Dollar Tree put out so many amazing fall craft pieces this year, and I started collecting different items in July and August. As I found my favorites, I planned in my mind what I wanted to craft, then I started filling in with the rest for each decor creation. For instance, when I found a large fall word “Thankful & Blessed,” I looked for a coordinating wreath base (This is a charger from Hobby Lobby – 75% off!), florals and ribbon to go with it. I also think about the sizing for each so the proportions look right…
I broke out this beautiful collection on a cool sunny day and really got that “fall feeling”. Fall is definitely my favorite season – I’m a cool weather gal. Plus it’s craft festival season in Ohio, and I love gathering inspiration and treating myself to a warm funnel cake! The paper in this collection is what sold me, but all the elements are so usable. In a couple days I crafted about a dozen inspirational cards to send to people who could use a hug in the mail. I created a faux watercolor look…
Here’s another version of the Super Simple Towel Topper Tutorial – adding gathering to the towel and creating your own quilted fabric. I tried a gathering option for towels that have images and words that go across the entire towel. And making your own quilted fabric makes it possible to use any coordinating fabric you like! To create this towel, use the same supply list from my Super Simple Towel Topper Tutorial, replacing the pre-quilted fabric with regular fabric and batting pieces. Supplies: Kitchen towels (I’m using fall towels from the Christmas Tree Shops in this example.) Fabric…
Here’s a Thanksgiving table runner that uses a simple but fun leaf block as its focal point. The finished size is 60 x 17 inches, so it works best on a 42 inch wide table, but can also be a table topper for any size table. I also share 2 alternate layouts for a more narrow table runner or a square table topper. Supplies: 2/3 Yard Large Print Fabric (E) 1/4 Yard Each of 3 Leaf Fabrics (A,B,C) 1/3 Yard Leaf Background Fabric (D) Backing Fabric (I use inexpensive solid off-white cotton fabric…