painted sycamore tree leaves for decorating

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Recipe by
Janet Scott
Wittmann, AZ

During our fall season our sycamore tree sheds some giant leaves. This year I played with them and boy do they look pretty. Put them on your frig, decorate on your Thanksgiving table centerpiece or whatever you want to do with them. A great kids project! Use any leaf.

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Ingredients For painted sycamore tree leaves for decorating

  • leaves of any kind
  • spray paint, several colors
  • clear urethane spray

How To Make painted sycamore tree leaves for decorating

  • 1
    Gather pretty leaves, preferably ones without holes or tears.
  • 2
    Flatten between books until dry. May take a few days.
  • 3
    Place on newspaper and spray liberally with your colors and before that drys spray the urethane coating to help blend together.
  • 4
    Let them dry before spraying the back side with more clear urethane to seal.

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