Give Thanks Fall Leaf Wreath Tutorial

November 5, 2012 by Aliesha

Over the weekend I whipped up this free little project using materials I had on hand. I love crafts like this: EASY, FAST, and FREE! Even if you have to buy the material for this, it’s still under $3 to make. It’s the perfect little touch for your home as we move into the “Season of Thanks!”

For another Thanksgiving-related project, click here.
For another easy fall wreath, click here.

Hang your wreath somewhere special and enjoy!

“In everything give thanks;

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Cost for this project:
-embroidery hoop: on hand (around $1 if purchased at Hobby Lobby)
-artificial fall leaves: on hand ($1 if purchased at the Dollar Tree)
-ribbon: on hand
-cardstock: on hand
-hot glue/gun: on hand
Total: FREE (about $2 or $3 if you have to purchase supplies for it)

Don’t you love FREE craft projects?

Fall Tablescapes: Same Items, Two Ways

October 31, 2012 by Aliesha

I just love setting a pretty table for company or for my family! Today I’ll share how to use the same accessories two different ways to set two beautiful fall tablescapes!

For both table settings, I used:
-swirly white Corelle dishes
-gingham napkins
-a round jute placemat from IKEA
-orange fall leaf salt & pepper shakers
-a cinnamon apple candle
-a big white pumpkin

First, I used the aforementioned items as well as some maroon dogwood leaves from our yard to create a cozy tablesetting.

The runner on the table is a lovely scrap of fabric my mom gave me.

I printed off the little Thanksgiving flags from here.

I folded the napkins to form a little pocket, into which I inserted a dogwood stem.

I scattered leaves around the centerpiece as well.

This pumpkin makes me smile!

For the second tablescape, I used some quilted fabric placemats and some woven napkin rings to create a company-ready, seasonally appropriate table!

The placemats are beautiful on their own, so I opted not to use a tablecloth or a runner.

Stuffing the napkins into rings gives a slightly less formal, but still lovely, affect.

So there you have it… same accessories, two different fall table settings!

Fall in Virginia

October 22, 2012 by Aliesha

We spent some time in Virginia this last weekend attending a marriage conference (post on that coming soon) while my parents watched our girls! Before we went over to the conference on Friday, we took a little walk at the park and enjoyed the gorgeous fall weather!