We spent a good deal of time outside this afternoon, and a small pocket of that time was spent making these super-quick leaf necklaces! To make your own, you will need a small cutting board, clear contact paper, a hole punch, string/yarn, and some metal cookie cutters.
Gather up some leaves! Emily thought these small green leaves would make perfect necklaces, so she picked plenty of them from our backyard. Press down firmly on the leaf using a metal cookie cutter on a cutting board. It may be easier to use a dishtowel on top of the cookie cutter, and then press down on top of that to keep your fingers from getting sore.
The set of cookie cutters we used can be found at Amazon, click here
Sandwich the leaf between two sheets of clear contact paper, and use a hole punch to thread some string for your personalized necklace.
Admire your fantastic leaf necklace!!!
Emily made a couple more of these to give away to friends too!
Have fun!!
August 30th, 2010 on 9:44 pm
Where did you get your alphabet cookie cutters? I’ve been looking for a metal set of tiny letters.
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August 30th, 2010 on 9:48 pm
Oh! I”ll update the post with a link where you can find them. I found these at AC Moore. They are SO much fun!!!!
August 31st, 2010 on 12:24 am
Dear Valerie,
Well, I am glad that you are doing SOMETHING with cookie cutters.
Personally, I would rather you made cookies. Wait. No. I’ve had your cookies. Carry on, then.
Love,
Mark
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:36 pm
Seriously, my cookies would be a hazard to your health….. just sayin’.
August 31st, 2010 on 12:41 am
Fantastic! I also followed your ‘links within’, and loved the leaf garland and the fall tree suncatcher. You make crafts look good, lady!
… mine tend to look more like I’M the 3 year old…
Practice practice…
I think we’ll give the necklace a try … my girl will LOVE it
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:38 pm
Thanks so much! We keep all our crafts super-simple, so there’s isn’t much that can be messed up. Have fun, and keep crafting!!!
August 31st, 2010 on 6:11 am
What a gorgeous idea.
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:38 pm
Thanks so much, LJ! xoxo
August 31st, 2010 on 6:12 am
Salaam and peace.
I bought a mega roll of the clear contact paper; score! So far we have used it to make a sun-catcher with torn tissue paper and my step-son used it to make a really cool hand-colored montage to go on his “homework” folder. I’m see lots more projects in the future with this handy-dandy stuff. Thanks for the tip!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:39 pm
I know what you mean! The possibilities for clear contact paper just about blow my mind – LOL!
August 31st, 2010 on 6:57 am
What a cute idea! I think we’ll be doing this at our house =)
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:39 pm
Yay!!! Have fun!!
August 31st, 2010 on 7:13 am
Oh, we will definitely be doing this.
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:40 pm
That makes me so happy!
August 31st, 2010 on 8:05 am
that’s adorable!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:42 pm
August 31st, 2010 on 8:56 am
My twins would just love that … we’re adding it to the list right now. Thanks for sharing!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:42 pm
Perfect!! Enjoy! xoxo
August 31st, 2010 on 9:28 am
So cute. And think what you could do with the letters you cut out also.
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:42 pm
You’re so right about that! Fun!!!
August 31st, 2010 on 9:41 am
I am always so impressed with your lovely ideas!!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:43 pm
Thank you so much! This one is super quick and easy — have fun!
August 31st, 2010 on 9:43 am
Ugh- you are too creative!!!! Love this!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:44 pm
LOL you crack me up!!
August 31st, 2010 on 11:02 am
cute!!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:45 pm
Thanks!!!
August 31st, 2010 on 4:03 pm
Oh, my goodness. So simple and adorable.
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:46 pm
August 31st, 2010 on 4:14 pm
This is so cute! I’m so very deficient in the craft-making idea category…
And LOL to Mark!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:50 pm
There is some truth to Mark’s comment — LOL! I let him do all the baking…. and he’s MUCH better than I am, as is the case with most things, I think.
August 31st, 2010 on 6:22 pm
Those are absolutely adorable. Love it!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:51 pm
Hi Debby, thanks so much!!
August 31st, 2010 on 6:33 pm
Yet another example of why I need purchase contact paper! My girls would love this craft. I’ll have to keep it in mind when the leaves start changing!
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:51 pm
Oh yes, we go through a lot of clear contact paper here, but it comes in handy for SOOOO many different projects! And it’s a great non-messy alternative to glue.
August 31st, 2010 on 7:20 pm
Hi again, I’m one of your keen followers from the UK. Thanks for this great idea. I got my two boys making these today for their friends. Pictures and the description of how we got on are on my blog here:
http://creativeflourishes.blogspot.com/2010/08/leaf-necklaces.html
Thanks again. Nicky x
September 2nd, 2010 on 5:52 pm
Wonderful!!!!! Thanks, Nicky! This totally made my day!! xoxo
September 2nd, 2010 on 10:51 pm
I am going to feature this on our blog Monday. Hope you will stop by and see it. This is a great idea and in addition to featuring the activity, I am sure I will be doing it soon also!
September 3rd, 2010 on 6:35 am
I am so doing this activity with my childcare kids! I love it! And even better I have all the supplies.
September 3rd, 2010 on 10:01 am
I really love this idea and so tempted by those cookie cutters. The finished necklace looks beautiful!
September 3rd, 2010 on 2:43 pm
Oh, how cool!
October 2nd, 2010 on 5:53 am
Hello Valerie, I think this is a great Idea for our School-Autumn-Party!
But, this clear contact paper, I don´t know this in Germany. Is it plastic?
October 14th, 2010 on 7:49 am
Ooo we have a Sizzix machine- I bet that would work for cutting out letters too! I am trying this next week with my class!