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Fall Burlap Bag-Tutorial

Fall Burlap Bag Sew a fall burlap bag to hang on your wall filled with a display of fall foliage. With appliqued fall leaves and a bit of trim, this bag can be displayed throughout the cool autumn months. Make them for yourself, to sell, or give as gifts to neighbors and friends. Things You […]

Pumpkin Lids

Pumpkin Lids It’s that time of year again when the potential for pumpkins seems to be everywhere. I found these old pot lids in my stash of junk. Painted orange, they immediately started their transformation to fall decor. A primitive face gave them their personality… …then I added a few bottle caps spelling out the […]

Wood Siding Pumpkin Wall Hanger-Tutorial

Make a pumpkin wall hanger using old wood siding or similar scrap wood from your wood pile. My fall decor has been created from a variety of old and recycled materials. I like the fact that I am keeping something out of the landfill and giving something old a new purpose. Besides, I think natural […]

Crochet a Pumpkin Applique-Tutorial

Pumpkin Applique Small crochet projects are a great way to keep your hands busy while watching television or attending your child’s sporting events. Crochet pumpkin appliques to embellish a variety of craft projects. These little gourds can be attached to barrettes, magnets and pins, as well as embellishments for clothing and purses. Abbreviations: Ch = […]

Sew Fabric Tube Pumpkins for Fall-Tutorial

Are you ready for a craft show best-seller? These pumpkins practically flew out of my last craft show booth. Even if craft shows aren’t your thing, several of these fabric tube pumpkins will add that touch of fall to your home that you have been wanting. One pumpkin is quick to make, but if you […]

Blast from the Past: Fall Projects

Blast from the Past: Fall Projects Wow! Halloween totally flew by! I’ve had unexpected family emergencies and family obligations the last few weeks that have kept me away from the blog. My efforts have all been put into keeping up with my paying gigs so blogging had to go to the bottom of the list. […]

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Pumpkin Stand Photography Prop

Pumpkin Stand The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 😉 Casey’s latest project. Yes, I’m allowed to be a proud momma! A friend of ours is a photographer and she’s getting ready for fall minis. It’s A-Z Photography. Check out Alyssa’s adorable pics. She also took Colby’s senior pics and they were fantastic. She […]

Denim Country Pumpkins

Denim Country Pumpkins Need another idea for those old blue jeans? Use the legs to make pumpkins. Hand sewing (gathering) the openings closed and wrapping the spines is as close to a needle as you will get. A sewing machine is not required. These pumpkins were made from my teenage son’s castoffs. The legs were […]

New Projects for Fall Craft Shows

I’ve been painting and restyling gazillions of things for a craft show this weekend. Restyled Junk (Kro Crafts) will be at “Fall Into The Holidaze” at the fairgrounds in Winfield, Kansas this weekend. Admission is free and there is lots of convenient parking. Lots of stuff came out of the barn for transformation. This vanity/end […]

Porch Sitters for Fall

Porch Sitters for Fall It’s that time of year again when anything that can be painted orange is fair game. These junk finds were my latest victims. I had to do a little bit of work on the seat of one of the chairs. Water damage had caused the top layers to loosen and peel. […]