Sunday, November 11, 2007
Thanksgiving or Autumn Wreaths
| By Lynn Forgy Being thankful for what we have, spending time with friends and family, and of course eating until we waddle are Thanksgiving traditions. Spending inordinate amounts of money on Thanksgiving decorations seems to be a Thanksgiving tradition for some as well. But it doesn't have to be. Many crafts can be made, and made frugally, that you can proudly display for the Thanksgiving holiday. WREATHS Welcome your guests to your home with a wreath on your front door. I have seen wreaths made out of everyday items that are beautiful and inviting. Some ideas: 1) Acorns - I have a cornucopia of these in my yard and harvested some yesterday. After washing them and spraying them with a clear acrylic spray to make them shiny and also to preserve them somewhat, I will glue them (with a hot glue gun) onto a heavy duty cardboard backing, in a wreath shape. You can add as many layers as you'd like. Finish it off with a bow and you're done!  2) Pine cones - These are abounding this time of year. Snag some, and glue them in a wreath shape onto heavy cardboard backing. You could spray these with acrylic spray to give them a shiny look, or choose a color such as metallic silver or gold for a more artistic feel. Add a bow and hang it on the door!  3) Mother Nature - Check out your yard or other local sites (with owner's permission, of course) for items that you can use for your Autumn or Thanksgiving wreath. Corn cobs (properly preserved), holly, etc. can add an interesting twist to your wreath. Just use your imagination! Labels: acorn, autumn, fall, pine cone, Thanksgiving, wreath |
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