Fall Leaf Lion Craft

There’s something magical about autumn—the crisp air, the crunch of fallen leaves, and the explosion of colors nature gifts us. It’s the perfect season to get creative with what’s already around us! In this fun, nature-inspired Fall Leaf Lion Craft, we’ll turn ordinary fall leaves and a paper bag into a roaringly adorable lion (free lion stencil included!). Continue reading to see exactly how we did it!

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Let’s get started!

materials for fall leaf lion craft:

Fall leaves
Hot glue gun
Lion printable
Pencil
Paper Bag
Black crayon

Instructions:

Start by printing out the free lion printable.

Cut out the lion and use as a stencil to trace and cut out from a paper bag.

Next, using a black crayon, add some face features to the lion. You can copy off the printable, or come up with a face yourself.

Now, using the hot glue gun, add the fall leaves to the back of the face, alternating between sizes and colors of the leaves. *HOT GLUE GUN SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY AN ADULT*. You can still include your child’s participation in this step by asking them to hand you a leaf they want to glue next!

And there you have it! This simple craft brings together creativity, nature and a touch of wild charm. Whether you display it as fall décor or use it as a playful mask, this leafy lion is sure to make everyone smile. Remember, crafting with recycled materials isn’t just fun—it’s also a great reminder that beauty can come from the things we often overlook. So gather those leaves, grab your glue, and let your imagination roar!