White Pumpkins

Again, I was inspired by a blog. Again, I have no idea who to give credit to for this pumpkin inspiration. I must confess, I read a lot of blogs, I mean a lot of blogs! I do know that after I read the post I went to my local dollar store and bought six pumpkins. That was in early September and could be the reason I have no idea where this idea came from. I do know that these will be on our Thanksgiving table.

I could not find six pumpkins all the same color. That may be the reason it took so long to make these little pumpkin topiaries. I haven't been in a painting mood. But I have decided to really try and finish everything I start. All I needed was the Spanish moss and a could kick in the pants.

I am not quite sure if I like the pot painted this way. There is always tomorrow. It could be another color by noon.

This little green bird is well traveled, it has been in a few different arrangements in the last few months. It looks right at home here peeking around the corner.

Apple for the Teacher

I made a few apple clippies, this time I thought they would make nice notepaper holders. I am sure Miss Lavoie can use them. I am finishing up the paint cans. I am still stealing glass jars from the recycle bin. This was a pizza sauce jar. I am going to buy a few mason jars because as hard as I try I can not get the pickle scent out of the pickle jar.

I always wonder, how did the apple become associated with teachers. I also wonder if teachers wish another fruit would replace it. Why not a pear, a pineapple or a peach? But then again, it is nice knowing that somethings never change!

I filled this jar with hard candy. The jar looks really pretty with all the different color candies and wrappers. Miss Lavoie, this is the start to your apple collection.

Paper, no paint!

A friend, who is a teacher asked me to make a few of these paper covered paint cans for her classroom. They are really easy to do. You can buy empty clean paint cans at Lowes. I have a few more to make, they will be done tomorrow. Another finished project!!!

This little birdie is going somewhere!


My favorite part of this can is the little pieces of fabric on the handle.

Pickle Jar

Last night while taking the recyclables outside I noticed this small pickle jar. A lot of the blogs are already showing their Christmas ideas and a few were using canning jars. I bought some new paper this week and it does look a bit like Christmas paper, so why not give it a try?

I do not like the background paper, but I have a lot of things to do today and I am not going to take these pictures again. This jar would look great filled with Hershey Kisses. The silver wrapping would look nice against the red.

A few months ago I came across a blogger that had papered her tea bags. I do not remember the blog, if anyone does know the blog or if it is yours, please let me know. I always like to give credit for what inspires me. The blogger wrote little notes on the tea bags. They were so cute. It would be nice to fill a jar with tea bags and give it to a friend.

Wonderful Weekend

Have a wonderful weekend. I will be watching the games and maybe being a little creative. Fall weather arrived yesterday and I am not very happy. There is nothing I can do about the weather so I will be positive and enjoy everything Fall has to offer. Okay, I want sunshine, warm summer nights, green trees, sandals, eating outside...

Friday Morning Curtain

I just wanted to share a picture of the curtain I made this morning. I can not believe I actually finished a project, really finished a project. I do not like the cream ribbon bows that much, but that is not a major issue. I can sew two fabric ribbons later today. I have been wanting to make a fabric covered shade for this window. All you need to make one is a cheap vinyl shade, fabric and fusible webbing. That will be a project for next week.

Black Cat

Last week I saw so many cute Halloween decorations at TJ Maxx. There was a small pillow with a black cat on it that caught my attention. I always think, I could make that. When I get home I usually forget, so I went right to Michael's and bought a piece of felt. It did take a few days but this is my version of what I saw. I made it so it could go on a doorknob. However, all my doors are painted white so it did not photograph that well on any door in the house. Believe me I tried!