The technique was to gild real leaves, but instead of gilding, I embellished as per some Pinterest inspiration! I used two long spear shaped leaves that I snagged from the blow off of my neighbours yard, so I don't know what kind they are!! I was just happy to scoop something other than a maple leaf! I used my white Signo gel pen and black Zig marker and some little pearls to embellish. The vexing part you ask?? Trying to keep the pen from poking through the fragile leaves.
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75064
Thu, Nov 02, 2023 @ 6:24 AM
Oh my goodness, aren't you the clever one? I have never seen this done and I love it. Glad you didn't poke through the leaves, too. A super duper creation!!!!
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You are such the clever, creative girl, Michelle! Thanks also for sharing the vexing part. It made me smile because we've all been there. Trying to make a technique work or whatever it might be. Thanks for your perseverance - it made for a very special card!!
Registered: February 19, 2011 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 15372
Thu, Nov 09, 2023 @ 1:38 PM
I have to say, you are quite "foxy" at turning leaves into adorable creature. Your gilded wolf made me beam and this one speaks to my soul There's something about your dots and beads pattern that remind me of American Indian art and things spiritual. Love this. Fabulous card.
Registered: December 30, 2017 Location: arizona Posts: 1412
Sat, Nov 11, 2023 @ 6:26 PM
Both of this leaf 'critters' are wonderful! I grew up in maple tree world, but lived in desert for 50 yrs now. so, love maple leaves! and I know how crispy leaves get and how tricky the white pen was to apply. very fun card image for a special person to receive. thanks for the kind comments on my autumn cards and the HILARIOUS story of the camo bathing suit. LMAO T in AZ