Crafting with leaves

Invite the beauty of autumn indoors with this simple and creative Crafting with Leaves🍂 activity! Start by cutting a tree trunk shape from brown paper and attaching it to a white sheet using a Bostik Glue Stick. Apply Bostik Art & Craft White Glue to form the tree canopy and trunk base, then gently sprinkle in crushed, dry leaves to create a textured and natural look. Get creative by cutting leaf shapes into animal silhouettes—like cats—and gluing them beneath the tree for a playful touch. Once dry, simply shake off any excess leaves, fill in sparse spots, and admire your seasonal artwork. Quick, eco-conscious, and beautifully tactile—an ideal craft for all ages! 🌳✨

What you will need

Bostik Art & Craft White Glue
Bostik Glue Stick
2 Paper sheets – in the video we use one white sheet and one brown paper for the trunk
Scissors
Dry leaves (dry and crunchy)

Difficulty

Average time

20 Mins

Cost

Print version!

Instructions

STEP 1: Cut Out A Tree Trunk

Cut a tree trunk shape from the brown paper and stick it onto the white paper using the glue stick.

STEP 2: Apply Glue

Apply the Bostik Art & Craft White Glue to where you will sprinkle your leaves.

STEP 3: Add the leaves

Gently crush the dry leaves into small, fine pieces and then sprinkle them evenly over the glue. Be sure to spread them out to cover the entire glued area. Repeat this process for the ground area surrounding the base of your tree trunk.

STEP 4: Decorate tree

Use a leaf to cut out shapes such as cats or other animals and glue them beneath the tree. Allow the glue to dry, then gently shake off any excess leaves that remain. If you notice any blank spaces, simply add more leaves to fill them in.