Leaf Candles

Garnish plain pillar candles with leaves for elegant and understated fall centerpieces. Choose a few favorite leaves from your lawn. Determine placement of leaves on each candle. Coat the backs of the leaves with decoupage medium and smooth in place on the outside of the candle. If necessary, use tacky white crafts glue to hold the … Continue reading Leaf Candles

DIY Fall Candle Holders from Recycled Jars

Upcycle your old jars into a lovely fall-inspired candle centerpiece. You’ll only need a few supplies. Step-by-step tutorial included. via DIY Fall Candle Holders from Recycled Jars — Make Something Mondays!

Seasonal or Holiday Table Centerpiece DIY

It’s hard to believe that’s almost September! Fall is my favorite season and I’ve been anxiously counting down the days until fall since late July and our 90+ degree temperatures. We have a lot more summer heat and humidity ahead of us here in North Carolina before fall finally arrives, but we’ve been hovering in […] … Continue reading Seasonal or Holiday Table Centerpiece DIY

DIY: Mini Crystal Succulent Garden

Crystals and succulents have become some of my latest obsessions. Both are naturally beautiful and when put together make for a breathtaking combination. This has sparked my latest project- making my own mini crystal + succulent garden. Source: DIY: Mini Crystal Succulent Garden Here is a lovely tutorial for creating a crystal succulent planter that […] … Continue reading DIY: Mini Crystal Succulent Garden

Strawberry Freezer Jam

This is my favorite freezer Jam recipes it can be applied to any fruit with a few adjustments. It makes 4 half-pint jars of jam. This one is made with strawberries. I have successfully used it with peaches, raspberries and cherries. The fruit spread/jam can also be used as a topping on ice cream. It has … Continue reading Strawberry Freezer Jam