Nov. 10, 2008 - Stained Glass Leaves
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We had fun making a bit of a mess today!

Stained Glass Leaves

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Cut black construction paper or heavier paper ( what I used ) into two 5" x 5" squares.
Cut a leaf shape from the center of the two squares while holding them together. You may want to place your leaf shape at a diagonal, so that when you hang it the construction paper border is diamond shaped.

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Shave crayon bits in fall colors. You may want to use more than one color for each leaf.

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Place the crayon shavings between two pieces of wax paper and press with a warm iron until the crayons melt. I put it between an old towel to catch any bleeding colors.

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Cut the wax paper to fit inside the edges of the construction paper frame.
To assemble the window, glue stick both black papers and place wax paper that you created with crayon between them. Make sure your leaf pattern matches up.

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 Punch a hole in the corner, making it diagonal. Use a small suction cup with a hook to hang in a window or use a ribbon.


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Nov. 10, 2008 - stain glass leaves
Posted by blessedmom4God
I remember doing this when I was a kid, don't remember if it was leaves or not. I haven't done it with my kiddos yet :)
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Posted by blessedwith2angels
This is a wonderful project. I am putting this on our to-do list for the week. Your kids look like they are having so much fun, especially your little guy.
Thanks for always sharing such neat ideas that I can copy. : )
Pam
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Posted by SchoolinRhome
What a great craft project- well worth the mess! They look great!
Have a great week!
SchoolinRhome
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Posted by gmisch
What a fun project!

Thanks for checking up on me regularly. ;-)

Stop by for a surprise update!

Grace
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Nov. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
These are beautiful! Such a timeless art. I love going back and looking at the ones my kids have done over the years.
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Nov. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Keri
Hey...that is a good way for us to enjoy fall leaves...
we don't get them here in Florida!
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Posted by loobylou1971
Looks fun. Thanks for sharing this, I am going to try this out with Christmas shapes for decorations.

Hope you have a good day.
Lou x
(our Remembrance Day is the same as your Veterans Day)
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Nov. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by melissal89
Creative and very colorful project!

Blessings, Melissa
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