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!
Dawn @EventuallyCottage says
September 26, 2011 at 1:15 amSo simple, yet so beautiful! I {love} the garland!!!!
Vee says
September 26, 2011 at 1:48 amYou 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.
Gumbo Lily says
September 26, 2011 at 3:08 amPerfect! I like it just as it is.
Jody
Bettsi says
September 26, 2011 at 3:10 amSo 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.
Deanna says
September 26, 2011 at 4:08 amI really think that is pretty! I love the garland and think that it would be fun to do with my kids.
Deanna
Glenda/MidSouth says
September 26, 2011 at 4:58 amSimple and very pretty. I like it a lot.
kathleen grace says
September 26, 2011 at 5:14 amI 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:>)
Good Old Household says
September 26, 2011 at 5:28 amWhat 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
Linda @Nina's Nest says
September 26, 2011 at 5:49 amNicely done, Manuela. I did a simple mantel, too. Just replaced candles with pumpkins and put a wreath on my mirror. Happy fall! Linda
Paula says
September 26, 2011 at 7:58 amI like the natural look of your mantel and your garland. It’s perfect for this time of year.
joanne (jojo) says
September 26, 2011 at 11:22 amsimply elegant!
tina leigh says
September 26, 2011 at 1:28 amReally simple, elegant, and “fallish”.
susan says
September 26, 2011 at 8:34 pmThe garland is elegant yet simple, and recycling your paper bags is an added plus.
trish says
September 26, 2011 at 8:35 pmYour mantel looks perfect for fall. :o)
Your garland is just adorable!!
Have a nice week.
Sincerely, Trish
Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says
September 26, 2011 at 11:09 pmI like it -sweet, simple and charming !
Bonita says
September 27, 2011 at 1:02 amLove the simplicity!!
Charo says
September 27, 2011 at 1:04 amLove your banner, very pretty!!!
Kelley says
September 26, 2011 at 3:24 pmYeah! Simply simple. She’s lovely!
BTW: My container arrived today. I’m now on the Bridge Over Whelmed.
matty says
September 27, 2011 at 5:33 amLove this!
matty says
September 27, 2011 at 5:33 amLove this!
Richella at Imparting Grace says
September 28, 2011 at 6:40 amI 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.