Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial Round-Up

I have been scouring the web for fabric pumpkin tutorials, seaking the perfect gourd.  Here are a few that I found...The above photo from The Cottage Home

Stacked pumpkins at Keep'n The Sunny Side

Loven the leaves on these from Pink Sued Shoes

Real pumpkin stems found at The Simple Wife

I found these white pumpkins charming, especially with the acorn tut included at Quill Cottage

Gathered pumpkins at GingerCake

Velvet pumpkins from DIY Crafts

Blogging With Holly

I am loving this re-purposed sweater pumpkin from Ellens Creative Passage

Of course we have the no sew variety...

Whimsy-Girl

Summerstead has a tutorial which apparently you have to buy.

The rest just get farther and farther from fabric, but it is amazing that someone thought them up.  Like these...

Painted pumpkins from Alisa Burke

The paper pumpkin at WhipperBerry

The Crocheted pumpkin at JaneneRenee

Book Pumpkin by Creations By Kara

OK, so get crafting!  I am making my pumkin to go with my new Halloween pillow I made last weekend...

I will show you when the couple has finally met...

Have a great weekend!

Who Knew-Photo Printing

Trish, from the blog Work In Progress Kits, posted a couple days ago about the difference in photo printing at different stores.  Here is her comparison photo.  I was amazed.  I have had a problem with my photos I have performed actions on coming back from the printer no the same as I had sent them.  Guess what!?!  You can select "DO NOT auto-correct prints" before placing your photo order!

Bingo!!!  I had no clue.  That picture sure gives you an idea of where to get your prints processed too.  I always go to Costco, but there are a couple with much more vivid colors.  Hmmm...food for thought.

Etsy Finds

My clippie ladies have been hounding me again for new ideas.  That and I have been purchasing supplies like crazy for a handful of different events I am involved in and have spent a great deal of time online.  One huge hazard with being online for hours on end is the inevitable side-track one ends up taking.  Here is one fabulous find from Etsy.  I was taken in by this pumpkin that showed up on the homepage and had to click to learn more.

Teresa from Bear Creek Felting makes these marvelous felted sculptures that seriously look like real animals.  

I don't even know how to felt, but now I want to learn.  That is no problem since Teresa sells kits on her Etsy site that come with complete instructions.  She has included comments from customers that bought the kits as first-time-evers and had total successes.  

The items are astounding enough, but what is TRULY amazing...she grows the wool herself!  Really.  She raises sheep, sheers them, cleans and somethings the wool, then sells it in a kit so you can make the above projects with a mere $12 investment plus shipping :0)

I think it is a steal and may just be in my immediate future.  

More amazing things from Etsy...

I was searching for felt clippies when I came upon this site.  Chic Baby Rose sells these darling lace rompers. Yumm!  I have been agonizing about making one/some for months.  I can't seem to find a pattern, but have seen some crazy tutorials I have a little trouble believing in.  You know I am a nut about making things the "right" way and the tuts say to basically sew a tube, cut a slit in the bottom, sew up and down the slit, and *BAM* you have a romper.  Hmmm....

After seeing these pics I will just have to take the dive...that or buy one from Chic Baby Rose!

Seriously!  HOw cute is that!  Now I need a newborn to wear the romper I am almost ready to make...

Now these, these are considered DoNE!  I found out yesterday that Hobby Lobby is selling the ruffle fabric I have been dreaming about...bought a yard just for the heck of it...and now I know what part of it will be used for!  Again, don't want to make these, buy them already done from Chic Baby Rose! 

Next up, flat-back buttons from Mama Beans and Company.

Besides the fact I am totally obsessed with Halloween already, these guys are adorable.

After the hair flowers we made at Super Saturday, I have been on the lookout for new daubers to put in the middle of my flowers and bows.

Tell me these buttons from Mama Beans and Company wouldn't be perfect!!!  She finds the images and makes the buttons so you could order a completely custom set for your school or logo or WHATEVER!

Check her out!

My longer obsessed about, and frequently visited site is The Chica Boutique.  Once I happened across her amazing use of rolled flowers, I have had to come back a couple times a week and just look at them again.   

I loved the groupings she does for babies and brides...

Love it, but she also makes some simply elegant bridal garters like this one...  

and this one... 

Oh my heck!  She uses Duponi Silk.  I have attempted to make some as beautiful as hers, but not a real easy thing to do.  Again, if you want to see more {and you must look at her hats} you can find her at The Chica Boutique on Etsy.

Last but not least, and definitely the YUmmIesT, Sugar and Flour.

OK, AMAZING!  She makes and sells these cookies on Etsy.  She takes special orders!

The description of the cookies is gonna make you lick your lips.

I can't even imagine her going to all that detail!

Wow!  I love it.  For some reason I thought I had looked at her blog, but can't find it now.  Regardless, these cookies are incredible.  If they are half as yummy as they look, you need to buy some :0)

Halloween Treats via Pinterest

Here are a few of the things I have thrown onto my Halloween board at Pinterest.  These juice boxes are ADORABLE!  They would be perfect for the little ones this Halloween.  You can see how they were made at Simply Creative Insanity

Rice Crispie pumpkins with a Tootsie Roll stem-Brilliant!  The kids would love to make THESE.  There are several more ideas at the link, so click away!

I really want to make this.  It looks like the tombstones and tree are made from tortillas.  The link didn't work, but it did lead to some AMAZiNG Ideas for Halloween treats/food.  Check it out at Better Homes and Gardens.

Over at Another Lunch you can find this cute tray of food.  Madison wants this for her school lunch tomorrow.  Too bad.  Your mom isn't that nice :0)

Sara over at Mom Endeavors made these spider web pretzel treats.  Madison also wants to make these.  These ones I can do.  They look fun to make AND fun to eat!

The next post is only for those of you with a particularly strong constitution.  Really.  I consider myself one with an iron stomach, but after viewing those recipes, I am wondering what on EARTH possessed those people to cook food like that :0)  Then again, if you are looking to do a particularly freaky Halloween party, HERE you go.

Second verse...Candy Corn!

Sweet-n-Salty Treats

Waffles

Mallow Pops

Cupcakes {the link didn't work, but it was found on Tatertots and Jello}

And last but not least, more of a craft than a treat...

Haunted Forest Centerpiece

Oh my heck.  Is your mind spinning.  We need to plan a Halloween party!!!  My kids have their paper and pencils dancing right now writing their list of demands.  

If you'd like to see more of my Halloween Board over at Pinterest, you can find it HERE.  

Halloween Re-Run

Just about as much as I like looking back at my cute kids in their costumes from years past...

I LOvE to look at Halloween craft projects of years past.  Here are a couple of the fun Halloween crafts I made last year.  I thought I would bring them back just in case you missed them.  Above is Sophie.  She is a cute little hair accessory you can whip up in minutes.  You can read more about her HERE.

Need a new technique to try out?  Check out these cupcake toppers made with edible rice paper purchased from the local cake supply store.  I think you can also buy it on Amazon, but it is in a much larger quantity.  Click HERE to read more about it. 

I made a huge web and a whole nest of these darling danglers last year.  The are my very favorite arachnids of all time :0)  You can check them out HERE.

The boot and the ghosts below are fabulous finds from The Wood Connection in Salt Lake City.  

I made them as centerpieces and then re-made them for craft club in October.  I really can't get enough of them.  You can find them HERE.

I was on a bit of a kitchen towel kick last year.  These Halloween inspired hanging towels were totally fun to make and have really spruced up my kitchen.  

You can check them out HERE...

Stay tuned for more including a {spooky cake pop tree}... shhhhh....don't tell anyone.  I haven't finished it yet, but am totally exited to get er done!