Time for a craft! Specifically a fall one! One is never too old to do a fun craft, especially when it is something so easy and cute.

In September I had an idea of buying leaves and making a decor project but had no idea how, until I saw that the leaves were falling outside and it came to me. A garland with leaves on a thread hanging from a branch.

And so I made it. It is seasonal, looks great on a wall as a centerpiece and it is pretty easy to do.

Also, since it’s fall I thought I’d share a fall picture of moi out in nature acting like I was caught off guard (gasp!).

The leaves have now fully transitioned colours and are mostly on the ground now, although some are still green (!!!).  Overall, a very classic fall.What has autumn been like where you are? Cold, windy and barren or colourful, bright and warm-ish?

For the last couple of months, I have been trying to do a monthly craft as a way to relax and to have fun. It takes my mind off from school and helps me be creative, something I rarely have time to do with school and life. 

This garland is easy to do, does not take a long time and is perfect for decorating the house this season.  I had 50 leaves and so I did six lines of 8 leaves each. 

Falling Leaves Garland DIY

 

What you’ll need:

• A package of artificial leaves can be found at craft stores or dollar stores. I got a package of 50 at Dollarama for $1.50

• Red or Orange thread

• a needle to thread the leaves

• a stick/branch. The length depends on how you want to use it, mine is about 2 1/2 feet long.

Time: 

The how-to:

1. Find a stick.

• this is the perfect time to do numbers 2, 6 and 8 on the Things to do This Fall. Going out for a walk is a great way to look for a stick, plus you get to enjoy the changing colors in nature, you get to a fall craft and get to decorate!!

• Trees are losing their branches and so many (I mean many) sticks waiting to be found. 

2. Thread a needle with about two arm’s length worth of thread. Make a not on one end so the leaves won’t fall off.

3.  Do two small running stitches on the top of the leaf, once done leave a space of about 3-4 inches for the next leaf and do the stitching again. Do it until all 8 leaves in the line have been sewn unto the thread. Lay it down on the ground

6. When all six lines have been sewn, make sure they are all the same length and all the leaves are lined up by laying them on the floor (or table) next to each other. Also, make sure each line is evenly placed apart from the next and throughout the stick length (I hope it makes sense)

7. Leave a 2-3 inch gap from the first leaf on the line and the stick. Take the thread and tie it to the stick. Do this will at the lines making sure to keep them evenly apart.

• Make sure it is firmly tied and knotted. 

8. Once all the lines have been tied to the branch make sure that all the leaves are where they are supposed to be.  

Related craft post: Easy Fall Sign Without Cricut

This garland looks great on windows, walls and any place that needs decorating.

I first placed it on the window and although it looked very festive it was overshadowed by the actual trees outside, so I moved it to an empty wall. Placing it on the empty wall was a great move as it is super eyecatching and perfectly encompasses the season.

And the best part is that it can be stored away for the next year and that different leaves can be used. If you decide to make it don’t forget to tag me on Twitter or on Instagram. 

Can’t wait to see how you do it!!! 

 

If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me.

Til next time

Loren Camila