Super Fab Tassels: Texas Sized

My Aunt K & Aunt G came from Ohio to visit a few weeks ago.  Mom was telling me about these tassels they made and honestly, I was like yeah … yeah … yeah … I knew they would be awesome but I wasn’t expecting what she brought me.  Whoa! I was totally blown away!! These tassels are more than fabulous!! 

They used the instructions from Hobby Lobby {HERE}; however, they wanted their tassels to be “Texas Sized” & decided to use a water bottle as the middle of the tassel.  Once all of the fabric strips/ribbon were adhered, they added all kinds of junk jewelry, rolled flowers, or just whatever.  I can’t wait to make my own but I am lucky because Mom gave me the blue one.  What a great way to use up fabric scraps and any kind of other junk.

Notice the size?! My window is 5 feet tall! Definitely a “Texas Sized Tassel”

YES! That is doll hair!! Crazy right?! I still LOVE it!

Halloween Cards

Last weekend my Mom came up for a visit.  She is the best! Why?! Because she altered and hemmed, every single pair of slacks that I own .... I own about 25-30 pair.  I've lost a little weight & have dropped a pant size.  I cannot afford to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe for work.  Also, she is awesome because she is the one who actually purchased the {MINI CLOCHE} for me! She rocks!

We also whipped up our Halloween cards.  I am really proud of us; it seems like we get better every year.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this paper from Canvas Corp; I bought the big ‘ol pack from Hobby Lobby.  Doesn't the harlequin pattern and damask patter look amazing?! I inked up the edges with some Tim Holtz ink and used my Cricut to cut out the images; we also used some stamps.  The pictures really do not to the cards any justice … just sayin’.

Be sure to head over to PAPER ISSUES! 

The Halloween link party starts Oct 1st and runs all month! 

Nursery Letters: Pink and Brown

I made the pink and brown {DIAPER BAG} for my cousin and I also made her some custom letters for the nursery.  I didn't want the traditional floating letters that are wooden ... I wanted something with a wee bit more pizzazz & something that made a statement.  I purchased some cheap pictures at Dollar Tree for a $1 each and covered them with patterned paper and then I added the letters.  

Don’t you just love the way she hung the letters? They definitely have the “pizzazz” I was going for.  I am lovin’ the piece of metal art above the letters (I have it in my house too!).  AMAZING! Everything looks so stinkin' cute.

Spider Under Mini Cloche

Last weekend I went to a local shop called Serendipity.  Ack! This place has the most fabulous home décor items.  I wanted to purchase everything in this store or maybe even live there.  I will definitely be shopping there again.  I purchased this mini cloche with a stand; oh how I love mini things.  I placed an oversized fake spider under the cloche.  I love the way it looks for Halloween.

Check out the picture below; I need this print for my home!  Serendipity has it  and I would totally be purchasing it if I had a place for it.  My house has very traditional pieces mixed with typical western décor along with vintage western pieces and a few random western décor pieces.  This would totally fit in; wish I had more wall space!

Picture via Serendipity’s Facebook page.

Halloween Test Tubes

You might have missed me over at {Every Creative Endeavor} last week.  I shared some test tube Halloween treats.  Remember those test tube {Valentine favors} that I made last year?  They were such a big hit and I really wanted to make some for Halloween.  A few weeks ago I walked into my scrapbooking store and spotted test tubes like {THIS}. I snagged four of them for a $1 each.  Also, I have seen some test tubes made by Martha Stewart, you can find them at Joann's Fabrics.  This project is quick, easy and barely uses any supplies.  You could up a ton of these in no time.  A little bit of paper, some scrap trim , a mini tag, and fill up with candy ... BAM! You are done!

{HERE} are some Halloween favors that I made last year.
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the FALL FEVER going on during the whole month of September.

Diaper Bag: Pink & Brown

I am super excited that my cousin is finally having a baby girl! She currently has two boys and this new little girl is going to be the Princess of the family.  I made a pink and brown diaper bag to go with the baby’s color scheme.

I know everyone is always wanting a tutorial … But I stink at tutorials.  However, I like to use patterns instead of following someone else’s tutorial.  Once I master the pattern, then I modify the pattern to my specifications.

Over At Every Creative Endeavor

Hey Everyone! 

I am over at Every Creative Endeavor with some super cute Halloween favors! 

Click {HERE}

Flower Cupcake Toppers

One more cupcake for the road ….

I made these cupcake toppers using Grafix’s vellum … For some reason their vellum cuts a 100% better than any other vellum that I have tried to put through my Cricut. I layered the topper with cardstock and the vellum. Bent up the petals a little bit for a 3D effect. 

New Blog Design

Getting my new blog design today! Whoop!! I am getting a favicon!! Super excited!! Kim over at Seven Thirty Three is AWESOME!! Go check her out! (She must be a mind reader, seriously!)

Scrabble Tiles & Idea Words

It seems that Scrabble tiles are all the rage these days.  I heart them too!  I picked up this “Queen Bee” Scrabble tile holder at the {ROUND TOP ANTIQUES FAIR} this last spring- super fabulous place! If you live in Texas, you should make the trip this Fall.  The tiles are actually glued onto the Scrabble holder tray.  I have this sitting on my desk at work and there isn’t a day that doesn’t go by that I don’t get a comment on it.  This is such a great gift idea.  Cheap too! 

Below the picture is a list of words that can fit onto the Scrabble tile tray.  I didn’t copy this list.  I actually thought of it on my own.  LOL  I have to much time on my hands! 

Mini Fall Burlap Banner

I am so really for fall! I love the cooler weather, Fightin’ Texas Aggie football and the holidays that are coming up.  I was whipping up a custom burlap banner just like my {SWEETS BANNER} and for some reason, burlap makes me think of fall.  Since my creative juices where flowing, I decided to whip up a mini fall banner.  I’m not to sure where I am going to hang it but I’m sure I can find a place … Possibly on my living room armoire.

Who Needs A Cupcake?

Who needs a cupcake?

Homemade cupcakes. Cupcake toppers were made with my Cricut and circle punch. Purchased the cupcake wrappers at Micheal's and then glued on the flower.