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Budget Decorating Fall is my favorite time of year for decorating.
Well, ok, so maybe it's just behind the holidays, but you know what I mean! I
think it's because it represents a time of coming home and cuddling in,
preparing for the long cold days of winter. Cocooning in a home filled with
warmth and personality. More...
Mmmm, no better feeling, especially in times when life doesn't
feel as secure as it once did for many of us. How do you decorate your home for
the winding down of autumn when the money's tight? Read this article, and you're
on your way! Everything that appeals to you is fair game here,
and remember to look at texture, color, or even memories an item brings back for
you. Acorns, pinecones, seed pods, sticks or branches, driftwood, shells, empty
wasp nests, bird nests, or cocoons, pressed and dried flowers, back chunks, even
pretty rocks! And of course, cut and bring in those fall wildflowers!
Sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, chrysanthemums, even roses all bloom in the fall
and make terrific bouquets. Even dried grasses displayed in a pretty pitcher
invoke those great feelings of autumn on it's way. Try getting out the hot glue gun and affixing
your items to the candles you packed away at the first sign of summer. Small
glass jars make great votive holders when dressed up with a few pressed leaves
and acorns. Fill a bowl or plate with goodies around large pillar candles and
use as a centerpiece. If you can't find enough natural material near your home,
check out the bulk grain section at your supermarket. Fall is about harvest, so
any grain can be used to add that element to your home. Even cracked corn meant
for the bird feeder can look great in a jar as a base for a candle. How to Make a Scarecrow Use old clothing, a little muslin or an old pillowcase for the face, stuff most of the body with newspaper or stuffing, then add a little raffia or straw at the sleeve and neck cuffs. Make the scarecrows representative of someone you know for fun. One year my kids made our whole family, and if
you know anything about the size of my family, you'll understand it was quite a
job! Draw on the face with permanent makers and craft paint, and have a great
time! * * * Related Articles:
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