Purty Concrete Leave
On a recent trip to the north, I was able to see what my fabulously crafty in-law’s were up to.
The evidence of their creativity had taken over their entire basement floor.
My creative in-laws scour the countryside, looking for just the right leaves for their projects.
(My coffee mug was included to show the size and also for sips in between shots.)
Using real leaves, they mold the concrete mixture around the leaf and let it dry. This is one before it’s painted.
My mother-in-law has the patience to painstakingly hand paint each one. She has a gift for patience that I am striving towards.
The colors she chooses are stunning…
…and gorgeous. I am so impressed with what these two lovely people can create. I would argue that their best creation, however, was Biceps…but then again, I am a little biased.
love the leaves….what kind of paint do you use to paint them? What do you prefer to varnish the leaves? Are you able to leave them outside during winter or do you need to move them indors?
thanks