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!
So beautiful !
ReplyDeleteClever 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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