Thanksgiving Crayon Leaf Rubbing Cards | Kids Art

Thanksgiving crayon leaf rubbing cards are simple and easy to make.

Thanksgiving time has so many leaves falling on the ground, what a perfect project for kids of all ages.

I found that many different sizes of leaves works perfect.

Last fall I introduced this leaf rubbing activity to families at my art events, and they loved it!

When we do this project in my art classes, I give my students a basket and ask them to go outdoors and collect leaves.

My students love this part and get so excited when they return with fallen leaves, almost like treasure hunting!

Making these leaf rubbings are nice and handy during the Thanksgiving season.

You can give them out to your guest on Thanksgiving day.

The handmade cards can become gratitude cards for your guest or just a simple activity for everyone.

Since my kids were little, I would send my kids outdoors to collect fallen leaves for cards and decorations for our special dinner.

It’s one of those simple traditions I still love doing!

Thanksgiving Crayon Leaf Rubbing – Supplies

Its simple just collect a few items and your set to make these beautiful thank you cards.

Paper or Blank Note Cards

Crayons – we use our own handcrafted Square Designer Crayons Colour Blocks – Colors Grassy Green, Fire Red, Summer Sunset and Harvest Brown

Plain crayons work too! Just remove the wrappers to get a smooth wide area to rub.

Leaves – Leafs picked off the ground from local trees. Pick different sizes if you can.

Pens, Pencils or Color Pencils– to write your personalized messages.

We use basic white copy paper size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded down to make a greeting card. You can use already made blank greeting cards.

We use many color crayon choices while making these leaf rubbings.

Leaf rubbing tips:

When you place your leaf on the paper be sure it’s faced down, you want vein side facing up.

You will get a better impression of leaf marks. Also keep a firm grip so your leaf does not move around.

Try make several leaf rubbings, it takes a few to get the hang of it and perfect your method.

Some little kids might need assistance so the leaf stays in place while they make coloring marks.

Step 1. Place leaf facing down, vein side up

Step 2. Place paper on top of leaf

Step 3. Hold paper and leaf firmly so they don’t move

Step 4. Take crayon and start rubbing where you think the leaf area is

Step 5. Leaf Rubbing impression should show up!

This project was easy to show both adults and kids how to make. One demonstration was all it took.

This activity has the same effects of doodling, very relaxing and good for art therapy.

This project can also benefit seniors for good cognitive health. Coloring is good for the brain!

With that simple activity, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

This year I’m so grateful for lot of things, and happy you’re being creative with me!

Spramani Elaun

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