time to make a few decorations to put about the place before the orange and black takes over in the coming weeks...
first was a door wreath for the garage....
made really simply from a florists wire wreath base, some 'bristles' from a poundshop witches broom and a garland bought recently in Cyprus...
the witches broom bristles were wired onto the base and then hot glued in place here and there to secure....
the garland was cut up, tendrils twisted, and hot glued in place on top of the bristles...
it has just enough sparkle to appeal to my inner magpie in the form of crystals dotted here and there...
subtle tones of creams and browns...perfect autumn tones for an outdoor spot...
t'other half and my good self went for a walk at the weekend....the weather was perfect....gorgeous....
followed the red kite trail...they have successfully been re-introduced in the area in the past few years and can be spotted quite easily..they're just too quick to photograph!
there's also an old ruin to have a look at...
camera died after this photo though....one time I didnt have my spare batteries with me!
walking in the woods enabled me to pick up a few leaves for crafty stuff too...
some oak leaves got a subtle gold paint treatment...hard to improve on mother nature but a bit of bling never hurts does it?
an old jam jar also got a new purpose in life...
a few glorious red leaves from the garden, some berry clusters and the oak leaves popped in the jar which was accessorised with a mulberry tissue paper band, string and cinnamon from my swap parcel with Pink Poppy (thanks Debbie - the parcel just keeps on going!)
the rest of the oak leaves and more red leaves (glittered ones this time - I couldn't stop once I started with the sparkle...) some conkers and acorns placed in a little golden tray on the coffee table...
burning away was the Mulberry votive from Debbie too...
finally another jam jar got the works...wrapped in white tissue paper stuck on with PVA glue, then the addition of leaves in tones of red placed around the bottom...(best to coat these in PVA too)...add more bling round the neck of the jar...
add in a tealight...
and it looks like autumn inside too...
Have a great week all,
BH x
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous - love all the pics ooh I love all the things you have made xx
ReplyDeleteKerry I love this post. Your door wreath is fab and so clever.
ReplyDeleteIts lovely to see the tissue, string and cinnamon recyled too. The jars look gorgeous.
Lots of Autumn loveliness here!
Dx
Really gorgeous wreath xx
ReplyDeletewow, what a great idea, I love the wreath and might find myself making my way to poundland!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
It all looks lovely, especially the wreath. By the weekend the weather will be back to normal and we can start thinking Autumn.
ReplyDeleteOh such lovely makes! I really like the wreath,it looks like the ones in the shops that go for a small fortune! I know what you mean about glitter he he me and the girls go mad with it, but, I feel you can never have too much of it. Lisa xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and delicate creations which spell autumn perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath and your autumn creations are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBarri xx
How Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHappy Autumn- I LOVE this time of year..
Warm Wishes,
Callie
Love the wreath! In fact love it all! You really are very clever :-) xx
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