A Simple Project For Fall...

With the start of September, fall decorating is happening in our home! I'm going to be joining a Fall Home Tour on September 15 over at Cozy Little House, so I'll be sharing with you then, but today I wanted to share one of the projects I've been working on lately to add a little fall to our decor!

I started out with this scrap piece of board...

and gave it a quick wash of Americana Canyon Orange paint...

I love this great vintage fruit crate label
and decided to use it for my sign.

You can see lots of fruit crate labels on Pinterest, and also there are great books full of royalty-free images on CD to use for projects...

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Now, you could decoupage the label onto the board, but since this label is vintage, I decided instead to make it removable by using photo corners to hold it on the board. These are vintage corners I had, but you can buy new ones at any craft store. I used glue dots on the back of the corners to give them extra holding power.

It adds a colorful touch of fall...

I'll be sharing more fall projects soon!

Until next time...

19 comments

StaceySeptember 3, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Cute! I like the old fashioned looking advertisement.
Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageSeptember 3, 2015 at 8:33 AM
Hi Linda! I wonder if the temps feel like fall for you yet? Love your project! The old crate labels are always so pretty and colorful! I like the way you are able to use yours without damaging it. I do a lot of copying of vintage images instead of using the original for the same reason. What a nice touch for fall!
JunkchiccottageSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:44 AM
Very cute Linda. I look forward to the fall tour.
Kris
Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 3, 2015 at 10:01 AM
so cute, Linda. Love that wash of orange!!
Angie @ Knick of TimeSeptember 3, 2015 at 11:10 AM
So bloomin' cute (pun intended!) :) Love it!
Joy@aVintageGreenSeptember 3, 2015 at 12:27 PM
What a great and quick idea for fall wall art.
Vickie @ Ranger 911September 3, 2015 at 12:55 PM
I love those old photo corners and they look so cute holding the vintage label! I'm looking forward to your fall home tour, too!
Cheryl @ Artzzle.comSeptember 3, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Orange is a favorite on the color wheel, so for me, this sign has a lot of appeal. Can't wait for another of your tours!
Karen LarkoSeptember 3, 2015 at 3:27 PM
Really nice idea! The photo corners are perfect.
White Lace and PromisesSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:33 PM
I love it! I need to get some paint and start painting again. I miss it. The orange is a staple here in TN!
PollyannaSeptember 4, 2015 at 12:13 AM
Very nice, pretty simple, but turned out so charming!!
DebbiedoosSeptember 4, 2015 at 6:11 AM
Very cute Linda! My kind of project right here. My fall decorating started in August lol. yes, and I live in the South. I just love the season so much.
Leslie HarrisSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:36 PM
This is so charming Linda and there are so many possibilities with this project too. I like the added touch of the black corners. Where did you get such a thin, light piece of wood?
xo
Leslie
Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 5, 2015 at 8:54 AM
So cute! Love the idea of using the photo corners; I know I have some stashed away somewhere.
ClaudiaSeptember 5, 2015 at 1:35 PM
Adorable! I love old fruit crate labels - the graphics are so vivid and charming. I love what you made, Linda.
Oliva OhlsonSeptember 5, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Simply beautiful...I love it!!! I'm going to give this project a go...hope it's near as good as yours!!!
handmade by amaliaSeptember 6, 2015 at 12:29 AM
This is lovely. The corners take you back to those wonderful old photo albums, a great finishing touch.
Amalia
xo
JuneSeptember 6, 2015 at 3:19 PM
Linda, this looks quick, easy and beautiful! How clever to use the photo labels to finish it off with. Perfect for the autumn home!
RueSeptember 6, 2015 at 8:31 PM
I absolutely love it, Linda! I can't wait to see your home on the tour :)

xo,
rue