The process of eco printing is very much like pressing leaves, but we cook the "book" the leaves are pressed in! Heat, pressure, and water all combined will pull the natural dyes from the leaves and transfer them onto the paper.
I can get really excited about an interesting piece of rusty metal or some gnarly tree bark! My fingers itch to imitate the colors or textures in metal, fiber, or polymer clay. Most often, though, the thing that really calls the Muse to me is a really cool stick. This was one of those sticks.
Where do I get my inspiration? That one is easy! Inspiration is everywhere! You can train your own eye and increase creativity by practicing your observation skills.