Who can resist collecting a few Autumn leaves? Our pockets have been full of them lately. Each one is so different, always more beautiful and intricate than the last. But, how to decide what to do with them?
Look at Pinterest, of course!
I’ve been pinning away madly lately, and have seen various simple ways to display leaves – most memorable are the simple strings of leaves. Here’s my version, which couldn’t be simpler. Some of my lovely Twool twine and a selection of my finest leaves secured with some tiny wooden pegs. These leaves have been drying out under some heavy books for a few weeks, so are nice and flat.
I love it! Now the leaves outside are fading into mulch, it’s great to have a sweet reminder of their former glory.
Another idea I keep coming across on Pinterest is for making leaf animals. I’ve never done this before and really fancied having a go. Here’s my attempt. Can you guess what it is?
Yes, that’s right, it’s a three-legged squirrel! It was quite a puzzle sitting and working out which leaves looked like what.
A simpler idea is a little butterfly – made by using a leaf to print the wings, and then using a little finger to print the body. It needs some glitter though, doesn’t it?
Do visit my Autumn Pinterest board if you’d like some more inspiration:
Follow Marmalade Pie’s board Autumn Living on Pinterest.
What are your favourite ways to display your Autumn treasures?
This is brilliant! I’m full of admiration for your creativity XXXX
See, another great crafty idea. I pick up the leaves, bring them home and then throw them out the next day. The leaf garland looks so so pretty and I I love your three-legged squirrel too. I really need to get my head around crafty projects, unfortunately I’ve been not-blessed with a bit of man mind so I’m rational, practical and logical but not at all creative. Boo. Following you over on Pinterest now, I’m sure you’ll inspire me to change my ways X #HomeEtc
Glad you like them Lins! The leaves on a string are so sweet and easy to make, no crafty skills required! Besides, I think you are very creative and crafty – look at that lovely chest of drawyers and that amazing lion cake you made! xx
Oh, my gosh – that squirrel is so adorable! (I love squirrels, they’re my favourite animals.) The line of leaves looks great too, such a fun way to decorate for autumn. #HomeEtc
Thanks Jessica! I was pretty pleased with that squirrel, even if it appear to only have 3 legs 🙂
These are really pretty ideas – and so simple. Thanks for sharing them Lizzy.
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Glad you enjoyed them x 🙂
Love this!! We’re always looking for things to do with leave. We have several sack fulls around the house. You’ll be able to swap your leaves for snowflakes in a few weeks so will be able to reuse it for the next season 🙂
We have loads of acorns I’m yet to find a use for. My youngest found a bag of them and emptied them over the playroom carpet yesterday = not what I had in mind… x
What a cute squirrel. And that banner/bunting with them pinned up is just gorgeous – simple but absolutely stunning 🙂 #homeetc
Thank you Stephanie! x
This are beautiful and such cute ideas. I love the squirrel one. So cute! 🙂 I’m so pinning this! #HowtoSundays
Thank you Su, I am in love with this little squirrel too! 🙂
Oh you’re so fab and I want to live with you!! Love the creations. I did lots last year but haven’t done much leaf work this year! AM ON IT! Thanks for linking up and sharing with us – much appreciated 🙂 Jess xx
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Thanks Jess! The leaf animals are really fun and really stretch your imagination! 🙂
Aah I LOVE these ideas Lizzie!!! Love the leaf bunting but especially love the little squirrel!!! How cute is he?! Three legs or not! 😉 Thanks for linking up with us #HomeEtc xx