Pumpkin Centerpiece

This centerpiece has a very fall-ish feel, so it would work for either Halloween or Thanksgiving.

I started with an artificial pumpkin, a candle and two fall floral sprigs.

I cut a circle around the stem using a sharp steak knife.

It was much easier than I thought it would be!

I stuck the fall sprigs in the hole and wedged the candle into the hole.

It's tight enough that the candle holds the foliage tight without having to use glue.

Then I arranged the leaves to space them out and make the candle noticeable.

Ta-da!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

An excellent wife is the crown of her husband

Proverbs 12:4

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Don't Leaf These Projects Behind. . .

I can't believe September is almost over!

We're now officially in fall, so let's take a look at some leaf-y projects.

They're all so simple to make. . .

This project just needs leaves, raffia, and mason jars.

So simple!

I was really excited about this leaf mobile.

So unique, don't you think?

You can go here to see more about it.

This grateful banner was made with shipping tags and dollar store leaves.

Go here to see how.

Wanna know what makes vintage books cooler?

Leaves, of course!

Come here and see.

Garlands are so stinkin' easy to make.

And if you buy your supplies at the dollar store, they're so cheap, too.

Here is another leaf garland.

Makes you want to run out to the dollar store and find some leaves, doesn't it?

Or you could use real ones.

Unfortunately, I live in a part of Texas where it's still summer,

so I'm stuck with artificial leaves for now:)

I hope this leaves you wanting to craft!

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

O my God, I trust in You

Psalm 25:2

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Mason Jar + Leaf = One Cute Project!

If you're wondering what to do for a centerpiece for Thanksgiving I've got a cute idea

that will take you about five minutes to put together. . .

 

 

these autumn leaf luminaries.

 

 

All you need is an old Mason jar, a leaf, and some twine or raffia.

 

 

You can use small jars or large ones.

 

Then just tie the leaf to the jar using raffia or twine.

I wrapped the raffia around twice before tying it.

 

Place a  tealight candle in the jar and you've got a darling candle holder.

 

It would look really cute paired up with this autumn project from Friday.

 

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

 

Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

1 Cor. 2:5

 

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Old Book + Leaf = One Cute Project!

I've really been on an autumn kick lately.

 I have a plastic bag full of artificial fall leaves and I can't wait to use them on projects.

 

That's kind of funny because where we live, we don't have many trees

that turn pretty colors in the fall.

 

 

I used the books that I showed you yesterday that I had picked up

at the thrift store. (for 10 cents apiece!)

I started by cutting off the covers with a box cutter.

 

Then I tied a piece of twine placing a small knot at the back.

 

 

Finally, I slid a leaf under the twine.

 

How cute are these?

 

 

Not to mention that it's like a five minute project.

Boom!

I love cute, quick, and easy!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

 

Oh sing to the Lord a new song for he has done marvelous things

Psalm 98:1

 

 

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Festive and Frugal Fall Projects

I have a list of autumn themed projects that I plan to get to in the next few weeks.

I've been gathering leaves, old books, candles. . .

Meanwhile, I'd like to revisit three of my favorite past fall projects. . .

I made this wreath from an old rake that I found at the thrift store.

I love cute wreaths:)

This leaf mobile was made with a package of artificial leaves from the dollar store,

an embroidery hoop from the thrift store,

and some invisible thread.

You can go here to see more.

This Grateful Banner was unbelievably easy to make.

I used my stapler to attach these shipping tags that I got at a yard sale,

and leaves from the dollar store.

If you'd like to make one of your own, you can go here to see how.

I hope you're all enjoying your fall weather.

When it starts getting cool, I find myself wanting to make soup.

Tonight I'm making a big pot of chili.:)

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

So each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Romans 14:12

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