CROSE: Autumn — and wreath crafting season — are here

A basic fall wreath is simple to make and could be a fun family project, Janice Lynn Crose says.

Autumn has officially arrived, and the weather has finally cooled some.

My collies — who spent most of the hot summer in the house — love playing in the backyard again. I enjoy watching them frolic outdoors, but I really look forward to turning off the air conditioning for the season.

And fall projects.

What do you plan to accomplish? Working in the yard and planting beautiful flowers? Painting a room in your home?

The leaves will turn magnificent colors soon; there are mums in lovely colors, and my potted hibiscus plants are still blooming. I enjoy seeing all the gorgeous flowers.

And making wreaths.

Have you made a wreath that incorporates all the lovely fall colors for your front door?

A basic wreath is simple to do and would make a great family project, so get the kids involved!

There are lots of instructions online. For instance, try this link:www.ehow.com/how_12340285_make-fall-elements-wreath.html.

I want to make a Mickey Mouse-inspired fall wreath.

What will you make?

Share photos of your hand-crafted wreaths on the Crestview News Bulletin's Facebook page. Just search for "Crestview Bulletin."

Please say "hi" if you see me on my jaunts around town.

Janice Lynn Crose lives in Crestview with her husband, Jim; her two rescue collies, Shane and Jasmine; and two cats, Kathryn and Prince Valiant.

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