How to make a sun catcher with fall leaves

Fall foliage is not exclusive to the outdoors. Bring the colors of autumn into a home by creating a sun catcher with fall leaves. Hang the sun catcher in a window to maximize the effect of light on the bright-colored paper and leaves.

Unlike many sun catcher projects, this craft does not require the use of glass. In fact, the only tool necessary to create this fall sun catcher is a pair of scissors. Gather some sheets of cellophane paper and prepare to make a whimsical sun catcher with faux fall leaves.

Materials
- Embroidery frame
- Scissors
- 1 sheet of green cellophane
- 1 sheet of blue cellophane
- Artificial maple leaves
- 1 sheet of clear cellophane
- Bakers twine

Instructions
1. Unscrew the top of the embroidery frame. Separate the top and bottom halves of the frame.

2. Cut two triangles out of green cellophane paper. Each side of a triangle should measure 3 to 4 inches long.

3. Place a blue sheet of cellophane on a flat surface.

4. Place the bottom half of the embroidery frame on top of the blue sheet of cellophane.

5. Spread a handful of faux maple leaves on top of the blue cellophane.

6. Arrange the two green triangles from Step 2. The triangles should rest on the left and right sides of the embroidery frame; leave an opening between the two triangular pieces of cellophane.

7. Place two faux leaves on top of the green cellphone.

8. Place a clear sheet of cellphone on top of the the faux leaves and green triangles from Step 6.

9. Place the top half of the embroidery frame on top of the cellophane from Step 8.

10. Press down to secure the top and bottom halves of the embroidery frame. Twist the decorative screw at the top of the frame to keep the cellophane and leaves in place.

11. Cut any excess cellophane from the edges of the frame.

12. Pull the twine through the loop on the decorative screw, and tie the ends together.

13. Hang the fall leaf sun catcher in a window.