Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Easy Handmade Felt Cornucopia


Thanksgiving Craft

I found this project for making an easy handmade felt cornucopia in Family Fun magazine and HAD to do it for L. I stayed up till 1am working on this project, but it was just too darn cute to put down! Since my sewing machine is evil, I sewed everything by hand, but it was so simple to make!

Find the directions HERE
Find the templates HERE


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Monday, October 25, 2010

Waxed Leaves Autumn Garland


The fall colors have finally arrived in Arkansas!
I've been wanting to do waxed leaves for quite a long time now, and I finally got around to it today.
Its a wonderful way to preserve the beauty of Fall.

Really Easy.


Gather your leaves





Dip them in melted beeswax.
I use a double boiler to melt my wax. In the bottom where the water is, I added cloves, cinnamon sticks, and some nutmeg to fill the house with a wonderful Autumn aroma while I worked.
Shake the leaves a bit to get the excess wax off.
They dry very fast


So pretty!
You can decorate with them in lots of different ways!





I made an Autumn Leaf Garland with mine.
Simply use a needle and thread to sew through the stems of the leaves.
String them up and enjoy the warmth AND smell (the beeswax smells delicious)




Our (very photogenic) fake family....Just bought the frame today.
I really really love the way the leaves just warm up the whole area. So homey!





I also made this which I just love in our Seasonal Nook by the door.  




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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Corn Husk Candle Holders



I found this cute idea at Uncommon Artistic Endeavors, and just had to make some of my own.
Her directions are very good, with pictures of each step, so for directions, CLICK HERE.


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