That Thing Called Life...A Day in the Life of a Crafty Mom

Every year I decorate my mantle with a mix of fake and real pumpkins, spider web and other trinkets.  This year, I may have to do something a little different.  With a just crawling infant, I may have my hands full.  Right now, the front of the fireplace is where I keep her box of toys and things.  Not how I want it for the holidays.  So, in searching for new ways to express our Halloween spirit, I'll share with you some really cute and scary finds from Pinterest.   All of these can be found on my Pinterest page here , with links to their original sources.  I apologize if I am posting someone's photo that doesn't approve: please email me and I will remove asap. Keep counting down to all the holidays with me and let me know what you'd like to see! Until next time, Amy~The Dixie Diva

I love decorating for Halloween and finding new ideas every year.  This year, I plan to make my own wreath for the front door.  Even if you are not the crafty type, these examples are really easy to make.  Really want one but do not have the desire to make them yourself?  Check out Etsy.com where other crafters make and sell the product at great prices.  Here are some links to my favorite Pins, as well as links to several Etsy sellers. Tulle Wreath :  Simply cut to desired length and tie on to wreath form. Burlap Wrap Wreath : Same process as above, using burlap.  Add some card stock letters to give it an extra touch. Washi Tape Mason Jar Wreath :  Take the open lids from mason jars and decorate with washi tape, or you could paint them.  String them in to a wreath form. Here are some beautiful Etsy listings: Burlap Wreath in Purple and Orange Deco Mesh Wreath Ribbon Wreath Since these are not my photos, I do not have rights to post them here on the blog.  But each link

Those that love the summer time do not want to know how close we are to Halloween, Thanksgiving (127 days), or Christmas (155 days).  However, there are those of us that just do not care for the heat and humidity.  We live for cool autumn days, football, bonfires, and decorating for the seasons.  Creepy, crawly, scary and fun fall festivals.  Cooking, (or as in my case-eating) a great turkey with all the fixings.  Cursing as we string lights on an artificial tree but staring in awe at the completed project.  If you fall in to these categories, then make sure to follow along! Here I'll be bringing you fun ideas for all of the holidays to try.  Some will be great Pinterest finds, links to other blogs, or some fun tutorials of my own.  My daughter shares my passion for Halloween, so she is always game to try new projects.  Here are some of my past craft attempts to get things started: Halloween Countdown. 13 Days of Halloween countdown fun for the kids.  Make foldable pumpkins (