Big Leaf Prints

A perfect project for all ages -- very young to very old! These examples were created by 3 year olds!

I used the lid of my cake pan to hold the paint (acrylics in a variety of colors).  The children were free to add colors as they liked . . . . just a bit, spread around works very well.

Then the children pressed the leaf into the ink . . . . I used a big leafed plant in my garden.


Then we transfered the leaf to the paper.  The children really need to press down all around the leaf . . . .making sure to press all the way to the corners.  It takes a minute or two for small hands to be able to do this.
Carefully lift the leaf off the paper.

The results of the mixed colors are striking.

And each one comes out so differently, despite using the same leaf over and over.

Source: http://kleas.typepad.com/kleas/2010/10/leaf-printing.html

Fruit Crates + Wheels = Cool Shelf Unit

Don't you love when you find simple but innovative re- purposing?
How about this one?

Of course, it could be sanded and painted for a "less rustic" use. The lines along the side would be very pretty. You could also opt for little legs rather than wheels. 

I have traced it back and, following quite the rabbit trail, found an originating source. . . .
 Kjerstis Lykke, via doorsixteen via Remodelista via a few more.