The vine leaves are often associated with delicious culinary preparations: in many Eastern European countries, for example, they are used to prepare Stuffed rolls, which take different names depending on the local tradition. But today we will not focus on gastronomic uses, but on the alternative uses (creative and not) that see them protagonists outside the kitchen.
Creative ideas
The screw leaves, with their elegant shape and well -marked veins, lend themselves perfectly to Creative and decorative projects. Here are some simple but effective ideas.
Vegetable print on fabric or paper
Dip the leaves in tempera e Use them as natural stamps to create artistic motifs on paper, fabric bags, hand -made tablecloths or tickets.
Botanical paintings
Put to Dry and press the leaves between paper paper sheets, using heavy books or a do -it -yourself wood press. Once ready, you can use them for Compose decorative squares on paper or other supports, perhaps using the decoupage technique.
Casing for small gifts
Large and flexible leaves are ideal for Wrap soaps, dry biscuits, mopes of herbal teas or small craft objects. You just need to close them with a wire of raw or raffia string to obtain a rustic and ecological packaging.
Garlands
Cover a sprig of twigs with The screw leaves, fixing them in some places with thin iron fil. You can alternate them with other seasonal elements such as berries, dry flowers or ears.
In the garden or in the garden
Even in the garden the screw leaves can find new life, here are two ideas to try.
Mulch
Vine leaves, exactly like other leaves, can be used as a ground cover for Retain humidity, reduce the growth of weeds and protect the roots.
Compost
If you don’t have other creative uses in mind, don’t throw them away! Add them to home compost for enrich your soil naturally.
