Paper Leaf Print Art

You can do leaf printing with watercolors also.

Paper leaf print art. Other art projects using leaves if your kiddos really got into this leaf printing process check out these other art ideas using leaves. You will need a pdf reader to view these files. Carefully lift the leaf from the paper or fabric and be delighted by your gorgeous leaf art. They re also a great scrapbooking idea or a way to enhance gift wrap cards and other paper crafts.

Leaf printing with watercolors. Leaf prints are fun and easy crafts for kids of all ages. Pen and ink on top of these watercolor leaf prints is at the top of my list to try. For autumn or fall leaves print out on red orange brown or yellow paper.

I did 12 pieces of paper in the stack. Sometimes this is a good thing when it adds a faint design coming through. We all loved trying this out and made a huge stack of leaf prints in a variety of shapes. It gives a much different effect and we love the way the impressions of the leaves look.

We will cut around them to make cards and others we will frame in an arrangement. Press firmly onto your cardstock making sure to rub and press every part of your leaf so the veins on the back of the leaf will make an impression on your paper. As an added bonus you get two activities in one in that you ll need to take a nature walk and collect leaves of all shapes and sizes. If you get too much white surface on your printed leaf art you can use a brush dipped in clean water and gently go over the leaves printed with gouache aka opaque watercolor watercolor or tempera paint.

Tie the bundle together. Cut out the leaves. Print out on green a4 or letter size paper. If you want more distinct prints add an extra sheet of paper between leaf sandwiches.

As beautiful as this leaf printing is by itself i see so many possibilities. Kids usually just like to make art to put up on the fridge but they can also make wrapping paper or stationery. The leaves will print on both sides of the paper. Even adults can get in on the action making fancy paper with gold leaf prints or painted needles.

Each leaf once painted on can be used to make a print at least 2 3 times sometimes making the best result by the last one as the paint has thinned out a little by then. Bonus tip on how to print with leaves.