Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Frugal Fall Fancies

UPDATED: I finally investigated the giant acorns a bit. They come from the burr oak tree and I found a site selling them in packs of five for $5 - AND they were sold out! Just look how much cash I have sitting in that bowl! And I have more in the basement....oh well, maybe next year!

How's that for an alliteration? I finally dug around in the basement and found the last of my October decorations. I will switch things up just a bit when I put away the Halloween things, but most everything will stay as is. So here goes with a few easy and very inexpensive ways to decorate your home.I found these GIANT acorn things under a tree at the local municipal airport my folks use when my dad flies in for a visit. I would hate to see the squirrel that eats these things! I usually put a few drops of cinnamon oil on a cotton ball and bury it under the acorns. The bowl is from my great-grandmother's dishes. After Thanksgiving, I just store them in a gallon ziplock.As you can see, the wee ones had to jump in a shot...all their idea, nice huh?

Next up - an idea that is as old as the hills, but you would be surprised at how many people don't do this simple centerpiece. I picked up my container several years ago off a sale table at a local craft/floral store. I use it with many different items throughout the year, usually with candy! My friends and family know NEVER eat the candy in the centerpiece! (Even Mr C already knows this!) I have had this candy corn for at least 7 years. I just put it in a ziplock at the end of the season and store it with my other Halloween decorations. Yes, sometimes the candy sticks to itself. I just break it up with my hands! I KNOW that candy corn isn't that expensive but I watch EVERY penny folks!

Next up...layered candle holders. So easy that your little ones could help you - unless they run the risk of sticking things up their nose! (Fortunately, that has not happened at my house yet.) Just buy a variety of dried beans, peas, and popcorn and layer them in a way that is pleasing to you. You can use any clear glass container. My mom has a really cool square one that she uses on her kitchen table. I wanted a variety of sizes so I choose two sizes of mason jars and a "flowerpot" candle holder. Nestle in a tea light and you have natural beauty in the daylight...
and all lit up at night! To store them, I put the small one and all its contents into a baggie. For the larger ones, I use a ring and lid to keep things nice and tight. No worries about any little creatures getting through the metal and glass!
Cupcake Daddy and Miss M just got home from AWANA and I need to hustle her in bed quickly! Thursday mornings are ROUGH at our house!

8 comments:

  1. Can't beat the candy corn as a decoration! LOVE the tea lights in the mason jars - what a great idea...
    pk @ Room Remix

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  2. I've never seen acorns that huge! I love to use mason jars. They are simple and perfect. Great ideas!

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  3. YAY for candy corn, I do that too!!! So cute! =)

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  4. I love the mason jars! Cute idea!

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  5. Cute ideas. I especially love the candy corn centerpiece (although I would probably sneak the candy corn and not be able to re-use it..but I TOTALLY hear you about watching those p's and q's)

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  6. LOVE the dried beans and candle arrangements! I will have to try that!

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  7. Love the candy corn candle! The mason jars are really unique pieces that can easily be changed up for the different seasons. Thanks for the great ideas!

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  8. the mason jar candles are awesome! what a great idea! and i really like the candy corn candle arrangement! thanks for sharing!

    Nikki
    http://reddirtroads.blogspot.com/

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