You know how sometimes when you're a mum you think you know it all (well, thats what I tell my kids anyway!) and then sometimes there's an amazing revelation?
Today I learnt something new!
We have always done leaf or bark or coin rubbings by just using the crayon on the paper, which made a nice rubbing but also left lines and wonky edges. I had certainly never seen them done this way but when a friend showed me today I was so excited! Just look at these - they finish up so tidy and beautiful!
How? By first drawing with your crayon, quite darkly, on a small scrap of paper, and then using that scrap to rub over whatever object you wish to see. It's like magic, really!
Now, I know many of you will already have tried this, but I was just so tickled that in all these years of home educating and crafting with my children, I had never seen rubbings done this way.
I'm having visions of Christmas cards with a tiny tree shaped leaf on the front.....
Thanks for the tip on that one. As a teacher, I am always looking for easier ways to do things. This idea is a beauty and I can't wait to get to school tomorrow to try it out myself.
ReplyDeleteOh good, I'm glad I"m not the only one that didn't know about this! I did feel a little silly posting about something so easy!!
ReplyDeletethat's a new one to me too. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great! I've always wanted to make them neater. I've got to try it with my girls!
ReplyDeleteI'll be trying this with Pumpkin today!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, I've never done it that way either!
ReplyDeleteSo I'm not the only one....... ;o) glad I shared!
ReplyDeleteHi Evie,
ReplyDeleteI've come over to say hello from Naturally Tasmanian. Your leaf rubbings are gorgeous, I've never thought of doing it this way either! Looks like you have a beautiful blog here, Danielle.