Fall. A Season of Change.
When the carefree days of summer slowly blend into the winds and whispers of falling leaves.
When children head back to school and moms remind them to grab a jacket because there’s a chill in the air.
When the newly hatched chicks of summer leave the nest…leap into the unknown with the winds of autumn catching them and soaring them into a new world.
When children caught up in the hazy place between childhood and adulthood, pack up cars with belongings and books and fill their minds with the memories of home.
The words of Fall hold adventures and warmth and crispness and scents that no matter how far from home we travel, always bring us back to the hearths of comfort and familiarity in our minds.
Here’s how you can make your own Stenciled Fall Jar to capture all that reminds you of Fall.
Supplies:
jar (the color you choose will be your text color)
sticker letters in different sizes and fonts
painters or masking tape
spray paint in the color you want for your jar
Exact-o knife (to remove stickers)
Sharpie or Paint Pen to touch up letters
My Autumn Jar will remind me everyday of all of the seasonal memories tucked away in my heart. Of bonfires and leaf raking. Of backpacks and hayrides. Of pumpkin patches and a Power Ranger carrying a bucket full of candy and a chocolate smeared face under a mask.
My chick may be leaving my nest…but he will always be nestled in my heart.
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What are your favorite Autumn words?
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37 Comments on "Stenciled Fall Jar…autumn words of change"
Lovely project. 🙂
This lovely post reads like poetry, Heather! Such a pretty and meaningful pitcher. ~ Maureen
Oh, what a beautifully written post. My “little chick” flew the nest this year, too. Your words put a lump in my throat… And, thanks for the creative Fall decor idea. Well done!
Great project! I love the simplicity of it. Very lovely post indeed!
Love this idea! So cute!
That is so cute.
I adore this!
Jan @Door251
Cute idea. Thanks for the shoutout on Facebook!!
Judy
Heather….you are so amazing! I need this in a book with illustrations! And the best project ever! I totally pinned it 🙂
Have an awesome day, rock star!
karianne
What great memories we have of your “chick” who is leaving the nest – taking him to the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, Las Vegas, etc., etc. and of him playing in our barn – on the swing, the horse and the go-cart. What a treasure box of memories we have of him. Love that boy (I mean young man).
Mom and Dad
Of course I’m pinning this because it meets my criteria: simple and fabulous!
Your chick may be leaving the nest, but he’ll always come back.
Now I need to go find my tissues – sob (my girls start school tomorrow).
Kelly
Oh what a great post. I love fall and autumn and all the memories that go with it. I need to make a jar. Thanks for the tutorial. Your chick leaving is such a bitter sweet time. So proud of them for the people they have become and so sad they are not “little” any more. A whole new world starts now. Hugs, Marty
Fall is such a lovely time of year. I know you asked about favorite words, but my favorite thing about fall is the colors and the air (once it settles down and fall sets in and isn’t so harsh on allergies of course) Words like harvest, autumn, gather, friends, family are fun for me!
That is simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing the DIY. My favorite word for fall is a tie between cozy (as getting cozy under the blankets on a chilly day) and leaves. I love the falling leaves.
Jeanine
Gorgeous, both the sentiments expressed and the end product!
I love a beautiful, simply stated, simple project and this one fits the bill…Love the Autumn jar!
Oooh! So Lovely! The jar and your post!
What a lovely jar! I love how you’ve used all of the words that symbolize the season. Thanks for the tutorial!!
What a pretty autumn project. I love the colors. Great idea.
I love this and the pretty hydrangea sets it off.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
LOVE this project!And it looks perfect with your hydrangeas!
xx
Anne
I love this project, Heather! What a great way to get the wording on there, too. I may have to give this a try!
You know I have a smile from ear to ear right now. LOVES it. Pinning now.
Oh…it’s just perfect…simple, and pretty. My throat swelled up a bit, and a few tears may have escaped my eyes. I know your baby is leaving the nest, and mine isn’t far off. He seems like an incredible young man. Hugs!
Jessica
Such a great idea, and it turned out so pretty. laurie
Very pretty and such a good idea to do the wording!
What a great idea and the wording reminds me of all my favorite things during my favorite time of year! Love it Heather!
LOVE this, and love this very sweet sentimental post!
Awesome project, Heather! I’ll be praying that this transition for your son AND YOU goes smoothly!! I had such a hard time when my daughter went off to college last year…
xo Heidi
What a pretty project for fall, ladies. A favorite autumn word: gloaming!
Very neat!
– The Tablescaper
Thank you for sharing this! Such a nice version of how to do something like this. It seems like most everyone is using their vinyl machines, but I love that you used stickers for those of us who haven’t purchased a vinyl printer! THANK YOU!
Than you! Just linked my living/dining room ideas!
I love this jar! I need to make one ASAP! I even have a garden full of hydrangeas. I just featured it on my FB page. Thanks so much for joining the Countdown to Fall Party! Gorgeous project as always ladies!:)
Kim @ Sand & Sisal
sweet post and great project.
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How do I buy one? So awesome!!