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Fall Embroidery Hoop Door Hanging {tutorial}!!

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I have LOVED all of the fun tutorials featuring embroidery hoops floating all over blogland lately.   {25 Embroidery Hoop Projects} There are so many awesome projects using these humble sewing tools.    So when my *CUTE* sister Ashley called me up asking what a trendy Fall Wreath project would be -- of course I answered -- "something with embroidery hoops". And … [Read more...]

10 Favorite Fall & Halloween Tutorials {plus a little something for you}

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  Tomorrow is September and, in my mind, the beginning of Fall.  And since I'm such a Halloween Freak -- I am excited for Halloween!!  The other day the new Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Crafts Magazine came in the mail -- and I was excited and honored to have my {Creepy} Specimen Art included in this issue.   So fun!!  This issue has a many fun Halloween ideas PLUS 78 … [Read more...]

Dollar Store Crackled Pumpkin Tutorial!

These might be the most gorgeous push pins ever - find out how to make them @ a pretty cool life This necklace makes me smile @ Mandy's Yellow Corner I want this to be MY bed, it's so wonderful! She made a bed out of a door! @ My Repurposed Life Ok, I can't believe she found this bench in the trash - look at it now! @ Dandy Giveaway    I might be a little … [Read more...]

Great ideas — {Fall Wreaths}

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I *need* one of these Halloween Rosette Pillows!! @ At Second Street Love this Simple, Inexpensive Candy Corn Decoration @ Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM Turn old Sweaters into Textured Pumpkins @ Mary's Meandering And this Simple White Pumpkin Display - divine! @ madigan made This "fake" Mantle is Pure Bliss @ Decor Chick Beautiful Front Porch Inspiration @ Just Between … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Ruffled Fabric Pumpkins!

 Who says pumpkins have to be orange? I have loved seeing the fabric pumpkins floating around blogland right now. I wanted to make some fabric pumpkins and add some ruffles. Everything looks better with ruffles, right? LOL. Here's what I came up with.  I love how bright and happy they are!!  Here's what you need: Fabric -- I used Canvas for two pumpkins, … [Read more...]

Something fun is coming up next week!

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Fall is such a wonderful time of the year. I love the weather right now with a slight chill in the evenings.  The leaves are starting to change. I am thinking about getting my sweaters out! Pumpkin pie.  Hot chocolate.  Hay rides.  Apple cider and hot doughnuts! I have a few really exciting events that are coming up. One of them is a special week celebrating Autumn with some … [Read more...]

Guest Project — make an Autumn Rosette Wreath!

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Hello Tatertots and Jello readers! Thank you so much, Jen, for letting me share a tutorial! I'm Laura from Along for the Ride. If you're like me, then you love all things fall.  You love hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and chilly nights perfect for snuggling. I'm going to share a super easy fall wreath tutorial  that will get you in the autumn spirit! First, gather your … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Reversible Candy Corn Bunting!

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I love my Ruffled Burlap Pennant, but wanted to make something kind of Fall-ish and festive for this season. I thought Candy Corn would be fun since it's the same shape as a pennant and reminds me of Fall. I bought some cotton material in orange and yellow and then used some left over canvas from my Halloween Pennant Pillows for the fabric. Supplies: Orange, yellow and white fabric … [Read more...]

My take on a Modern Fall 3-D Wreath

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I think Mod Podge might be the reason that I started blogging – LOL. I was on a mod podge kick and needed a place to keep my ideas. Over the years, I think I have tried decoupaging just about everything from frames and magnet boards to tables and trays to bar stools. I just can’t get enough of the stuff! In honor of one of my favorite crafting mediums, I came up with a little project — … [Read more...]

It’s Fall already?

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I can't believe that today is the first day of September! This summer has just flown by. It has been really rainy and cold today so I am kind of getting excited for cooler weather. I spent the whole day painting my living room. I went with a beachy blue-green color and it totally transformed the space. I will post some pictures tomorrow. Meanwhile, if you are looking for a really cute Bountiful … [Read more...]