September 2021
We're so excited to share another monthly journal written by the lovely Lola Jones, also known as @pocketfullofbuttercupson Instagram. Lola is a wonderful photographer and all round creator of beautiful content, raising her twin daughters Maya and Chloe & her baby Thea from her house near the Peak District. Each month she will give us a small glimpse into her world, inspiring you with activity ideas, recipes and more.
Last month we welcomed our third daughter into the world and so this past few weeks have been mostly about her and precious newborn days. We are all in awe of her, even though she keeps us all awake at night:) Maya and Coco are just the sweetest big sisters - so loving and caring.
Autumn has well and truly set in, here in the Peaks, and we’ve been gathering the first brightly coloured fallen leaves and conkers, enjoying seasonal crafts and activities, a couple of which we wanted to share with you all.
Autumn Leaf Crown
I have been making this type of crown for my girls for three years now. It is so simple to do. You can make it in a park whilst on a walk, as all you need is a bunch of freshly fallen leaves, nothing else (maple or sycamore are best). Make sure your leaves are fresh and not crunchy or dry.
To make your crown, follow these steps:
- cut the stalks from the leaves (keep them, as they will be your “thread” that will hold the crown together)
- fold over your first leaf (as shown in the photo) and then the second
- attach the leaves together with a stalk (as shown in the photo)
- continue until you have a long enough garland to wrap around your head.
- attach the two ends in the same way you did with the rest of the leaves.
And there you have it - a beautiful autumn leaf crown. I hope you have a go at making your own.
Printing with Autumn Leaves
Another great seasonal craft you can enjoy with your little ones - create pretty foliage-inspired artwork by printing with leaves. Simply clean the leaves - fern, maple, oak, etc with a damp cloth, paint with acrylic paints and press onto paper. Choose an absorbent paper such as watercolour for the best finish.
