Andrea here! We are now fully entrenched in my favorite time of the year! The highlights? Being able to drink hot chocolate without looking like a weirdo (I down the stuff ALL YEAR, which draws some looks in mid-July), wearing power boots and snuggly sweaters, seeing the changing leaves, getting giddy about Santy Claus's impending visit, spending time with family and friends, eating yummy food (thanks, mom!) and reflecting on our many blessings. What's not to love about Fall?
To get myself into thankful mode, I put together this Gratitude Garland:
Since the holiday season can get a tad busier than I'd like (we all know THAT feeling), I wanted to make something that was fast and easy, but still meaningful. I decided to make paper leaves listing some of my greatest joys and blessings and I attached them to a store-bought garland. And if you want to go even lower stress, just stamp words on store-bought leaves! It doesn't get any more time-saving than that!
The paper I used to make these leaves is from the "Autumn Melody" collection by DCWV. I cut out some leaf shapes using the Cricut "Accent Essentials" cartridge, then stamped something I was grateful for on each leaf using alphabet stamps. I inked and distressed the edges of the leaves and crinkled them and folded them to give them some added dimension. Then I glued them to the garland and put the pumpkin in the middle.
This project is low-stress and is a great visual reminder to slow down and cherish what's truly important. It would also be fun to do as a family activity with each family member writing down some things they're grateful for on the leaves.
So whether you use this garland as a circular centerpiece, or weave it in between some Fall-colored candles, you can bet that it will not only look good, but it will also be a good reminder of all the things there are to be grateful for!
gorgeous!!!! LOVE this project!!!
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