Leaf Printing
Not an artist? No problem. With leaves, a paper towel, and a hammer, you can achieve a watercolor effect perfect for framing or stationery. This project is elegant enough for adults, but easy enough for kids to do!
Your first step is to gather material to work with. Basically, all sorts of greenery and even flowers work for this. I took my eight month old with me, and he picked out all the leaves we used.
This is where the project gets fun. Lay your first leaf on the cardstock and cover it with the paper towel, then give it several good whacks with a hammer. Seriously - you want to hit the entire leaf multiple times! You're basically trying to squeeze the juice out of the leaf onto the cardstock - that's what makes the print.
You'll be left with a gorgeous print straight from nature! This is one of those projects that takes very little effort, but pays with big dividends.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Pansies are amazing when done this way.
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Now how to put these on the shade of a lampshade,I think it will look gorgeous when the light is on revealing the shapes and natural colors of the leaves!!!
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