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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

cord lacing leaf

This project is intended for kids ages 5+.

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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the leaf.

Step 2

Trace the template on the kraft paper, cut out the leaf.

Step 3

Crumble up the two cut out leaves in your hands, flatten them back out.

Step 4

Carefully glide the long side of your silky crayons on to the crumble up leaves.
TIP: Use image as guide.

Step 5

ADULT: Align leaves on top of each other and punch holes around the shapes.

Step 6

Tie one end of your cording to the top hole punched in the two leaves to hold them together as you lace.

Step 7

Lace your cording through the next hole and in each hole around your leaf shape, until you have three holes remaining.

Step 8

Cut small little pieces of kraft paper and stuff them inside the maple leaf. Fill to desired thickness.

Step 9

Continue lacing the leaves closed and finish it with a tied knot in the first hole. Trim any excess cording.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Colourful Elastic Cord Pack by Creatology™

    Item # 10105017 
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    $6.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Silky Crayons By Creatology™, 24 Pack

    Item # 10567411 
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    $14.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Smooth Solid Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10470546 
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    $1.29
    • Color: True Kraft
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: True Kraft
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Color: True Kraft
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
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    $1
    $2.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Recollections™ Hand Punch, Round

    Item # 10282475 
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    $12.99
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 1/4 in
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 1/4 in
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    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 1/4 in
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You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the leaf.

Step 2

Trace the template on the kraft paper, cut out the leaf.

Step 3

Crumble up the two cut out leaves in your hands, flatten them back out.

Step 4

Carefully glide the long side of your silky crayons on to the crumble up leaves.
TIP: Use image as guide.

Step 5

ADULT: Align leaves on top of each other and punch holes around the shapes.

Step 6

Tie one end of your cording to the top hole punched in the two leaves to hold them together as you lace.

Step 7

Lace your cording through the next hole and in each hole around your leaf shape, until you have three holes remaining.

Step 8

Cut small little pieces of kraft paper and stuff them inside the maple leaf. Fill to desired thickness.

Step 9

Continue lacing the leaves closed and finish it with a tied knot in the first hole. Trim any excess cording.

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