a piece of construction paper and choose leaf shapes to be included on their mat. lay out the design and paint the bottom of each leaf and press down on the paper (paint the rough side with the veins to get the greatest detail). you can also write names or messages on the mats to make them even more personal. let the placemats dry before adding contact paper. these look especially festive for your thanksgiving table!
a great and easy art project to do with kids is to have them create their own fifty-fifty self portrait. it is even more fun to do one of yourself too. you will need a 