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Some super simple fall decorations today--I'm thinking one at each places setting this Thanksgiving?  And really, you could make these for any, well, any anything by changing the collage image to match the holiday or event.  Think Christmas, Halloween, a wedding, baby shower . . . What you'll need: Thanksgiving collage page Leaves large enough to collage an image onto metallic paint--for making multiples, spray paint is the easiest, but if you don't have a good place to use spray paint, settle back and enjoy some brush time with your favorite copper, gold, or bronze. Gel Medium (I like matte, but use your favorite) ribbon or seam binding (optional) 1.  Paint the leaves, front and back, and allow them to dry.  2.  Cut or tear collage images to glue to leaves. 3.  Using the gel medium, adhere the images to the leaves.   4.  Add a protective coating of gel medium to the outside of the image.  Allow this to...

We are so very Thankful for our Design Team  and our Customers. Family is such an important part of my life, this holiday is one of my favorites. It's a time to just enjoy each other and talk over a bountiful table of blessings. When I say family, it also means friends who join us. Create a thankful jar by having each person write why they are thankful and have everyone pick one from the jar & read it. Preparing for the feast Here is a creation for our Thanksgiving table..... Each person will have one at the table.    Here is the process... Start with a wood ATB , you can sand it but not necessary.  I like a rustic finish for this project.  Chalk paint is so perfect for this type of work.   Wood preparation is not needed.   Different brushes will provide differing results.  First I used a bristle brush to roughly apply the chalk paint with the dry brush technique (adding no water)....

Hi everyone ! Eunice here ! I have a super quick little fall decor item for you to make for yourself or as a quick little gift for someone special ! I have a collection of vintage jars , but you could use any jar that has a mouth large enough to fit a battery operated candle in ! I love the battery operated candles you can purchase now , especially the ones that come on everyday at a certain time  ! So you can have the glow , without the danger of a flame ! I created a tag to hang on the jar using the tags from Altered Pages  ! And in keeping with quick... I used paper from the Glitz paper pack , Yours Truly  ! Loved the distressed red paper , so I just glued it on , how easy is that ? No paint or ink !! I did stamp a fall stamp on the background and inked the edges ( cant help myself !  ) then  I used the new cork self adhesive sheets and cut out the letters for FALL !  So how easy is that too ? Just stick them letters on the tag and you are ...