Welcome to the first week of the Fall Festival. I am so excited about this entire month & I cannot wait to see what everyone has to show during the Festival! Remember anything Fall is welcome. Crafts, design, decor, favorite things, photography, recipes etc…you name it, link it up for the LOVE of all things Fall.
Ok. Let’s get to it. Here’s my project for the first week.
Can you believe I just made my first Craiglist’s purchase?
A frame for $5.00. It is a gorgeous frame. 34X34 inches. Layers upon layers of molding & a canvas matte.
But it needed alot of TLC, but for $5.00 – I knew I could do something with it.
BEFORE:
I decided to paint it a gunmetal grey & pumpkin. I also had to repaint the canvas matte around the frame.
DURING the re-painting:
And, since every good festival has a silhouette booth. I thought there should be no exception for this Fall Festival.
So
that
is
exactly
what
I
did
with
this
frame.
I got the idea of placing husband & I facing each other from a post that A cup of Joe featured months ago.
I used regular foam board for the backing & glued some granny chic scrap paper to the foam board.
I made the oval frames out of recycled craft paper & used regular copy paper for the background.
Then of course, I placed the kids facing the same direction.
I really don’t know what has taken me so long to do our family’s silhouettes. I’ve always loved this look.
And, because October is a month away…I thought I should add a few friends to our silhouette booth.
So meet my Hitchcock-esque Fall mantel.
I wish I had a wooden rocking chair in the empty corner, to play along with the Hitchcock theme. But that’s the kids path way with their cars, horsey riding & chase playing. So I dare not block their path. I’ll be lucky enough if that mum & pumpkin stays put. I guess we will all see next week, when I add some more to this mantel & room around my theme.
As you can see, I am rather partial to the Damask look. The simplicity to the silhouettes & the whimsy pumpkins added in is right up my alley for Fall. I cannot wait to keep adding some layers.
I am so anxious to visit each & everyone of you!
Remember, this Festival is going on every Wednesday in September.
Chat, comment & carry-on with some of the other party goers. Doing link parties is how I’ve made some of my dearest friends in blogland. I know many of you would agree.
So let’s see whatcha got!!!
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THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
Holy smokes girl-I love it! As usual. Jeez, the good ideas just keep comin’ from you over here!
Loving your post, and the images. I have linked you in my September is post…looking forward to playing along next week as well
Your silhouettes are adorable! Great Craigslist score!
Ok – that is like the cutest project of the year!!! Love it!!! I just put it on my FB page – so cute!!
What a fun party!!
xoxo
Jen
I love those silhouettes…there really is nothing better than decorating your house with art that is meaningful. Thanks for sharing…and for hosting the fall festival!
I am soooo copying this, I am not even going to try to put my on spin on it, just going to shamelessly copy straight from you. BTW where did you get the paper, got to have it if I am to copy correctly. As you can tell I love it, perfect for Fall or anytime, and you know I am a lover of sentimental. So glad I can call ou friend.
Cha Cha
PS Can’t wait until the end of Oct.
The windows on either side of the fireplace are tremendous. I bet the are even more gorgeous in real life. Love your room.
I love it! What a cute and festive take on the silhouette.
I love it….
Great blog! I’m your newest follower.
That was amazing creative of you! Seriously, it came out great. Thanks for hosting this Fall Festival. I’m glad I remembered to link up.
-FringeGirl
I love the silhouettes and the frame is gorge! And those white numbered pumpkins are too cute!
Thanks for the party. It’s gonna be FUN!
Oh my goodness, LOVE it!! Stopping over from Under the Table and Dreaming : ) Can’t wait to join in on next week’s linky party!
Lots of love,
Laura
I love it… very cute! I too am excited about the fall season.. can’t wait to start decorating… I uploaded my September Favorites to the party! Thanks so much!
Lindsay @ A Design Story
You are so talented and so creative!!!
Love what you did with frame! And you know I’m lovin that you already have your pumpkins out!
You need to post a link on your sidebar with what you did last year on your staircase. I still don’t know how you managed to keep all those pumpkins in one place with three kids underfoot. But you have the midas touch with everything! Love you and Love your fall mantle! xoxoxo Sibi
I don’t have a thing out yet, to busy painting stuff white but I’m a follower now so maybe about the middle of Sept. I can link to your fall party.
I have the same pumpkins from Dollar Tree and did you see the acorns they would look great in the glass urns too and yes, I did the same thing but I can’t remember who either:)
Rondell
This is fabulous! I need to get started, I love fall.
Just found your blog today and linked up to the Fall Festival. It’s good to find another Tennesee blogger. I love everything about Fall. Can’t wait to check out everyone’s links.
This is awesome! Love the idea and the numbered pumpkins are so cute!
oh. my. gosh. do you know how much i LOVE silhouettes? seriously. i love this project. i’ve decided i’m going to do silhouettes as the theme for her birthday this year.
Kellie… I am new to this blogging world, but I was fortunate enough to stumble across your blog early in the game. I just love your blog and look forward to your new posts. You inspire us stay at home mommies into keeping some zest in our everyday life. Thanks so much!!
Absolutely amazing! I love it. I want to do it too
You’re a Lancaster girl? No way!! I’m in Lancaster! What high school did you attend? Maybe you know one of my kids?