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Creating Simple, Easy Fall Crafts

I'll be the first to admit that this first project took absolutely no skill or imagination.  I've noticed that everyone is making banners to use in their fall decor, so I decided to make one. 

 First I cut a piece of jute twine, didn't even measure because I knew it could be cut   shorter.  I eyeballed and cut a pennant shaped piece from a brown paper grocery bag, then used it to cut three more pieces of the same size.  I then stenciled 
F A L L on it in orange paint and stapled the paper to the twine.  Here it is!  
Fall Banner
Cost $0

Here is a recap of my recent Fall projects.
None of these cost very much.  Only the pillow took over about five or ten minutes.
 burlap pillow
Cost $0

 burlap wreath
Cost approx $3.00 for wreath form

 fabric pumpkin
Cost, 1 roll of toilet tissue (had everything)

 pumpkin made from dryer vent hose
Cost $0

Stenciled burlap bag
Cost approximately $5 (bag, 3.99)

I made each of these fall crafts in just minutes, no patterns, no instructions, just simple and easy fun!

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  1. Liz @ Quirky VistasOctober 17, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    My goodness that's a lot of very inexpensive and really cute projects. Inspiring!
    Liz

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  2. Always NestingOctober 17, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    You are really creative and I love it that you reused stuff you hand on hand.

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  3. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 17, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Really great and thrifty creations for Fall. I like the banner on the grocery sack. Clever idea. Your burlap wreath is one of my favorites. I like how you gathered it loosely. Thanks for sharing all of your fun crafts with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  4. Keeping It CozyOctober 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I love your fall crafts and they all look like so much fun to make. Right now I'm trying to come up with a fall craft that involves leaves that my girls can help me with. :-)

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  5. Becca BertottiOctober 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Such fabulous and creative projects ... love your FALL banner! You're so talented ... thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

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  6. Rose H (UK)October 18, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Your fall banner is sweet Kathy, and I love your other Autumnal touches - a woman with considerable talent I'd say!
    Rose H
    x

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  7. Carey's Farmhouse KitchenOctober 19, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Very neat, I have lost my mojo lately!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 21, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Oh, I just love your cute crafts! Now if I could just get up and do something! ;) Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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