There is nothing more lovely than a beautiful Autumn day! It is the perfect time of year to spend outside with family and friends. Recently, I gave my summer lighting a fall makeover using silk leaves. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final look! The vibrant hues make my patio come alive!
I purchased a few bags of silk leaves at Joann Fabrics for a couple of dollars. I also saw similar leaves at Michael’s and Dollar Tree. They were all inexpensive! I folded the leaf in half closer to the bottom and cut a slit in it.
My lights have a little hook on the base so I am able to push it through the leaves to attach them. I put at least two on each light. These light sets are from Target. If you don’t have this style of lighting the same technique could easily be done to a string of twinkle lights – wrap it around a railing or sting on a tree in the yard!
I used an antique process on this last photo…I thought it looked cool, so I am sharing it!
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I really like the way the lights look with the leaves. This is something I could see making.
These autumn lights were so easy to make. I hope you will give it a try!
Thats soooo festive! Love it! Pinning
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Thanks Christina for pinning my Autumn Lights…and for hosting your link party every week!
Coming to you from Met Monday… Love this idea! The leaves look great on the lights!
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What a great idea! Love that it’s simple but makes great impact. I have these same lights so I may have to try something like this on our patio as well. Thanks for the inspiration! Visiting from 52 Mantels!
These Autumn Lights were easy to make. I hope you will give them a try!
What a great, simple idea…I want to hang out on YOUR patio!
Thanks for stopping by – I do love hanging out on the patio…and it’s even better with friends!
This is beautiful! Thanks for linking up To Whimsy Wednesday!
Kelly
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Hello, new follower here! I would love to have you link up with my Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
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I hope to see you there!
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Kathy
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How simply darling is that!! Do come and link it up at our party http://www.finecraftguild.com/party-35/
What a fun way to dress up your outdoor space!