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DIY Fall Festival Week 2

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Welcome to week # 2 of the 2nd annual DIY Show Off Fall Festival!  Link party on Fridays for all things DIY and fall related!  Last week we had a few early birds! 

My fall project this week isn’t quite ready so it’ll have to wait but if you missed last week…click here to find out how to make a burlap leaf garland and twine pumpkin vines…
Visit the links to see full posts for these fall-lovin’ bloggers:

DebbieDoos shares her fall decorating from last year to get you inspired…

The Thrifty BA shares nana’s rice pudding recipe!

 Ideas to embellish you pumpkins at Embellished Bayou…
And here are some of my projects from last year…

Faux mercury glass pumpkins:
My Pumpkins (tutorial)

Dress up a candle:

Decoupage Letters & funkin:


House # pumpkins with glow in the dark numbers:


Nevermore Tree:


Powder room vignette:


Patio last autumn, decorating with free and natural outdoor treasures:










Along with some acorn-filler (from the yard).


 Travel pillow and tote bag:


The dining room is undergoing a transformation at the moment but here it was last year…

Decorating the grape arbor:





Rules:
  • Create a blog post about an Autumn/Fall project that you’ve done
  • Add your blog name and project to Mcklinky (example: The DIY Show off – House # Pumpkins)
  • Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)
  • You must use The DIY Show Off Fall Festival button and link back to The DIY Show Off Fall Festival post so that everyone gets to join in the fun. Here is the button:
  • Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. Anything DIY – autumn related is permitted.
  • Please follow all steps above or your link will be deleted.  If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!
  • Enjoy and be inspired!

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Burlap leaf garland and easy faux pumpkins

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Inspired by the cooler temps, I got the itch decorate a little fall vignette.  I’m not ready for summer to end, but I’m hoping that by seeing this…I’ll accept it.  🙂

Here is how I made the garland:

Materials: 

Burlap scraps
Jute twine
Gorilla Glue
Deco Art Dazzling Metallics

Cut a desired garland length from the twine, allowing for some scrolling and circles.

Trace a few leaves gathered from the yard onto some burlap scraps.

Cut out. Laying everything out on a piece of cardboard works best for when gluing.  It’s the same color as the burlap, so pulling it up after drying doesn’t affect the look on the back. 
Using a small dab of Gorilla Glue (it doesn’t take much), glue the burlap leaves to the twine and the circles to hold their shape.

Add weight to the glued areas.  I use glass.  It didn’t seem to glue to the project.

While it’s drying, I began the next step by painting a border on the leaves around the weights and then touching up the other areas after the glue was dry.   I used Decor Art Dazzling Metallics that I had left over from last year.  Pretty handy to use the leaf as a palette.  🙂
Note:  If the glue expands, it’s okay.  Just paint over it, it adds color and interest! 🙂
I love how it turned out.  Getting me in the autumn spirit!
For the pumpkins, I spray painted my faux pumpkins white and let dry.
Then, I used the paint from the leaf borders to “paint” my pins.  Just dip and swirl.  Let dry.
Next, cut a piece of twine and swirl and curl it, pinning along the way. Or create a monogram or other design.
I pulled off the stem and gave my pumpkin a “mop top”.  I could get pictures because it involves both hands but here is what I did.  Wrap twine around one hand 10-12 times (keeping ends at left or right edge of hand).  Pull off, keeping a thick twine circle intact.  Pinch in the middle and tie with another piece of twine, knotting in the center.  Fluff.  It’s a pom pom! 
Apply Gorilla Glue (I used the white here in case I used too much).
Find the middle of an end of the twine pom pom, not the middle where the knot is but the underside of that and push down onto the glue.  Add weight and let dry.
What do you think?
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It’s that time of year again!  I loved all of the Fall related DIY projects last year.  If you’re looking for inspiration, click HERE to get some ideas and more HERE from last year.
And if you’re an early bird and have a Fall DIY project already done, feel free to link up!  I know it’s early.  Still August!  But I need a little fall cheer to help me welcome the cooler temps.  I love fall. It’s the season after that – don’t say it!  I’ll stress, start biting my nails and go into hibernation. 
The DIY Show Off Fall Festival will start today and run every Friday until the snow flies or it’s time to think about something else.  We’ll play it by ear and see how it goes.
Rules:
  • Create a blog post about an Autumn/Fall project that you’ve done
  • Add your blog name and project to Mcklinky (example: The DIY Show off – House # Pumpkins)
  • Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)
  • You must use The DIY Show Off Fall Festival button and link back to The DIY Show Off Fall Festival post so that everyone gets to join in the fun. Here is the button:
  • Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. Anything DIY – autumn related is permitted.
  • Please follow all steps above or your link will be deleted.  If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!
  • Enjoy and be inspired!

Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂

Fall Festival – Week#10

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See below the links for upcoming party button and more on Single Stone Studios!

Welcome to the 10th and last Fall Festival!

The DIY Show Off

I went through the second half of all of the Fall Festivals and I’m recapping favorites. If you see your project listed, grab the new “I’m featured” button from the right side bar! Go ahead…brag. You deserve it!

Monogrammed pumpkin at More than a House

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Faux Candy Apple Tassel at It’s So Very Cheri



Mod Podge Fall letters at Our Nifty Notebook

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Give Thanks banner at Organize & Decorate Everything

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Beautiful Pumpkins at Tales from an OC Cottage


Seasonal Word Blocks at Creative K Designs

Cutest Scarecrow at Moore Minutes

Pumpkin Plaque at The Craft Monkey

Silhouette Plates at 504 Main
Framed Owl at Organize & Decorate Everything

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Bringing Fall Indoors at Mad In Crafts

Halloween Invites at Doehler Days

Candy Bar Mummies at Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom

Fairy Wands at Cozy Kitchen by the Sea

Decoupage Frame at Brixton Lane
Halloween Tulle Wreaths at A Crafty Clan

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Cutest Crow Table Runner & Napkins at Ribbonwood Cottage


Spooktacular Frames at Making it my Own

Beautiful Halloween Decor at Star Shine Chic
Tracy at All Because Two People Fell in love used my ribbon wreath tutorial to make this:


Spooky Alphabet Art at Star Shine Chic
Scooter Blu’s Whimsy
Mod Podge Seasons Signs at Craft Rookie

Autumn Sign – Moody Girl Projects

Give Thanks burlap pillow at La*T*Da

Nailhead pumpkin at Strictly Simple Style

Do you have a last minute DIY fall project? How about a DIY Thanksgiving one? I’d love to see it! Link up!

  • Create a blog post about an Autumn/Fall project that you’ve done
  • Add your blog name and project to Mcklinky (example: The DIY Show off – House # Pumpkins)
  • Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)
  • You must use The DIY Show Off Fall Festival button and link back to The DIY Show Off Fall Festival post so that everyone gets to join in the fun. Here is the button or use the html code on the left side bar.
  • Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. Anything autumn related and DIY is permitted.
  • Please follow all steps above or your link will be deleted.
  • Enjoy and be inspired!
See below the links for upcoming party button and more on Single Stone Studios!
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Thank you to all who participated in the Fall Festivals. I enjoy seeing your DIY related projects for the holidays/seasons. Starting next Monday, November 16th through the month of December, I’ll host…
You’re invited to join me. Link up your holiday related DIY craft, gift idea, tips or holiday decorating!
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Remember when I mentioned my new header and buttons were a gift from Shelley at Single Stone Studios? She’s also a DIY’er. I hope to show you a before/after project in the near future! She also generously donated a $35 gift certificate to the giveaway celebration!.
Single Stone Studios is offering free shipping on orders now through November 14th. Use the coupon code DIYSHOWOFF during check out to receive free shipping on your order!

I’m a loyal customer! I’ve placed two orders. One for the bird cages in my office/craft area and one for the monogram “B” on my mirror. I’ve seen a LOT of DIY projects where adding a monogram or message would make a great gift! Here are a few that I LOVE (and there are so many colors to choose from!):

Pop over and take a look at Single Stone Studios. So many beautiful ideas and great inspiration, isn’t there? Then come back to this post (click below)….
The DIY Show Off

and let me know what art you like best. If you haven’t done so today, sign for a chance to win one of the awesome prizes including the $35 gift certificate from Single Stone Studio! Click the button above to enter! (New prize listed too! Check it out!)
Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂