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Using Up Our Fallen Acorns

by Marie

My parents house is full of Oak trees. And with Oak trees come acorns. Their patio is always littered with fallen acorns. But my kids love it as it makes for a fun day of collecting. Here’s a few crafty things we’ve been making with our fallen acorns.
Acorn Fridge Magnet – I attached an acorn [...]

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Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Puree

by Marie

Fall is the best time for pumpkin recipes, I think it’s my favorite ingredient. I’m showing how simple it is to make your own fresh pumpkin puree. It’s really easier than you think, and then you’ve got it ready to go for some fall time recipes!

Recipe for Pumpkin Puree:

a Pumpkin – but needs to [...]

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Candy Cups for the Thanksgiving Table

by Marie

Guest Post by Jodi of Pleasant Home
Last year I had a Thanksgiving Table Ensemble published in a CK Special Edition magazine called Holiday Home. The projects were simple ways to dress up your Thanksgiving table. Here is a quick tutorial on how I made the leaves for the projects in Holiday Home. For my guest [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Leaves

by Marie

When it’s time to get out the rake, it’s time to start crafting with fallen leaves. Here’s a few projects that will keep you busy this weekend as you work in the yard!

Crunchy Leaf Pictures by Make and Takes (pictured above)
Autumn Leafy Wreath by Sweet Life in the Valley
Leafy Turkeys by Impress Your Kids
Leaf Printings [...]

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Thankful Leaf Place Settings

by Marie

I’ve loved this post from Quince and Quire on Leaf Drawing. Even though I don’t have her artistic touch, I decided I had to make some myself anyway, taking a Thanksgiving spin on it. I wrote the names of people who will be at our dinner table, making each leaf a place setting.

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Playing Tic-Tac-Toe With Nature

by Heather

Fall is here, and the weather is still nice. Nature is so beautiful this time of year! Take advantage of it with some playtime during your nature walks. My sons and I bring a small paper sack along with us as we take a walk so we can collect any treasures we come across. I [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Nature

by Marie

With the weather much cooler now where I am, we try to get outside everyday to enjoy the outdoors! Here are some crafty links helping us explore nature.

Rock Collecting by Make and Takes (pictured above)
Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars by Shannon Makes Stuff
Prepare a Nature Sack by The Grass Stain Guru
Solar Paper Nature Prints by Craft [...]

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