100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 8

Week 8: Working Through Creative Blocks

It happens - some days, inspiration runs dry. Rather than forcing ideas, I allow myself to step back and observe. Looking at nature, flipping through old sketches, or even revisiting past leaves sparks fresh ideas.

Creative blocks are part of the process. Instead of seeing them as a roadblock, I use them as an invitation to slow down and reflect. Sometimes, stepping away for a short walk or working on something unrelated helps reignite the creative spark.

Creative Tip: Keep a journal where you jot down ideas, patterns, or colors that catch your eye. When inspiration dips, return to these notes.

Encouragement: A pause doesn’t mean failure - it’s just a chance to refuel. Keep showing up, and creativity will return.

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100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 7

Week 7: Finding Your Personal Style

By now, patterns are emerging in my work. Certain marks, stitches, or color combinations feel natural—this is the process of discovering my artistic voice.

As I continue, I lean into what excites me most. Some leaves become more intricate, while others stay minimalist. Recognizing my preferences and tendencies allows me to refine my approach and create more intentional designs.

Creative Tip: Look back at your previous pieces and note recurring elements. Are you drawn to certain shapes, colors, or techniques? Use those as a foundation for new designs.

Encouragement: Your personal style is unique - trust what comes naturally to you and let it evolve organically.

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100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 6

 

Week 6: The Beauty of Layering and Depth

Layering different elements brings richness to leaf art. By adding a variety of resources, stitches, and fabric, enables you create depth and complexity in each piece.

Working in layers is a key element of my process. Sometimes I collage multiple leaves together, blending together textures and colors.

Creative Tip: Mix techniques—try stitching over burned or painted designs or layering multiple leaves together. Don’t be afraid to add new elements if a piece feels unfinished - such as fabric.

Encouragement: Creating in layers - keep adding, experimenting, and discovering. Every piece has the potential to evolve into something even more beautiful. 

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100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 5

 

Welcome to Week 5 of 100 Days of Leaf Arts

Overcoming Midway Challenges

By now, challenges creep in—lack of time, self-doubt, posting late or fatigue. This is the moment to push forward and to give yourself some grace. I remind myself why I started and focus on the joy of creating. 

This phase of the project requires a mental shift. I acknowledge my struggles, but I don’t let them stop me. Instead, I embrace what is happening in the moment, be it imperfections, lack of drive or needing to self-nurture and get back on track.  

I allow my art to reflect my persistence. I am doing the challenge for myself and each and every step I take will revitalize and renew my strength and you learn something new about your resilience along the way.

Creative Tip: On busy days, create something simple. Keep the habit alive, even if it's a five-minute session.  If you are posting and you need to post the next day, then don't stress about it, the process is for you, others will understand.

Encouragement: Progress over perfection. Keep going! Your dedication will pay off, and by the end of the 100 days, you'll be amazed at how much you've grown.

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100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 4

 

Week 4: Adding mark-making to Leaves

Incorporating mark-making onto the leaves adds texture and contrast. 

I experiment with different materials, such as using the wood burning tool, attaching stitched and decorated leaves together or simply adding embroidery techniques and creating leaf clusters with slow stitching.

Adding textiles also brings an exciting dimension to leaf art. The softness of fabric  with the organic fragility of leaves creates a beautiful contrast.

Creative Tip: Don't be afraid to try new techniques and experiment to get your desired look.

Encouragement: Small creative risks lead to big breakthroughs—try a new technique and see where it takes you.  You could practice on say fabric to begin with and then move onto the leaves. If something doesn’t work, repurpose it into another piece.

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100 Days of Leaf Art - Week 3

 

Welcome to Week 3 of the 100 Days of Leaf Arts.

Week 3: Building a Daily Creative Habit

Consistency is key to creative growth. Showing up every day - even for 10 minutes -keeps your ideas flowing and strengthens your skills. With each day over the challenge, I attempt to refine my techniques, try new stitches, and explore layering with fabric or other materials.

Weaving and Burning Dried leaf

One of the biggest challenges in any long-term project is overcoming the inner critic. Some days, it might feel like nothing is working or you don't know what to try. Other days, everything clicks into place. The key is to keep going, no matter what. I set a simple daily goal: create one small design, even if it’s just a single stitch or a minimal burned mark.

Creative Tip: Set up a simple workspace so you can create without distractions. Having materials ready makes the process smoother. Create a daily ritual around your project, light a candle, play calming music, or sip tea while working.

Encouragement: Keep going, even if your pieces don’t turn out exactly as planned. Creativity is a journey, not a destination. Your skills will improve with practice, and each piece adds to your growing body of work.

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