First, this is a beautiful pinecone garland. The tutorial calls for gold leaf, but I would probably use paint instead because it's a little easier to control. I'm seriously considering this one because I could leave it up through Christmas, too.
This wreath makes me think of a meadow. I like how the flowers are kind of randomly placed.
Painting a rug has been all over the web this year, and I think it's a great (read: easy) way to personalize a room. This one here just involves a stencil and one paint color, which is the kind of craft I prefer because I can do it while I catch up on episodes of Catfish.
Twigs + hot glue + glass votive holder. Brilliant, and so pretty.
I want to get back into sewing again. I know I say that every year, and then I after I make two things I put the machine back in my closet and forget to use it for another 11 months, but I mean it now. Making pillows might not be a bad plan for somebody who's about to have an interior design degree. Anyway, these place mats are adorable and easy to whip up. They're canvas instead of burlap, which means they'll hold up a lot better over time but still have the rustic look that so many people want these days.
So far the frontrunner from this group is the pinecone garland, but everything is pretty versatile and not overly difficult to make. I'll have to narrow it down...
Have you been crafting lately?
Pinecone garland!!! Love it, and gold spray paint would be a great, quick way to alter then (and cheap). Plus, like you said, you could leave it up for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI love all your picks, though- most things look easy enough to do quickly. I like the stick candle holders but would worry they would catch on fire!
Definitely start sewing! You always say that pillows are a good way to change a room! Have a bunch of pillow covers lined up and you'll be good to go! :)
I kind of wondered about the sticks for a minute, too, but you only put them on the outside. I'd probably use only tea lights with those, anyway, just to be extra safe. :-)
DeleteI vote for the pinecone garland too! You could even add a little spray snow for winter! And the placemat -- really like that cute pocket!
ReplyDeleteThe garland is great! And like you said...it will transition into winter well.
ReplyDeleteLove the pocket on the place mats as well :) And making pillows sounds like a great idea when you get back to sewing.
I love the pine cone garland. So easy but so woodsy and seasonal!
ReplyDeleteI love the all natural feel of the craft ideas you picked! The cone garland and the twigs votives are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! Love the wreath and the pine cone garland.
ReplyDeleteAutumn crafts are always the best! I really like the pinecones garland!
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! I think the pinecone garland is my favorite as well!
ReplyDeleteI love the pineconegarland, especially with the little bow! I actually like everything in that photo. I wouldn't say 'no' to the mirror, lantern and the vintage boxes.
ReplyDeleteI love the garland and the painted rug idea is cute too! I'm all about things that are easy and inexpensive, these are all great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love the twiggy votives. I will have to make some!
ReplyDeleteOK. I really like them all!
and pillows! Pillows are so ---decorative, and cozy, especially in Winter.
Wonderful ideas and I am totally in love with the pinecone garland! I trees around me who have lost their pinecones too ... just need a recon mission! :) Thank you for the tip about gold leaf as I don't use it much.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photographs you rounded up! I love all things woodland! I actually just finished painting a pinecone yesterday.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favorite time of year!
These are such great little DIYs! I'm especially loving that pinecone garland as well. I think I just might have to use that in my own living room this fall.
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