Welcome to the August edition of the monthly Creative Craft Hop!
Thank you Sara from Birdz of a Feather
for hosting our hop this summer
Have your thoughts turned from Summer to Fall?
As much as I love summer,
I have been thinking about Fall
and have started putting away summery things
and bringing out early fall decor
I received this lantern from special friends for Christmas last year
and decided to dress it up for Fall
I had plenty of things to work with in my craft stash
I started by attaching part of a colored leaf garland
to the top of the lantern with floral wire
Next I cut a length of burlap ribbon with black swirls
and tied it to the other side of the top
Next a bright orange ribbon with gold dots
I made some loops with the football ribbon
I used floral wire to secure it in the center
Then I wired the loops to the top of the lantern
Then I tied a big floppy bow with black and white checked ribbon
A sunflower is the finishing touch
I put a piece of ribbon around the candle
and secured it with a piece of tape
There is a bed of leaves for the candle to sit on inside the lantern
I am going to use a battery operated tea light
on top of the candle for safety
If you are going to light a real candle
be sure it won’t come in contact
with anything that could catch fire
I am looking forward to enjoying this bright and cheerful lantern
throughout the Fall!
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to visit all my talented crafty friends
on the links below
DIY Kartoos Flower Napkin Rings
Velvet Pumpkin and Lace Wreath
How to Make a DIY Fabric and Burlap Banner
Sunflower Embellished Fall Pillow
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts