10.11.2010

fall decor

Do you remember this family tree I painted?

well, I thought it needed an autumn touch....

I took
A. some book pages left over from THIS project



B. Some brown paper bags


C. my better homes and garden magazine.


I just took a leaf and traced out a design
cut it out and take a stamp and add a pop of color



I added the better homes and garden magazine last....it just had such pops of autumn colors that i had to use it.

when I had all my leaves cut out...I just took some packaging tape and taped them to the wall..


sorry about these pictures....this tree is painted on a staircase and it is in the weirdest spot to get a normal picture of it....I asked my husband to let me stand on his shoulders to take a picture...but he just looked at me like I was crazy!




I thought it would be fun for my kids to take off a leaf each day and see if we can get them off before it snows....and knowing Idaho it should be SOON (even though it has been unnaturally warm)

AND  I also thought these leaves would look great as a garland....



just like these from the ticklish moose

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26 comments:

  1. "AAmores" Crafts, Sewing and other StuffOctober 11, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    It looks sooo nice!!! :)

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  2. Student Entrepreneur October 11, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    WOW! It looks WONDERFUL!!!!

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  3. Mrs. Sassy Crafter (Fabi)October 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    oh I really like it!

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  4. Shayna @ Texas MonkeyOctober 11, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Wow I love it, so simple but adds the perfect touch!

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  5. Caroline @ Artfully CarolineOctober 11, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Sweet !

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  6. UnknownOctober 11, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    "WOW" loves it loves it alot! GREAT JOB! jen

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  7. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyOctober 11, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    This is absolutely perfect! Love that touch of fall!

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  8. Handy Man, Crafty WomanOctober 11, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    What a creative idea!! You did a great job!

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  9. Laurie in SCOctober 11, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Love how your autumned-up your wonderful tree! Just think of all the awesome seasonal possibilities with your tree = more and more terrific blog posts!!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  10. MelissaOctober 11, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    What a great way to decorate your tree.

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  11. KimOctober 11, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    This is darling!!! What a neat idea!

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  12. AmandaOctober 12, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Hi Kim! I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :)

    Your feature will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page and can be found directly here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/family-tree-wall/

    If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here!
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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  13. AnonymousOctober 12, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    I think I may steal the tree idea... We will painting in the family room (sooner rather than later, i hope) and right now theres circa 1970 mirror glued (yes GLUED!) to the wall... will need something new there and I think that may work well, especially since hubby just pulled out a ton of family pics! Thanks for the great idea!

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  14. GingerOctober 12, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Neat idea! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  15. The BuchingersOctober 12, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Very nice! Love the leaves...isn't fall great for decorating! I love it!

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  16. HILLARYOctober 12, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Wow I love this such a cute idea!

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  17. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyOctober 13, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I featured this today! I love those leaves!!

    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2010/10/wednesdays-wowzers-creativity-is-oozing.html

    Great jo!
    ~Alison

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  18. Mandy EnglandOctober 13, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    I am absolutely in love with this! I featured it on my blog today! :]

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  19. Creative MindOctober 14, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    this is great,lovely....

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  20. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}October 15, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I love this tree and I love the fall version of it you created.

    PS- I featured this today on my blog! :)
    http://adventuresofthemichelenafamily.blogspot.com/2010/10/feature-friday-6.html

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  21. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet StuffOctober 16, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I featured this idea on my blog today - love it!

    http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/2010/10/showcase-saturday_16.html

    Come grab a button!

    Sumo :)

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  22. Jen @ EmbellishingLifeEverydayOctober 17, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Very cute! I love how you used book pages for some of the leaves. I made a family tree, much smaller, and in a frame. Check it out if you get a chance.
    (visiting from Sew Much Ado)
    http://embellishinglifeeveryday.blogspot.com/

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  23. AUDRAOctober 18, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Oh my goodness! What a fantasticly-cute idea!

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  24. Stacy of KSWOctober 18, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I love it!!!

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  25. Nancy WardOctober 28, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Hi!

    Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog,PaperFriendly.

    Nancy Ward
    PaperFriendly
    http://www.nancywardcrafts.com

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  26. NoelNovember 15, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Not only is the family tree painting soooo adorable, but the fall leaves are fantastic!! If I can pull it off and make it look descent I will post about it and link back to you!

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