I read somewhere (probably on Pinterest) that dipping leaves in wax will preserve them from curling up and drying out so they'll last all season. I love this idea!
So simple and so amazingly beautiful. I have preserved leaves on the branch by putting the branch in glycerin. I can't remember if it was straight glycerin or mixed with water (so long ago!) The leaves soak it up through the branch and become almost a soft rubbery texture. Perhaps they can be taken off then and retain the preserve? Happy fall!
Hey Alisa, this is so pretty! I've been trying to come up with some fall decoration that's pretty & not kitsch.. You've just provided me with the solution (at first I thought the leaves were feathers):) I'll link to this on my blog :)love to you and your family, Judith
Beautiful, great idea. Thanks for sharing
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ReplyDeletegreat! i am gonna do this...
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ReplyDeleteBeatiful, nice autumn.
ReplyDeleteLove this!!! That quilt is so pretty and fallish too! So where did you end up hanging it??
ReplyDeleteWonderfull idea! Your art is such a great inspiration for me! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! so awesome!!!! so colorful!
ReplyDeleteBut how the leaves look when they are dry (fade)?
The leaves are so cute! This is such a lovely and unique and typical "Alisa-Decoration"!
ReplyDeleteBut I would love to copy it for my living room!
another wonderful alisa inspiration -- wish i had your creative mind --
ReplyDeletewhat a creative idea! I love this! now only if the leaves here would turn another color other than GREEN. it's still summer here in florida. :(
ReplyDeleteLove it! What a great vision to come up with this. I'm gonna try this with multiple layered strands for over our mantle. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLoveliest !!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is essiently a simple idea you have transformed into a thing of utter beaty. Inside your creative mind must be a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteVery creative idea... Makes such a lovely garland...
ReplyDeletevery clever! I thought they were feathers at first. :-)
ReplyDeletemagical loveliness, as always! :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful idea!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice month!!
I read somewhere (probably on Pinterest) that dipping leaves in wax will preserve them from curling up and drying out so they'll last all season. I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and so amazingly beautiful. I have preserved leaves on the branch by putting the branch in glycerin. I can't remember if it was straight glycerin or mixed with water (so long ago!) The leaves soak it up through the branch and become almost a soft rubbery texture. Perhaps they can be taken off then and retain the preserve? Happy fall!
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteOh! This is such a beautiful idea, I am gonna try this art with my girls this weekend, they are so gonna love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ispiration...
I thought these were textile leafes! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteHey Alisa, this is so pretty! I've been trying to come up with some fall decoration that's pretty & not kitsch.. You've just provided me with the solution (at first I thought the leaves were feathers):) I'll link to this on my blog :)love to you and your family, Judith
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, they inspired me to make my own.
ReplyDeletehttp://fotodesignshelly.blogspot.nl/2012/10/diy-painted-leaves.html
Is that a wood burning stove you have there? We have a coal burning stove, it's so cozy.
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This is amazing! So festive. I need to gather some leaves now. :)
ReplyDeletevery nice, simple and clever ! I love it !
ReplyDeleteThis is just a lovely project, can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteWow! But what did you do not to break them and make them last against wind or so?
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I could see our preschoolers doing this and hanging them up around the room...collecting leaves now! :-)
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