But first I have to tell you what I did on Sunday. I jumped out of an airplane. And by jumped, I mean I didn't scream no when I got to the door, and the man strapped to my back jumped. OH. MY. GOODNESS. HOLY. SMOKES. GOLLY. GEE. I have no more reader-appropriate interjections that I can share with you. I'm just saying, that was ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I'VE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE. Ok, I'm done with the caps now. Sorry. But seriously. So much fun!
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| Don't mind the terrified look on my face. I was loving every minute of it. Well, actually this was still when I was convinced I was going to die. But I didn't! |
What did you all do this weekend? We really try to enjoy our time here in paradise -- spending our weekends hiking, adventuring and on the beach -- since we know it's limited, and this is something that's been on my husband's Hawaii bucket list. I was less than enthused about the idea of it, but I'm so glad we finally did it!
Now to the fun stuff! Even in this endless-summer state, I wanted to celebrate fall. October 2nd marked two years since we moved to paradise. The first two years living here I spent decorating the house for everyday use. Then I redecorated because I realized the first time I had no idea what our "style" was (Also, I learned to build furniture which meant I had to get rid of all the pressboard that we initially purchased.) I didn't have the extra time (or money) to spend on seasonal decorations. But this year, I'm decorating for the holidays! And I'm so excited!
So, my seasonal decorating begins with my namesake, AUTUMN. I actually strongly dislike Halloween (Blame my mother for that one. Although teaching 7th grade for 30 years would certainly make ANYONE hate a holiday that revolves around candy.) But I love, love, love FALL. Cool weather, apple cider, football, the most gorgeous colors on the trees, and everything pumpkin and apple.
As I started decorating, I knew I wanted to create a fun chalkboard, but I'm not very good at actually drawing in chalk. So I decided to make a printable of a little saying I wrote, and then I got carried away and made a few more to share with you!
Keep reading for the free printable files!
I picked my favorite one and just printed in on an 8.5x11 piece of card stock from my home printer. When I made these Fourth of July printables, I had mine printed at Walgreen's since I wanted a larger size than my printer prints, but I didn't like how it was shiny, it didn't look like an actual chalkboard.
I had gotten a few fun-shaped frames from Hobby Lobby when I was on the mainland. Seriously guys, we could use a HL over here in paradise! I check an entire extra suitcase on my yearly excursion to the mainland JUST for my Hobby Lobby purchases.
I just trimmed the white edge off the print and popped it into the frame, then set the frame up on an easel I had lying around.
I hung up one of my wooden chalkboard pennant banners, which are double-sided since I have such a large open 'window' into my kitchen from my dining room. I was convinced I didn't like candy corn anymore, but in the two days since I filled that jar, it's shrunk by about 25 percent. Oops.
I threw a few fun baby pumpkins around on my pillars. (I just found them in the produce section of our commissary. They were under $1 each.)
I added a few fake pumpkins from Hobby Lobby that I bought last year. And I put coffee beans in those vases under vanilla candles. They smell soooooo good! PS - I built that sideboard!
This is one decoration that I created from scrap wood last year. Read all about how I did it here.
And now for the main event... drum roll please... the FREE. FALL. CHALKBOARD PRINTABLES! (I wasn't really done with the caps.)
Just click on the link below the printable you want and it will open the PDF. Then you can print or save any of the six (or all of them) as you wish.
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Happy Fall Y'all! (I'm not southern, but a lot of my friends are, and they say I would fit right in.)
*P.S. I love to DIY, and I love that you want to as well! Please remember that all designs, files and tutorials are for personal use only.
I LOVE your blog! You are so creative ... definitely inspires me to do more to my home!
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