Yarn Wrapped Mini Pumpkin

 

My yarn wrapped mini pumpkin is super quick and easy to pull together as last minute decor for Thanksgiving/Fall.  These would also be a fun craft to do with your holiday guests.  I find myself doing small crafts lately because I've had my mind on tiered tray decor.. even though I don't have a tiered tray.  These would be adorable on a tiered tray!  Gotta get one!

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Standing Easel Pumpkin ~ Place Card or Tiered Tray Decor

 

This standing easel pumpkin is like a 3-D version of punch art, created using simple oval shapes.  I began my "Punch Art" journey because I love the simplicity of creating new and interesting images using only basic shapes.  Here, I've ventured beyond paper punches by creating with wood cutouts.  In the future, I plan to use an even wider variety of crafting media to create punch art.... or... at this point I guess I should be calling it "Shape Art".🤷  

I love this pumpkin for tiered tray decor or as place cards (with the addition of names).  And, just like with punch art, you can create sooo many different decor items beyond the pumpkin.  The coolest part is the "kickstand":  made from something you all probably have on hand in great numbers!  Hit PLAY to see how I made it.:

Stay tuned for future "Shape Art" projects.

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PRODUCTS USED:

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Heavy Duty Scissors:

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Plaid Chalkboard Plant Pokess:

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Waverly Chalk Paint - Pumpkin (Select color):

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Waverly Antique Wax (select color):

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ProFlora Brown Spanish Moss:

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Laser cut wood leaves, sponge brushes, and sanding sponge were bought in-store @ Dollar Tree.

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I already had clothespins on hand but these can be found inexpensively at Dollar Tree, Walmart, or just about anywhere.

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Washcloth Fish ~ Guest Room Decor

 

These washcloth fishies are not only adorable for your guest bathroom, but they are useful for your guests as well because we're keeping everything in tact without using glue or anything that would ruin the usability of the cloth or the soap.  The googly eyes are adhered with just a foam sticky tab and the tail fins are bound with a simple rubber band.  Both of which are easily removeable without damage to the washcloth or the soap inside.  This way the guests can use them on their stay.  Inside I used a Dove Beauty Bar but any oval shaped soap will do to make the fishy shape.  These are simple and inexpensive to create.  I think little washcloth critters and such add an extra touch to the guest room and just give something fun to your guests using the bathroom essentials that you would have available to your guests anyway.

Watch my Washcloth Fish YouTube tutorial here:

PRODUCT LINKS:

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Dove Beauty Bar, 3.75 oz.:   https://amzn.to/3fWew8V

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I couldn't find the washcloths I used but these baby washcloths would be great (even better I think) (I love the patterned ones)

Baby Washcloths:   https://amzn.to/3wJrTjE

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Googly Eyes (assorted sizes):   https://amzn.to/3g01Wpc

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My Sticky Foam Tabs came from Dollar Tree, but these ROUND foam adhesive DOTS would be even better:

Adhesive Foam Dots:   https://amzn.to/3fzAWOi

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Mini Rubber Bands, set of 1,000 (multicolor):   https://amzn.to/3fAO1H3

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Terra Cotta Cupcake Pedestal ~ Garden Party Theme

Another quick and easy addition to your Garden Party Theme.  This idea was a spin-off from my recent DIY Stoneware Cake Stand, adapted into a terra cotta mini cupcake-sized version to go along with my other Garden Party themed party decor.  

Watch my quick YouTube tutorial here:

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Gorilla Glue Hot Glue Sticks:

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SureBonder Detail Mini Hot Glue Gun:

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E-6000 Permanent Adhesive:

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DIY Stoneware Cake Stand

So quick and easy!  So inexpensive!  Food Safe!  Reusable!  No painting!  

I put this cake stand together using a plate and bowl I purchased from Family Dollar.  I paid $2 for the plate and $1.60 for the bowl, along with a few cents worth of hot glue.  I came in at well under $4.  Family Dollar also had plain plates and bowls without the scroll design, for only $1 each; you could also purchase them at Dollar Tree for $1 each and complete the cake stand for a total of only $2!  You can't beat that.  

I've seen many tutorials that involve spray painting plastic plates and glass candle sticks.  I don't think the paint would hold very well on those surfaces and it would definitely have to be used for decor only as the painted surface would not be food safe.  My version offers a more versatile, food safe result and also simplifies the process tremendously.  This project literally took seconds!  I used hot glue for a temporary hold so I can repurpose the dishes later on.  But you could instead use E-6000 and let it set overnight for a more permanent bond.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:

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Gorilla Glue Hot Glue Sticks:

https://amzn.to/2MF2C5Y

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SureBonder Detail Mini Hot Glue Gun:

https://amzn.to/2W3XLOO

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E-6000 Permanent Adhesive:

https://amzn.to/2N7Q06v

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Quick & Easy Tassels with Beebeecraft Embroidery Floss

I've got a trick for making tassels super-quick and so easy!  Check out the video below to see how I do it.

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Visit Beebeecraft:

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For traditional embroidery, I suggest this set:

Full Range Embroidery Starter Kit w/Hoops:

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Embroidery Floss Only (Bulk 450 skeins:)

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Magic Embroidery Pen Set:

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White Cross Stitch Fabric (9 pc set):

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Sewing Scissors (2 pr set):

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Christmas Lamp Post Home Decor

I made this beautiful Christmas Lamp Post with Dollar Tree items, thrift store finds, and salvaged materials.  I love lighted decor, especially at Christmas time and this one is gorgeous and very inexpensive to put together.  It also goes together pretty quickly.  This is definitely one of my new favorites. 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YSpYLb8G5E

Fairy Garden Mushroom Decoration

This mushroom decoration is great for your outdoor fairy garden or just for indoor decoration.  Either way, this is such a cute idea!  And it's super simple. Just find a bowl with a fairly rounded bottom to become your rounded mushroom top and a vase for the mushroom stem.  I painted spots on the bowl with an outdoor craft paint and added some pebbles inside of the vase to weight it down, then just glued the two together to form the mushroom.  (Be sure to use a weather-resistant glue if your mushroom is going to be an outdoor decoration.)  Any fairy or gnome would be proud to live under this mushroom.😉

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9uq1S9lNAA