Authentique Harvest Autumn Banner

Hello, Friends! Let’s welcome fall today with an Authentique Harvest Autumn Banner. Harvest is a wonderful retired Authentique paper collection, and has always been a favorite of mine. So when a friend asked me to make her a fall banner for her home, I knew immediately that this was the collection I wanted to work with. The warm autumn color palette, the rich vintage images and the fabulous patterned papers offer everything I want for fall home decor.

Banner Tips and Tricks

I love to mix and match pennant shapes when I am making a banner. Contrasting shapes add so much visual interest to the overall design. For this banner, combine the Eileen Hull House/Pocket die with some shaped tags. The rounded edge of the tags paired up with the pointed edge of the House/Pocket die provides wonderful shaped edge along the bottom of the banner.

Banner pennants are small spaces. But you still want to add layers, right? An easy solution is to combine die cut layers, like these die cut circles, with fussy cut layers. Adding foam dimensionals between these layers provides lots of depth and dimension.

Texture also plays an important role when designing a banner. The netting ribbon , jute ribbon, plaid ribbon, crochet lace and flowers all have different textures that harmonize well.

Think about adding some text to your banner design. It’s a welcome break from all the patterns and images.

Don’t be afraid to cut large images down to a size that fits your surface. I wanted to use this sentiment from a 6″ x 4″ journal card. Obviously it was too big for the area I had to work within. But by centering the sentiment inside a circle die, I was able to create a perfectly sized focal image.

Tuck large elements, like these beautiful fall flowers, behind a focal image to really make it stand out. You can also fussy cut small sentiments, mat them on scraps of cardstock and layer them into the composition to create a balanced vignette.

I hope I’ve shared some tips, tricks and ideas you can use to add warmth and beauty to your autumn home décor.

Thank so much for stopping by!

Cheerio,

kathy

SUPPLY LIST

- Authentique Harvest Collection Kit
- Eileen Hull House Pocket Die
- Ribbon
  - Ivory, Brown, Copper Plaid
  - Antique Gold Netting (out of stock)
  - Burlap String
  - Crochet Lace
  - Jute Ribbon
- Tags
- Tag Dies
- Flowers from my stash (sprayed with mist to make them match the collection)

Thankful Fall Wall Hanging with Petaloo DIY Flowers (an upcycling project)

Hello, Petaloo fans! Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. The crisp clear air, the crunch of falling leaves underfoot, gorgeous fall asters, crystal clear blue skies and cooler temps are such a welcome relief after the long, hot summer. I’m always inspired to decorate for fall, how about you? Autumn decor and vintage style seem to go hand in hand, Especially when you toss in some upcycled product packaging and hand dyed flowers. This Thankful Fall Wall Hanging portrays all the things I love about fall.

Authentique’s Harvest collection is so completely gorgeous when combined with Petaloo DIY Flowers, burlap ribbon, a Canvas Corp Brands banner base, crocheted lace, a Graphic 45 Antique Metal Door Pull, ribbon and twine.

These small burlap sunflowers were painted and sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer mist. (Jack-o-Lantern, Peach Delight, Olive Vine, Bronze). The natural ivory color gives you a good vintage base to being with. Just add inks or mists and you can customize your flowers to match your papers.

Thankful Fall Wall Hanging, Harvest, by Kathy Clement for Petaloo, Product by Authentique and Petaloo, Photo 5

My G45 antique metal door pull becomes an urn when filled with sweet little Petaloo Natural Canvas Rosettes.

Graphic 45 product packaging has such a lovely shape that I can never bear to throw one away. This one was sanded, spritzed, embossed and inked to create a lovely metallic looking layer for my images. I also aged the drawer pull with Ranger Vintaj inks in Patina, Moss, and Jade.

Have you started decorating for fall yet? Mother Nature always dresses up in her autumn finery, and I like to bring some of that beauty into my home. I hope this Thankful Fall Wall Hanging inspired you to welcome this gracious season to your home.