Let me first just say thank you for all the kind and supportive words on my last post. Like I mentioned, it's the love and support from people like you that Russ and I have found such comfort and strength from.
And now for a completely random topic. I hate politics. There, I just said it. Don't get me wrong, I love this country and I love how we as citizens get to vote for our leaders. But I hate what politics does to people. This election in particular seems to have brought out the seriously nasty sides of people. I see things said on Facebook, blogs, and news articles that are quite appalling. All because of politics. Ok, before I rant much longer, the whole point of this post goes back to the debate last Thursday night between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. I was so frustrated watching this debate I couldn't stand to sit in front of the TV and watch Joe Biden's creepy laugh one more time.
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So I made falling leaves out of a book.
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A while ago I bought a book from the thrift store for $1 with the intention of using it for crafts. Who knew it would result in a political-debate-craft-making session. If you are needing a little more fall decor in your house and hate actually spending a lot of money on it (cause let's be honest, holiday decorations are expensive), bust these out.
Here are my super complicated steps:
1) Trace 4-5 different leaves on a page from a book you don't care about. Your tracing doesn't need to be perfect. (I used this website to trace my leaves).
2) Cut -- again, doesn't have to be accurate. You can cut a bunch of leaves out at a time. None of this one-at-a-time business.
3) Sew the leaves together (I sewed about 10-12 leaves per strand, just to add variety in lengths).
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4) Hang from the location you desire! Voila! Falling leaves.
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PS. If these look familiar to you, that's probably because they are. I made a very similar project a few Valentine's ago. Hey, why re-invent the wheel? :)
4 comments:
Oh my dear Millie. . . if you ever want to talk politics to make sense of it all, just call me!! (I have no doubt I'm one of those that you are referencing :)) You're right, it brings out some pretty bad behavior in people, but that just underscores how important this election is. I like your "political leaves". . . if I were to get crafty with all the time I spent these past few months watching politics, my house would look pretty kitschy! Love you.
Love your leaves! So cute! I wanted to let you know that you and Russ are in our prayers! I don't know why getting pregnant is so difficult for our family. Know that you are not alone, you are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you guys! Also, on a different note, we were thinking of going up to the cabin in the next few weeks. Probably beginning of November. I'll keep you posted! Loves xoxo
Love your leaves! So cute! I wanted to let you know that you and Russ are in our prayers! I don't know why getting pregnant is so difficult for our family. Know that you are not alone, you are in our thoughts and prayers! We love you guys! Also, on a different note, we were thinking of going up to the cabin in the next few weeks. Probably beginning of November. I'll keep you posted! Loves xoxo
those are so stinkin cute. And I am with you on the politics thing. I hate how people say things on fb that they NEVER would in real life when it comes to politics. People get too emotional and it results in lots of hurtful things said. Good call on sticking to crafts!
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