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I love autumn and one of my favorite parts of the season is all those fall leaves! For the last few years, it has become a tradition of mine to use those leaves as a surface to create on.
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Any shape of size of leaf will work. I typically let the leaves dry out or even press them for about a week or two.
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One they are dried out you can paint or draw on the surface!
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The result is a totally unique piece of art!
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And for those who ask... no I don't do anything to preserve the leaves. So far my leaves have lasted for years and honestly there is something I love about creating art that is temporary!
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Looking for more leaf inspiration?
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10 comments:
They are so yummy. Is there anything you don't paint on? ;)
these look so pretty !! one only needs paint to be happy :) happy fall Alisa !!
So beautiful! Love the idea.
These are so beautiful you clever girl!!
These are so beautiful you clever girl!!
These are stunning!
Wow, what a brilliant idea! I'm always looking for creative ideas like this! Thanks for sharing! :)
Lovely! How long do these last?
wow!! and wow again! I was already being inspired by your pumpkins since I wanted to do a small project for my daughters desk @ her dorm and then THIS?? Now I gotta have a baskt in my car tomorrow to go leaf picking!! Thank you for always inspiring in such a way that small crafters like me can still feel that we can try this ourselves!
WOW, le adoro!!!!
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