Many of you may be seeing a lot of Christmas posts out there, but being that I am a confirmed Autumn Lover I’m not ready to let go of fall just yet. During one of my recent walks around the neighborhood I picked up these pretty leaves you see below.
I just couldn’t see not bringing them home to hold onto their warm colors. And hold onto them I did with this how to easily add fall in your home project!
We have a lot of stuff in our new house because it’s really an old house. My older kids have been here for years and it was once my home before we moved to Greece. So naturally we have plenty of stuff. I didn’t just move into a new to us home. One of my recent finds when we got here, were some simple black frames. I decided I’d work with these for this super simple project.
What I Used:
- Pretty fall leaves picked up from nature
- A few black picture frames
- paper that is used for packing or as it is also called newsprint
The How To:
I spread the paper along the back of the frames. And then placed the leaves in front. Then slid the whole thing inside the frames. You can see that the paper is wrinkled. This suits me just fine because I love that imperfect look which gives the project loads of texture.
It does not get any easier!
You’ll have to excuse the glare but this is how you know that there is actual glass there. I am just keeping it real. It wouldn’t work if I was to take the glass off.
I honestly don’t know how long they will last … after all winter is coming! And the frames will be changed out for Christmas decor so it is not a problem.
I love the contrast between the black and white and that intense color of the leaves. Doesn’t it look like art?
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And when they are grouped together they look even better. Don’t you think so?
I told you it was easy! They will look great in my home as we celebrate Thanksgiving together. I hope you are all getting ready for Turkey day. If you need anything I have added links above to help you buy that big roasting pan..
May we hold onto Autumn for as long as it lasts and savor ever moment with this how to easily add fall to your home project.
Are you cooking a turkey this year? Pumpkin pie? I am going all out!!
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Oh I miss those colored leaves! They look so beautiful and of course you would want to take them home to enjoy! They look pretty in the frames Mary and dry at the same time for you to enjoy much longer!
I agree Katrin. I am finally in my element.
Those leaf colors are amazing Mary. No wonder you love Fall so much. Our trees never change their colors quite like that. It’s almost like green today, brown tomorrow. LOL. I do love how you used what Mother Nature gave so freely to create beautiful works of art
Michelle that is how I felt about the leaves in Greece .. brown. Which is not like these colors here. These leaves are so vibrant. They look as if they have been photo-shopped but the truth is I do not touch the color at all.
Years ago Target sold something just like this and I bought it for my home. Eventually it broke but I never thought to do this myself. I love leaves in the fall so I really should scoop some up out of my yard and make this.
See, you are much better than Target! 😉
That turned out pretty well Mary! Just a few leaves and frames made a nice vignette, and it is a good reminder of what we’re about to celebrate. Fall leaves with color…so beautiful!
I can just imagine you out on a walk with your camera!
Florence I have not been taking the camera out that much. The other day we went into Manhattan with the camera and the kids were scolding me because I kept on stopping every few yards to snap a photo. Hah!!
This is so lovely. I love the colors of fall. I am not ready to let go either. I don’t have the beautiful fall leaves but this can be done with silk ones so I can get the same look. Thanks for sharing.
Debra you are absolutely right, silk flowers and leaves would be perfect and of course last much longer.
Gorgeous! I’m a huge nature lover and fall is my favorite time of year. It’s been an odd fall this year in PA with the crazy weather but we usually have great fall color.
I’ll have to try this craft next year. Thanks!
I’m sorry to hear that Patti. We have the leaves at the height of their beauty this year.
This is such a wonderful and easy way to preserve the vibrant colors of autumn, and I think they will last longer than you might think.
xxx
I think so too Doreen, at last until I’m ready to put up the Christmas decor, which is right after Thanksgiving.
Oh, this is so lovely! No more coloured leaves around here – well at least no red ones, only yellowish green and brown. But maybe next autumn…
I am still amazed when I walk around in the neighborhood at the depth of color on the leaves, even this late.
Mary you’re always full of simple but smart ideas! I really loved the wrinkled paper. It adds some much personality.
Ahh the wrinkled paper came with the Ikea packing and it looked so pretty to me I knew I’d find another use for it.
Hi Mary, the leaves are gorgeous! I’ll be trying this project next year!
It was so simple there is no reason not to try. And nature really is the best artist.
Beautiful colors! We have some color here, but most of the colors are greens and browns. I love how you brought fall into your home, very pretty.
We are having family over again to our house this year, but I have to work Thursday so my hubby and daughter will be getting things ready for when I get home. 🙂
That will be great for you Linda. All the fun without the work. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Mary, these are lovely! Are you enjoying the change of seasons now that you are back in the states?
Lynn this is the best time of the year for me. We live near a park so it is always great to go by and enjoy all those pretty colors that are so vivid. In Greece they always looked washed out.
Love collecting leaves, this is lovely and will look beautiful in your home.
Maria
Thanks Maria. They will stay out till right after Thanksgiving, then bam!! Christmas will explode all over the place.
Hi Mary, I really love these. A simple way of adding colour to a room. I wonder if they will dry out in the frame and still retain some of their natural colour? It will be interesting to see.
xx
Debbie I have them on display now but the Christmas items are muscling their way in very soon. I’ll hide them away and check back in a month so see how they stand up. Either way they are only for now. As you can imagine Christmas is very big in my house, only because I make things for the bog so I get very excited. 🙂
I’ve often framed leaves too, Mary, and they do hold up very well. I love the look here. Very nice — fun and easy, too!
The easier the project the happier I am Jeanie!
Such a pretty and easy idea. I’ve got to try it.
Super easy, I hope you like it.
Those leaves were too pretty for not displaying them. I am sure they will last enough and then you’ll have some pretty dry leaves for any other craft
I hope so Pili, if not there is no shortage of leaves here for next year!
I love the fall colors in the leaves! I wish we had more like that here in Arizona! We just started the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party and I thought you might like to stop by tomorrow and share there too! Have a wonderful week! Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking
I’ll be right over Carrie!
It is a gorgeous collection Mary! And I love the simplicity.
🙂 gwingal
Sometimes the best things are also the simplest.
Your Autumn frames are just beautiful Mary! Love all of the tones in the leaves!
Nature is always the greatest artist Sam!
Yes it does look like art and it’s a simple and beauty project. I have a plethora of fall colored leaves in my backyard. It would be worth a trip to the dollar store to get some black frames. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story and we hope you will join us again next week.
I am always happy to join Sandra and this is the best project because if you have the frames it is free!
Such a simple and easy project ~ the framed leaves turned out beautifully, Mary! <3 Pinned and will share.
Thank you Barbara, sometimes the best ideas are right there staring at us.
What a great idea! Sadly, fall colors are few and far between here in New Zealand 🙁
Betty that’s how I used to feel living in Greece but since moving to NY I am in the middle of dazzling color.
So pretty, Mary! I, too, am interested in how long they last. Are they pressed pretty tightly between the paper and the glass? They look great, and are perfect for Thanksgiving. And I agree, I don’t do Christmas until after Thanksgiving is over. 🙂
Amy I’m not worried about that. I think had I placed them in the frames earlier I would have had them on display longer and would have enjoyed them. But right now the house is full of Christmas. I guess I can take them out after the holidays to add some color.
I love the Fall and it is always over way too soon for me. Thanks for prolonging the season for me with this lovely demo!
I was thinking of even displaying them after the holidays to add a bit of color to the winter.
Oh these are so cute. We have some seriously gorgeous coloured leaves at the moment! Thanks for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday
Mary, those leaves look so pretty in the frames. You are right the black and white really sets off the fall colors! I wonder how long they will last? Who knows, they may last well into the holiday season and keep reminding you of your first fall back in the states!
Ahh I have put them away now but will take them out after the holidays to add some color to the bleak winter.
What a lovely idea. So pretty! Found it at the #HomeMattersParty and pinned it, too.
Thanks so much Sinea. It was super easy but the star of the show is definitely the colors on the leaves.
Love your Autumn Leaf collection they are so pretty
Kauniit lehdet
Love the framed leaves! I did this years ago with the scouts when I was a cub scout leader. They still look good. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
You mean they actually lasted all these years? Wow I am so impressed!
Mary, the leaves are so beautiful and what a clever way to display them for the fall season. Awesome sauce!
Thank you Keri, they really are awesome sauce, especially those colors .
Mary, I think this is one of my favorite projects. The simplicity is so elegant and the colors are very warm. It’s a stunning effect.
Thanks Kim, sometimes simple is best. And no artist can compete with natures colors.
Mary your little craft is so easy to make but yet so pretty! The colours of the leaves are so gorgeous 🙂 I have featured you at the Friday Favorites linky party this week. Come check it out! https://be-alice.blogspot.com/2017/11/friday-favorites-week-400.html Hope you pop by and visit again this week 🙂
Thanks so much Maisy, I think nature is truly the best artist.
Right up my alley for a project! Its came out so pretty! Love the colors of the leaves.
I love all the colors right now and am in heaven walking around outdoors picking leaves!
Clever idea Mary! I love all the reds, and golds in the fall colors. Great way to bring it into the home.
It certainly is Linda. I love those warm fall colors!
I did this last month too and I love the way it looks! Nothing greater than decorating with what is right outside your door and free!
What a lovely idea and so simple! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely!
What a great project that anyone can do as long as they have changing leave colors! Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party #CCBG
Lovely “real” leaves on display are a delight.
I hate spending money on seasonal decorations. I also hate to store them. These are pretty! We have huge Maple trees so I have a lot of nice leaves. I am going to give this a try!
Very pretty Mary! What a great way to add some autumn color! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!
Mary, the autumn leaves are so lovely and natural. We will feature them on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Kathleen
Such a great idea! I love it!