Christmas Crafting

I created this little display for Treasured Memories on the weekend. I really wanted to color the Tim Holtz bottle brush trees and see how they would turn out. I was pretty excited to say the least. I used Dylusions sprays (they have the best colors and they stay true without fading or discoloration) and got busy making a mess. I loved the trees and needed to use them for something so I found a small group of old boards, an old car and made a Christmas scene. 

I hot glued everything in place,  I glued a few trees to mason jar lid tops and then added in fake snow. Seriously so simple. Seriously so cute!

I {heart} Halloween Decor

A few years ago I went out and bought a big bunch of decorations to replace my existing ones that had worn out their welcome. Last year I went after Halloween and bought so much awesome stuff on clearance I had heart palpitations when I left the store. Needless to say I have plenty of stuff to work with but found myself drawn to only my absolute favourites when I started decorating the house. I love how my little corners all turned out and I am already thinking about what to add for next time.

I do plan on hitting up clearance items again this year.... you just never know... right?

Tonight we are carving our pumpkins (most likely Disney characters), tomorrow we are trick r' treating with a group of friends (and everyone is dressing up) and then Halloween is over for another year. I am pretty excited to help Anna with her candy.... hee hee.

Do you decorate for Halloween? What's your favourite thing to put out? Do you carve pumpkins? Do you love roasted pumpkin seeds as much as I do? Do you eat the whole seed or open it up? I eat the whole thing but Cory opens it up... he's a weirdo ;-)

No "holiday" is complete in our house without cupcakes. Mmmmm.

Autumn Decor

I love to bring all the beautiful colours of fall into our home. The rusts, burgundies, browns & yellows... I love it! It always feels so warm & cozy. 

kitchen mantel & table: leave garland, star, jars of coloured jewels, wooden tiles that spell grateful, candles, fall coloured table mat (actually a kitchen towel)

Living Room Shelf: leave garland, scattered jewels, a jar of jewels, a photo I was gifted of the most beautiful fall tree, a metal pumpkin, candles, decorative corn and since this photo was taken I have added in small, adorable pumpkins.

Autumn Wreath

You will need:

wreath form (mine is 14" in diameter)

various patterns of fabric ripped into long strips

spray paint (I used copper)

ribbon to go around wreath

fall decor branch

ribbon to tie a bow with at base of fall decor branch

ribbon to hang (I used a wired burlap)

Step1: Spray paint wreath. The paint soaks in a bit on this styrofoam form- not a big deal.

 Step 2: tie the ribbon around the form and finish with a knot, alternate fabric patterns

Step 3: I had gaps larger than I liked so I filled them in with brown ribbon

Step 4: Deside where you would like your fall decor branch, untie a few knots of fabric, push stem into form and then re-tie your fabric to hold in place

Step 5: Add a ribbon at the base of your branch and tie a bow

Step 6: Add your hanging ribbon. I placed mine around, brought the ends to the top, folded the front facing one over the back and then glued in place, I then cut a slit for my wreath hanger (which you can see at the top of the next photo).

Step 7: Hang and enjoy.

it's getting spooky up in here

I love Halloween, the decor, the kids in costumes (especially little ones) and of course... mini chocolate bars. I found a few new goodies to add to my decor this past weekend at my girlfriends garage sale. Jars and cake stands- I truly believe you could never have enough. 

Take a peek into our spooktacular home.

*photo collages were created and edited with Picasa

a fabulous new table

I have been looking for a dining room table for quite some time now and was so excited when I came across this beauty. We went hunting at Value Village one Saturday, I walked back to the furniture section and immediately knew I had found it- it was the right size, had a leaf and was only $30! Whoot! 

Fortunately for me I have the bestest husband ever and he loves all my DIY projects and he loves to work!  He did all the painting- which I am terrible at and I did the sanding- I had the easy part but since he hates to sand we make a good team! 

The Before.

During. 

The After.

Ready to go.

It is so wonderful to have us all at the table and have room to eat!

LOVE!