Colors of Autumn

Halloween may be the highlight of fall for some people, but for others, it's all about the colors. Christy Crafton of Country Sampler Decorating Ideas magazine shares how to bring nature in by simply creating a bowl of balls five different ways.

Soak an Oasis floral foam sphere in water. Snip tiny mums off their stems and insert into the sphere. Coordinate the colors with your decor. As the arrangement dries out it will maintain its color and can be used indefinitely.

Spray a Styrofoam ball with adhesive and roll it in a thin layer of moss. Wrap it with lavender and hold it in place with thin green twine or raffia. For a different look, spray the moss-covered ball with more adhesive and roll it in brown egg shells.

Glue river rocks onto a Styrofoam ball and fill in the spaces with grout.

Press leaf-shaped cookie cutters into air-drying clay. Apply the clay leaves to the Styrofoam ball and allow to dry. Wash with white paint for an aged appearance.

Resources
STYROFOAM* Brand Foam
* Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
STYROFOAM Brand Foam is available at arts and crafts stores nationwide as well as mass merchants and department stores. For further details, visit the STYROFOAM website.
Dow Chemical Company
Website: craft.dow.com
Guests
Christy Crafton
Senior Designer, Country Sampler Group,Country Sampler Decorating Ideas magazine Website: www.sampler.com
Also in this Episode

Country Style : Episode COS-512
•	Vintage Halloween Party for Kids
•	Colors of Autumn
•	Chain Saw Pumpkins
•	Adults Celebrate Halloween
•	Festive Gourds