It's time to put pumpkins behind us and concentrate on the other beautiful sights of Autumn - and for a colourful and evocative motif you really don't need to look further than the leaves.
This weekend we saw absolutely perfect autumn weather her in the UK, with sunny spells and a blustery breeze. There were leaves flying everywhere, providing plenty of natural, free materials for crafters.
Here's a quick roundup of my favourite autumn leaf projects; read on over the jump for details
Autumn leaf cookies. These are a lovely colourful variant on traditional biscuits, and you can use whichever recipe you like best. There's step-by-step instructions here on how to make them if you're new to baking.
Autumn leaf candle. This fun idea for using fallen leaves creates a warm and cosy glow. Full instructions are on Gingerbread Snowflakes
Autumn leaf roses: Maple leaves make perfect 'petals' for roses, which come out looking beautifully seasonal. Get the full instructions here.
Autumn leaf wreath You can use almost any shape of leaf to create a beautiful autumn wreath: instructions on what you need to do with them can be found here.
