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Homemade Christmas: Leaf Luminaries
Nov. 6, 2008 • 8:17 PM
Our Leaf luminariesThis craft may seem a bit for autumn but it is actually a NATURE CRAFT! This craft is simple and yet looks so nice when done. I hope to find a natural-looking journal and nice pencil to put with a leaf votive and maybe even a small birdfeeder- a nice nature-inspired gift.
The homemade leaf votives:
How to make them:
Collect the following items: Leaves, Glass votive or jar, white tissue paper, Mod Podge (or water-down white glue), paintbrush, small candles or tealights. White glue or hot glue.
Collect small leaves from outdoors. Be sure they are not too brittle. It is best to collect them directly off the tree or bush. Press in flower press or between pages of heavy book. Allow to press for about an hour.
I find it easiest to first attach the leaves with either regular white glue or just a few dots of hot glue.
Allow to dry while tearing white tissue paper into small squares (approximately 1-2 inches) Using a paintbrush, paint the Mod Podge (or watered-down glue) over the leaves. Add the white tissue squares, overlapping them and also going up and over the top edge. Add a top layer of ModPodge. Allow to dry. Add candle and light (or save to give as a gift!)
We've enjoyed our Leaf Luminaries all Autumn long!
VintageGirl is hosting a wonderful giveaway of one of her homemade gifts- a very pretty & feminine apron!
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Nov. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kellie
Those votive holders are BEAUTIFUL!!! You mentioned trying to find a birdhouse - I was at Wal-Mart this morning and our store had in their craft section little wooden birdhouses that you paint. It was very inexpensive and you could paint it and it would add to the "homemade" present... just an idea.
I am going to have to make some of these...they are georgeous!!
Kellie
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Nov. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
Those are neat and look like they would be fun to make.
Jenn
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Nov. 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I've bookmarked this link in my "ART to TRY" folder. Very pretty--thanks for the inspiration! :)
Sherry @ livingandlearningnow.blogspot.com
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Jun. 9, 2009 - Leaf Votives
Posted by Anonymous
My name is Jacki DuPont. I'm an editorial intern for Birds and Blooms magazine. I'm creating the KinderGarden pages for our magazine, and I have been searching for a fall leaf activity for kids to do. I love your leaf votive and I was wondering if we could use it. I have not been able to find your email, but if you could email me at jacqueline_dupont@rd.com, that would be great. We'd be willing to give you credit for this activity and would also be willing to compensate you.
Jacki DuPont
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