Pinterest Fall Crafts

I've been in the fall spirit today and decided to browse Pinterest for some good fall crafts. A few days ago I found a great tutorial for making pom pom flowers and decided to make some for myself! I tried using floral wire for the stem, but it wasn't quite strong enough to hold the flower, even when I doubled it. Instead, my nephew and I went around the yard looking for good sticks. We got a handful and I only used three, so I'm going to use the rest for a future project. Painted twigs, perhaps?

Here is the finished product!

Crafting on St. Patrick's Day!

My nephew Zak loves to do "arts and craps" when I'm working on my own projects. A few days ago he found some pipe cleaners and beads and started making jewelry. I always want to encourage creativity, so I let him choose some new pipe cleaners and beads today on a quick trip to Joann. Zak worked for quite a while making necklaces and bracelets for himself and his stuffed animals. 

The cutest thing was that he kept asking "Lolly, am I artistic? Do you think I am a good artist?" Of course my response was a big "yes!"

I hope that you all have a safe, happy Saint Patrick's Day! 

Happy crafting! 

Lauren