Frugal Crafts
(featured column by various authors)
Decorating
with Fall Leaves: Cards and Gift Wrap
by Deborah
Taylor-Hough
You can make your own cards or gift wrap by using
nature's bounty of freshly fallen leaves.
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1) Use poster paint for printing on paper (for
cards, gift wrap, etc.), or use acrylic paint if you decide to decorate an item
that needs a waterproof finish (glassware, clay pots, etc.).
2) Brush a small amount of paint onto the underside of the leaf where the veins
are more pronounced.
3) Carefully place the leaf where you want the design printed and cover with a
layer of paper towel.
4) Gently roll a rolling pin over the top (or you can use the side of an empty
bottle).
5) Remove the paper towel and lift the leaf.
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Related Articles:
Preserving Autumn Leaves
Nature's Décor for Fall, On a
Budget!
Copyright
© 2004 by Deborah Taylor-Hough
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