DIY Projects & Crafts Colorful Pasta-and-Leaf Leis DIY Project Give "aloha!" an autumnal twist: Embellish string necklaces with paper leaves (cut out a big pile with a craft punch) and colorful organic pasta. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email For more ideas, scroll through our entire collection of Thanksgiving crafts. What You'll Need Materials Butcher paper Leaf-shape paper punches (Pictured: Punch Bunch Mega Giant punches, in Maple Leaf and Oak Leaf) Dried pasta shapes, in rainbow colors Bakers’ twine Craft glue Instructions Cut leaves out of butcher paper with punches. Show kids how to sandwich twine between two leaves with glue, and thread twine through pasta or secure it with knots to create necklaces.