Monday, September 3, 2012

Fall Wreaths and a Hanging Door Basket

Hello, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day weekend!  Today, I spent most of my day in the garage working on some wreaths and a hanging door basket for fall. 

This hanging door basket below was part of an allotment purchase at an estate auction a few weeks ago and let’s just say it did not look like this when I brought it home.  Sad to say, I did not take a before picture because I wasn’t sure I could salvage it.  But with a little paint and dark stain, I think it turned out nice.  

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I kept the floral simple in this for fall. 

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On the front of the basket, I Mod Podged a graphic I found from The Graphic Fairy

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The fall wreath below was made using an oval grapevine wreath.   

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I attached fall leaves, pumpkins, cream and brownish orange hydrangeas, a chalkboard and burlap bows. 

And this one, I used a twig wreath.

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I attached greens, fall leaves, pumpkins, gourds, berries, pinecones and burlap bows. 

Now I’m off to my sewing room to work on some fabric pumpkins.  I have them all cut out ready to be sewn together. 

As always, thanks for stopping by and I hope you all enjoy the rest of this long holiday weekend. 

Gail

24 comments:

  1. Hi Gail, how lovely they all are, I'll have to remember the burlap when I get my wreaths out to update them. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. They are all so pretty. I guess it's time to decorate for Fall. I love Fall, it's so beautiful and the weather is usually mild.

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  3. Gail, great looking basket and wreaths. I haven't put min together yet.

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  4. Hi Gail,

    Your Fall door basket and wreaths are beautiful! Each one is extra special.

    Dee

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  5. Gail,
    Great fall basket and wreaths! I am still not ready.Not sure what I will do this year.
    xx
    Anne

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  6. All three are so pretty! The basket looks really great. I'm so excited for fall.

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  7. love the door basket and the arrangment in it..

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  8. I like all three! Sure looks like fall is well on it's way at your house! Love the salvaged basket. Aren't you glad you didn't give up on it?

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  9. Gail I love all three!! I can't wait to start decorating for Fall!

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  10. I love fall decor and your creations are wonderful! I've got lots of summer stuff to pack up so I can unpack the rest of my autumn "junk". Can't wait to see your fabric pumpkins!

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  11. Love them all! Your so creative! Have a wonderful Labor day!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  12. Such great idea with the basket, I love it! But wreaths are also beautiful, your doors are so lovely decorated now:))

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  13. Fantastic Gail. I am gearing up for Fall too!

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  14. Very pretty, Gail! Love the basket and the simple florals you added in. Your wreaths are lovely ~ I think that oval one is my favorite. Since it is raining here today, I may hit the attic and get my Fall stuff down. I'm hoping it won't be too hot to do that.

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  15. Hi Gail! YOu've been a busy gal! I love your wonderful wreaths and little basket. It'd be hard to pick a favorite.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  16. The basket looks awesome, Gail. Great fall wreaths too.

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  17. You did a great job on the wreaths and basket. Love the graphics on the basket. All are so pretty!

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  18. Each one is beautiful. So I've gotta pin.

    Bliss

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  19. They look wonderful, Gail! I love the French image you added to the basket, too!

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  20. Love it all!!! Especially the wreaths. Yes I'm also making pumpkins.
    Don't you just love this time of year....

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  21. I have a love for wall pocket type wreaths and you rescued this one beautifully Gail.

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  22. I'm a new follower, I love your wreath ad what about your newer post? I really like the fall wagon...
    Hugs
    Marta

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  23. Very pretty, my uber talented friend! Hugs, Cindy

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