Fall Word Tree
So now that my fall wreaths are on the door, I figured I might as well get busy spreading fall throughout the rest of the house, too. So that’s what I’ve been up to the past couple days. And this little Fall Word Tree was one of the first things on my To-Do list. 
I guess I’m going with a book page theme for Fall this year, whether I really planned to or not. Since I still had over half a book left after I did my wreaths, I had plenty of pages left for a few more projects , including my little tree.Remember my little Falling Leaves Art from last year? Well, this is kinda the same principle, only in 3D. 
I don’t know why so many of my projects start with a stick from my yard, but they do. And this one did as well. I found a nice twiggy one that resembled a tree in and of itself. This one even came with it’s own perfect tiny spiderweb. (Now that’s art.)
Then, I used my tiny leaf punch to punch out some of our favorite fall words out of the book pages. Lola helped me by punching out more random leaves to use as fillers.
Then, with a tiny dab of hot glue, I stuck them on the tree.We used words like “family”, “coffee”…
“school”, “cooking”, “stew”….
and one of my favorites, “boots”…
A plain tin can wrapped in burlap made the perfect little container. A little floral foam in the bottom holds the tree in place. I added a little charm (found in scrapbooking supplies) for a finishing touch.
This is a perfect fall project to do with your kids. And it’s a double-whammy: the kids will have fun doing the craft with you & you’ll have a great fall decor piece.
I had originally made mine to go on my fall cafe shelves (coming soon), but I’ve found about 3 other places I’d really like to put it now. Decisions, decisions! I guess I’ll just have to make more! Wouldn’t these be great as a centerpiece? Or even a hostess gift?Hope you have as much fun with this project as I did! I’m sharing it here & with Centsational Girl.
August 31, 2011 @ 1:44 pm
what a sweet project that looks awesome, too!
August 31, 2011 @ 3:39 pm
What a great project!
Coley @
http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com
August 31, 2011 @ 4:04 pm
Cute! I love the clean colors and lines of your home. This goes so well.
September 1, 2011 @ 2:22 am
hi Julie – that's just adorable and looks like it was fun to make too. I really like the bit of metallic shine from the tin can you converted to a designer planter – very chic!!
September 1, 2011 @ 5:01 am
What a great idea! I’d love if you’d come share this at my link party going on right now.
http://mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-3.html
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
September 1, 2011 @ 1:37 pm
Love this fall words tree!
September 1, 2011 @ 2:35 pm
gorgeous and appeals to all my senses!
come visit anytime!
michele
September 1, 2011 @ 2:38 pm
Happy September 1st! Your daughter's a peach!
September 1, 2011 @ 3:16 pm
So cute! I love this idea. If you have time I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party this week.
September 1, 2011 @ 6:50 pm
Lovely. I really like the serene feel of this.
xoxo Bunny Jean
@ Bunny Jean's Decor and More!
(my MAIN blog)
September 2, 2011 @ 2:14 am
oh how cute! 🙂 its such a simple idea but looks so chic!
xx
littleprojectsinstyle.blogspot.com
September 2, 2011 @ 12:51 pm
I've so been enjoying your book craft tuts! I just came across this one and thought of you. Just in case you're interested. I don't know this blogger at all, just thought it seemed right up your alley. Here's the link: http://lillyella.blogspot.com/2010/04/crafting-book-vases.html
September 3, 2011 @ 12:35 am
Really beautiful Mantle! Angie xo
September 3, 2011 @ 3:04 am
What a fantastic project!! I love the idea of getting kids involved to help with this! Now to go find some kiddos since no grandkids my way yet!
September 8, 2011 @ 1:57 pm
how great! they look like tiny pussywillows from afar!
September 9, 2011 @ 1:14 am
I really love how you have words on the leaves–such a nice touch.
vanessa
September 22, 2011 @ 2:41 am
I love this! I'm enjoying looking around your blog. We have a similar style! Lisa~
September 23, 2011 @ 1:54 am
Oh my goodness! I loooooove this! Sooo creative!
October 4, 2011 @ 1:03 pm
Cute! Similar to what I made this year.
October 4, 2011 @ 3:03 pm
That is SO cute! Those tiny little leaves are just killing me. =)
October 5, 2011 @ 4:52 pm
So dainty and elegant! Love this idea. I'm a fan of book crafts too 🙂
October 12, 2011 @ 2:02 pm
This is WONDERFUL!!!!!
;-D robelyn