Foam Cone Candy Corn When the kids go back to school, I start getting serious about crafting for fall and winter holidays. More specifically, I begin stocking up on quick projects to sell at local craft sales. This whimsical candy corn couldn’t be more simple. Made with a foam cone as the base, it is […]
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Spider Web Mug Rug Tutorial As the weather gets chillier, the cocoa starts coming out of the cupboard. In keeping with the season, make a spider web mug rug to add to the seasonal atmosphere. Make a set for your home, or give them as gifts to family and friends. From beginning to end, this […]
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Stenciled Fall Collage
Stenciled Fall Collage Whew!! Three craft show weekends in a row! I’m finally able to take a breath and enjoy a little blogging, designing and crafting new things. I am sooo ready. As promised, here is the process I used for my stenciled fall collage. I used windows that already had broken glass for my […]
Last Run Car/Craft Show Yes, I meant to have this posted BEFORE the show but…life happened. These are pics from the Tumbleweeds Last Run Car/Craft Show in Arkansas City, Kansas. The craft show was last Saturday. Since that show I have been working on replacing items that were sold because we have another one this […]
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 […]
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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 […]
I made this project a few years ago and it is still one of my favorite fall decorations. The bike tire rim was found in a pile of childhood bicycle parts that my son was cleaning up. Old vines and leaves were tangled in it’s spokes. It almost looked like it was decorating the area. […]
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Witch Ornament Made From a Glass Christmas Ball
Witch Ornament Glass Christmas balls seem to be available at every yard sale. Since the price is right, I can’t help but buy them. With a little creativity, I discovered they could be transformed into decorations for other holidays. Restyle your ornaments into Halloween witch ornaments. Hang them from a black spray painted branch, give […]
Another gem I found during our recent move. Years ago I made these witches with my neighbor when I lived in Denver. After I moved to Kansas I misplaced the pattern. My Denver neighbor sent me a copy of her pattern and I started to make them again. Before I could finish them, life happened […]
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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 = […]