Leaves and Leaves and Leaves!

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‘J is for Jack Frost’ From “The Fairy Alphabet”
By Fanny Young Cory
1877 - 1972

I got to crunch some leaves today.

Big, dry, crunchy leaves!

I kind of forgot how fun that was.

When is the last time you crunched some leaves?

Unknown photographer

This kaleidoscope always makes me think of Indian corn colors.

Kaleidoscope by inkspired

I came across a very interesting Leaf Craft, 

While browsing through Pinterest.

Aren’t those cool looking?

Anybody can ‘doodle’.

I would use a juicy white paint pen, so as to not tear the leaf.

The top photo shows more ‘zentangle’ type decoration,

While the bottom photo appears to be more doodling style.

W. Wordsworth quote

Unknown artist

I am saving a zentangle post for later.

People do quite a bit more with leaves and art also.

Sam Larson draws tiny silhouette scenes on his leaves:

Leaf art by Sam Larson

This Indonesian artist uses strong coffee to paint leaves with:

Ghidaq al-Nizar aka ‘coffeetopia’

Wow!

Take a look outside.

Take a short walk, even if it is just down your driveway

Or around the block.

Unknown credits

Enjoy the Leaves!

A Coles Phillips ‘fade-away’ girl painting.

October 1917 magazine cover art

Why not invite someone else to go on the walk with you?

October 1917 magazine cover

‘Til next time,

inkspired

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The end of October already!

We have several inches of snow on the ground. Got to 9’ Fahrenheit last night. 

But I am still wanting crisp, colored leaves

and

Hot cider drinks

in front of a fire;

I want to enjoy cold mornings and warm afternoons.

Perhaps next week!

For those of you that still have your Autumn leaves to enjoy,

I found this simple craft on Pinterest.

Mason jar, or jar of your choice

Pressed leaves that are still pliable

or

Silk leaves

Twine, raffia, your choice of ribbon 

Flameless tea light

You could lightly glue, use spray glue or Modge Podge to affix the leaves.

How simple!

yet charming.

Here is another quickie decoration idea:

I love the popcorn bases!

Have a safe and fun holiday tomorrow.

‘til next time,

Inkspired