Friday, October 30
Last-Minute Halloween Candy Printable
Last-Minute Halloween Candy Printable
2015-10-30T09:35:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
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Wednesday, October 28
Fall Shadowbox Decor
It’s probably because I live in Phoenix and it’s still 90 degrees outside, but I love fall and all the colors and scents that go along with it. I made this shadowbox to display on my entryway table. It’s simple to make with just a few supplies.
Fall Shadowbox Decor
2015-10-28T05:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
DIY & Craft Tutorials|for the home|Seasonal & Holiday|silhouette projects|
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Monday, October 26
Fall Printable with Mini Banner
Fall Printable with Mini Banner
2015-10-26T08:37:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
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Wednesday, October 21
Kitchen Makeover- Progress So Far

- Finish staining cabinets
- Add hardware
- Paint pantry doors (one broke and the new one is a different color!)
- New window treatment
- New kitchen accessories
- Paint "gather" sign to hang over window
- Refinish kitchen table and chairs
This picture shows our mismatched doors- and gives a better idea of the paint color on the walls.
Whew! We still have a long way to go. My goal is to be finished by Thanksgiving. I've got a month! Wish me luck!
Opinions needed: what accent colors would you use with the java cabinets and neutral walls?
Kitchen Makeover- Progress So Far
2015-10-21T05:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
DIY & Craft Tutorials|for the home|
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Saturday, October 17
Get Organized for the Holidays
Today I'm sharing some tried and true ways to get organized for Christmas. If you haven't started already, it's time to get on the ball, people!
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Friday, October 16
How To Use Jar Candles in your Holiday Decorating
How To Use Jar Candles in your Holiday Decorating
2015-10-16T08:17:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
DIY & Craft Tutorials|Seasonal & Holiday|
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Thursday, October 15
The Handmade Hangout #70

Allison from A Glimpse Inside
Becca from From Gardners to Bergers
Kim from Too Much Time on My Hands
Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs
Valerie from Occasionally Crafty
Alli from Made with HAPPY
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Monday, October 12
20 Cute and Sweet Halloween Treats
Wow you guys! This week's Handmade Hangout was chock full of all sorts of awesomeness! I knew I wouldn't be able to pick only three favorites, so I put together a roundup of the cutest Halloween snacks and treats! You will die when you see how cute these are!
20 Cute and Sweet Halloween Treats
2015-10-12T05:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
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Friday, October 9
DIY MARVEL's The Avengers Pillowcases
Both the costumes and the DVD were easy to find. The Boy's Licensed Halloween costumes were full of these costumes, and the DVD/Blu-Ray were right at the front of the store.
DIY MARVEL's The Avengers Pillowcases
2015-10-09T07:46:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
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Thursday, October 8
The Handmade Hangout #69 + FEATURES!

Allison from A Glimpse Inside
Becca from From Gardners to Bergers
Kim from Too Much Time on My Hands
Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs
Valerie from Occasionally Crafty
Alli from Made with HAPPY
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The Handmade Hangout #69 + FEATURES!
2015-10-08T15:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
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Wednesday, October 7
Fall Burlap Wall Hanging
- Cut a 22 inch-long piece of the wide burlap ribbon. This will be your base. Cut the end into a banner or pointed shape, whichever you prefer. Set aside.
- Paint your wooden tiles in desired color. I used the PVPP method to stencil my letters
- P- Paint the whole tile the color you want your letter to be (shown white). Let dry completely.
- V- Place a vinyl letter in desired place.
- P- Paint over the letter in your final color (shown black)
- P- Peel off your vinyl letter to reveal a perfectly stenciled letter.
- Glue your tiles securely to the burlap ribbon, leaving about an inch at the top and several inches below the last tile.
- Tie a bow with the chevron ribbon and glue it to the plain burlap.

Fall Burlap Wall Hanging
2015-10-07T05:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
DIY & Craft Tutorials|for the home|Seasonal & Holiday|
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Tuesday, October 6
Orange Fanta Pound Cake with Chocolate Orange Oreo Glaze
Orange Fanta Pound Cake with Orange Chocolate OREO Glaze
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Combine flour and salt, then add it 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. With the mixer on low, slowly add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange pop until combined. Add orange food coloring to deepen the orange color. Add orange zest if desired for more orange flavor.
Thoroughly spray a bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. Add large spoonfuls of batter until the pan is filled, then even out the surface. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully turn it out onto a cooling rack and let it cool completely.
Combine all the glaze ingredients in a bowl and gently whisk until thick (you might need to adjust the quantities here and there). Slowly pour to drizzle all over the cake. Let the glaze set slightly, then sprinkle crushed OREOs on top. Slice and serve!
Orange Fanta Pound Cake with Chocolate Orange Oreo Glaze
2015-10-06T05:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
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Monday, October 5
"You've Been Booed" Popcorn Box
A simple World Market popcorn box can be just about anything you want! I am joining with 60 other bloggers today to show you what we created with the same popcorn box!
One of our favorite Halloween traditions is to "Boo" our friends and neighbors. You know the deal- you leave them a Halloween treat, and then they are do the same to one of their friends or neighbors. You include instructions and a little sign for them to hang up so other people know who has been "Boo-ed".
I thought this popcorn box would be the perfect container for this! I started by simply painting my box with Americana Chalkboard Paint by DecoArt. Then I used my chalk marker to write "You've Been Booed!" on the front. I attached some cute orange polka-dot ribbon to use as a handle, then filled the inside with some Halloween goodies.
I put my instructions on the back of this doodle by Laura Kelly. I just colored it in. Isn't it cute?
Now I just need to actually get out the door and "boo" someone!
Check out what all the other bloggers did with their popcorn box, but before you do, enter this awesome giveaway to win some goodies from our sponsors! Up for grabs:
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"You've Been Booed" Popcorn Box
2015-10-05T05:00:00-07:00
Valerie Earnest
DIY & Craft Tutorials|Seasonal & Holiday|
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