Fall (Autumn) craft tutorials for Thanksgiving that incorporate into table settings, centerpieces, mantels, entryways, vignettes, and outdoors.
Thanksgiving, for me, is about food, family, and giving thanks for all my friends and loved ones. Plus it is the calm before the Christmas bonanza. My mantel decorations are simplistic to reflect that. Plus I like to have a nice clean look before the gobs of Christmas Decorations begin. Thanksgiving is still about Fall … Read more
I know the traditional harvest decorations are corn and pumpkins but what about apples. Specifically golden apples. Ever heard of the goose that laid the golden apple? Yeah, this tutorial is kinda like that, but I’m not laying anything and we are making an golden apple… With letters… So basically not the same at all… … Read more
I wanted a variety of aged papers to cover books for my Thanksgiving Mantel. Not having any walnut ink on hand, but having plenty of old coffee grounds (One needs to appear slightly perky at work after blogging all night) I thought why not give it a try. It just grew there and I tried … Read more
I have stated before that I usually like the ‘prettier’ halloween. Glittered skulls, pretty potions, mystical & magical versus ghouls and gore is more up my alley. However, this year I just wasn’t feeling it. I even had ravens, black tulle, and lots of green glitter all ready to go. Instead I opted to make … Read more
Last week I had the pleasure of doing my first first ever craft guest post at The Experimental Home. I wanted to keep it kid friendly and Autumn themed to blend with both of our website missions. Laura graciously invited me to share these fall leaf sun catchers while making an awesome Spider Tutorial for … Read more