Saturday, September 22, 2012

Fall Front Porch Decorations

Happy Fall Y'all

I promised I'd show off my front porch decorating I did this week so here ya go.
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I had such a fun time with this hay bale.  I've never really decorated my porch before (because it's tiny) but have always wanted to and I think it turned out pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.

Here's a list of what I used:
1 large hay bale - from Michael's regularly $19.99 clearenced for $4.99 STEAL
1 Scarecrow on a dowel - from Michael's 
2 large (and I mean like 3 feet high, found in the regular floral not the holiday) leaf picks - from Michael's
2 small fall leaf picks - from Michael's 
2 small fall picks - from Michael's
3 Baby pumpkins - from Target
1 Ribbon bow I made from ribbon I buy at Costco

Here is the assembly process in color
I started by unwrapping the plastic from the hay bale and cutting the dowel on the scarecrow to the right length.
Next, I trimmed and arranged the two large leaf picks so they covered most of the hay bale. Next came the smaller leaf picks and I just stuck them in where they were needed and fluffed them.
 
Here are the cute small picks I used and I also just kind of stuck them in and fluffed them.
Next I tied a large bow around the hay bale and added three mini pumpkins in the corner.
 
This whole project was less than $20.00 and took me about 45 minutes start to finish.

I love how it turned out and will definitely make one again next year.

What homemade decorations have you made for Fall this year?

Enjoy!


14 comments:

  1. I love this project. How cute!! I would love for you to share on my linky party. Still live until tomorrow night. Thanks ,Nichi http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/09/tasty-thursdays-9.html

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  2. Thanks Nichi,
    I'm all linked up and added your party to my party page :)
    Michelle

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  3. Absolutely LOVE this, but my dogs would so destroy it :(

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    1. Nicole,
      Thanks for stopping by. I'm so glad you linked my porch decoration.
      Michelle

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  4. I love the bow around the straw...what a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing :)

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    1. Lisa,
      Thanks for stopping by. I do love my Costco ribbons :)
      Michelle

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  5. I love that this looks like something I can actually do! Great idea and thank you for linking up at Whimsy Wednesdays with The NY Melrose Family and Smart! School {House}

    Kelly at Smart! School {House}
    www.smartschoolhouse.com
    www.thenymelrosefamily.com

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    1. Kelly,
      Thanks for stopping by :) It was super easy. I'm sure you would have fun making one too.
      Michelle

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  6. What a gorgeous decoration and a major plus that it didn't take you too long to make! Love it! Thanks for linking at printbelle.

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    1. Michelle,
      Thanks for stopping by. I love decorations that don't take long to make but look like they did :)
      Michelle

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  7. What an absolutely cute way to decorate a small porch!!! Love that scarecrow!!!

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    1. Jocelyn,
      My porch is SO tiny I only have about a 3' square to work with so this was perfect for the spot. lol Thanks for stopping by.
      Michelle

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