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Make Halloween Ruffle Trees (tutorial)

halloween ruffle trees and chains

I made some Christmas Ruffle Trees a couple years ago and ever since then I have been wanting to make some Halloween Ruffle Trees. I decided that this is the year. And they were so fast and FUN to make!! (felt Christmas Tree tutorial) Such a fun way to bring some Whimsical Halloween Color to your decor this year! And, they are super easy to make too!! Plus, they are no-sew. All you need … [Read more...]

Halloween Felt Ghost Wreath and Printable Scallop Template

Halloween Ghost Wreath

Happy Monday!!     I am in the full swing of Halloween over here -- one of my FAVORITE seasons!!  And I am having such a great time coming up with a new wreath every month. Here's my latest one -- it's a Halloween Felt Ghost Wreath.   For the past couple of Halloweens I seemed to have a Bat fixation, so I thought it might be fun to make a ghost project. {Halloween Chevron Bat … [Read more...]

It’s Pumpkin Week — Make DIY Distressed Subway Art Pumpkins!

subway art pumpkin

It's Pumpkin Week -- Make DIY Distressed Subway Art Pumpkins!! Hi Tatertots and Jello Readers!  I'm Alexa of The Swell Life and FontCrafts.   Every year around August through October is when I'm most excited about crafting, because I absolutely love Halloween!  My mind is always swirling with new ideas...too bad I don't have enough time to execute them all!  My favorite thing to create … [Read more...]

It’s Pumpkin Week — DIY Halloween Plate Wall

halloween plate wall

It's Day Four of PUMPKIN WEEK. Thanks for joining in!!! I have been meaning to make a plate wall for about 2 years. And since then I've been collecting plates to use on a potential plate wall. So whenever I saw a black and white plate on clearance I would snatch it up. I ended up having too many plates at the end. But I am sure I will use them all eventually hahaha! Last year we added … [Read more...]

It’s Pumpkin Week — Make No Sew Fabric Pumpkins!

no sew fabric pumpkins

Hello TT&J readers, Jen here visiting again. It's always a delight to be here on one of my favorite blogs.  So today I am sharing with you my  "NO SEW Fabric Pumpkins!"   They are easy and oh' so cute. You can pick any fabrics you want for this project. I think that this project cost around $12.00 - 14.00 dollars. However, if you have fabric on hand, a glue gun, … [Read more...]

It’s Pumpkin Week — DIY Polka Dot Pumpkins (Tutorial)!

plush minky pumpkins tutorial

Welcome to PUMPKIN WEEK!! (a pumpkin tutorial each and every day this week)   Today I am sharing my Polka Dot Pumpkins!! What could be better than polka dots AND pumpkins = two of my favorite things!   Here's how to make them: … [Read more...]

Painted Glass Fall Mantelscape

painted glass fall mantelscape

When we came home from our last Summer hurrah vacation at Disneyland, I found a big surprise waiting for me!  DecoArt sent me a box full of their Art Glass Paint, stencils and brushes. So fun!! I couldn't wait to get started on some ideas. I had a few Ikea frames in my garage waiting for some inspiration. I got them out and got to work. I thought it would be fun to tape off some designs on … [Read more...]

Silhouette Cameo Giveaway ($344 value)!!

vinyl code

I have an exciting giveaway today -- my favorite crafting tool!! Silhouette Cameo Yay -- I seriously use my Cameo all the time! And, I am also very excited because Silhouette is also offering an AMAZING deal on their vinyl right now. 40% off of ALL vinyl - this includes their premium vinyl too. This is the best vinyl discount that they ever offer. I have to say, premium vinyl is … [Read more...]

Last Minute Halloween Party Food!

pumpkin gingerbread trifles

It's almost time for the big day!! If you are off to some spooky parties this weekend or on Monday, here are some fast and easy Halloween Party ideas that were linked up to make your party more spooktacular!! Halloween Party Punch @ The Letter 4 Candy Corn Cookie Sandwiches @ Hoosier Homemade Spooky Pops @ Purple Chocolat Home Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifles @ No Biggie … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies!! {recipe tutorial}

pumpkin whoopie pies

I am the momma who revealed her biggest, most personal secret –on her blog. I am the momma who experiences frequent bouts of guilt. I am the momma who silently judged other mommas until becoming one herself. I am the momma who sometimes super sizes a McDonald’s value meal to overcome a tough day. I am the momma who makes lists for everything, who has cheerios stuck to her bum most … [Read more...]