Throwback Thursday and a Fabulous Fall Party!
As you may or may not know, I’m a contributor over at the blog Live Creatively Inspired. If you’ve not visited, you should! I’ve found so many great ideas for decorating, ways to simplify my life, and...
View ArticleCute and Easy Packaging with Tag a Bag
So I recently gave in to my acquisitive nature and ordered the Tag a Bag line from Stampin’ Up! And, of course, I couldn’t wait to create with them when they arrived…gift bags, gift boxes, and the...
View ArticleHard Cider and Caramel Apple Gift Bucket
Although I’m not a huge fan of most draft beverages, I do have a weakness for hard cider. I think its sweet. crisp, flavor with a bit of tang goes perfectly with pizza, burgers, popcorn…you name it! I...
View ArticleTBT: 8 Favorite Halloween Projects
Because I was feeling quite indecisive this week, I’m posting links to eight of my favorite past Halloween projects for Throwback Thursday…hope you enjoy them! (top left to bottom right): Batty...
View ArticleTBT: Punched Paper Bat Charm
So I made this necklace last year, and I wore it frequently during October…then…guess what? I totally forgot I had it! This morning, while dressing to go volunteer with the second graders, I spied it...
View ArticlePrepping for Halloween Fun
I cannot believe it’s Halloween…and even more scary than that, it’s less than two months until Christmas! Every year, the days seem to accelerate more and more as we approach the holidays, and I have...
View ArticleSpiced Pumpkin Seed Brittle
One of my favorite holiday traditions is making candy: fudge, peanut brittle, peanut butter buckeyes, pralines, you name it. I’m not sure why I don’t make candy the rest of the year; it just seems like...
View ArticleGingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
Psst…looking for something a little different but still pumpkin-y for Thanksgiving? These cupcakes are beyond delicious, I tell you! We made these back in October as we were following along on a...
View ArticleSimple Rustic Cakeplate
Are you in a little bit of a high hover, still trying to find serving pieces for Thanksgiving? This Simple Rustic Cakeplate is inexpensive and made in a few minutes. This can work for everyday, but I...
View ArticleTBT: Fall Bucket List
Woohoo! It’s almost fall! I can feel it in the air (it was 43 degrees here this morning and 75 and sunny this afternoon), and I’m beginning to see mounds of apples and pumpkins replacing the garden...
View ArticleHard Cider and Caramel Apple Basket
This Hard Cider and Caramel Apple Basket is one of my alltime favorite hostess gifts to give. Although I’m not a huge fan of most draft beverages, I do have a weakness for hard cider. I think its...
View ArticleDaily Gratitude Library Card Garland
Whew…that’s a mouthful for a title! The actual Gratitude Garland is much less cumbersome and much more appealing…see? I based this on a set of stamps and a kit to make a similar garland in Stampin’...
View ArticleFive-Minute Salted Pumpkin Fudge
I’ve been tempted by the Pumpkin Spice Baking Chips at the grocery store one time too many…I finally gave in and bought two bags. Because, you know, if I bought one and loved it, they might be sold out...
View ArticleThankful Leaves and Frames
Every year, we do a different version of daily blessings for the month of November. Last year, I used my Silhouette electronic die-cut machine to make giant leaves out of 12×12 scrapbooking paper. It...
View ArticleThanksgiving Treats Jar
I happened upon some fun, fun candies at Target last week…Sixlets in fabulous autumnal colors, such as pearly gold, rich russet, and glossy chocolate. I couldn’t resist. Of course, they came in a...
View ArticleTBT: Kid-Crafted Thanksgiving Leaf Napkin Rings
We made these a couple of years ago, and, much to the kids’ dismay, they’ve held up, so there’s no need to make new ones. I did decide, however, that they could make a bunch of clay leaves and we …...
View ArticleThanksgiving Platters
Today I’m sharing a couple of Thankgiving serving pieces that I can’t wait to use! The first, a Grateful Hearts Painted Wood Plate, has been around our house for about twenty years. I remember...
View ArticleKid-Made Acorn Sugar Cookies
Just in case you’re looking for another dessert to add to the meal on Thanksgiving, here are some super cute cookies my hooligans made Sunday afternoon. The did the cookie making, I made the icing,...
View ArticleThankful for You Printable
I’m still wondering how it’s so close to Thanksgiving, y’all. As long as the days have seemed since March, the time has seemed short overall. I’m not advocating we need to stretch out 2020 any longer...
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