Boo & Burlap Halloween Wreath

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THE PRETTY PACKAGES PARTY

I'd love for you to share one of your pretties!

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Please show some grace with these photos.  My SLR camera is out of commission for now (a little moisture at a soccer game can cause BIG problems...so my old, trusty point & shoot will have to do for now.)

To make the wreath I used a large grapevine wreath, orange burlap, black burlap, thick chip board letters, scrap paper, mod podge, modeling paste, acrylic paint & ribbon.

 Its pretty self-explanatory, but just in case...you cut the burlap into strips and double knot around the wreath. 

The chip board was painted with black acrylic paint then scrap paper was added with mod podge.  Some texture was added with modeling paste.  The letters were aged and the textured defined by a thin wash of black and burnt umber paint.

Finally, simply tie the letters on with ribbon.

I'm not sure this wreath is complete, but its better than what has been up there for the last few weeks....nada.

Happy Fall!

Smiles!

Don't forget to come back October 3rd thru October 9th for the Pretty Packages Party!

<a href="http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5023605241_1582ff7084_m.jpg" width="125" height="125" alt="The Blackberry Vine" /></a>

Linking to these parties:
Market Yourself Monday with Sumo's Sweet Stuff , Just Something I Whipped Up with The Girl Creative Party Blog , Motivate Me Monday with Keeping It Simple , M.M.M. with C.R.A.F.T. , Making the World Cuter Monday , Craft Envy Saturday Spotlight

Felt Pumpkin People

Surprise!  I found another amazing craft on MarthaStewart.com

 Click here for some Martha craft inspiration.  

The original creations are by Jennifer Murphy.  She makes the most amazing stuffed animals and now ceramics.  You will be inspired by her beautiful site.

This is my first attempt at a Felt Pumpkin Person using most of the directions provided on Martha's website.  Click here to try it yourself.

If you've reviewed the tutorial provided by Martha, you'll see there are a few differences (besides the quality...aren't Jennifer's amazing!)  First, I couldn't find velvet leaves at my handy dandy Hobby Lobby.  Just used the ones they had in the bridal section.  Also, I had lots of  polyester stuffing.  I took a look around HL for the wood shavings filler, but couldn't find any. That really worked out best because I need to use what I have.

For some reason, my felt circles are two different sizes, but look the same stuffed.  I'll make some adjustments next time.  (which will probably be later today!)

I have my orange felt soaking in my left over morning coffee as we speak.  Another idea I'm going to try is giving that little leaf some glitter.  Stay tuned!

Smiles!
Reminder!
Please come back Sept 5th thru Sept 11th for
Partying with these fun people:
Anything Related at All Thingz Related
Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Designs
Hoooos Got Talent at Night Owl Crafting
Whatever Goes at Someday Crafts
Shabby Nest
Its a Hodge Podge Friday
Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge
Look at Me at Fun to Craft
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous
Everything but the Kitchen Sink at a Little Knick Knack
Weekend Wrap Up at Tater Tots and Jello
Sundae Scoop at I heart Naptime
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Pumpkin Parade at Under the Table & Dreaming

Halloween Spider Tootsie-Roll Pops Party Favors

These are easy to make favors using pipe cleaners, googly eyes and tootsie roll pops.

OK, so these pictures aren't as good as I thought they were...still haven't figured out how to delete/change pictures on this. Anyway, you get the idea...they're cute.