Fall Burlap Wreath

I am excited to have Meredith from Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home blog here today!  Take it away Meredith: 

Hi everyone, I hope you all had an awesome week! I'm Meredith and I blog at Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home!

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I started blogging this past March, so I'd say that makes me fairly new to the wonderful world of blogging! I like to share simple crafts, home decor ideas, recipes, and other easy DIY projects.

I've officially jumped on the burlap train for most of my fall decor this year. I just could not resist after seeing so many wonderful projects floating around the blogosphere. It was Sarah's Fall wreath and Allison's Fall Ruffled Burlap Berry wreath in particular that have inspired my version.

Here's what I rounded up at Michael's to create my...

Ruffled Burlap Wreath

floral pins (the u-shaped kind)

burlap garland

berry garland

felt pumpkins & leaves

styrofoam wreath form (18")

I'm just going to be up front and admit that I had a 12" wreath form in my craft closet. All of these pictures show that size until I realized that it was going to be way too small for my front door. So I ran back out the next day to actually buy one that would work. Luckily I was able to use a coupon and found an 18" flat form at Hobby Lobby.

The first thing you'll want to do is wrap your wreath form with burlap as tightly as you can. I used a floral pin at the beginning and at the end once it was all wrapped.

Now that the wreath form is wrapped you don't have to worry about seeing bright white poking through if you have a gap in your ruffles.

Just start ruffling, bubbling, and pinning around the front side of the wreath.

I was intimidated to start the ruffling step, but once I began it was super easy.

Once you've got the burlap ruffled all the way around the front side, you're ready to begin the fun part--adding the berry garland and the little felt pumpkins and leaves! To add the felt pumpkins, I simply put a dab of hot glue on the backside and attached a floral pin to each of them.

Alright, so I mentioned before that once I finished the first wreath and hung it on the door, I quickly realized that it was sadly too small.

So, I sucked it up and realized I'd have to take apart the small version and grab a bigger wreath form next time I was out and about.

Luckily since I used the floral pins I could just take everything off and reattach it to the larger wreath. It was so easy!

And I can definitely say that I think the larger wreath looks much better.

It screams Fall if you ask me!

Burlap

Pumpkins

Leaves

Berries

{oh my!}

What holiday projects have inspired you this season?

What's your favorite fall decor item of choice this season?

Have an awesome weekend everyone!

Thanks again to Karen for having me over to her place today!

All Things Fall with Live Laugh Rowe

Hello readers! I'm Kelly from Live Laugh Rowe.

I'm tickled silly to be here today! If you aren't familiar with me or my blog, I would summarize it as a creative lifestyle blog that shares crafts, recipes, home projects, DIY tutorials and life's moments. I'm originally from the East Coast, but currently living in St. Louis, MO. I miss the east coast very much! However, I also know that I am where I am for a reason. I thought I would briefly introduce myself and share a few of my favorite projects.

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First let me say that this is my absolutely-positively favorite time of the year. I {love} Fall and Winter. I {love} the temperatures, sights and sounds that pass through over the next couple of months. And don't even get me started on the tastes and smells. Right now I'm enjoying my Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin scones. Other festive activities I'm enjoying right now includes apple picking.

And returning home to whip up some Apple Crisp.

Making Apple Crisp also happens to be on my Fall Bucket List {printable available here}. Then there's the fall decorating fun. My home has hints of fall all over it. Can you guess which of these arrangements are mine? Check out how you can do this yourself! Sometimes keeping things simple is necessary too! How about corn husk votives and vases?

If you don't decorate for fall, let me share a fun and easy festive 'sweet' treat. Candy Corn Painted Pots. Seriously, how cute are they?

My question for you is this -- what is your favorite time of the year? Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter? I'd {love} to know! Thanks so much for having me, Karen! And it was a treat meeting all of you -- the lovely readers! If you swing by my blog, please be sure to let me know.

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Easy DIY Fall and Halloween projects!

Hello there! 

Can you believe it's October 1st?  I am amazed how quickly it has come, but I have to say I am VERY excited!  It means I can officially decorate for Fall, right?

I kindof like to mix my Fall and Halloween decor, so I have a bit of both around the house.  

My first one is this cute Harvest Time plaque from Finger Snapper.  I am SO addicted to their Craft Kits!  You should go check them out.

I just love how easy they are to put together!  All I had to do was paint the pumpkin, add some scrapbook paper to the board and paint the stand black.  EASY huh? 

Here's one I did for Halloween.  I bought 2 kits and made them a little different:

Isn't this little guy adorable?  I am going to give 1 of them away to a friend.

I hope she likes Houndstooth!  I sure do:)

I love how friendly Frankie looks!  His face is adorable.

Are you working on Halloween projects already?  I always get so excited about Halloween!!

DIY Happy Harvest Old Wood Sign

I am loving the weather we are having here in Oregon!  Fall is in the air, you can just feel it.  I love how the mornings, and evenings are a little cooler:) Wonderful!

I am so excited to share this next project with you! 

 I made this with some old wood that my Dad had in his basement.  I LOVE how it turned out!

Here are the supplies you will need:

-vinyl lettering

-an old piece of wood that looks weathered

-paint (I used a pumpkin color)

-sander or sand paper

-stain (I used Delta Gel
Wood Stain)

-sponge brush

First I covered the sign with paint using my sponge brush.  This sign is very rough, so my sponge brush was ruined, but that's ok, they were 20 for $1 at Micheals!

I only did one coat and I didn't worry too much about weather it was completely covered.

Here's my vinyl lettering.  I got this about a year or so ago at a garage sale for pennies!  I love a bargin!!  Can you believe anyone would voluntarily get rid of vinyl lettering??? I can't comprehend this:)

Here is what the old wood looked like after 1 coat of paint.  

This sign actually came with only 1 end edged like this.  I used my scroll saw to do the other edge!

After the orange paint was dry, I applied the Gel Wood Stain with a rag.  It went on super easy!  It doesn't stain your hand like other stains I've used.

Here's where I applied the vinyl lettering.  It was a little tricky to get on because I think the vinyl is old.  It seems to be sticking ok, but it might have worked a little better if I stenciled it:)

It's a little tricky when you lift of the paper.  You have to pull it off as carefully as possible and S--l--O--W--L--Y!

I am super happy with how it turned out and guess what?  It cost me about 2.00!!  I had everything on hand, but if you had to buy the paint and stain, it would cost about 2 bucks:)  

I am lovin' it!  I love anything that looks, worn, distressed, etc.

My lovely 10 yr. old daughter encouraged me to use the cute little squirrel in the picture and I think I like the way the picture turned out.

What do you think??

Guest Post: Uncommon Designs

We are so excited to be here today on Pocket Full of Pink!  We are Trish and Bonnie from the blog, Uncommon and today we want to share our Blessings and Thankful pillows! 

These pillows are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving decor.  We made these guys a couple of years ago, so we don't have step by step pictures, but will try our best to tell you how we did them! 

Supplies Needed:  burlap, stencils, black and brown acrylic paint

Step One:  cut two rectangles of burlap the same size, depending on your pillow form.  If you did a 12" by 20" pillow, you should cut two rectangles that are 15" by 23".  Just add three inches to each side!

Step Two:  We used our Cricut to cut a leaf shaped stencil and then we stippled a couple onto the front of one piece of burlap. Let dry completely.

Step Three: Then we cut the wording out on our Cricut and stencilled that in next. Let dry completely.

Step Four:  Put the two burlap rectangles together, right sides facing each other.  Stitch up three sides starting and finishing about an inch and a half in (for fringe). 

Step Five: Insert your pillow form and stitch the last side closed.

Step Six:  Start on one side and pull the threads out of the burlap to create a fringe and then continue with all four sides.  That's It! 

Thank you so much for having us here today, Karen!  We would love for you to join us anytime on Uncommon! 

Bonnie and Trish

Give Thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever

1 Chronicles 16:34

Thanks so much for stopping by Bonnie and Trish!  I LOVE, LOvE these lovely Burlap pillows!  Aren't they perdy? 

Birthday Giveaway Winner and My November Subway Art

The Birthday Giveaway winner is Morgan!  Congrats Morgan:

I'm now a follower. My favorite thing about fall and Thanksgiving is getting together with friends and family and eating tons of yummy food! I also love how it reminds us to be thankful for all that we have.

 I have e-mailed Morgan and the goodies have been sent!  Enjoy:)  Thanks to all of you who entered.

I made this last year, but forgot to post about it.  I ordered this vinyl from Keeping it Simple.  Cute, huh?

She has some great prices.   I love me some SUBWAY art!

I like my cute little fabric pumpkins I made last year as well.  I found the tutorial at The Idea Room.

Easy and they turn out sooo cute!!

Hope your having a Fantastic Day!  Come back tomorrow for a Guest Post:)

The Top 5 Things I am Thankful For

Looking for my Birthday Giveaway?  Click here.  It ends tonight at midnight!

Link to Friday Frolic here.

I don't know why, but lately I have been thinking a lot about how many blessing I have.  I really am blessed and I know I don't show my Thankfulness enough.  

Today I thought I would share 10 things I am thankful for.  There are so many more, but I don't want to bore you with it, so here is my top 5!

1.  My family. I love them.  They ROCK! They put up with all my many weaknesses. I don't know where I would be without them!

2.  My religion.  I would be so lost without it.  It gives me direction, hope, faith, and so much more.
To find out more go here.

3.  My parents.  They are such a great example to me.  I can't thank them enough for all they have done for me!  {Aren't they adorable?}

4.  Friends.  What would we do without True friends?  I have a BFF.  She is such a great person.  I love this girl!

5.  Autumn.  I love this time of year.  I always look forward to it.  What is more gorgeous than the leaves turning colors and falling off the trees?  I love when the weather starts turning colder and I can cuddle up to my husband and kids!

Today's Guest: Fireflies and Jellybeans

Hello Pocket Full of Pink!  I am so excited to be here to day to share with you a fun Fall Craft!
The Monster Bash is super fun isn't!  Are you loving it as much as I am?!

Let me introduce myself!

I am Fawnda and you can find me at Fireflies and Jellybeans!  I am a thirty-something mom of a son (3 1/2 years old) and a daughter (17 months)!  My Husband is my best friend and biggest supporter {I am every lucky}!

We have all sorts of fun over at Fireflies and Jellybeans! I share crafty tutorials with you, we have the Iron Crafter Competition and a fun Show Off Your Stuff linky party on Thursdays.

Today I am going to show you this super fun and easy Fall leaf table runner!

Fall is my second favorite time of year (summer being the 1st!).  I love the color of the leaves and the start of school and to decorate for fall! This fall leaf table runner is perfect for this time of year!

Here is what you need:
Fall colored felt or fleece
Leaf patterns (I used clip art for mine)
Scissors
Sewing machine (optional- you could hand sew if you want!)
Brown thread
 1.) Cut out a BUNCH of leaves out of your felt/ fleece
  I cut out about 22. Don't they look so pretty all piled up. I almost want to jump into them!

2.) Sew on leaf details on each leaf. It is a bit tedious - but so worth it! : )

3.) Sew sets of two leaves together at the tips.

4.) Line up at your pairs of leaves to get an idea of what order you want them to be placed in. I didn't want the same kind or color of leaf to be touching, but otherwise it was pretty random.

5.) Pile up all your leaf pair in the order you want to sew them.

6.) Sew your leaves pairs together. This also can be a bit tedious I sewed some together at the tips and others more to the bottom part of the leaves. I just had to see how it fit the best. But I would guess if you are a quilter you would probably be better at lining these up than I was.

7.) Lay it out on you table.

Or place you fall centerpiece on it! Find out how to make this one here.

Stop by Fireflies and Jellybeans for more fun ideas!

I love the Fall colors and I LOVE table runners!  So much fun.  Thanks for stopping by Fawnda!  If you haven't already, you HAVE to stop by her fabulous blog.  She has so many cool ideas for crafts.  Here is one of my favs:

I just love the whitewashed look of the frame!  The pretty wood flowers on the corners are gorgeous!  Check out the tuorial here.