How To Preserve Leaves

How to Preserve Leaves by Rebekah Meier

I found a way to preserve leaves and flowers I collect every fall.  Follow along and I will show you how I used Mixed Media Foam Sheets to permanently save them.  I made a trio of leaf squares of different varieties.

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Here a just a sample of my leaves.  The “raggy” the better.  I like them to have character!


How to Preserve Fall Leaves Instructions:

How to Preserve Leaves

Peel off one side of the Foam Sheets film to reveal a very sticky material.

How to Preserve Leaves

How to Preserve Leaves

How to Preserve Leaves

Apply one coat of crackle glaze onto leaf and background.  Let dry completely.

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I used a variety of paints and applied the color with a cosmetic sponge.

How to Preserve Leaves

Once paints are applied, add a coat of satin varnish to seal the project.

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For the maple leaf, I also incorporated my Rosetta stencil from The Crafters Workshop. 

Simply apply molding paste through the stencil before applying the crackle glaze.

How to Preserve Fall Leaves

Remember you can shop online for all of Rebekah’s products at http://www.thermowebonline.com

Rebekah’s Mixed Media line provides the perfect starting point for your next project! From Art Paper and Tapes to Foam Sheets and stunning Transfer Foils..there’s something for your next creative endeavor!

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2 Comments on How to Preserve Fall Leaves

  1. Lori Uren
    November 20, 2017 at 8:37 am (7 years ago)

    I love this idea!

  2. mjmarmo
    November 20, 2017 at 6:29 pm (7 years ago)

    These are wonderful!