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DIY Halloween Card Creations

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. Contributing Writer: Kellly Griglione from the Notable Nest For me, Halloween cards are some of the funnest to make and give. I have more time to craft now compared to the winter holidays, and many of the Halloween stamps are just so darn cute! After playing at my craft table this afternoon I end up with three Halloween cards that are all different, but use the same stamp set. I love getting so much mileage out of my stamp sets! . . All three cards start out with a solid color cardstock base. … [Read more...]

Burlap and Lace Garland

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Slowly I have been bringing in Fall decor into our home, since the end of September.  I know it's early, but it's been gradual.  Burlap and Lace Garland was the perfect finishing touch to our Fall decor.  Our burlap and lace garland is hanging in our dining room over our hutch but we have moved it around to our patio and you can also use it for your dessert table for your Fall party hosting! As always I go with simple and inexpensive crafts, it took about 10 minutes to cut the strips and to … [Read more...]

Monogram on Burlap Frame

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Doesn't this Monogram on Burlap Frame scream FALL!  I love the colors and the rustic look the burlap gives this project. I decided to go with a burlap and lace theme for our dining room this Fall, I can't wait to share it with you.  It was simple and inexpensive to put together, so stay tune via Facebook, Twitter or Feedburner. For this project I just used things I had at home. I bought this "not my style" picture for $4 and trashed the picture and re-did the frame. I used Robins Egg … [Read more...]

Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop Fiesta!

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We are so excited to be co-hosting the first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop Fiesta! Hispanic Heritage Month is going on now through October 15, so join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage given to our country by generations of Hispanics. The term Hispanic or Latino, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. Link up below any posts related to activities, crafts, music, … [Read more...]

Hispanic Heritage Month Ideas for Kids

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  I am absolutely thankful for the wonderful cultural heritage I was born into!  I love our Hispanic family values that carry on from one Latin American country to another and they were firmly established in my home from very early on: family day on Sundays, respecting our elders/parents, love for God, strong work ethic, slow pace of life, loyalty and honor, unexplainable love and respect for your mother....  When I was younger I took for granted all of the amazing things our … [Read more...]