Chas' Crazy Creations

I would say I’m a seasonal decorator.  It’s a really easy way to change up what your home looks like without a ton of expense.  As I gear up for fall (one of my favorites), I have a collection of items I bring out for 3 months.  I figure I have this fall stuff, I should bring it out Sept-Nov at least.  I will bring out some accents for Halloween but if it’s a pumpkin, leaves, etc – it’s out for all 3!  I like to look at the stuff I have and ponder how I could make it different to fit the season.  I have seen people decorate with mum which I love and with pumpkin buckets.  I just wanted my pumpkin bucket to look a little more real and as you’ll see in the end it’ll work great for Halloween too!

Fall leaves are so beautiful, especially if you are lucky enough to live in a place where there are so many colors.  I have preserved fall leaves so many different ways – drying them, ironing them in wax paper, and Mod Podge preserving them.  After you do all the preserving what to do with them?  This year I’m using some natural fall decor in my home.  I have pinecones on my mantel, and I wanted to do something with leaves.  I have had this branch for a few years know trying to thing of the right project – then I realized – this is it!!!  Find out what I’m doing now… 

Making this fall candle is easy and inexpensive. I made this project years ago and get so excited to bring it back every fall. I also love the way when the season is done that it packs away nicely.