Autumnal dispaly |
I enjoyed my adventures with recycled paper play and still have plenty of pages of the book left along with some brown paper that had been on a parcel delivered earlier in the week so I decided it was time for a new mobile.
paper leaf mobile |
I toyed with creating different textures by screwing the paper up or by folding it in half to give it a sharp line. The leaf shapes are a combination of free hand cutting and drawing round some small cookie cutters that I had, it has resulted in a variety of shapes and textures that I am very happy with. I love the shadows that are cast, it gives the whole thing another dimension.
Brown paper leaves |
Once the mobile was up I had to carry on and dress the rest of the mantle, my vintage Sylvac pottery is perfect for an Autumnal display.
Sylvac Squirrel |
Sylvac mouse |
Sylvac deer |
I jumped on the idea of using some of my vintage button cards to complete the display, this is in the room where I do my sewing so I can look up and see these little lovelies while I am working. It seemed to be lacking a little punch of colour and I hit on the idea of using some of my sewing threads which seem to do the trick.
The old mobile has now been consigned to the log burner to have one final useful role in helping to start the fire. Who says recycling can't be fun.
How are you marking the change in the season or are you hanging on to Summer a little longer?
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