Don't you just love cool autumn mornings? They are truly uplifting here in Del Rio, especially after our extremely hot summers. However, since we are a blend between a desert and a grassland, we don't have many trees, so fall colors are limited. My family and I are fortunate to live close to one of our creeks, so we have several trees in our property. Although I hate raking leaves and skimming them out of our swimming pool, I do enjoy their beauty. Inspired by the latter, I created my tag.
I decided to paint a leaf for my tag. However, I couldn't find any real ones that were the size I had in mind. Therefore, I cut one out of kraft paper and crumpled it by hand to give it some body. I doodle on it with india ink markers, blended some oil pastels over it, and coated it with an acrylic finish. When it was dry, I tied a strip of ribbon to the stem to form a bow. Finally, I added a distressed tiny tag on which I wrote the phrase "mellow changes."
May your autumn season be a cornucopia filled with blessings!
Clever idea! Very well done too!
ReplyDeleteLove your leaf, great idea. Everybody here is busy sweeping up leaves, we all have masses of them! Valerie
ReplyDeleteA wonderful idea to paint a leaf shape. It looks amazing
ReplyDeleteChrissie xx
Very clever idea, and I love the way it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThis looks very real, I really love it! X
ReplyDeleteVery effective, love it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I just love cool autumn mornings! Your tag is stunning!!! I had to read the details to know that it did not begin as a real leaf. Love all your doodling and the finish--a work of art!
ReplyDeletewow, very pretty! xo
ReplyDeleteYour leaf tag is beautiful - you have captured nature in all its autumnal beauty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn leaf - if you're short I could send you a bundle or two!! Carolyn xx
ReplyDeleteVery well done Arnoldo! It looks real!
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