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Outside Play : Inspired by Pumpkins & Leaves

By Jen

pumpkins and leaves

We have been spending a lot of time outside this fall.


The other day we took a walk through our local ravine, where the leaves were changing and falling to the ground. Such a beautiful oasis in the city.

We also had a stupendous trip to the pumpkin patch. Where the kids ran around hunting for the perfect little pumpkin. Both of these outings inspired our latest crafty project. We decided to try creating our very own pumpkin and leaf charm necklaces. Here is how we did it.

You will need
package of shrink film
thin tip permanent marker
pencil
pencil crayons
baking sheet
parchment paper
hole punch
jump rings
pliers
chain
1. Scuff the shrink film, so that the pencil crayon's colour will stick to the paper. This depends on the paper you have purchase. Check the instructions for your particular paper.
2. Draw whatever shape you like on the rough side of the paper.

3. Trace the shape with thin permanent marker...then colour in the shape.

4. Cut out the shape, be sure to leave enough room to punch a hole in the top of the shape.

5. Again, follow the instructions for your particular shrink film. Place the shapes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in a 325F oven for about 2 minutes.

6. The shapes will curl and shrink. If they start to curl onto themselves, use a spatula to straighten the shape out.

7. Once the shapes are done shrinking remove from the oven and let cool.

9. Using pliers open a jump ring and feed it through the hole in the shape.

10. Feed the jump ring through the chain, thus attaching the charm to the necklace.

My daughter was very excited about her necklace.

To be honest I had a lot of fun making my necklace too! The finished products are fabulous. It is so amazing to see how a simple walk in a ravine can inspire such a creative keepsake!

Outside Play with Pumpkins and Leaves

Now, it's time for the Blog Hop and link up. Please be sure to check out how all of these other amazing blogs have been playing outside with apples...I can't wait to see what everyone has been doing.

Enchanted Homeschooling Mom, One Stop Mom Talk,   Home Learning Journey,  Train Up a Child,  Kitchen Counter Chronicles, The Usual Mayhem, Here Come the Girls.

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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

Comments

  1. RedTedArt says

    October 22, 2012 at 3:20 am

    So cute! You can't beat the happy face at the end of your project. Wonderful.

    Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

    Maggy

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