White cotton or linen place mats are an ideal backdrop for a verdant lawn motif.
From a flat of wheatgrass, cut enough blades (removing roots) for one mat. Lay mat faceup over a sheet of white card stock. Arrange 5 to 8 blades along the base of the mat. Lay another sheet of card stock over blades. Hold it in place, and hammer in a uniform manner. Remove top piece of card stock; discard blades. Repeat, working in sections, using fresh grass. Designs will fade over time. Wash with mild detergent in cold water.
I plan on scoping the yard for all things that could be used...herbs, chives, pansies, dandylions, etc This would be a fun art photo for the kids to do and frame.
You could stamp these also!
I like this technique also! I am going to look for placemats from Tuesday Morning...a discount shop here in charlotte.
You could also even try wal-mart...they often have fabric placemats.
Maybe try Cost Plus Imports (or Pier 1) - they may have cotton rather than linen.
Does anyone know an inexpensive course for these linen placemats?