Decorating with Autumn Leaves

Autumn Gypsy

by

Janalyn Voigt

Autumn tiptoes stealthily

Across the thirsty land,

Drenching fields in greenary,

Paintbrush in her hand.

Ragged gypsy, fire bright,

She sighs in every tree.

Restless, wanton, sylvan sprite,

She twirls her skirts with glee.

The hills repose in solitude.

The leaves have turned to gold.

Nature by her is subdued,

Enchanted as of old.

Decorating with Autumn leaves is easy, fun, and always surprising. Surprising because it is so fun to see how easily they add elegance, charm and interest to otherwise ordinary things. And what could be a more perfect decoration for fall.

The first step once you have gathered you leaves is to wash them and dry them . Then set them between kitchen towels with a light weight book on top overnight to keep them from curling up.

A table setting decorated with leaves is a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving, or just a fun way to bless your family at dinnertime.

Sticks, leaves, a few dots of hotglue and Christmas ribbon make a wonderful centerpiece.
Or hang it above an entry way for decoration.

A small leaf hotglued to the base of a wine glass is an fun and elegant way to dress up an occasion.

A pillar candle, some cord and a leaf glued on a candle makes for a very cute decoration. Dried leaves are flammable so make sure not to put it too near the flame, and never leave unattended.

Leaves on napkins are always beautiful, make sure to provide a place for you guest to set their leaf once they take their place at the table.

Get creative you will be surprised once you have dried leaves just how many ways they can be used to celebrate autumn.

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