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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Top 10 DIYs of 2013

I am so grateful for each and every one of you who stop by to read my blog and see what crafty project I've been up to. I love creating things- it's such a big part of my life.

I thought I'd show you the top ten most viewed DIY projects this year.

Photo Covered Letter

Valentine's Day Crafts

Clothespins Necklaces

Trash to Treasure Chairs

Fall Leaf Mobile

Cabinet Doors Turned Photo Display

Small Envelope Album

Simple Pillow Project

Fabric Covered Vintage Suitcase

Mini Album Made From Page Protectors

If you'd like to see the top 10 DIY projects from 2012, you can go here.

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Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God

Psalm 143:10

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Fall Leaf Mobile

What do you get when you mix an embroidery hoop, silk leaves, and some invisible thread?

 

 

A fall leaf mobile, that's what!

 It's like having falling leaves right in my living room. . . without having to rake!

 

 

I got the leaves in a pack of fifty at the dollar store. I got the embroidery hoop for a quarter at the thrift store. I already had the tulle and the invisible thread. All this cost me was a little time to thread the leaves onto the hoop.

 

Happy Fall, Y'all:)

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

 

His work is honorable and glorious, and his righteousness endures forever.

Psalm 111:3

 

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Snowflake Mobile

     My grandma loves to crochet. Whenever she comes to see us, she brings her yarn and crochet needles and make doilies while she visits. She has given all of her grandchildren a crocheted afghan. 
     Many years ago, she gave my parents a set of crocheted snowflakes, then my mom gave them to me to use as Christmas tree ornaments. This year while hanging them on my tree, I thought there had to be something more I could do with them.
     Hence, my snowflake mobile . . .

     In addition to my grandma's six snowflakes, I also used three tiny crocheted doilies that I got at a thrift store.

     First, I used fabric stiffener on all of them.

     Then, using ribbon, I tied them to a small metal embroidery hoop. Have you ever seen one of these before? I hadn't til a lady from church gave me a couple. How cool are they? I love the metal look, so I didn't even consider covering the hoop.
     To finish it off, I tied three lengths of tulle to the hoop, then tied them together at the top so the mobile can be hung.

 

     I think this will be pretty hanging throughout the winter- especially since we don't get real snow here!

     If you like the idea of using an embroidery hoop for a mobile, take a look here and here where I used them to display photos.

     Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

I will be glad and rejoice in You;

I will sing praise to Your name,

O Most High.

Psalm 9:2

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