Oh dear calendar, I wish you would slow down!!
Here it is almost mid November and I’m still having fun making fall crafts
Poor Thanksgiving, it barely has a chance squeezed in between popular Halloween and Christmas
I have enjoyed dressing up my mailbox this fall
It looked so naked when I took off the October Halloween swag that I had to do something for November
I had a roll of deco mesh and several rolls of fall ribbon
This is a quick project, tying a length of mesh with twine
This creates “poofs” and helps keep the deco mesh under control
I wanted it long enough to drape down each side of the mailbox
A few faux colored leaves are tied on, using twine or wire
Next a simple bow
with contrasting ribbon tails
And an orange acorn accent
Ready for it’s debut!
I smile every time I drive in and out of the driveway
I also added a painted turkey to the wreath on the front door
I had this wood sign laying around that I picked up at the craft store
It was just the right size to fit in the center of my fall wreath
Simple feathers with shapes of orange and yellow
A simple brown circle and pear shape for the body and painted lines for legs and feet
A few swooshes for details and definition
A pilgrim hat and a wattle and this turkey is done!
I got the wreath at Costco several years ago,
the turkey gives it a bright pop of color against my dark gray door
November is beautiful in Alabama,
the leaves are turning into their intense brilliant colors
It is a pleasure just to drive around looking at them in full Autumn glory!
Enjoy November,
Christmas will be here soon enough!!
Gobble Gobble!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story, You’re the Star
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
Weekend Potluck Friday Features Sweet Inspirations
Happiness is Homemade Sunday’s Best Linkup