Are you looking for natural fall decorations, but you’re not too excited about bringing bugs and dirt into your house? These fall leaf bowl fillers may be just the craft project for you. Yes, it does involve bringing in a couple of leaves to use as a pattern, but once your pattern is made, they […]
Month: September 2014
Fall Burlap Bag Sew a fall burlap bag to hang on your wall filled with a display of fall foliage. With appliqued fall leaves and a bit of trim, this bag can be displayed throughout the cool autumn months. Make them for yourself, to sell, or give as gifts to neighbors and friends. Things You […]
Pumpkin Lids It’s that time of year again when the potential for pumpkins seems to be everywhere. I found these old pot lids in my stash of junk. Painted orange, they immediately started their transformation to fall decor. A primitive face gave them their personality… …then I added a few bottle caps spelling out the […]
Craft Shows | Fall | Halloween | Painting | Thanksgiving | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Wood Siding Pumpkin Wall Hanger-Tutorial
Make a pumpkin wall hanger using old wood siding or similar scrap wood from your wood pile. My fall decor has been created from a variety of old and recycled materials. I like the fact that I am keeping something out of the landfill and giving something old a new purpose. Besides, I think natural […]
I made this project a few years ago and it is still one of my favorite fall decorations. The bike tire rim was found in a pile of childhood bicycle parts that my son was cleaning up. Old vines and leaves were tangled in it’s spokes. It almost looked like it was decorating the area. […]
Craft Shows | Fall | Halloween | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Witch Ornament Made From a Glass Christmas Ball
Witch Ornament Glass Christmas balls seem to be available at every yard sale. Since the price is right, I can’t help but buy them. With a little creativity, I discovered they could be transformed into decorations for other holidays. Restyle your ornaments into Halloween witch ornaments. Hang them from a black spray painted branch, give […]
Another gem I found during our recent move. Years ago I made these witches with my neighbor when I lived in Denver. After I moved to Kansas I misplaced the pattern. My Denver neighbor sent me a copy of her pattern and I started to make them again. Before I could finish them, life happened […]
As a crafter there are many supplies and products I need to achieve the desired results. Manufacturers are only too happy sell me the products I need…, but wait! These things can get quite expensive. The following recipes and/or techniques are what I have come up with for making artificial snow paint, crackle paint and […]
Craft Shows | Crochet | Fall | Halloween | Thanksgiving | Tutorials
Crochet a Pumpkin Applique-Tutorial
Pumpkin Applique Small crochet projects are a great way to keep your hands busy while watching television or attending your child’s sporting events. Crochet pumpkin appliques to embellish a variety of craft projects. These little gourds can be attached to barrettes, magnets and pins, as well as embellishments for clothing and purses. Abbreviations: Ch = […]
Craft Shows | Fall | Halloween | Sewing | Thanksgiving | Tutorials
Sew Fabric Tube Pumpkins for Fall-Tutorial
Are you ready for a craft show best-seller? These pumpkins practically flew out of my last craft show booth. Even if craft shows aren’t your thing, several of these fabric tube pumpkins will add that touch of fall to your home that you have been wanting. One pumpkin is quick to make, but if you […]