Accepting Autumn (a bit of a Ta-d!)

I had greedily become used to the unexpected late summer warmth 

making the softer autumnal days quite delicious and balmy.

The nights have started to contain a crisp feel, 

clear skies making for chilly mornings. 

One afternoon last week, returning from a Moss walk, 

I could feel the crunch of leaves beneath my boots.

They are a bitter-sweet reminder of the season

so instead of just crushing them and feeling grumpy,

I collected a few that had dried reasonably flat.

Later at home, I rummaged out a couple of cones from last year's festive craft box,

to add to the windfall and crab apples I had already gathered, 

as well as a vine wreath I'd twisted a week or two ago. 

With trusty mug of tea at my side, I spent a happy half hour

trying out different designs

with the leaves, cones and fruits. 

Glued them on, then weighed down with pebbles.

 Ta-da!

 

And, true to form, a feather or two tucked in between the leaves.

Stepping back, with, my now empty mug (thank you for all you lovely comments of my mug :) )

I feel quite happy with my little token of accepting autumn, 

I shall be hanging it on my front door as soon as I have finished this post.

Thank you too for your lovely photos for the Scavenger Photo hunt (a few of you have emailed with apologies for missing last month - don't worry! We do this for the fun and the pleasure of it - it is not compulsory!!)

I will be running the photo hunt for October and November but giving it a break for December, I have something else planned for that month (mind you I suspect most of us do too). So here is a little hint of December's plan.

I will be still doing my chrimbly-count-down but with added chrimbly crafting. From the 1st of December until the 24th, I shall be posting a craft a day. Each one will be a quick and easy one and will be ranging from last minute gifts, festive baking, seasonal crafts, decorations and wrapping/making gift containers. 

I am so looking forward to sharing with you all these little tutorials and ideas!  

I shall be posting this month's list of words for our photo hunt over the weekend,

a slightly different slant this time - enjoy!

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Happy FRIDAY to you all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤