Okay, I am not sure what kind of weed this leaf came from, other than some people in the area say it is called a cotton weed. I just know it is huge and is beautiful!
| The leaf came from this actual plant. The plant was growing in the corner of our local greenhouse. It received lots of fertilizer and the employees liked the pretty leaves, so thankfully didn't destroy the plant. | I made three concrete leaves from the plant. This is a picture of another one of the three. I did finish these leaves with lots of diluted paint and stain. |
Of note: The first picture in the article and the above picture, was taken just a few minutes ago. The leaf has set in this exact place through the fall, winter and spring. I always have questions about leaving the leaves out through the winter. I always leave them out, as no matter what time of the year or weather conditions, they look beautiful!
Here is the post that went viral with the exact instructions of how I make my concrete leaves.
http://www.shellknoblakegirl.com/milestones/oak-hydrangea-leaf
http://www.shellknoblakegirl.com/milestones/oak-hydrangea-leaf
