RedThreadDIY » branch http://redthreaddiy.com/blog Craft ideas and musing from RedThreadDIY Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:34:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Leaves and Tree Branches: What Can I Do With Them? http://redthreaddiy.com/blog/2009/11/leaves-and-tree-branches-what-can-i-do-with-them/ http://redthreaddiy.com/blog/2009/11/leaves-and-tree-branches-what-can-i-do-with-them/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:28 +0000 Katar http://redthreaddiy.com/blog/?p=635 I am all raked out.

I’ve recently raked leaves at a park for community service, at my parent’s cottages, at my fiance’s parent’s house, and of course, at our house (which took several hours and basically an entire weekend!)

Our house right before Halloween

Our house right before Halloween

Our neighbors lawn - its hard to tell from the photos, but those leaves were piled inches high!

Our neighbor's lawn - it's hard to tell from the photos, but those leaves were piled inches high!

This weekend, we even went back to my fiance’s parents house to finish up the raking job that we started! There are TOO MANY LEAVES! So what can we do with these leaves, you ask? Sure.. you’ll probably use yard waste recycling, but why not pick out the awesome ones to craft with!? I’m sure while you’re raking, you’ll find some tree branches mixed in along the way, so put them to good use as well! Here are some tutorials:

Leaf Tutorials:

Make a Fall Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Make a Fall Wreath: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make a Leaf Wreath with Autumn Leaves: eHow

How to Make a Leaf Wreath with Autumn Leaves: eHow

Fall Leaf Candle: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Fall Leaf Candle: Gingerbread Snowflakes

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves: Haha.Nu

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves: Haha.Nu

Playing with Gourds, Dried Leaves and Mod Podge: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Playing with Gourds, Dried Leaves and Mod Podge: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Tree Branch Tutorials:

Tree Branch Curtain Rod: DIY Ideas

Tree Branch Curtain Rod: DIY Ideas

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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If you would like to see the pictures without having to click all of the links – leave me a comment with your email address and I can send you the undamaged Microsoft Word document. Again – sorry about the inconvenience!

Tutorials:

  • Having a Halloween Costume Contest? Check out my tutorial for award ribbons!
  • Decorating the outside of your house too? Check out my list of tutorials here

Contents:

  • Invitation and Card Tutorials
  • Favor Tutorials
  • Centerpiece Tutorials
  • Banner/Pennant/Garland Tutorials
  • Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials
  • Candle, Match Holder, and Lantern Tutorials
  • Game Tutorials
  • Ornament Tutorials
  • Picture Frame and Album Tutorials
  • Halloween Potion Jar Tutorials
  • Other Decoration Tutorials
  • Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Invitation and Card Tutorials:

Favor Tutorials:

Centerpiece Tutorials:

Banner/Pennant/Garland Tutorials:

Dining Room Decoration, Food Favor, and Place Setting Tutorials:

Candle, Match Holder, and Lantern Tutorials:

Game Tutorials:

Ornament Tutorials:

Picture Frame and Album Tutorials:

Halloween Potion Jar Tutorials:

Other Decoration Tutorials:

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Photo Credit: Andrew Stawarz on flickr

http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/holiday-crafting/skull-applique
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