Make It Monday~Simple Rustic Fall Decor

Welcome to Make It Monday!!

 So glad you're here!

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Before we start,

 let's be sure not to forget about all of those enduring the aftermath of Sandy.  

Laura, a fellow blogger over at 

The Shed, is part of an effort called

Socks for Sandy, that helps those who were hit hard get socks, warm clothing, blankets, etc...

I am gathering a pile of things to send and

I hope you will, too.  You can read more about it HERE. 

Today I will show you how to make this

rustic twine pear on a dime, and 

add some other $1 items to help create a

lovely fall place setting. 

Here are the supplies you will 

need to create the pear:

 

~Paper mache pears from Michael's

for only $1.50! {in the $ section}
~Twine-Hob Lob has the best price on this.

Be sure to take your 40% off coupon!

~Ribbon for a bow {optional}

~Bling of some sort {optional}

My little amber stone was purchased

at Michael's in a string of about 5-6

~Glue gun!! 

Step 1 

Decide which way you want the stem

to face, and on the back, put a small pea

sized dot of hot glue half on the stem,

and half on the paper.  

Step 2

 

Place the end of the twine on the

dot and press it down lightly.
Allow to dry for a few moments.

Step 3

Once the end is anchored, run a short line of glue around the remaining base part of the stem, and press on twine to secure it.

Run a 1" line of glue to continue attaching twine; part on the paper, and part on the twine that is already secured.  Holding the twine a bit taut, press it onto the glue lightly, and be sure it's up against the twine you've already glued.  In other words, no gaps.

Repeat this step leaving 1" between glue lines
until the whole pear is covered.
When you get to the bottom, it is easier to turn the pear upside down to secure the twine to the underside.

 

It's pretty as it is, but you know me.

I believe most everything is lovelier with
a little sparkle, so I tied a dark brown
vintage seam binding bow {seam binding can be order from lots of different Etsy shops}, and glued on a lovely amber and gold rhinestone. 
{rhinestone from Michael's, comes
5-6 to a string.}{take your coupon!} 

These make wonderful: 
 ~Place cards-Just attach tag with name
~Hostess gifts {total cost only $2.25}
~Great year round decor
~Vase fillers
   

Some other inexpensive elements I used to help create this table setting are:

~Dollar Tree fall leaves

~Hand cut burlap placemats
So easy and low cost!  Simply cut an even rectangular piece of burlap 17" x 12"
and pull 5-6 strings off the short sides to create a fringe! 

~Fall pick from Michael's {now 70% off}
attached to the napkin with a twine bow.

And shop your home for more goodies

to accessorize your tablescape.

A lovely fall table doesn't have to

break the bank!  

   

Email me if you need any help!

And please let me know if you make some

of these rustic beauties!!  Would love to see them!

Remember, tomorrow night I post the link

for Blissful Whites Wednesday!

      

 Hope to see you at the partay!!

Linking up to:
 Make it Pretty Monday
Metamorphosis Monday

Have a joyful week!

Hugs,

Becky