I wanted to do a little something fallish for my fireplace mantel and decided I’d make an autumn leaf garland.
Only I got rid of all my scrapbook paper last year 🙂 I used to decoupage a lot but last year I was de-cluttering all my craft supplies and I was thinking about what types of projects I really wanted to do. Decoupage wasn’t one of them.
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So since I had no scrapbook paper, I made some autumn leaves out of a paper bag, some book pages and some toile wallpaper.
All the other elements were things I already had.
Like these gingko leaves.
As you can see, I used a couple of my sunflower heads on the mantel.
I’m going to add a wreath to the mirror – just haven’t decided what yet. Maybe something like the fall book page wreathI made last year.
Just a little something to celebrate the new season!
So simple, yet so beautiful! I {love} the garland!!!!
You got rid of your scrapbook papers? Wow. That takes careful thought. I don’t use mine very often, but when I want some, I want some.
You are so clever that you can make something out of waxpaper and cupcake foil and it would look wonderful. I love the idea of the book pages cut out like leaves and the addition of brown paper looks great. The first would’ve been too much of a good thing. It’s just darling. I’d suggest my square twig wreath, but I think that you need something round to echo what’s going on over your mantel. I’ll be watching for it.
Perfect! I like it just as it is.
Jody
So clever! I love it- it’s a very soft approach to fall decorating. What about a book page wreath? I know a lot of people said they were surprised about how many pages it takes and how long, but I kept mine pretty spare so it would lay flatter. I love how mine turned out and I think it would look great with your book page leaves.
I really think that is pretty! I love the garland and think that it would be fun to do with my kids.
Deanna
Simple and very pretty. I like it a lot.
I like the calm colors and varied textures in this a lot! I also love that you used what you had and still came up with something special:>)
What a great idea! I also want to de-cluttering all my craft supplies and think about what types of projects I really want to do. This is something I will keep in mind for next year, after I de-cluttered all my stuff.
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely idea!
Love from Holland
Nicely done, Manuela. I did a simple mantel, too. Just replaced candles with pumpkins and put a wreath on my mirror. Happy fall! Linda
I like the natural look of your mantel and your garland. It’s perfect for this time of year.
simply elegant!
Really simple, elegant, and “fallish”.
The garland is elegant yet simple, and recycling your paper bags is an added plus.
Your mantel looks perfect for fall. :o)
Your garland is just adorable!!
Have a nice week.
Sincerely, Trish
I like it -sweet, simple and charming !
Love the simplicity!!
Love your banner, very pretty!!!
Yeah! Simply simple. She’s lovely!
BTW: My container arrived today. I’m now on the Bridge Over Whelmed.
Love this!
Love this!
I love it, Manuela! The natural elements on the mantel are so pretty. And I can’t believe you made that darling garland out of paper bags, etc. You are so creative! The way you re-purpose things really inspires me.