Wrap a set of wire lights in a chicken wire baskets and fill with pods, gourds, cones and other textural material.

Choose a collection of random glass bottles and jars to use as candle holders. Give some added height using 3 and 4 inch terracotta saucers. Wrap vine around the collection.

A bittersweet garland is used as a base to hold the dried pods, cones and other materials, which are just set in the tray, in place

Simply fill a vase with stems of beautiful artificial fall leaves for a stunning design. Place sand in the vase for ballast and to help stabilize the stem placement.

Attach a piece of ribbon around a vase, using carpet tape to hold it in place. Tie a bow and glue it to the ribbon. Glue materials into the box. Fill jar with potpourri.

A bow can be used as the mechanic for a design in many situations, including a Cinnamon Log.

A vase with a narrow neck is ideal for tying a bow on as the base for a design

Use a bow as the mechanic for a small design on the top of the lantern. Fill the lantern with artificial gourds, nuts, pods, and cones.jpg

Wire Deodar cones and dried Quince slices, then glue the wires into the wreath backing. Place on an upside down saucer. Use a vase as a candle holder. Lentils provide a stable base.jpg