Pumpkin 2x4 Craft

Here is the last installment in my Fall 2x4 craft series.  I really love these pumpkins, and how easy they were to make.  The only thing they are missing is some raffia along with the bow.  I couldn't find any at the store when I was shopping for this project.  I hope you enjoy them!!

I believe the measurements are 2x4 cut to 4", 6", and 8".

They are then painted orange and then a brown wash is applied (dark brown paint mixed with water , painted on, then wiped off).

I then cut down a twig from outside and pre-drilled a hole for it to fit in.

The twig was then glued in place.

Then craft wire was wrapped around a pencil to form a spiral and attached with a plaid bow.

Aren't these just so cute?!?!

They make the perfect trio to accompany the pilgrim I previously made.

I hope you enjoyed these pumpkins!!  Go out and make some before Thanksgiving!!  They are easy and would make a great decoration for you Thanksgiving table.  Stay tuned for my Christmas cards/crafts.  I just jumped into the world of card making over the weekend, and loved it!!

Until next time...

Thanksgiving Pilgrim 2x4 Craft

Here is the next 2x4 craft I've been working on.  There are some things I would change if I had the chance to make him again, but I still think he is cute.  I can't believe that Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away!!  Christmas will be here before we know it!!  I know, I know…don't rush it.  But I do love the Christmas season and the spirit of Christmas.  Can't wait to show you some Christmas crafts I'm also working on!!

He's made from a tall 2x4 for the body and shorter ones for his hat.

I then painted the hat black and mixed some paint to make his flesh colored face.  Then painted his shirt collar white.

Then painted a cute lithe face and blushed his cheeks with ink.

I glued orange ribbon around his hat and then made a yellow buckle.

He makes the perfect companion to my turkeys!!

I hope you enjoyed my pilgrim.  I have 1 more fall 2x4 craft to share, then on to Christmas!!  So stay tuned!!

Until next time...

Turkey 2x4 Craft

So I finished a couple of 2x4 turkeys recently.  I think they turned out really cute!!  I've been busy over the last few weeks working on some fall and Christmas crafts.  Can't wait to show you the rest of what I'm making.  Also going to try my hand at hand making my Christmas cards this year too!!'

I hope you enjoy these turkeys!!  They were a cinch to make.  Maybe one of these times I'll actually remember to take photos documenting how to make my crafts.  I always remember after I'm done…not very helpful!!

Small square 2x4 with a paint stick for the head.

Beak and gobbler made out of scrapbook paper. Then I added a brown ribbon around his  body.

Feathers are craft sticks covered in scrapbook paper.

Then they are glued to the back of the body.

This is the second color combination.

I like the purples and browns in the one.

I hope you run and make make one of these too.

Because these are super easy to make!!

Don't these 2 make a cute pair?!?!

I used a Q-tip dipped in ink to make his cheeks.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope you enjoyed these 2x4 turkeys.  Stay tuned for more crafts in the near future!!

Until next time...

Happy Fall Y'all!!

I can't believe that Autumn starts this afternoon at 4:44pm!!  This is my favorite time of the year!!  I love the cool, crisp mornings, clear blue skies, and the pretty colors!!  Plus everything pumpkin and apple!!  I already made some pumpkin cheesecake ice cream last night.  Hopefully I'll post the recipe soon!!  I can't wait for the leaves to start changing colors so that I can go out and explore with my camera!!

I decorated my house for fall the first weekend of September.  Some people may think that was too early, but I get to enjoy it for all of September, then I will put up the Halloween decorations the first weekend in October to enjoy all of October, and then put up the Thanksgiving decorations the first weekend in November to enjoy until Thanksgiving day when I decorate for Christmas...but let's not get ahead of ourselves now!!  

Here is my Autumn fireplace.

Here is just the mantle.  I did an owl theme this year.

Finally found a cute place to put my cornucopia this year!!
And this stuffed owl is too cute.  He is new this year and from Michaels. 

These owls are new this year and are also from Michaels.

I also have this tall vase filled with artificial seasonal flowers.  I think these sunflowers may be my favorite!!
They look wonderful with the grapevine gourds.

I've had the metal milk jug for years, but I still love it filled with leaves!!

I can't believe that I found that purple sunflower a few years ago.  

I haven't had this cornucopia out in years, but I found the perfect spot for it this year.

I hope you enjoyed these photographs of some of my fall decorations.  Maybe I'll post some pictures of the Autumn tulle wreath I made last year.  It was my first tulle wreath, and is one of my favorites!!  I hope you enjoy the Fall season wherever you live.

Until next time...

Turkey Tulle/Yarn Wreath

So I finished my Tom Turkey wreath today.  I think He turned out pretty nice!!  I think the only thing I would do different is to put more tulle in and less yarn.  I didn't realize until I looked at the pictures that it is almost even and I wanted it to be 2/3 tulle and 1/3 yarn.  But I still think he's pretty cute!!

Hope you are enjoying the start of fall wherever you are!!  I can't wait for everything apple and pumpkin!!  And cool crisp days with clear blue skies!!  I hope you enjoyed this wreath!!

Until next time...