DIY old dictionary page, maple leaf wreath--for early autumn

My simple, elegant dictionary page wreath. It's maple leaves this time . . .

I used the same dictionary that I used for my Christmas wreath--so no more old books were hurt in the making of this project . . .

It feels like a breath of fresh air . . . and is light as a feather . . .

I wrapped a wire frame with burlap . . .

. . . and it even looked pretty before I was finished . . .

. . . love it!

To make the leaves I downloaded a maple leaf shape and cut them all by hand. I know, it sounds like a lot! But because the pages were so thin I was able to cut up to 12 leaves at once.

After I had them all hot glued onto the frame, I spritzed the wreath with a bit of tea and ran my hand gently against the direction of the leaves. I then set it out in the sun for about an hour to dry. It ruffled and curled them up just enough to give it some texture.

It's quite a bit different from what I usually put up for autumn. Where's the colour??!! Not to worry. I have colour on my mantel. My very unusual and unique looking mantel. It's a new style for me. Can't wait to show you that!


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