Thank you to all of those who entered the Wild and Precious giveaway!! There were a total of 195 entries, and the lucky number that was drawn was 65! Congratulations Shelley!! Please email me at [email protected] to let me know which jewelry piece speaks to you. :)
To all of my readers who missed out on the autumnal decor ideas I'll repost them for you now. But don't dismay... I feel another giveaway is on its way very soon!
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With Halloween just around the corner I thought it would be appropriate to share with you a couple craft ideas that I think you'll enjoy. And might I add my favorite halloween decorations are those that can stick around until Thanksgiving? It's true.
Have any of you ever glittered pumpkins before? I've wanted to try it for years and I finally got around to doing it. It's amazing what a bottle of Elmer's glue and Martha Stewart glitter (or should I say gourmet glitter--it is so fine it creates the most magical sparkle!) will create...
Group a bunch together for the perfect table display.
Don't forget to sprinkle acorns and leaves around them for added interest!
I love me a good acorn.
To make these beauties paint the stem brown using craft paint, paint glue on the pumpkin, and glitter away! It's that easy. And quick, too.
The second craft idea are the Lovely Leaf Lanterns. I adore these.
They get me in the mood for fall! Here is a picture of them at night. They emit the most gorgeous glow!
I first made a set of these while living in Minneapolis over six years ago but gave them away... they make a great gift! To make them you'll need to gather the following supplies: three glass lanterns (I found these at Michael's for a dollar each), modge podge, white tissue paper (this is a great craft for recycling old crumbled up tissue!), a sponge brush, and 15-20 small/medium-sized pressed and dried leaves. The more vibrant the leaves are the better!
1. Paint a nice size section of modge podge on the lantern.
2. Apply the leaf and add modge podge to it.
3. Tear a piece of tissue paper that is big enough to cover the leaf.
4. Cover the leaf. :)
5. Gently dab modge podge on top of tissue.
6. Repeat above steps until your cute little orb is all covered; allow time to dry.
I hope you try your hand at these! I'm glad I did. :)
xo,
Pamela, a gal who enjoys a good ole craft
How fun. I love the leaf laterns. I am going to make these! So fun! I will have to post pictures when I get it done. I am gong to start looking for the laterns!Thanks for sharing! PS when you get a chance can you email me about my mother in laws gift? Love ya!
Posted by: Tammy Ault | October 22, 2010 at 12:03 PM