Ghostly Leaf Painting
Embrace the changing seasons by gathering fallen maple or oak leaves from the backyard for a delightful painting session. This budget-friendly craft encourages children to look at nature through a creative lens. By painting the entire surface of a dried leaf with thick white acrylic paint, the natural contours of the leaf instantly mimic the flowing, ethereal shape of a classic floating ghost.
After the white paint has dried completely, kids can use a black permanent marker or black paint to dot on expressive eyes and wide, howling mouths. Because every leaf is naturally unique in shape and size, each ghost will have its own distinct personality. These delicate creations can be strung together with twine to make a rustic, beautiful autumn garland to drape across your fireplace mantel.