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14 Amazing DIY Painted Leaves

September 5, 2014 by Barbara Rucci 5 Comments

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the most beautiful painted leaves

Are you ready for Fall? Here on the East Coast, we had an absolutely beautiful summer. The most gorgeous, perfect weather that I can ever remember. It was one of those summers that made me feel like I was living in California, not Connecticut. Absolute heaven. Needless to say, nobody is ready for the cold weather to come. Which is why I needed to do this round-up. I needed something beautiful to look at to get me ready for Fall (normally my favorite season). I think I succeeded! I am officially accepting that seasons come and go, and I am ready for the final chapter of the year. Hello gorgeous leaves!

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

1. Leaves colored by my kids with water-soluble crayons, see the whole post here.

2. These gold-leafed leaves are so gorgeous! I couldn’t find the source but had to include them just for inspiration.

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

3. Leaf fish! I just love these. So clever, by Hazel Terry.

4. These leaves by Elena Nuez have a super cool Aztec vibe. I’m digging the little white dots, so simple.

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

5. These stacked animals are the bomb. I love the eyes. By Katya Enseling.

6. The delicate drawings on these leaves are pure art. I couldn’t find a source for these either. Grrrr…

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

7. Coolest ladybugs I’ve ever seen! By Terry Hazel.

8. Slightly obsessed with this simple treatment by A Subtle Revelry. So pretty.

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

9. Alisa Burke is a genius. That’s all I have to say. See two of her stunning leaf DIYs here…

10. …and here.

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

11. Completely madly in love with this leaf. I can’t stop staring. The geometric pattern is perfect. by Gabee Meyer.

12. More two-toned leaves. I can’t get enough! By Emily Isabella.

beautiful + simple ideas to paint leaves this fall

13. I love these doodles with a metallic sharpie made by kids. Jean Van’t Hul from The Artful Parent also shares how to preserve leaves. Brilliant!

14. These leaf animals are freakin’ charming!! More photos on Babble.

Are you feeling the Fall vibe? I can’t believe that I’m saying this, but…I can’t wait! These would be pretty decorations for Thanksgiving, too.

xo, Bar

 

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  1. Jenny Bailey

    September 5, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    I love this! Fall is my favorite and we don’t get much of it down here in Florida so I love finding ways to make it happen inside the house!

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  2. kristen

    September 7, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    love this round up! And thanks for including us! http://www.treehousekidandcraft.com did the gold leaf leaves 🙂

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    • Barbara Rucci

      September 7, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      oh hey kristen, thank you for letting me know!! they are soooo gorgeous. do you mind giving me the direct link to the page so that I can add it to the post? i love your website, by the way, and so glad you shared it with me. xo bar

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  3. Jeanine

    September 20, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Oh Barb these are all the best leaf posts! Thank you for sharing them all in one space here. Big inspiration for us! TY

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  4. kristen bach

    September 22, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    thanks! Here is our link 🙂

    Reply

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