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EEK! We're one week out from Halloween! It feels like it was just August when I started working on Halloween projects. And once we hit Nov 1, it will be a race to the finish with US Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and and more. Take your vitamins and get your rest. We're MAKERS. We were made for this!

This week I shared a couple of fall-themed projects. I also started and finished my first Christimas project which I'll share next week. 

Dollar Tree Fall Sign

Painted and Gold Leaf Pumpkins

Let's take a look at some of the wonderful ideas shared at last week's party! 

The Apple Street Cottage shared this Little Bit Spooky Vase makeover. 

There's always time to add one more thing to decor when it's a printable, and Hunny I'm Home DIY has Halloween covered with this Halloween Printable Sign. 

Whether you make your own or want to dress up store-bought cupcakes, these Halloween Skeleton Cupcake Toppers from Ann's Entitled Life will definitely give them a spooky glow-up! 

Finally, as we start to think about Thanksgiving in the US or fall celebrations elsewhere, these DIY Wood Pumpkin Placecards from Steph Creates would be a lovely addition to any table!

Thank you to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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Fall Decor: Dollar Tree Fall Pumpkin Sign

 

This week's BFF Open House Link Party continues here.

Getting a few Fall projects done before I start on Christmas. I found this blank sign at Dollar Tree and thought it would be a perfect Fall project. 

Supplies: 

• Embossed Pumpkin Sign (Dollar Tree)
• Acrylic Paints (Michaels)
• Sponge Spouncer Brushes (Dollar Tree)
• Glitter Acorns (Dollar Tree)
• Self-Adhesive Wallpaper (Dollar Tree)
• Misc Embellishments (Stash)

This is the unfinished sign. I used paints in Copper, Gold (Craft Smart), and Metallic Berry (DecoArt), along with a Ceramcoat Grape (not shown). 

Using a sponge or sponge spouncer, apply the paints all over. I just kept spouncing and blending and picking up colors until I was happy. 

Once I was happy with the base, time to embellish! 

Dollar Tree has these fabulous sheets of self-adhesive wallpaper. I've picked up a bunch without a specific project in mind, but knowing they'd get used SOMETIME! I grabbed this gold and white patterned paper to use at the top of the sign. 

Using the sign, I traced the arc on the back of the wallpaper, cut it out and applied to the top of the sign. 

The maple leaf charms are ones I'd stocked up on YEARS ago when Michaels first had their dollar spot. I glued these across the bottom of the wallpaper as shown. This season, Dollar Tree has these glitter acorns in the color shown, as well as a brilliant Fall orange, so I grabbed some for this project. Likewise, Dollar Tree has packages of sequins, and I got a Fall colored set. Each color is packaged individually in a set of six, but I just dumped them all together. 

I used these to decorate the stem of the pumpkin, and added coordinating glitter to the vines. 

I added a few to other spots on the pumpkin as shown. To finish, I made a bow from some coordinating glitter ribbon and then added the acorns. 

This is a preview of my color palette for Fall and Thanksgiving decor. After Halloween comes down of course! 

Sharing At:

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BFF Open House

 

Happy Halfway Through October and Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! It's going by FAST and if you waited to get any Halloween decorations, they're quickly being displaced by Christmas. It looks like pink will remain a core part of things for the Winter season. Was looking at some things at Michaels as I was stalking them for Christmas Scrapbooking paper for cards. I don't know about you, but there are things I find hard to buy online. Scrapbooking paper is one because no matter how good the photo, it doesn't capture metallics or glittered papers the same way. However, I may be too early! 

In good news, we had Mr. Chocolate's three-month surgical follow-up, and his care team is ecstatic with where he is. They normally would have done a follow-up in another 90 days and said, "See you in a year!". We are so very thankful. 

Busy week, but this week I shared: 

Mi Catrina...My take on a Dia de los Muertos project!

Now let's take a look at some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party! 

Whispers of the Heart definitely spoke to my corvid-loving heart with this incredible Cawsome Halloween Table Scape! Worthy of Edgar Allan Poe!

Hunny I'm Home DIY shared a fun and EASY Ghost In a Jar! Great way to repurpose jars on hand. 

The Crazy Little Lovebirds shared this SWEET (pun intended) upcycle of something we've all probably tossed in the recycling...Upcycled Honeybear Floral Display! 

Finally, nothing says Fall to me like acorns. Christine's Crafts shared these beautiful Needle Felted Acorns along with a tutorial on how to make. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up and I'm so happy that you all find inspiration from these parties! 

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Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! October is just rolling along...more like steamrolling, right? I was in Michaels the other day, talking to myself as I sometimes do, and one of the guys was putting up Christmas trees and heard me and said, "Talking yourself out of buying more stuff?" To which I replied, "I plead the 5th," and we shared a laugh. 

Have you seen some of the Christmas stuff they're getting in? I CANNOT add another tree! We have FOUR. But the temptation, especially with some very pretty jewel tone and jeweled ornaments, and some gingerbread themed goodies...TEMPTATION! 

I got the paint and eye pins I went in for, along with some Fall florals at 60% off for when I switch out my table centerpiece. 

This week I shared:

My Haunted House 

Shakespeare Inspired Halloween Decor 

Lots of inspiring ideas shared at last week's party so let's take a look at some of them! 

From Bay to Beach shared a great way to combine current Halloween trends with a natural, beach, Coastal Halloween Decor. 

The Apple Street Cottage shared this fun Doily Ghost. Visit to see it lit up!

Creatively Beth shared these adorable Halloween Wooden Spoons with easy supplies from Dollar Tree. Fun to make with little ones. 

Finally, these wonderfully creepy cupcakes with Homemade Halloween Eyeballs are perfect for the season. From Ann's Entitled Life. 

Thanks to everyone who shared last week, and can't wait to see what you have in store this week. 

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Happy October and peak crafty, creative, and cooking season! And just like that, our weather's a bit cooler, the humidity that comes with monsoon season seems gone, and I find myself saying "I'm cold" which is a joke to the rest of the country because I say that when it's below 90. I used to tease my mom and friends mercilessly when they'd say they were cold, and then we moved here and I had to eat those words. Bodies do adjust and change! 

Still having fun with Halloween projects (although I'm feeling that Christmas itch). This week I shared: 

Glam Sugared Skulls

Repurposed Halloween Decor

Some fun ideas shared at last week's party! 

Two Chicks and a Mom shared this fabulous Hanging Halloween Bat, perfect for a porch, door, or inside! 

Whether for Halloween or Harvest, this time of year is pumpkins time to shine! Master Pieces of My Life has some stunning and creative ways to display them! Check out 10 Unique Ways to DIY Pumpkins.

Transform a simple brown bag into an elegant way to display Fall flowers! My French Twist shows you how to make these beautiful Paper Bag Vases. 

Finally, how perfect for the season are these Chocolate Chip Autumn Leaf Rake Cookies from Cindy's Online Recipe Box?!

A huge thank you to all who shared, and I hope everyone's taking a moment to visit other posts! The world needs our creativity, especially now. We, the Makers, are sometimes the ones who bring a bright spot to someone's day with a handmade gift or shared enthusiasm when we find another Creative. Let's use our superpowers for good! 

 

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BFF Open House

 

Happy Friday Eve, Fall,  and last weekend of September! You know what that means, right? The PRESSURE is on! From here on out, it's a full-court press with holiday crafting, baking, cooking, EVERYTHING.

This week I shared a couple more fun and easy Halloween projects and I still have a few more I'm working on. But, I stopped in World Market the other day and instantly wanted to immerse myself in Christmas! I haven't seen Christmas stuff in Michaels yet but Dollar Tree is gearing up and saw a couple of things in Walmart. My goal is to finish Halloween decorating by next week.

Glammed Up Dollar Tree Signs

Glam Ghost Scrape Painting 

Now let's take a look at some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party! 

Step Creates shared this beautiful Fall Fox Garland that is so perfect for the change of the seasons.

Sonata Home Design shared a two-in-one way to unify decor with these Matching DIY Book Covers, enhanced for the season with Wrapped Wheat. 

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared a festive and Easy Dollar Tree Floral Arrangement. 

Finally, what a fun addition to Halloween desserts are these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Witch Brooms from Hunny I'm Home DIY!

Thanks to all who shared and can't wait to see what you've got in store this week! 

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