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Rub, rub, rub your leaf

by Michelle Brownlow

Think back to your early years. Bright colored paper, crayons and leaves. You got it! An image of you rubbing your little heart out and making a beautiful piece of art for “Mommy.”

For the majority of this month I have posted crafts to do for YOU. I wanted to include ideas for kids as well.

Rubbings are a great way to get kids to notice detail and open up conversations, “Mama, why do leaves have veins?” or “Mama, what made this hole in this leaf?”

Take a nature walk and pick up an assortment of leaves. You don’t have to wait for fall for this activity; infact, because the leaves won’t crumble in the summer you will have a no-mess project on your hands.

Simply place a leaf under a piece of paper - computer paper works very well because it is thin.

Grab a crayon and start rubbing - use the side of a paper-less crayon for best results.

Use a different color for each leaf fo a collage-type look.

Voila! Frame and Hang!

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Posted in General on August 15th, 2007

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Creative Mom Cafe is the place to come and try your hand at something you thought you could never do or to get an idea you would never have had on your own. Most of the ideas I bring to 'the Cafe' are simple and for the creativity-challenged but every now and then I will throw in a doozie for those of you who are waiting for it. Every month will have a theme and all ideas that month will tie in to that theme. It may be fun recipes for kids, a scrapbooking idea, an organizational tip or anything else that is in my head that month. I invite you to send your photos of projects you have done and at the end of the month I will highlight one or two "fan" projects! Thanks, stop in the Cafe as often as you can!

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