This no sew autumn leaf bunting with leaves and wax paper is easy to make and a great addition to fall decorations.
Updated August 2021
We love using the fall leaves that are in abundance this time of year for all kinds of crafts. And we love even more when we can use those crafts to add some lovely Fall decor to our homes!
This Autumn leaf bunting is one of many fall leaf garlands that we’ve made. It is so easy and fun to make, and looks so pretty hanging up by a window.
How to Make An Autumn Leaf Bunting
MATERIALS
- Autumn leaves (dried and preserved leaves are preferred, but fresh ones would work, too)
- Wax paper
- Iron
- Newsprint or other thin paper
- 1/2 inch ribbon
- Hot glue gun
- Metallic Sharpies (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place leaves on wax paper
Arrange your autumn leaves on a sheet of wax paper in roughly triangular shapes. Set another sheet of wax paper over the leaves.
- Iron wax paper
Place a piece of newsprint or paper under and over the wax paper/leaf sandwich and iron on high to melt the wax and fuse the wax paper and leaves together.
- Cut triangle shapes
Next, cut triangles out of the wax paper/leaf creation, preferably around the leaves rather than through them. You can freehand them or create a template for uniformity.
- Arrange bunting and glue to ribbon
Arrange your leaf wax triangles in an order you like and cut a piece of ribbon about a foot longer than the triangles.
Use a hot glue gun to add a strip of glue along the top of a wax triangle. Set the ribbon on top and press lightly.
Repeat with the rest of the wax triangles until all are glued to the ribbon. - Add additional decorations
Optional: Decorate the autumn leaf bunting with metallic sharpies. You can trace the veins of the leaves, or draw doodles, or zentangles.
We think this lovely autumn leaf bunting hung in front of this window adds a nice Fall touch. We included some doodled leaves inside the wax bunting, but the effect is muted. The sharpie drawings on the outside of the wax paper show up much better.
More Autumn Decorations for Kids to Make
- Easy Garlands To Make for Fall
- How to Make an Easy Autumn Leaf Wreath
- How to Make a Leaf Mandala
- Autumn Leaf Suncatchers
Autumn Arts & Crafts Ideas & Supplies
Download our FREE printable idea list of 30 autumn activities for kids & families! Or check out the blog post with the links. So many fun ideas for fall!
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