I love it, the smells shapes and sounds of leaf litter.
I feel a little joyous whenever I notice a particularly beautiful leaf amongst the crowd.
Recently I painted one hundred leaves. It surprised me how small a pile one hundred leaves is.
Leaves in the wild are like grains of sand, impossible to count, but you can try.
The idea to paint one hundred leaves was in part inspired by Tibetan prayer flags. My intentions were to nurture myself with a pleasurable task, of adding wishes from my heart, and to arrange the leaf litter on the street for it to be enjoyed by others.
So far I’ve attached a few to gifts, hidden a couple in items boxed for charity and for the post.
I'm going to scatter them soon.
There’s a building site that’s been stripped of its trees that might need a hundred of my leaves.
Now that I have completed one hundred leaves I am left with the feeling of wanting to do more.
There will be a next time, but it is going to be a little different.
G'day Robyn. They sure look lovely. There are some beautiful leaves and painting them to scatter is a great idea. Take care. Liz...
ReplyDeleteRobyn, they look too beautiful to scatter ... but what a unique idea.
ReplyDeleteRobyn you are a beautiful inspiring soul.
ReplyDeleteYour leaves are wonderful and whoever finds them are lucky people.
Keep shining sweet friend.
Big heart hugs
Peggy xxxx
Awww rather like the idea of painted leaves, shame to 'throw' them away amongst the others but I get the prayer flag thing. I had some years ago and they were strangely tranquil. I really should replace them. Then I have so much leaf litter, perhaps I should buy paints instead. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Robyn! I too paint leaves,and paper bark. I also have stiched wool words into paper bark. Have fun! Candyxx You have inspired me to continue a project I started years ago. Candyxx
ReplyDeleteI'd never thought about leaf litter before but it does look fairly fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteRobyn, I can't tell you how much joy your leaves give me! And the thought that people will be surprised and delighted when they find them, it is magic. I will do this too, but I must wait until Fall, our leaves right now are tiny :-).Thank you for this wonderful idea, I am sure it will catch on! xoxo
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing project Robyn... I wish I could be over there to chance finding one! Greetings and well wishes from the East of thei wide land!
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Those are really beautiful. How cool would it be to stumble across one?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea Robyn. I'd love to see the reaction, and surprise, of the finders of your treasures
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you are amazing. you lift me right up with this, robyn. i would be so astounded and grateful to find one of these leaves in my regular wanderings and what a gift it would be!!!
ReplyDeletehmmmmmm...
i love you always robyn
kj
You area absolutely fabulous! I love the idea of 100 painted leaves! You did a beautiful job and I'm sure many, many people will be smiling when they find one from you.
ReplyDeleteI just might try this myself :-)
xoxo jj
Wonderful and unique idea.
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