This is a fun project you can do with your children.
It begins with by enjoying a beautiful autumn afternoon, collecting colorful maple leaves.

Your young ones will enjoy collecting leaves of all different shapes and sizes.

Once leaves have been collected you will need to press them in a book for two to three days or longer until flattened and slightly dried.

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Once Leaves Are Flattened  & Dried (2 – 3 Days Later)
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You will now need bees wax and a small bowl or pot to melt the wax in.

I have a small bowl just for this purpose as the wax does not wash out.

Next begin to melt the wax. I use a double boiler method to melt the wax which takes about 5 to 10 minutes.

If you have don’t have wax you can get some at http://www.glorybee.com

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Once The Wax is Melted
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Holding the leaf by the stem quickly immerse it in the wax and remove.

The wax does not need to be thick, just a thin coating will work.

As you pull the leaf out of the pot hold it pointed downward to allow excess wax drip off.

Next, place the leaf gently on wax paper to dry.

The wax will dry within 2-3 minutes.

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Adding Adhesive to Back of the Leaf
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You will now need to add an adhesive to the back side of the leaf.

My preferred adhesive is a Stockmar sticky wax. A glue stick will also work as well.

Choose your favorite window and gently press leaves to glass.

Enjoy