Make Your Own “Stained Glass” Windows With Autumn Leaves
An easy, creative craft the whole family will enjoy!
Traditions…traditions. . . what stability and pleasure they can bring to our lives!
One of my favorite family traditions involves collecting autumn leaves. In New England, the trees are aflame with colors ranging from neon orange, yellow, and red, to the more subtle but equally lovely hues of copper, bronze, and burgundy.
Since my son was in kindergarten, he and I have collected autumn leaves with the intention of creating “stained glass” windows with them. James is forty now, but through all those years, we have rarely missed the chance to take a walk together on a bright October afternoon to gather colored leaves for the window display.
This very simple craft project can be done easily in less than a couple of hours. It is a fun, creative way for family and friends, from the youngest to the oldest, to enjoy the outdoors and feel pride in the finished product.
Start first by gathering several handfuls of newly fallen leaves. Choose different sizes, shapes, and colors. Maple, beech, birch, oak, and ash provide lovely leaves in New England. Don’t overlook the brightly-colored leaves from large wild shrubs like sassafras or blueberry.
