Showing posts with label fall crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall crafts. Show all posts

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Make A Beautiful Autumn Ephemera Garland




Fashion a paper garland with autumn colors and very simple supplies: a variety of craft paper and ephemera, white craft glue, scissors, and watercolor or acrylic paint. 
 


Using a mix of different types of paper adds interest and texture. Old ephemera, scrapbook paper, newsprint and even tissue paper and old sewing patters are great for creating paper flowers. Remember, it doesn't have to be perfect! 



Paper flowers of any type can be made and strung onto jute cord by punching a small hole in the reverse base of each flower. 


Create a wired leaf garland by sandwiching thin craft wire between two paper leaves and securing with white glue. The wire should be positioned as the vein down the center of the leaf. Leave at least 3" of wire extending from the bottom of the leaf. Repeat this process to create many leaves using various different papers. If you like, you can add details to each leaf with paint. Allow the leaves to dry completely. Once all leaves have been created, attach them to a long length of vine created with stiff cord or wire by twisting each leaf's wire around the long wire. Hide wire ends with strips of tissue paper coated with a thin layer of white glue. Use paint to cover the vine.



Create a dense garland by combining paper leaves and flowers along with torn ephemera.


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Laura

Article and images copyright ©Laura Beth Love 2024 and may not be republished in print or other media without express written permission from the author.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Boho Painted Pumpkins For Autumn



You don't have to buy expensive home decor to decorate for the holidays when for just a few dollars and some time well spent you can create your own beautiful autumn decorations for your home. 

Using either real or artificial pumpkins and inexpensive acrylic paints and a few paint brushes (dotters are fun to use for this project too) in no time at all you can create your own boho painted pumpkins. 

Be creative and paint whatever you like on your pumpkins, or do as I do and create mandala-like repetitive patterns (it's easy!). You can even further embellish your pumpkin once you've finished painting it by attaching beads, seaquins, or faux pearls with craft adhesive.

Just make sure that before you start you wash your pumpkin with some warm soapy water to remove any dirt, rinse, and dry well. Check out some inspiration below...















I hope I've inspired you to create your own! As always, you can find my craft supply lists and recommendations here on my Amazon page. (as an Amazon Influencer I earn from qualifying purchases.) Happy Fall! 
Laura

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Laura

Article and images copyright ©Laura Beth Love 2023 and may not be republished in print or other media without express written permission from the author. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from quaifying purchases.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

DIY Folk Art Painted Acorns | New Video Tutorial | Autumn Crafts



Hey friends! I have a brand new video on my YouTube channel so be sure to check it out! 

Painting these Folk Art Acorns is so much fun and is a very relaxing and meditative craft, not to mention, perfect for autumn!.  

Head on over to my YouTube channel and check it out! 

Here's sneak peek...



All you need for this craft is a few basic tools and a handful of acorns! So head on outside,  find your favorite oak tree and give it a try.

In the video tutorial I give complete directions and instructions for preparing your acorns, so be sure not to miss it! 






Be sure to check back again soon, I have some great new videos coming up!

Have a great week! 
Laura





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Sunday, September 5, 2021

DIY Cottagecore Floral Decoupaged Pumpkins

 


Hey friends! I have a brand new video on my YouTube channel so be sure to check it out! 

This craft is not only quick and easy, but it's super inexpensive too, and the final result packs a big punch! So head on over to my YouTube channel and check it out! 

Here's sneak peek...






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