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I have begun challenging myself to make things that I see on the internet.  This project is a crochet baby blanket video by Jayda in Stitches .  I'm a beginner at crochet and have been following Jayda for awhile.  Her videos are so clear and easy to follow that I thought I'd give this a try. My "baby blanket" is more of a table cover - think a great big placemat.  The reason for this is because my yarn and needle was different from hers. Unfortunately, I threw away the yarn label.  I do remember that it was baby weight and it had a picture of a baby in a sweater.  The color is an off-white, maybe ecru. Completed project Up close My borderwork Jayda shows step-by-step how to make this in her video.  If you know how to read patterns (I'm not there yet), you can find her written pattern here . I'm so happy with this that I actually have it out and we use it daily! Have a Great Day!!! Marie Tweet this Post P....

When the holidays and winter is upon you, do you often think about nesting?  Sweaters, scarves, mittens, warm coats, boots, fires in the fireplace, and of course hot cocoa are all some of the things we do to nest. Another thing we can do to warm up our homes and nest is to cover our dining chairs. Christmas Inspired Chair Covers Santa Hat Chair Cover by Uncommon Designs Red Ribbon with Pine Cone and Greenery Chair Cover by Happy Interiors Poinsettia and Burlap Chair Cover by I'm a Little Hanukkah Inspired Chair Covers Blue and White Chair Cover by Our Little Nest on the Lake White Faux Fur Chair Cover by Seasonal Home Decoration New Year's Eve Inspired Chair Covers Blue, White, and Silver New Year's Eve Chair Covers by Minimalisti Black and White Formal New Year's Eve Chair Covers by Elite Mobile DJ New Year's Eve Clock Chair Cover by Whimsy Decor New Year's Celebration Chair Cover by BHG Ho...

I love parties that are over the top with decorations and tablescapes but sometimes simple is more elegant.  Especially at Thanksgiving, it seems that we automatically want to concentrate more on those around the table than the decorations.  Besides that, if you have your table full of wonderful decorations, where do you put the food if not on a buffet? There are many occasions that the center of the table, the runner, is the buffet table.  That's when individual touches come into play. Tea Towel over Chair Organic Table Felt Leaf Table Runner Place Card with Herbs Natural Leaf Place Cards Simple ribbon tied around a napkin, folding a napkin , or by placing tea lights at each setting saves time and money allowing you more peace of mind. Use what you have on hand.  Because even if your dishes or silverware aren't complete sets, they will add authenticity and personality to your table. Tweet this Post Please share me with...

There is something about Halloween that brings out the ghoulishness in all of us.  Can you imagine these candles around the room and your guests enjoying these appetizers , and drinks specially designed for adults (alcoholic) and children (non-alcoholic)? Bloody Candles Items needed to make Bloody Candles : White Candles Red Candles Candle Holders Matches or Lighter Light the red candle and hold it over the white candle.  Allow the red wax to drip down the white candles. Spooky Candles Items needed to make Spooky Candles: Candles Letters - wood, foam, felt, paper If you're using wood letters you'll need some jewelry making items to dangle the letters If you're using foam, felt, or paper then you'll need some glue Paint Glue Scissors For the witch, you'll need to print out a witch and glue it onto the candle Victorian Mourning Candles Items needed to make Victorian Mourning Candles: Glass Candle Holders Candles Red Can...

Group themed costumes are always fun.  Think of things that are found in groups and the options are endless. Group Themed Costumes Scrubbing Bubbles Bubble Bath Classic Rock Band (Each person is a rock with a band across) Jelly Beans Fruit Salad (Banana, Apple, Grapes) Fork, Spoon, Knife Stop Light, Street Name Signs on the Road (Stop, Rail Road Crossing, Yield) Laundry (Laundry Basket, Washing Machine, Dryer) Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise Packets Taco Bell Sauces Packets Car Race (Cars, Flag, Lights) Spaghetti and Meatballs Or you might like to take one of these suggestions this year. Paper, Rock, Scissors Group Halloween Costumes Fruit of the Loom Group Halloween Costumes Crayola Crayon Group Halloween Costume One remaining deviled egg remaining...  Make this into a group thing since no one can eat just one. Deviled Egg Halloween Costume Fast Food Gang Halloween Costumes Bacon, Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Group Halloween Costu...

There's still plenty of time to make your own scary costume.  Choose from one in the list or expand on one of the pictures below. Scary Halloween Costume Ideas: Mummy Hanged Man or Woman Doll Political (Ethical) Statements Clown Frankenstein Vampire Grim Reaper Walking Dead Electrified Halloween Costume Headless Body Halloween Costume Cereal Killer Halloween Costume Girl from "The Ring" Halloween Costume Are you scared yet? After seeing these ideas and allowing my imagination to run wild, I'm not sure if I'll be going anywhere or opening my door on Halloween night.  BWAAAAHHHH! Think of things that used to scare you as a child.  What scares you today? Tweet this Post Please share me with your friends! If you enjoyed this post, please do a friend and me a BIG favor and forward this email. If you received this email from a friend and you'd like to see more, please sign up today . Don't miss out o...