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I like this idea...Sort out the nicest of the bunch. Make sure they are all dry.Now melt some beeswax in a double-boiler. I just melted down a bunch of old candle stubs. If I'd had it on hand, I would have added a drop or two of cinnamon oil.When it is thoroughly melted, take the leaves by the stem and immerse them, one at a time, in the wax. Hold them over the pot to drip a bit, then lay them on waxed paper. Continue until you have a nice assortment.

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three leaves laying on top of a piece of paper next to a blue cup and container

One of our favorite Autumn crafts is beeswaxing leaves. We do this sometimes a couple of times a week and end up waxing all manner of Mother Nature's treasures. Last year I found a "Crockette" (mini Crock Pot) at Goodwill for $2.99 and it's one of the most useful items for crafting I've ever brought home. The Crockette is dedicated to this one use so I never have to clean it out and, as long as we plan ahead (it takes an hour or two to melt the full hardened pot back down to liquid wax)…

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a person holding up a red leaf in front of a window with flowers on it

𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐞 on Instagram: "Let’s preserve autumn leaves! For this craft you will need; 🍂Fresh fallen leaves 🍁 A double boiler or mini crockpot 🍂Beeswax or soy wax(I used beeswax because it’s what I have on hand) 🍁Twine . Collect some fresh fallen leaves, *you want them to be fresh and soft. Heat your wax in a double boiler (or on low in mini croc for about 30 minutes) Remove any moisture or dirt and dip them into the heated wax, completely coating. Be sure to let the excess…

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some leaves and other things on a yellow tablecloth with water droplets in the foreground

This weekend was supposed to be a spring cleaning weekend for Kitty. Her wardrobe has become cluttered with favorite clothes that have, alas, either become too small or too holey! Sadly, she is very averse to patches… apparently, they itch! So, it was with a heavy heart that we set about cleaning out her draws […]

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Nature crafts! Can you tell that Autumn is my favorite season?! Fall crafts are also my favorite to incorporate into our nature studies. What are your favorite fall crafts? I love the idea of these beautiful beeswax dipped autumn leaves shared with us by @smallbeginningsco from @mysweetreverie! Share your favorite fall nature crafts with us using the hashtag #living_homeschool to inspire our community.

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