save time, and to do the project in one class period, prepare the paper bags ahead of time.
cut down the seam of the brown paper bag, and cut the bottom off of the bag. scrunch the paper into a ball and unfold it again. dip the paper into the water, take it out, ball it up again and then squeeze as much of the water out as you can, being careful to not tear the paper.
smooth the paper out flat (it will keep a wrinkled look). iron the paper to dry it. when dry, cut half of the paper to fit the copy machine to print leaves on. the rest 