Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Autumn Wreaths DIY Craft Day


These wreaths were made from wisteria vines that were running rampant in my backyard. They are the easiest to weave when they are fresh (you can see this first wreath is still green, I just made it yesterday. It's pretty easy to do, just weave in a circular pattern going over and under, and tucking the new pieces into the existing pattern. The hardest part is getting the consistency, and making sure it actually looks circular. Mine are a bit lumpy but nothing I can't fix from bending and pressing into shape.
The red wreath was made almost entirely from decorations from the Dollar Tree, which in my opinion is the best "first stop" on your way to shop for craft supplies. Sometimes their silk flowers look good, sometimes they don't but it's always worth a shot in my opinion! 


The second blue wreath uses cut up blue burlap strips purchased from jomar fabrics, thick twine as an accent, and the leaves are from either the Dollar Store or Michaels. All you need are scissors, wire clippers, and a hot glue gun! Grape vine wreaths are between $3-$10 at AC Moore and Michaels. 


Julie made her wreath with strips of plain burlap, decorative yarn and ribbon, and silk flowers. She still had fabric from her wedding and I still had some from mine, so we put it to use. 
Trish's wreath used wooden numbers that she painted white with acrylic paint and blue silk hydrangea flowers. She decided on numbers for the number of her house address rather than the letter "L" because she didn't like any of the "L"'s the craft store. Way to improvise, Trish!  

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

How To: Jackolantern Night Light: A Halloween Lantern Craft Project!


Halloween is approaching and even though its still eighty degrees out, people are pumpkin crazy already! Pumpkin beer, pumpkin lattes- how about those pumpkin shaped apple cider sippers from Millburn Orchards?


Those little guys are just begging to be reused after you empty them of their delicious nectar. Here is how to make them into adorable little lanterns.

Materials: 

-pumpkin shaped sipper bottle  (from your local orchard, possibly the dollar store or the seasonal aisle), 

-plug in night light or battery operated tea light candle (make sure the night light is the low wattage kind- do not use a scentsy/scented wax warming night light, because they get hot)

-black acrylic paint or a fine tipped sharpie/oil paint marker 

-xacto blade


Cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin. If you're doing the standalone night light for the battery candle, you can trace the candle to get the right shape. Paint in the face on the pumpkin sipper. Turn off the lights and turn on your candle or night light. Voila! There's your five minute fall craft project!

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You can also use one in your jackolantern carving!