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Autumnal Decorations From Natural Materials (14.10.2012)

Chestnut Chains:

Chestnut Chains 1 Chestnut Chains 2

Simple but effective!

Collect Horse Chestnuts and punch them using a pillar drilling machine. Knot the first chestnut to the end of a very stable synthetic string and continue threading. These chains are getting heavy so keep them no longer than 2 - 3 metres. Place them outdoors by hanging or winding them around objects. After some time you will notice the shrinkage from drying; if necessary shorten the string then. Of course the shimmer and color will fade away but in spite of that the chains may exist 2 - 3 years at a protected place near the house.

Flying Leaves:

 

For my front door I made tension curtains from white organza that fit right between the upper and lower rods. Then I attached neatened organza strips to form the flat pockets. They carry the press dried leaves of different style and size.

Tip: Store your leaves dry and flat and they will last several years.

Flying Leaves 1

 

 

Of course such a pocket curtain can be made suitable for any window or even as a wall hanging. Unfortunately Organza is distorting and slippery while sewing and therefore hard to manage. To stabilize it a bit I pinned it to lightweight paper for sewing.

Flying Leaves 2

Hanging Leaf Pile:

 

 

A funny object from leaves. I like to collect the ones from our Liquidambar. They are colourful and stable. But you may use what you have - just try it.

The assembly is easy: Knot a short twig to the end of a string as base. Then use a needle to thread many leaves crisscross so the leaf stalks stick out in all directions.

Hanging Leaf Pile

Patchwork-Tiles:

 

 

This all year round decoration is more elaborate to make. The slats from oak wood where cut to fit the framework of our house. The patchwork patterns are carved - with the help of family members. Finally I did the coloring using acrylic paints.

We made several tiles in groups and as single objects. They also decorate the walls inside the house.

Patchwork-Tiles

 

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Last update: 14.10.2012