Fall Has Arrived.....

I can't believe that Fall is already here....so to get in the spirit of things I made some projects using burlap. 

Here is a cute little pumpkin I made from a foam one I found at the $ Store.  About 6" tall - it's just the right size.  I used a technique I saw on Alexa's site - Swell Designer - a very clever way to cover a pumpkin and so easy.  I cut out the stem then glued the strips of frayed burlap around the pumpkin, pushed  the ends inside and held them in place with a few short sequin pins and glue.  The leaves are two layers of burlap glued together for stiffness then cut into leaf shapes.  I added a single strand for veins on each then glued these inside. 

I covered the stem then pushed it back into place to hold everything together.  Add a bow and it's done.  I like how it turned out. 

Here is my wreath - I found the foam wreath in the $ section at Target.  First cover with strips of frayed burlap then glue and pin a pleated strip around the edge.  Make easy flowers and leaves from different colors of burlap, glue into place and it's ready to hang.  Very fun and easy to make.  Well, now that Fall is done - onto Christmas - which will be here in no time.   Hope you like them.

Ready for Fall....

Fall has finally come to Fresno....time for pumpkins and acorns. I have been seeing these on felting blogs where they used a felt ball for the acorn.....so cute, I just love them.

I didn't have any felt balls ( I wanted to give up) so I decided to create something different. I wadded up a small piece of tissue paper then wrapped it with pearl cotton or embroidery floss - they both come in so many colors - some even variegated - the choices are endless. I don't have any oak trees around but I did find these eucalyptus caps...I liked the color and they work just as well - something a little different ....... My friend Alexa at The Swell Life took these pictures for me - I just love the natural light. Thanks so much. I think these would be so cute just lying in a bowl or plate - the natural wood really enhances the colors.

I decided to create little pumpkins with some. After wrapping with orange, I took wrapped a single strand of brown to create sections. Everything was glued in place with Fast Grab Tacky Glue - it dries clear and fast. Before I glued the cap on, I drilled two small holes, inserted thin cording creating a hanger for the necklace. Small felt leaves were glued on for color. I just think these are so cute and could be worn all fall.

Here is a different necklace, plain pumpkins but with a larger felt oak leaf added to the necklace lacing. I like how it turned out. Hope you like these and will try them - please let me know if you do - I would love to see them.