But, I'll be honest, I'm so slow that by the time fall comes around I probably wouldn't be done with my fall craft projects. Plus, I've been seeing so many awesome fall DIY projects, that I had to start. Fall is my fave.
So, bare with me as I unveil my first fall project! I had a ton of inspiration:
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I decided to start my fall projects with the middle "FALL" decor. I love Shanty 2 Chic and have done a few of the projects, so I knew I couldn't go wrong with this one.
I started off in Michaels to find some letters, twine (which I already had), burlap flowers and burnt orange paint.
I started with painting the letters white instead of black, and then added some Annie Sloan dark wax to give them an aged look.
After much thought I decided to return the frames I bought at Michaels and went to Lowes to get some scrap wood. I liked the look way better!
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Middle: Wood glued together ready for paint.
Bottom: One coat of Burnt Orange paint. In the tutorial they had stained their wood, but I liked the look of the distressed/aged orange for fall.
Top Right: Used more dark wax to give it an aged look.
Bottom Left: Added the twine and burlap flower.
Bottom Right: Hot glued the letter to the wood.
Repeat 3x more....and DONE! I did this project in 1 day. SUPER easy and really cute for this fall. Total cost was around $20!
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I can't wait to put it up once fall rolls around. I'll be doing a few more fall DIY decor. Did I mention I love fall? Do you guys have any projects your working on or have in mind? I'd love some inspiration! Check out my page for another project I worked on this weekend.
Enjoy the rest of your summer! :)
Gabby
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I love the little "Give Thanks" idea for the mantle!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite tasks to tackle every Fall is decorating our mantle!
ReplyDeleteI love this one too! I can't find any small white pumpkins though. Might have to get on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteI'll say it again, this is TOO CUTE! But girl! Fall I am NOT ready for. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the mantel design! So adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Fall decor is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteReally cute. Love the board. Could you use the paint techniques from the pumpkin tutorial for an alternative back ground?
ReplyDeleteThis is my first year having a mantel of my own so I can't wait!! I've got lots of ideas brewing :)
ReplyDeleteGabby is the craftiest person ever ;) I am not ready for Fall either...I almost thought to wait a few weeks to share this but it was just too cute!
ReplyDeleteMe too!! Hoping @Gabby will do a tutorial of that one as well :)
ReplyDeleteI'll save that one for fall!! 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks! Mine too, I couldn't resist all the pretty fall decor ideas. I will have more once fall actually rolls around...
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I'll have more closer to fall. I just love crafts. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! The pumpkin painting looked easy enough (haven't done it yet myself) and a great way to change the background to what fits your style!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I wish I had time for DIY stuff but between cooking, baking, blogging and school I'm not sure I'm ready to add another hobby to the mix haha
ReplyDeleteMaybe when I graduate and get my own place. Pinning for then :D
Very cute! Pinned by diyfunideas!
ReplyDeleteSome great décor and lovely things to pin
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Gorgeous colour inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Pin! So glad you stopped by :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute for Fall! I confess, I'm pretty lazy at doing Fall decor. Shame on me! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
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