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Holiday KitchenAid & Keurig GIVEAWAY

0 · Oct 31, 2012 · 321 Comments

'Tis the season for baking & entertaining & we're kicking it off in a BIG, BIG way!
Whether you're a pumpkin & spice kind of baker or a peppermint & chocolate lover there's no doubt that this Holiday Entertaining Giveaway will be used for years to come!

One lucky winner will win a KitchenAid Stand-Up Mixer & a Keurig Elite Coffee Machine!

This elite group of creative bloggers listed below has teamed up to offer you this amazing Holiday Entertaining Giveaway! We are all lovers of food, family & holiday creating & we want to spread our Holiday cheer by offering this special giveaway to one of our readers!

Even if you have all these appliances in your own kitchen, how wonderful would it be to win this for someone on your Christmas list!

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This giveaway will end in 10 days. It is our goal to get this Entertaining Giveaway to the doorstep of the winner by Thanksgiving week!

We hope you stick around for some more awesomeness along the way because this is only the beginning of what's to come for the holiday season!
Thanks for stopping by & good luck!

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Styled by Tori Inspiration

0 · Oct 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

With the crafting season in full swing everyone is looking for great new ideas to share with family and friends. I’ve talked about them before but I have fallen in love with the Styled by Tori line of fashion accessories. I have all kinds of ideas up my sleeve right now for the holidays, but I thought I would share some of my favorite ideas that I’ve found so far…

With Halloween so close I thought I would place this one first, you can file it away for next year. Amy from Positively Splendid used a lovely piece from the Styled by Tori collection to create this fun spider web pillow.

Amy also created these felt poppies and lace brooches that I just ADORE!!

Heidi from Sew.Craft.Create created this whole nautical set with Styled by Tori and it’s just divine!

I love this bracelet from Christina at Intimate Weddings… Truly a classic piece.

Christina also made these stylish Styled by Tori napkin rings that would be PERFECT for your Thanksgiving tables.

I’ve always admired Megan from Brassy Apple’s style and she takes it to a new level with her Styled by Tori creations. Her cluster brooch and cuff bracelets would dress any ensemble up!

What have you been working on with all of the fun Styled by Tori products? I would love to see what you’ve been working on!! Visit the Styled by Tori Facebook page for even more inspiration. Then you can visit your local Michaels or Jo-Anns to stock up on supplies for all that winter crafting!!

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Cute Little Spooky Spiders for Halloween Decor

52 · Oct 29, 2012 · 9 Comments

Looking for a fun, last minute Halloween idea? Need something simple that takes less than a minute to make? How about a cute little spooky spider to add to your Halloween décor…

For a few years I’ve seen those metal spider leg cupcake holders that you use to add a little creepy crawly to your Halloween cupcakes and thought… It would be so fun to make something with those cute legs rather than just a cupcake. Then it hit me… why not take a black Christmas ornament, turn it upside down onto the legs and add some googlie eyes. How cute will that be. Here’s what you will need…

Black Christmas ornaments (I used the glitter kind, but it doesn’t matter)
Spider cupcake holders
Large self-adhesive google eyes

All you have to do in invert the Christmas ornament onto the cupcake holder like this…

No need to glue them together if you don’t want. I decided that I wanted to keep my options open, so I didn’t glue them together. I have commitment issues. Then you can place the eyes wherever you see fit and voila, your done! Now all you have to do is find some fun spots to place these cute little creepy crawlies.

I used mine in this year’s Halloween mantle and just fell in love with these little buggers. Take that… a Halloween craft in less than a minute! What’s your favorite quickie holiday craft?

Friday Flair Features

1 · Oct 28, 2012 · 11 Comments

Who’s ready for Halloween? I can tell from all the fabulous links from last week’s Friday Flair, most of you are too! You guys linked up so many great ideas and recipes. Here are a few that caught my eye…

silhouette Halloween mantle /// life is sweet

how to knit a bow scarf /// little inspiration

diy wool dryer balls /// home for hire

Halloween game /// my sister’s suitcase

coffee cheesecake oreo brownies /// inside brucrew life

Halloween paper cartons & bottles /// alberberry hill

monster munchies /// all i create

candy corn popcorn /// phaedras adventures

chocolate pumpkin mousse pie /// jazzy gourmet cooking studio

diy bracelet cuff /// brassy apple

DIY outdoor farmhouse table /// thrifty & chic

cocos balls /// made by heini

mushroom and walnut pate /// axiom at home

burlap pumpkin /// amy allender

milky way double fudge brownies /// shugary sweets

no-sew baby owl costume /// girl loves glam

harvest circle felt leaf pillow /// the sweet survival

pumpkin button picture /// wendy’s hat

felt pumpkin wreath tutorial /// twodaloo

spooky ghost family /// the diy dreamer

Blown away I tell ya, blown away! Please… You have to visit each and everyone of these sites and “PIN” away. I’m so blessed to have such talented friends!! Thank you to everyone who shared their amazing projects.

Friday Flair Link Party // Witches Tea Edition

0 · Oct 25, 2012 · 41 Comments

Eeeeek, it’s that time again… Time for Friday Flair!! I have to admit I’m kind of falling in love with Halloween this year. I’ve never been a big fan. I’m one of those mom’s that would steer clear of the Halloween section at the store when my kiddos were with me because I just hated all the gore. I’m finally realizing that Halloween can be just a beautiful as any other holiday. You don’t always need the blood and guts to create a spooky feel. Case in point… Loralee Lewis’ Wicked Witches Tea.

img source /// wicked witches tea from loralee lewis

You’ll have to check out the entire party, this is just a nibble and the whole thing is spectacular!

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