Raffia & Waxed Leaf Garland Tutorial

When we decided to wax some pretty fall leaves (I used this tutorial because Greta is not a scaredy cat and lets her children partake in the waxing fun - thanks Greta!), I knew I wanted to make a garland.  But our window is so huge, that I was afraid it would look too puny just hanging on a string.  So I decided to spruce it up a bit with some raffia.
Now I know what you're thinking, raffia, ugh?!?  I know, it reminds me of bad 80's country decor too.  But I promise when used with respect, raffia can look very apropos for the season.  Use it sparingly and wisely.  And for goodness sake, don't tie a bow with it.  If you look in my corners, I tied a bow in my garland and then almost gagged.  So I took a pair of scissors to the loops and cut them to make more of a shabby looking fringe.  It also helped (I think), that I used a darker color of raffia, not the usual light beige variety.
So enough of my babbling, here's the easy-peasy tutorial: 

A long pretty line of waxed leaves

I bought Martha Stewart glitter for the first time & used it on this project.  Wow.

It is on a pedestal because it deserves to be. 

 And hang above your favorite window!

Or on your not so favorite mantel

Tomorrow I'll reveal more of the dreaded mantel and how I changed the decor to fall in love with it again.  

I also reveal how I made this sweet Give Thanks banner. 

For now, I'm linking up to Centsational Girl's Fall Craft Party