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Celebrate the beauty of fall with this simple and fun fall craft that will brighten up your windows! Fall leaf glitter sun catchers are a great way to bring the changing colors of the season indoors, and they’re an easy project for kids and adults alike. All you need are a few basic supplies and a bit of creativity.

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Supplies You’ll Need:

What you need for the fall craft
What You Need
Leaf Outline for fall craft
Outline
Glitter
Fall leaf craft final
Finished Project!

Instructions:

  1. Create the Leaf Outline: Begin by drawing or tracing the shape of a leaf onto your construction paper. It can be as big or small as you’d like, but make sure to leave about an inch of thickness all around. This will serve as the frame for your sun catcher.
  2. Cut Out the Leaf Shape: Carefully cut out the shape, leaving only the outline of the leaf. The center should be removed to create a window for your sun catcher.
  3. Prepare the Contact Paper: Cut a piece of contact paper that is slightly larger than your leaf outline. Remove the backing to expose the sticky side, and place your leaf frame onto the sticky surface. This will hold your leaf in place and give you space to decorate.
  4. Add Some Sparkle: Now for the fun part! Sprinkle fall-themed foil confetti inside the leaf frame, along with a light dusting of glitter. Don’t go too heavy with the glitter – just enough to catch the sunlight.
  5. Seal the Sun Catcher: Cut another piece of contact paper, this time to match the size of your first piece. Carefully place it sticky side down over the decorated side, sandwiching the confetti and glitter between the two sheets. Press down to remove any bubbles.
  6. Trim the Excess: Once the contact paper is securely in place, cut out the leaf shape again, making sure to leave a border of contact paper all around the construction paper frame. This ensures the two sides stay sealed together.
  7. Display Your Creation: Your Fall Leaf Glitter Sun Catcher is ready to hang! Use a small hole punch or tape to attach it to a string, then place it in a sunny window to catch the autumn light. Watch as the glitter and confetti shimmer!

Craft Tips:

  • Mix and match confetti colors to create a truly unique sun catcher.
  • Experiment with different leaf shapes and sizes to create a fall-themed display in your windows.
  • If you don’t have confetti, you can use small bits of tissue paper in fall colors for a similar effect.

This simple and festive craft is a perfect way to enjoy fall indoors, especially on those cozy days when the weather turns cool. Happy crafting!