Stencils are very useful for developing the fine motor skills of babies' fingers. Due to his small age, the child cannot draw beautiful drawings immediately, with the help of stencils, he will be able to circle this or that figure and he will get a good drawing. You can cut out a stencil leaves both inside the sheet, so it will be easier for the child to trace it, and outside, i.e. completely cut out the leaves stencil you like and offer to circle the outside. Start with single stencils where one picture is shown.

How to make stencil leaves?

1. Print the leaves stencil you like.
2. Glue thick cardboard to it.
3. Cut out the stencil leaves.
4. That's all the stencil is ready.

Leaves stencils will well complement your activities on the autumn theme with children, bring a creative touch into it, develop fine motor skills fingers and the child's imagination.

Stencils are suitable for both individual use and for group lessons.

Click on any leaf stencil image below and print it on a sheet.

Help the child, hold the stencil when he draws lines inside or outside, tell about the leaves - what they are, what tree they grow on, why the leaves are green in summer and turn yellow and red in autumn, the stencil leaves are also suitable for creative applications.

The child can not only trace and paint over the leaves on the stencil, but also learns to hatch inside the sheet in different directions - horizontally, vertically, cross to cross, etc.)

You can start coloring the stencils with felt-tip pens and paints, then move on to pencils - they are closer to the pen and better prepare the child's hand for writing.

You can download a free stencil leaves here - click on the pictures below:

Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf:

Birch leaf: Chestnut leaf:

Maple Leaf.

Leaflets are popular elements of various. Cutting templates allow you to quickly produce a large number of identical details that will realistically repeat the outlines of real leaves.

The cutting leaf template is useful for both children's crafts and adult creative work.

Children can use stencils in the form of leaves in the following activities:

• formation and consolidation of cutting skills;
• development of the ability to work with a pencil and paint silhouettes;
• making appliques in various techniques;
• performing voluminous crafts.

Adult craftsmen can use ready-made templates in the manufacture of various creative crafts:

• postcards;
• photo frames;
• items for interior decoration;
• flat and volumetric compositions for photo zones and thematic holidays;
• costume jewelry;
• fabric applications for decorating textiles;
• aerography.

Leaves cut from a template can be used in a variety of creative works that will inspire the imagination of craftsmen. To do this, you need to prepare the necessary template and select the materials corresponding to the idea.

How to get a template

You can draw a leaf template for cutting with your own hands, but in some types of leaves it is quite difficult to reproduce small details.

There are several ways to get the exact silhouette of a leaf:

• One of the easiest and most fun ways is to trace the outline of a real sheet. To do this, while walking, you need to collect a collection of leaves of various types and shapes.

Then they need to be straightened and dried. To do this, the collected material can be placed between the pages of a thick book for a day. The dried leaves are laid out on a white sheet of paper and carefully traced along the contour with a soft simple pencil.

A template for a piece of paper for cutting out of paper can be obtained by tracing a real sheet on paper.

After removing the sample, all the lines are traced again to get a clearer shape. From the resulting image, you can make a template or stencil.

• If it is not possible to collect leaves on a walk, you can use ready-made leaf templates. This method is suitable for people who do not have access to printing equipment.

To get a template, you will need a sheet of white office paper and a very soft pencil. The image of the sheet must be displayed on the screen of a computer or tablet, adjusting the appropriate size. The paper is applied to the monitor and the image is transferred to the sheet.

You can translate a flower pattern through glass, for example, on a window

Important! When tracing the contour, it must be remembered that if you press the pencil strongly, the structure of the screen may be damaged. Therefore, the drawing is performed with a light sketch, which is given a clearer outline on a hard surface.

• A leaflet template, which can be used immediately for cutting, is downloaded and printed on the printer. At the same time, there are several options for working with electronic blanks.

The outlines printed on a white sheet are colored with paints and cut out with scissors. Leaves can be colored before printing using a special computer program... You can also print color templates, supplementing them with small details using felt-tip pens.

Leaf patterns can be printed on a printer

Handicraft lovers can choose from a variety of options for making suitable templates for the job.

How to make solid templates

You may need a cutout template for work several times. In order for such a workpiece to retain its shape for a long time, it should be made of durable material.

As with making simple paper stencils, various methods are used to create durable templates:

• The easiest way to make a sturdy template is to use a plastic corner folder to make it. The paper with the images of the leaves is placed in a folder and the outlines are transferred to the plastic using a marker.

The plastic sheet is laid out on a solid base (such as a wooden board) and stationery knife cut out patterns. In this technique, you can create not only templates, but also stencils for working with paint. They are easy to clean and fit snugly to the work surface.

The most durable template for paper cutting - plastic folder-corner

• To make a regular paper template more durable, you need a special laminating film and a regular home iron. The appliance is set to the minimum heating level.

A paper sheet is placed between the layers of the film and gently drawn over the workpiece with an iron. The resulting part is cooled and the excess material is cut off, retreating from the edge of 3-5 mm.

• Durable templates are made from cardboard and transparent adhesive tape. Paper templates circle on thick paper or cardboard and cut out. Each side is pasted over with tape, tightly connecting the sides. Extra material cut, departing from the base 1 mm.
• The fabric cutout template should be both durable and flexible at the same time. A part with these properties can be created from greenhouse film or textbook covers.

The most in a simple way transferring the image of a sheet to a film is its imposition on the monitor screen. With the help of felt-tip pens, the leaf is circled and cut along the resulting line. Such a template is easily fixed on the fabric with pins and retains its shape for a long time.

Another strong and durable material for making templates is X-ray

Also very strong templates are obtained from old X-rays. The process of making them is similar to working with plastic folders.

What can you do with stencils

Leaf-shaped stencils are used in interior decoration and furniture, clothing, and confectionery.

Stencils in the interior

There are many techniques for using leaf stencils in the interior.

They can be used to create panels, decorate walls and furniture:

• Autumn tree performed in the form of a small panel or stationary wall image. A large stencil in the form of a trunk with branches curved under a gust of wind is fixed on a white, leveled surface. Such a stencil can be made from greenhouse film with your own hands.

Using leaf patterns, you can also decorate the wall of the room with a spring tree.

After the base is completely dry, maple leaf stencils are randomly placed on the branches. Using a sponge, the silhouettes are filled with red, yellow and orange paint. If desired, small details can be drawn with a thin brush.

• A composite panel of fern leaves is made of thick sheets of paper or white cardboard, placed in wooden frames, on which fern leaves of various configurations are applied using a stencil. A plastic stencil is superimposed on a white sheet and secured with paper clips.

Using a sponge or a hard-bristled brush, the image is filled with green paint. The drawing is dried, covered with a laminating film and inserted into a frame. A panel consisting of 5-7 pictures, hung in random order, looks beautiful.

• Usually glasses and mirrors in the house are decorated with snowflakes to new year holidays, but with the help of stencils in the form of leaves, you can create unusual autumn compositions... To complete them, you will need moisture-resistant stencils, multi-colored gouache and a large hard brush. Using these materials, you can depict falling leaves on the window and make a beautiful multi-colored frame on the mirror.

Clothing design

Unique clothes with interesting patterns make their wearer stand out. It is very easy to do such a thing at home using a stencil.

To do this, you will need the following materials and tools:

• a stencil of a leaflet with small details;
• a plain T-shirt (or other piece of clothing);
• acrylic paint for fabric;
• brush;
• white paper or cotton cloth;
• plastic sheet;
• iron.

A stencil can be made from foil and pinned to the base. But it's easier to print it on self-adhesive paper and stick it to the fabric.

Decor bags with autumn leaves

Having prepared everything you need, proceed to the following steps:

1. Smooth the fabric and spread it out on a flat surface. Place a sheet of plastic under the working side, the size of which corresponds to the selected pattern.
2. Using a brush, the drawing is carefully transferred to the fabric. The intensity of the color depends on the quality of the paint and the number of layers applied.
3. The finished drawing is left to dry, which lasts 20-24 hours.
4. The dried drawing is covered with a sheet of white paper or cloth and fixed with an iron.

Confectionery

Vegetable stencils are a popular tool for decorating pastries and beverages.

Pastry templates are made from plastic or silicone sheets. At home, you can create from plastic folders. The sketch of the stencil is first drawn on paper, and then transferred to plastic and cut out with a clerical knife.

Templates for crafts to school

Cutout templates are often used on creative pursuits v kindergarten and primary school... The choice of a suitable template depends on the age of the children and the complexity of the craft.

Autumn maple

A tree with colorful leaves is an interesting themed decoration that can be created together with children preschool age.

To work, you will need the following tools and materials:

• printed templates of maple leaves;
• a large sheet of thick cardboard;
• watercolor paints;
• gouache;

• brushes;
• scissors;
• transparent tape;
• double-sided adhesive tape.

A tree with bare branches is painted on cardboard. Then the figure is cut out, forming a rounded crown. The entire surface of the workpiece is covered with transparent adhesive tape. At this stage of the work, children can take part in painting the tree.

Each child will need 2 ready-made template maple leaf with traced veins. Children cut and paint the leaves in bright autumn colors on their own. After the paint has dried, back side the leaves are glued with a small piece of double-sided tape and placed on the branches of the base.

The tree is a versatile educational tool that can be filled with various removable elements. Their choice depends on the time of year and the topic of the lesson.

Autumn bouquet

The printed leaves can be used to create an autumn bouquet.

To make it you will need:

• thin dry branches;
• samples of various leaves;
• colored double-sided paper;
• simple pencil;
• scissors;
• glue;
• paper adhesive tape.

Progress:

• During the walk, it is necessary to collect thin dry branches with many small shoots. Before starting work, they must be washed and dried at room temperature.
• Each child independently chooses a leaflet template and colored paper for work.
• Rectangular paper squares are folded in half. A leaf template is superimposed on them and outlined along the contour.
• Without unfolding the paper, cut out 2 identical parts in the form of a leaf.
• With felt-tip pen suitable color small details are drawn on the workpiece.
• One of the paired leaves is attached to the branch with a small piece of paper tape.

• The second part is covered with glue and connected to the element attached to the branch.
• For a branch to look spectacular, at least 12-15 leaves are needed, so work with preschool children should be carried out in groups.
• The fully decorated branches are dried in an upright position by placing them in a vase.

Felt wreath

A piece of paper for cutting is used not only when working with paper, but also for making crafts from fabric.

To create a felt wreath, you will need the following materials:

• multi-colored felt flaps;
• threads of various contrasting colors;
• scissors;
• sewing needles;
• cardboard;
• glue.

Autumn wreath made of felt

Progress:

1. A ring with a diameter of 20 cm and a width of 4 cm is cut out of thick cardboard.
2. With the help of a template, images of various leaves are drawn on the fabric. Each leaf is cut and smoothed.
3. The veins are embroidered on the blanks with bright colored threads.
4. The leaves are fixed with glue on the surface of the ring, placing them in rows consisting of 2-3 parts.

In this technique, you can perform a bright autumn wreath from multi-colored maple, birch, mountain ash and oak leaves. And also create an elegant Christmas accessory from green leaves holly.

Templates for download and printouts

To make work easier and save time, you can use ready-made leaflet samples.

Paper cut leaf template: examples of maple, oak and grape leaves

Below are images of leaflets that are most often used in children's and adult creative works.

Maple leaf pattern

Oak leaf pattern

Plain leaf template

Grape leaf pattern

Chestnut leaf pattern

Birch leaf pattern

Rowan leaf pattern

Leaflet template is an easy way to create interesting creative work... They can be used to cut out pieces from paper and fabric, or used as a stencil for interior decoration.

Article design: Natalie Podolskaya

Video about templates for cutting leaflets

A template for paper cutting - in this video:

On this page you can download and print stencils and coloring pages for the leaves of various trees. All variants of tree leaves can be printed on a printer in order to be used as coloring pages for children or as stencils for decoration. Stencil forms are usually printed, carefully cut out, and then used for their intended purpose. For example, artistic painting of walls or as independent design elements. All suggested tree leaf stencils and colorings are in vector PDF format. They can be downloaded or printed without loss of quality in any size, not just in A4 format.

Maple leaf - stencil and coloring

Below you can download or print Maple Leaf... The maple leaf on the left is fine for coloring. Using the link on the right, you can download or print a maple leaf stencil, which has a thicker and shorter leg, which is more convenient to cut.

So the golden autumn has come. Let someone miss the past summer, and you and I will live in the present and enjoy any weather and any time of the year. After all, autumn is not only rains and slush, it is also colorful leaves, mushrooms in the forest, chestnuts and acorns, a harvest festival at school and kindergarten ... class or group in kindergarten. First of all, we recommend that you decorate the windows, and here autumn protrusions will come to our aid. On our site you will find a lot of different templates for autumn vytynanka. See below.

Vytynanka is the art of paper cutting. This type of creativity appeared long ago. Presumably in the 9th century in China, simultaneously with the invention and distribution of paper. Autumn leaves are most popular in autumn. Maple, birch, oak ... different colors and sizes. Concerned about finding patterns for autumn tuck, first of all, kindergarten teachers or teachers primary grades who need to decorate a group or class for the fall holiday.

It is appropriate to decorate not only windows, but also walls with vytynanki leaves. Autumn leaves hanging on strings to the ceiling or a chandelier look beautiful.

Unlike New Year's tuck, autumn tuck should be cut not from white, but from colored paper of suitable colors. It is best to use paper in yellow, red, orange, brown and crimson colors for autumn vytynanka. It is convenient to cut the vytynanki with a clerical knife or a special breadboard knife. Also, nail scissors are often used to cut out patterns of protrusions. You can glue the autumn vytynanka on the windows using soap diluted a small amount water, or tape.

Autumn patterns

To download a template, click on its icon.

Autumn leaf patterns are used for different purposes - window dressing, holidays, matinees in schools and kindergartens, etc.

Using these templates with your own hands, you can make leaves from the most different types paper, and also use as a template for fabric appliqués.

If you need to make leaves from colored paper, it is better to use paper that is painted on both sides. But you can take and white paper, and then paint it with paints or pencils.

Take a closer look at the leaves of the trees - how they are colored, how the veins are located on the leaf. Everything that nature has created is perfect, and we can only try to get closer to this perfection.

You can download completely free, without registration and other conditions, 23 templates of a wide variety of autumn leaves from the link provided https://yadi.sk/d/mSED92sCbVCJZ

You will be taken to the Yandex.Disk page.

All autumn leaf templates in the folder are large. For example, "leaf 2" is 10.3cm wide and 13.6cm high, "Maple leaf 4" is 25cm wide and 25cm high, and so on.

What kind of leaves are in the folder, see below:

If you only want maple leaf templates, you can copy them directly from the screen by attaching a piece of paper to it:

To see the maple leaf in larger size, click on it. To see the maple leaf in an even larger size, click on the cross at the bottom right.