One of the best things about fall are the pumpkins. They're always so cheery and colorful. Plus they're round and rolly, kinda like I am. Seeing pumpkins makes people happy. That's why I wanted to share this free fall printable with you that has adorable watercolor style pumpkins on it. I love printables because there are so many different things you can do with them. For instance, did you know that if you save the image to your phone, you can set it as your background? You can also print it onto cardstock and use it as a thank you card. Or if you really want to get wild with it, … [Read more...]
My Pioneer Woman Inspired Wildflower Pumpkin & How to Paint a Sunflower!
I love fall. The colors are vibrant and fun, the air smells like cinnamon and nutmeg and the best part are the pumpkins. I would say the cooler weather plays a part in it too, but I live in Houston, so that would be a lie. However, last summer while I was touring The Pioneer Woman's lodge - yes... yes.. THAT lodge - I saw adorable wildflower painted craft pumpkins chilling in her supply closet and I fell in love with them. Here's the pumpkins that were at the Pioneer Woman's Lodge: Cute right? And yes, that's a Mackenzie-Child's cake plate just hanging out next to them as if I wouldn't drool … [Read more...]
Buffalo Check Painted Mason Jar Craft – Easy Fall Decor
Sometimes you see an image, fall in love with it and know that you need it in your life. When you're a crafter the good news is that you can usually always make it happen. That's what happened with these buffalo check painted mason jars. This is an easy fall decor project that you're also going to fall in love with. Plus, it's really fun to make. I was scrollin' online the other day, as I do when I'm avoiding the laundry, and I found these adorable Buffalo Check painted mason jars on the Hobby Lobby Blog. Many people have steered me wrong in my life. Someone once told me that … [Read more...]
When The Glitter Doesn’t Shine
Somedays you get kicked down and you get right back up. But then sometimes you just pray that when you get kicked it will be into chocolate pudding with whipped cream because then at least your fall will taste good and you'll have something to eat while you wallow in self-pity. Today is a chocolate pudding day. Normally I write to give hope and make you laugh but somedays you just have to take off your big girl panties, tie the onto the end of a stick and make your own giant white flag. That's me, that's where I'm at. Today I'm the one needing hope and a laugh - and chocolate … [Read more...]
Fall Sayings for Crafters / DIY Projects
Whether you're making a cute fall sign, matching t-shirts for thanksgiving, or just wanting to make a card for a friend, sometimes it's hard to come up with ideas for cute fall sayings for your crafting / DIY Projects. That's why I'm stepping in today to hopefully give you a little help or a few ideas. Use any of these fall sayings in your upcoming projects. You might also want to check out 40 Funny Kitchen Towel Sayings for ideas. Here's a Few of My Favorite Fall Sayings: Happy Fall Y'all Grateful. Thankful. Blessed.Hello Fall.Autumn Skies, Pumpkin PiesThe … [Read more...]
How to Support Loved Ones Through Depression / Anxiety
I'm hesitant to write an update on my struggles this year with depression and anxiety because my family reads it and then they all flip out. My husband and kids get it, they're here with me day in and day out but for my family that doesn't live here with us, it makes them worry because they love me. So let me start this by saying: Don't worry about me. That goes for my family and my favorite readers (that's you). I'm writing this and being above and beyond honest because somebody has to. I wish now that someone years ago would have been honest with me when it comes to their struggles. I … [Read more...]
Marbled Paper Leaves – Beautiful Fall Decorations You Can Make!
You know I'm batty for making marbled paper using shaving cream, right? I buy way too much shaving cream at the Dollar Store to be considered normal. Maybe it's because I grew up with the gorgeous marbled paper on the inside of the Reader's Digest books or maybe I just like it because of how simple the entire process is. Without a doubt, if you're looking for a super easy DIY fall decor, Marbled Paper Leaves are the project for you. Making Marbled Leaves are easy and when you're done you can use them as gift cards, name tags or even string them on twine and hang them as … [Read more...]
Free Fall Cut File – You Had Me at Pumpkin Spice
Last month a news flash bleeped across my phone screen. Pumpkin Spice was coming back on August 28th. Instantly I felt the temperature drop 20 degrees and I pulled on a cardigan and some boots. OK, so that's not entirely true because I live in South Texas. We only wear boots to the rodeo and anything with more than 3/4 of a sleeve stays in the back of the closet until December. Fall clothing for us here in Houston is whatever we find on the summer clearance racks because stores with corporate headquarters north of here don't understand that we don't need wool sweaters. If you wore … [Read more...]
Hello Fall Free Printable
Are you ready to pack up the summer swim bag and get ready for fall? It's always sad to me when it's time to admit that summer is reaching it's peak. Truthfully we haven't been able to swim in weeks because all the pools are hot and feel more like lukewarm hot tubs. That's why this free fall printable just feels so right. Since we live in Texas our wardrobe won't change as it moves into fall except possibly carrying a cardigan with us in the mornings and evenings. Flip flops will remain the shoe of choice until November and then they will retire for three months. Yet I'm … [Read more...]
3 Fall Crafts to Make Now – Summer to Fall Transition
It's Fall Y'all! Or so we wish. I don't know about where you live but here in Houston, Texas... It is blazing hot. It's so hot that the eggs come out of the chickens fully fried. But no matter what the actual temperature is, the seasons march on. Technically it won't be fall until September but with school starting and the craziness of fall sports, you might want to start working on fall crafts now. The good news is that there are fall crafts that you can start using in your home now that cross the line between summer and fall. My favorite Pioneer Woman style pumpkin? Eh... maybe hold … [Read more...]
Life Lately – 25% Battery
I have 25% battery. Sometimes I feel like that applies to my life. The end of summer is tiring. Am I right? The kids need to go back to school shopping, there's school registration which takes forrrrever, one thousand five hundred and ninety-two forms to fill out, and let's not even talk about the Texas heat that zaps every ounce of energy from you as you walk out the door. I now have 23% battery according to my laptop but according to my life, it's so much less. I need a nap and a vacation to Iceland or somewhere that's really cold. Last week we spent the week watching my daughter's … [Read more...]
How to Paint with Acrylics – You Can Paint
In my life I've pursued numerous creative avenues. There was that time that I did cake decorating, a short stint sewing baby products, and even working as a muralist for awhile. One thing that never changes though is that I always come back to paint. Some people make a big deal out of painting. They look at the process or the supplies and let it overwhelm them. Here's the thing - you can paint. Anyone can paint and the best thing about paint is that you get to decide if it's what you want or not. However to help you paint, today I'm going to go over the basics of how to paint with … [Read more...]
