Tutorial - How to Make Glittery, Gilded Pumpkin Lights

How festive and beautiful!

Glittery, Gilded Pumpkin Lights Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"So why pumpkins the day after Halloween?

1. I really wanted to post the piano purse tutorial last week, and I couldn't talk myself into posting two in one week.
2. They're gold and shiny and sparkly.
3. This is my official announcement that I am representing pumpkins (and gold) in the 2011 Thanksgiving Mascot Race. Please consider us when you mark your ballots on Friday. (Seriously though - please vote next week!)

I'm being ridiculous right now, but pumpkins really are such a beautiful fall crop, and I think they make a lovely decor statement throughout the fall season..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Pine Cone Spider Mobile

How awesome! Dang, I love craft books from the seventies!

Pine Cone Spider Mobile Tutorial at Zombies Wearing Helmets
"Want to know how to turn a pretty basket of pine cones and twigs...into a cluster of creepy, crawly spiders?..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make Home Decor Balls from Natural Materials

Beautiful and so creative!

Home Decor Balls Tutorial at Home Sweet Homebodies
"Check out this arrangement of decor balls! The variety is unique and interesting, and it has tons of visual interest with all the different textures. Guess what?! My mom made each and every ball from things she had growing around her home. Neat, right?..." Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Chinese New Year Floral Centerpiece

Lovely!

Chinese New Year Floral Centerpiece Tutorial at spider flower
"As Chinese New Year is upon us and Bonsai originated in China, this little Chinese farmer and his cattle seem very appropriate for the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit...I found this beautiful silver 1950s-retro dish at our local op shop and I thought it would work perfectly for a little miniature scene on the table..." Read more

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