Fall Leaves

I envy those of you who live in a place where you actually get to see the leaves change to the beautiful fall colors.  We could take a drive up north to see the fall leaves, but I always seem to be busy when the time is right.  So, anytime I'm in a place that I can collect fall leaves I gather and press them to display from year to year.  One year a thoughtful friend took pity on me and sent me a little package of leaves....they are dwindling, but I still love and display them.
I thought I would do a quick little project inspired by fall leaves that might get the creative juices flowing for some fall decorating.

Create a mini display with an old jar and vintage buttons.

I got a Vagabond Machine a few weeks ago and have been wanting to use the "tattered leaves" die.  

To start glue old music pages to some chipboard and run through the Vagabond.

Use Distress Ink to ink the leaves in fall colors, I used Wild Honey, Fired Brick and Crushed Olive with Vintage Photo on the edges.

Punch a hole in the top of each leaf and tie to the jar.

 Attach "Chitchat" stickers on leaves.

Insert photo and you have a quick little vignette. 

 Here's another idea.....use the "Tattered Leaves" die to make a wreath.
This one is from Martha Stewart using a template to cut out all the leaves by hand....get out your Vagabond Machine and "Tattered Leaves" die to save hours of cutting time!

Have a great weekend,

deb

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