Easy Autumn Leaf Wood Riser | Using Dollar Tree Wooden Leaves

Hello! Today we are creating an Autumn leaf wood riser. I purchased a pack of wooden leaves and wood square blocks from my local Dollar Tree. I wasn't sure what I was going to create with them. I found a piece of scrap wood in my garage and I figured I would create a wood riser with a wood leaf design. This is a simple craft and is great for beginners. 

One scrap wood section -Size of the one I am using 7¾ x 3½

Paint-I'm using espresso for my riser and a red for my wooden leaves

Four wood square pieces-Purchased a pack at Dollar Tree (These are being used for the legs on the wood riser)

Wooden leaves-Purchased a pack at Dollar Tree

I am using 6 leaves. Depending on the size of wood you use, you could end up using more or less

Paint brush

Hot glue

Faux fall floral or leaves

Floral cutters

Start by taking your paint and applying it onto your scrap wood and wood square pieces. Set them aside and allow them to completely dry.

Next take your wooden leaves and apply paint to the front and back side of each leaf. Allow each leaf to fully dry. If you are wanting to cover the holes on each leaf, you could use some wood putty. Add your wood putty before painting, gently sand it and then apply your paint. 

After, take your wood square pieces and begin to glue them onto the bottom of your wood section. Apply just a little hot glue onto each square piece. Add them onto each corner of your wood section.

Take your wooden leaves and begin to glue them around your wood riser. 

You are now ready to add your floral. I decided to add my faux Autumn leaves to my wood riser. I used my floral cutters and cut off three sections of my leaves. I placed my candles onto my wood riser and then added my leaves around them. 

Your Autumn fall leaf wood riser is complete. This makes a perfect centerpiece. You can add candles, or a smaller vase with floral. Thank you so much for stopping by and creating with me. I'll see you soon.

Video tutorial-https://youtu.be/G5f5TZNS4bU

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