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Leafy Crown

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Ages: 3-5

Less than 30 minutes

Grownup needed

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A nature-inspired crown crafted from cardboard and adorned with real leaves rests on a light wooden surface against a plain white background. The crown is made of folded brown cardboard, and a variety of green and yellow-brown leaves are attached to it, giving it a natural, whimsical appearance. A light blue fuzzy or textured trim lines the bottom edge of the crown.

Autumn is the best season to observe leaves. As leaves transform from green to various shades of red and yellow, they never cease to amaze us. We want to turn these beautiful natural elements into an art project suitable for children, allowing them to closely observe the shapes, colours, and textures of leaves while using their creativity to make their own natural crown.

Materials Needed

10cm x 40cm cardboard
leaves
scissors
pencil
ruler
pipe cleaners
white glue

Step-by-step tutorial

Step 1

Take the 10cm x 40cm cardboard and use a pencil and ruler to mark points at 4cm and 7cm along the shorter edge. Then draw two vertical lines from these marks.

A rectangular piece of brown cardboard lies flat on a light woodgrain surface. Two horizontal lines are drawn across the cardboard, dividing it into three sections. Labels indicate the dimensions of the sections: 7cm for the top section and 4cm for the middle section. The bottom section's dimension is not labeled, but it appears to be the same size as the middle section (4cm). This image likely illustrates the first steps in preparing the cardboard for a craft project.

Step 2

On the drawn vertical guide lines, mark points every 2cm. Then, as shown, connect the upper and lower points diagonally with a pencil to create a row of triangles.

A rectangular piece of brown cardboard rests on a light woodgrain surface. Black lines mark 2cm increments along the top and bottom edges of the cardboard. Connecting these marks are red lines forming a series of connected triangles or a zig-zag pattern across the cardboard. The 2cm labels indicate the length of each segment along the top and bottom edges, as well as the height of each triangle. This image likely demonstrates marking the cardboard for cutting or folding in a craft project.

Step 3

Use scissors to cut away the triangles from the upper part of the cardboard along the guide lines.

Two hands work on a piece of brown cardboard on a light woodgrain table. One hand holds the cardboard, which has been marked with a zig-zag pattern and partially cut. The other hand holds a pair of white-handled scissors, actively cutting along one of the marked lines. The cutting process is creating a series of triangular points along the edge of the cardboard. The image showcases the process of cutting out a shape from cardboard, likely for a craft project.

Step 4

Using a ruler as a guide, create fold lines on the cardboard as shown.

Two hands manipulate a piece of brown cardboard cut into a crown shape with triangular points along the top edge on a light woodgrain surface. The hands are using a clear plastic ruler to make a fold along one of the scored lines between the triangular points. The image demonstrates the process of shaping the cardboard crown.

Step 5

Apply white glue to the rightmost triangle of the cut cardboard to join the crown together.

Two hands hold a piece of brown cardboard that has been folded and shaped into a circular crown form, on a light woodgrain surface. The crown has a jagged, multi-pointed top edge. The hands are in the process of joining the two ends of the cardboard together, preparing to overlap and glue them to complete the crown. The image captures the stage of assembling the cardboard crown where the final connection is being made.

Step 6

Now take your favourite pipe cleaners and leaves, and decorate your crown by gluing them on!

Two hands hold a simple crown made of brown cardboard. A light teal fuzzy yarn or pipe cleaner is glued along the bottom edge of the crown. Green leaves are being added to the crown; one hand holds the crown while the other positions the leaves. The image shows the final stages of creating a nature-inspired crown, likely for a craft or play activity.

Step 7

Wait for the glue to dry, and your leafy crown is complete! Try creating different styles using various coloured leaves and twigs!

A finished nature crown rests on a light woodgrain table against a plain white background. The crown is constructed from brown cardboard and decorated with a variety of green and yellow-brown leaves glued to the front. A light teal fuzzy yarn or pipe cleaner trims the bottom edge. This image showcases a completed nature craft project, a crown adorned with leaves.

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