Autumn Suncatchers
Brighten your home with beautiful autumn suncatchers made from natural materials like leaves, perfect for all ages and easy to create.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 sheet Clear contact paper or transparency sheets
- as needed pieces Pressed leaves (maple, oak, etc.) Collect a variety of shapes and sizes.
- 1 each Scissors For cutting the contact paper.
- 1 optional Craft knife To assist in cutting if necessary.
- 1 piece String or thin ribbon For hanging the finished suncatcher.
- as desired items Glitter, beads, or small dried flowers Optional embellishments.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather a variety of leaves in different shapes and sizes, and press them between heavy books for a day or two.
- Cut two pieces of contact paper or transparency sheet to your desired size for each suncatcher, ensuring the adhesive sides are facing outward.
Assembly
- Lay the leaves on one piece of contact paper, arranging them in a visually appealing pattern.
- Carefully place the second piece of contact paper on top of the leaves, sticky side down, and smooth out any air bubbles.
- Trim the edges to create a neat border around your suncatcher and punch a hole at the top.
- Thread your string or ribbon through the hole to hang your suncatcher.
Notes
Swap leaves for colorful tissue paper or pressed flowers, add glitter for sparkle, and experiment with sizes and themes for different displays.