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Category Archives: Halloween
Argyle Halloween Wreath
I don’t usually decorate for Halloween until the beginning of October, but I was so excited to see how this idea would work out in “real life” that I had to make it last weekend. To be honest, I even … Continue reading
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Mercury Glass-ish Pumpkins
The look of mercury glass just fascinates me. I think I’ve seen pumpkins that look like antique mercury glass, but of course, I have no idea where, and glass would not be a good option in our hooligan-infested house, anyway. … Continue reading
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Whoopie! (Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, That Is)
One of my favorite memories of visiting the Amish area of Pennsylvania can be recreated at home…Whoopie Pies. That, and a town called Intercourse. But I digress. For pumpkin-lovin’ me, Pumpkin Whoopie Pies just up the enjoyment factor. Here’s how … Continue reading
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Acting like kids in Chicago
The boys had a couple of days off from school last week. I’m pretty sure it was not for good behavior. Anyway, they actually did have really great conferences, so we decided to reward them with a little trip down … Continue reading
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Boo to You!
Happy Halloween! The older my kids get, the more we all enjoy Halloween. We try to add a couple of new decorations each year. This year we went into our woods and found 5 or 6 branches (about 7 ft … Continue reading
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I Always Feel Like…
…Somebody’s watching me. Or at least that song’s been stuck in my head as I made Halloween Eyeballs today. I’ve been making these for at least 10 years, and now I think it’s my signature Halloween treat. How sad is … Continue reading
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The only cats you’ll ever see at my house
Not that I hate cats, but we tend to prefer dogs at our house. Of course, with the three hooligans, we currently have no need for a pet of any sort to add to the household chaos. But I’m sure … Continue reading
A Little Craftiness
I really enjoy designing cards, but I absolutely prefer making 3-D objects. Maybe it’s the engineer in me, especially when I can incorporate science paraphernalia in the project, as in the test tube holders below. All Stampin’ Up! supplies: Kidoodles … Continue reading
At long last…
Supplies: (All Stampin’ Up!) Hand-Penned Holidays and Outon a Limb Stamp SetsInks: Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, Basic Black, Lucky LimeadeCardstock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, More Mustard, Lucky LimeadeSpice Cake Designer Buttons; Dazzling Details; 2 1/2″ Circle punch After a chaotic … Continue reading
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