REDESIGNING A SUMMER BASKET INTO AUTUMN SPLENDOR

The first Fall DIY is now complete!

I had shared a few posts back,

that I had a very old worn out summer basket

from Valarie Par Hill.

I almost tossed it, when I decided to rethink that idea

and redeem this into Fall!

The first task was to remove all the old foliage which

was no easy task......

I had one jar of chalk paint in my craft cupboard

and since I love the color gray for Fall, then

this is what was the first step in making this new again......

Now the BIG PROBLEM....was the big watermelon

in the center of the basket...it was NOT GOING ANYWHERE!

So.....why not turn the watermelon into a pumpkin...

just needs a little imagination....

add an acorn and some pretty fall leaves

around the darling stem...and viola....

we have a pumpkin ladies and gents....sort of.......

When designing a vignette..texture is so important...

I just love the orange burlap pumpkin with

the cute metal leaves.....

You all know I am a lover of beautiful ribbons

and this particular one stole my heart....

I think it's absolutely beautiful...so this

was what I used to accent the basket...

perfect for not only Fall, but Winter also!

The sweet burlap pumpkin is new from Hobby Lobby

I think Owls are simply magical for the Fall season.....

And of course, there is a single sunflower...

Seasonal elements are perfect for these types of arrangements...

pinecones, berries, leaves, eucalyptus, acorns and tiny gourds..

just have fun with it and enjoy making it yourself....

the more imperfect, the better.....