leaf mobile

The second leafy project I recently completed was

a wax-dipped autumn leaf mobile.

I dipped some of the leaves we collected into melted wax.

(It was parafin not beeswax. Shh...don't tell Martha.)

Then I strung them together

and hung them asymmetrically above my kitchen sink.

They look lovely with my yellow kitchen walls.

(Ahem...uh, why yes, I am a real person.

Those are real dishes untidily heaped in and around my real sink.

And that's my real sink sprayer nozzle thingy to the left of the sink

soaking in real vinegar to remove unfortunately real hard water deposits.

Real crafting takes a real toll on real housework...)

Since these photos were taken

the yellow leaves have turned decidedly brown,

but the red ones are still bright and beautiful.

They sway and turn so gracefully.

I enjoy observing them while I am washing my real dishes.

; )