Get crafty with paper leaves using this set of Symmetrical Leaf Templates.
This is an open-ended set of fold-and-cut leaves that can be used in any art or craft project you can dream up! They are perfect for all your Autumn and Fall crafting, but are certainly not limited to that.
Leaves are so versatile as a crafting theme. Real leaves are wonderful, but sometimes it’s easier and more practicle to make leaves from paper.
We have LOTS of leaf projects in our archives, including these realistic Squish art leaves, made using this very set of shapes. However, I’m sharing them again as an open-ended resource because I want to provide a template that doesn’t limit people to a single, specific end product.
This symmetrical set includes 6 assorted leaf shapes, each included in two sizes. We also have a non-symmetrical natural leaf pack here. All of the crafts we made with our original leaf pack can also be made with this set (plus more!).
The new fold-and-cut symmetrical design makes the leaves half as much work for little hands to cut. It also gives you a leaf-shaped paper frame that can be used as a masking template.
One way to use the leaf mask shapes is to pin them over a sheet of art paper and use a sponge to dab the masked shape. When you remove the paper, you will be left with a sponge art leaf.
See our Pumpkin sponge painting for a clear example.
Here are a few more ideas to get you started:
Paper Leaf Project Ideas
- String paper leaves together to create Fall or Autumn bunting
- Use leaf shapes a base for Leaf Doodle Art
- Place sticky-back plastic over the outside section and fill leaf-shaped hole with tissue paper squares to create an Autumn Suncatcher
- Use paper cut leaves as extra decorations to add to Autumn Art displays
- Write gratitudes on each leaf, then stick onto a large paper tree trunk to create a collaborative Thankful Tree.
- Create Autumn Leaf Paper Mosaic art
I’m sure you (or your kids) can come up with tons more ideas!
Get the symmetrical paper leaves
The Symmetrical Leaf Template Pack is available from our Printables Store and TPT store.
