A few years ago I made a cute little leaf garland at the start of September. Now, it's a mini tradition and I always enjoy making something cute and decorative to ring in the new season every year. Would you like to make one too? I thought you might!
Here's how I did it...1. Cut leaves... as many as you like! I used Fancy Felt and yarn. In the past I used embroidery thread too. Thread is easier to sew, but I think yarn is a little bit prettier. 2. Stitch the leaves together. This is a good project to do while watching a movie or waiting for some cookies to bake! 3. Be sure to add knots to each end of the felt leaves and to the ends of the yarn to prevent fraying. 4. Hang it in a doorway, on a mantel or on a bed frame. Enjoy your leaves...
Here's the original garland I made back in 2008. See the embroidery thread instead of yarn?
Here's our cute little garland decorating our register at Red Velvet. Have fun getting crafty... It's that time of year! xo, elsie
That is so pretty! I love the colors. The awesome thing is that I have exactly the materials needed in my craft room. Adding this to my list of things to do!
Posted by: Lacey | September 04, 2011 at 11:25 PM
This looks like a great fall home project. Really cute.
Posted by: Tammy/FancieStrands | September 04, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Great idea, it seems pretty easy to do. I love the pic of the original garland, is such an inspiration for my room decoration...
Posted by: Isi, Wake up & smell the azahar | September 05, 2011 at 04:56 AM
This is awesome (!!)
I so want to make it ♥
Posted by: Misty Chaos | September 05, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Super pretty! :)
x
culinarilychallenged.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lauren Helen | September 05, 2011 at 03:48 PM
This is such a cute idea! I might have to take that felt I've been meaning to make puppets out of, and make this instead! My son would have gotten bored with a puppet anyway ;)
Posted by: Naomi | September 05, 2011 at 04:08 PM
yummers
Posted by: tonya | September 05, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Where do you think of all these cute details? Please share some of your brain with me.
Posted by: Nicole | September 05, 2011 at 10:33 PM
How do you come up with all this?
its so so cute, your a very talented artist.
x
Posted by: Lucy | September 06, 2011 at 03:19 AM
Such a simple but pretty Autumn decoration, love it shall be trying this out.
Zoe
http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com
Posted by: Zoe | September 06, 2011 at 05:37 AM
such a lovely DIY! I love felt, it's so fun to use :)
Posted by: Ester | September 06, 2011 at 06:41 AM
So cute! I'm going to have to try this with my kiddos ;)
Posted by: Danielle/ConstantlyAlice | September 06, 2011 at 10:18 AM
i just love your DIY crafty stuff!! so adorable!
Posted by: Tania | September 06, 2011 at 01:22 PM
This is just gorgeous. I cannot wait to make it with my two girls. I like the style of your blog! I am excited to tool around a little bit. Thanks for the fall inspiration!
Posted by: Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon | September 06, 2011 at 02:31 PM
Love it! Totally gonna make that :) Thanks for sharing!
XO!!
Posted by: Lauren | September 07, 2011 at 12:00 AM
So cute! I made one last year and think it's time to break it out and hang over something to make it extra cute!!
Posted by: Hannah from Sedalia | September 10, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Can't wait to make these with my lil' one. Love the fall colors :)
♥☺ Carmen
Posted by: Carmen Cardoza | September 11, 2011 at 08:18 PM
They look just awesome gave me a fantastic idea to make my boring room bit colorful
Posted by: John Lewis Sale | September 12, 2011 at 06:59 AM
What a fun, colorful fall project. I love the way the yarn is interwoven into the felt instead of just regular old thread! It really makes the project. Just so you know, I'm featuring this project in a fall roundup on my blog today. Feel free to stop by and pick up a featured button if you'd like! :)
--Madison
www.craftycritique.com
Posted by: Madison Seaber | September 12, 2011 at 05:34 PM
I love it. Beautiful and simple, my favorite kind of project. I featured this project at Lines Across My Face in a fall leaf roundup.
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-heart-leaves.html
Posted by: Rachel @ Lines across my face | September 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM