Entry #3032, November 20, 2013
Falling leaves are ordinary occurrence in your backyard especially this autumn season. It’s so pleasant to look at as the leaves gracefully dance their way down to the ground. More often than not, these leaves are left on the ground to decay or otherwise swept away by the wind. But did you know that you can make use of fall leaves for decorations?
How to Maximize Fall Leaves as Decor in your Home
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Fall leaves can be worth something in enhancing your home interior or exterior. In fact, there are so many ways that you can make use of them without much supporting materials needed. So, if you have seen a bunch of leaves in your backyard, check out these DIY craft ideas using fall leaves for decoration:
Fall leaves front door wreath
A front door wreath is a beautiful welcome decoration for your guests. It is something that will never be overlooked and will give a warm welcome to anyone who will step in front of your door. To do this, just form an aluminum wire into a circle – any diameter. Then, using a stick glue or flower wire, attached the leaves one by one to form a wreath.
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Autumn swag
Imagine having a graceful garden gate swag, isn’t it beautiful? Well, this is a decorative masterpiece that you can place not only on your garden gate but also on your window and main gate. One of the popular styles is the curving swag design. This is best done using a bunch birch tree leaves or other tree leaves with similar design.
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Nature’s stained glass
The easiest yet attractive way to make use of fall leaves is to create this Nature’s Stained Glass project. You can do this by placing a candle in a tubular, transparent glass and stick on the leaves outside the glass panel. This should create a nice glow like a stained glass. The Chinese pistache leaves are best for this project.
Next time you see leaves in your backyard, think of these wonderful craft ideas that you can do this autumn season. Look to these creative ideas to maximize fall leaves as decor in your home.
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