Roses from maple leaves

[marsh]

I found this link on the web, this is a nice idea for fall season. I hope you like it.

http://haha.nu/creative/how-to-make-roses-from-maple-leaves/

[gingerinarkansas]

Very unusual and they look simple to make. Thanks for posting. Ginger

[BBSweets]

Those look so neat for fall! Thank you for sharing!

[schmeebly]

That is so cool! I just found my fall centerpiece (and mom's too I'm sure)!! Thanks so much for sharing the link!

[musicaworld]

This is really something creative. Though I knew a similar technique of making roses with ribbons, never thought it would apply to maple leaves...and the arrangement you have made in the flower pot looks wonderful.

[heirloomoriginals]

THose are sooooo pretty! Great for a fall wedding.

Steph

[gloworm]

I tried this and it came out nice. It only lasted a couple of days though and the leaves dried and began to curl. Wonder how you might preserve it for longer display? I used Red Maple Tree leaves as it's not autumn here yet.

Glo

[musicaworld]

Regarding preventing the maple leaves from drying early, the solution is - take a bottle of glycerine and pour enough quantity in a bowl (depending on the number of leaves ). Add double the quantity of water to it. Keep the leaves merged in this solution for a week. This way, the color is also preserved. I had told my dad to get these leaves all the way to India and he tried this. It really worked for me.