Category: Family Life

Pottery Barn Inspired Round Jute Placemats DIY Project!

In the mood to make a DIY project this weekend? If so, I found this Pottery Barn Inspired Round Jute Placemats project last week. Pottery Barn can be pricey, so try making these placemats at home. These mats would look amazing under my festive holiday dishes for Thanksgiving. If you’d like to make this easy craft too, be sure to pick up the following supplies at your local craft store:

• 3/8″ jute
• hot glue gun

PS: I was able to find this jute material at my local Michael’s store for under $5! I plan on making this project next weekend, because its so inexpensive.

For more directions on making these placemats, be sure to visit the City Farmhouse Webpage for further details. Let us know if you enjoyed this DIY project, because we’d love to know.

Spooky Boo Brownies Recipe!

Want to make a simple, yet delicious recipe for your upcoming Halloween party? If so, you cannot go wrong with these tasty Spooky Boo Brownies. I made this dish last week and my children loved it. Your kids will love looking at those cute ghost marshmallows as well. To make this yummy Halloween themed treat, be sure to have the following ingredients at ready at home:

• 1 box (1 lb 6.25 oz) Betty Crocker Supreme original brownie mix
• Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
• 1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy creamy white frosting (from 16-oz container)
• 16 large marshmallows
• Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel (from 0.68-oz tube)

For more directions on making these brownies, be sure to visit the Betty Crocker Webpage for more details. Let us know if your kiddos enjoyed this recipe, because we’d love to know.

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• Lids snap together and to container bases so you can always find the right lid
• Graduated sized containers nest for compact storage
• One lid fits multiple bases
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Scalloped Paper Pumpkin Project!

Want to make a different type of craft this October? If so, you have to view this Scalloped Paper Pumpkin project! The different layers make this pumpkin look absolutely adorable. I plan on making a similar craft this weekend with my kiddos. This pumpkin would look great all fall season, not just Halloween. Here are the needed supplies, if you’d like to make this ombre pumpkin decoration:

• Pumpkin
• Tissue paper
• Small round object to use as a template
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Double sided tape

PS: You can use a faux or real pumpkin for this seasonal project. I plan on using a faux one from my local craft store.

For more directions on making this decor, be sure to visit the Sarah Hearts Webpage for further details. Let us know what you thought of this craft, because we’d love to hear from you.

Yarn Pumpkins DIY Project!

Who is excited for the fall season? I know that I sure am! I recently found these adorable Yarn Pumpkins that look both easy and inexpensive to make. These yarn pumpkins would be a great decorative piece for Halloween or Autumn in general. Plus, my kids would making these yarn creations on a lazy Saturday afternoon. If you’d like to make this festive project too, then be sure to have the following supplies ready:

• Orange yarn
• Green pipe cleaners
• Twine
• Scissors

For more directions on making this seasonal craft, be sure to visit the Design Improvised Webpage! Let us know if you enjoyed this project in the comments below. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.