It’s getting cool out, the leaves are changing and your veggie garden is finished for the season – so now what do you do?  Why not make a fall shadow box?

Unless you’re truly handy, you’ll have to purchase the shadowbox frame or at least a deep picture frame.  I like to include acorns in mine so that frame would need to accommodate something a little thicker.

Gather colored fall leaves, twigs, acorns, etc.  I’ve also included interesting bark – maybe some with lichens growing on it or white birch bark.   My favorite item to add is a milkweed seed pod that’s just opened enough to show a few seeds poking out.

The color in the leaves will fade over time.  Slow down this process by ironing the leaves between sheets of waxed paper.  Be sure to protect the ironing board and iron with a cloth so you’re not putting wax on them.

This is a beautiful wall-hanging and makes a great gift.