These are Autumn luminaries, but they really work any time of the year. I just love the look!

I found this tutorial for an Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holder at the Spark and Chemistry website. The tutorial explains how to use autumn leave (real or artificial) , mod podge and other tools to make these great mason jar candle holders. Click the Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders link below to view the tutorial.

Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders

This article in Apartment Therapy discusses a variety of different alternatives to traditional Christmas tree skirts. For each alternative there are links and some tutorials. I don’t want to give any of the ideas away, but they are creative and simple. Click the 5 Alternatives to Christmas Tree Skirts link below to see the complete article.

5 Alternatives to Christmas Tree Skirts

This is a project that requires a lot of pretty little paper scraps.  Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper or gift bags would all work well.  Rena of Crafts Unleashed provides a simple tutorial on creating holiday paper tree decorations using those pretty paper scraps.  The paper tree decorations are easy to make and really do look festive. Click the article link below and see Rena’s tutorial.

How to Make Holiday Paper Tree Decorations

Johnnie of Saved by Love Creations shares 50+ DIY Christmas decorations and gifts that you can make at home.  There’s a picture of each decoration or gift. If you move your cursor over the picture, you’ll see the title of the project.  Click on the picture and you’ll go to the tutorial for that decoration or gift.

Here are just a few of Johnnie’s projects:

• DIY Felt Wreath for $1
• 50+ Stocking Stuffers for Girls and Women
• 50+ Christmas Gifts to Make for Under $10
• DIY Paper Star Garland
• Top 50+ Recycled Gifts to Make
• 50+ Christmas Ornaments to Make
• 50+ Projects to Make from the Outdoors
• Paper Sphere Garland

And More!!!

Click the article link below to see all 50+ DIY Christmas decorations and gifts.

Over 50 of the Best DIY Christmas Decor and Gifts You Can Make

Courtenay of the Creek Line House shares some of her favorite ways to add fresh scents to her home.   She has 5 different recipes and I love them all!

• A wonderful apple and spice home scent recipe.
• A spicy woodsy home scent recipe
• A fresh herbal home scent recipe
• A fruit and spice home scent recipe
• A fruity and spicy essential oil home scent spray recipe

I don’t want to give away the exact scents and ingredients but I know you will enjoy the combinations Courtenay has developed.  To see all 5 recipes, visit creeklinehouse.com at the following link:

5 DIY Home Scent Recipes for Fall