less than five, but five seemed to be a good rule of thumb.

Step 3
Come back in and arrange the leaves on the glass.  You may not need to use all the leaves, and it's okay.

Step 4
Use a warm iron to iron the leaves between two pieces of wax paper.  This will help to retain the color and flexibility of the leaves.
Re-assemble the leaves on the (clean) 5"x&" piece of glass and place the other 5"x7" piece of glass over the arranged leaves.  Cut any leaves sticking out over the edge.  Fit them into the frame.