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How To Make A Fun Fall Leaf Sun Catcher

Gather fresh leaves from your yard and 2 picture frames to make an inexpensive, but beautiful fall leaf sun catcher.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Additional Time7 days
Total Time7 days 20 minutes
Course: Fall
Keyword: diy sun catcher, fall leaf sun catcher, fall sun catcher
Yield: 1 Sun Catcher
Author: Chas
Cost: 3

Equipment

  • Autumn Leaves
  • IKEA Fiskbo Frame, Black, 5" X 7" (2 Pack)

Materials

  • Fall Leaves
  • 2 Picture Frames
  • Paper Towels

Instructions

  • Collect your leaves.
  • Lay them on a paper towel.
  • Put another paper towel over the top.
  • Set a heavy book on top of the leaves to press them flat.
  • Keep them like this for at least a week. 
  • Take the back off the first frame.
  • Lay your leaves on the glass the way you’d like them.
  • Take the glass out of the second frame and put it on the back of the first frame.
  • Bend the prongs around the 2 pieces of glass to hold in place.
  • Used a 3M double stick tape to attach it to the frame for hanging.