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I stamped the pumpkin onto orange polka dot patterned paper with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. I used my Misti stamping tool so I could stamp it a couple of times to get a good dark image. I trimmed the edges so it would fit on the corner of the card. I stamped the stem part of the pumpkin onto green patterned paper (again using my Misti), trimmed around it, and attached it to the pumpkin.
To make the card, I embossed a piece of green card stock with a falling leaves embossing folder similar to this one. Using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, I die cut the piece and attached it to a white card. The pumpkin is then attached to the bottom left corner of the card.
I have a quick free label wrap PDF to share with you today. It’s very clean and simple and it will add a little something extra to Fall hostess gifts or favors on your Thanksgiving table.🍁🍂🍁
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Here’s one way you can use my Thankful For You wrap labels. I printed the wrap labels on kraft card stock and cut them into strips. I folded up some crocheted dishcloths, wrapped the labels around them, and secured them with clear tape. These make fun little thinking of you gifts. (If you need some crochet dishcloth patterns, just enter “dishcloth” or “spa cloth” in the search bar above on the right- I have several free patterns on my blog. 😊)
You can also cut the labels into a tag shape around the words, punch a hole in the corner, and tie them around a little clear bag filled with treats using natural twine.
Candy Corn – you either love it or hate it! 😆 However you feel about it, I hope you get a few of your favorite treats today. 😋
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Here are the details for this cute card.
I stamped the Halloween tree with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers. Unfortunately, the stamps I used are discontinued. 😔 They are from the set called Hauntingly Sweet from Unity Stamp Company.
I stamped the sentiment with black ink on white card stock. Using these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, I die cut around the sentiment and layered it to black card stock die cut with the same set.
For the card, I attached a piece of orange patterned paper to a white card and added a piece of black and white striped paper on top. The stamped image and sentiment are attached to the card using foam tape.
Even though the stamps I used are discontinued, I hope the layout will inspire you to create a card using stamps in your own collection.
This month’s Christmas card is created using this adorable stamp set called Santa’s Cottontail from Unity Stamp Company. His floppy ears and sweet face are just too cute! 🥰
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Using these Scallops & Circles Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. I attached a piece of patterned paper to a white card and added a piece of red card stock embossed with a dotted embossing folder. I attached the bunny image to the card with foam tape.
I stamped the sentiment with red ink on white card stock and punched it with a label punch. I punched red card stock with the same punch, cut it in half and attached it to the sentiment piece extending the edges out a little. The piece is attached to the card with foam tape. My label punch is discontinued, but I think these banner dies would work in a similar way.
Such a sweet way to send a little joy for the holidays! 🎄
Have you ever made your own fresh pumpkin purée? It’s easier than you might think and, in my opinion, so much better than canned from the store!
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You’ll need to get the pie pumpkins, sometimes called sugar pumpkins. They are much smaller than the typical Jack-O-Lantern size. You can usually find them at the Farmers Market or you can do what I did and pick them up at your local grocery store.
First, cut the pumpkin in half close to them stem. Don’t try to cut through the stem, it’s too tough. Once it’s cut in half, you can slice off the stem.
Using your hands, pull out the seeds and as much of the “stringy” stuff as you can. Then, using a spoon, scrape out as much of the leftover “stringy” stuff as you can. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put your pumpkin halves cut side down on the baking sheet.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Bake your pumpkins 35-45 minutes until you can easily punch through the skin with a fork and the pumpkin flesh is soft.
Here’s what they look like when finished baking.
Let cool for a while until you can handle the pumpkin. You should then be able to easily scrape the pumpkin flesh from the skin. Put the flesh in a food processor and process on high until it is smooth. Don’t have a food processor? You can also process it in a blender.
I put 2 cups of pumpkin purée into each quart size freezer bag. Have you seen these bag holders for holding open freezer or storage bags for easy filling? They are a game changer! They are adjustable to handle different size bags and make the job so much easier! Here’s a tip for filling the bags…Fold over the top of the bag before placing in the bag holder – it will keep the zipper part from getting messy. 🙂
I flattened my bags, getting out as much air as I could, before putting them in the freezer. They will take up less space that way and will thaw out more quickly when you are ready to use your pumpkin purée.
I was able to get 14 cups of purée out of my 6 pumpkins. You can probably figure on about 2 cups of purée per pumpkin, which is what you will need for most pie recipes. You can use fresh pumpkin purée in any pie, bread, or muffin recipe – just substitute the same amount of fresh pumpkin purée in place of the canned pumpkin in any recipe you are making.
I’ve included our favorite Pumpkin Bread recipe below. This makes a lot of bread – 3 to 4 loaves depending on the size of your loaf pans. This bread freezers very well. Wrap it in foil and then slip it into a freezer bag. Make some early, put it in the freezer, and you’ll be ready for the holidays!
Pumpkin Bread
5 cups flour
4 cups sugar
4 cups pumpkin purée
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts (we like pecans)
1 cup raisins or chopped dates (we like raisins)
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pans generously with nonstick spray.
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. (I do this in my 5-quart Kitchen Aid mixer.) Pour into prepared pans.
Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 to 20 minutes. Then remove from pans and finish cooling on cooling racks.
Crochet dishcloths are a great way to learn and practice new stitches. They also make great little “just thinking of you” gifts. The floret stitch is an easy 2 row pattern repeat that’s great for beginners.
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I stitched up my dishcloths using I Love This Cotton Yarn in Turquoise and Khaki with an H/5mm crochet hook. The super easy pattern is below along with free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.
Crochet Floret Stitch Dishcloth
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn – I used I Love This Cotton yarn in Turquoise and Khaki
H/5mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Double Crochet – dc
Slip Stitch – ss
Single Crochet – sc
Chain 22.
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook. (3 skipped ch count as a dc stitch). dc in each ch across. Turn. (20 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch) dc in 1st, ss in next stitch. *dc in next stitch, ss in next stitch* Repeat from *to* across. (Your last ss will be in the top of the ch 3 from the previous row.) Turn. (20 stitches)
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as a dc) dc in first dc and in each stitch across. Turn. (20 stitches)
Don’t forget that because the dishcloths are made with cotton yarn, they also make great spa cloths!😊
I think the crochet floret stitch would also make a beautiful blanket or scarf. Make your starting chain in multiples of 2 plus 2 to start and crochet as many rows as you’d like. You can also use any yarn you’d like – just adjust your hook size to the yarn you choose.
This cute little gnome makes the best Fall birthday card! He’s from the stamp set called Lil’ Cozy Keeper from Unity Stamp Company and the set also includes 2 Fall sentiment stamps. My happy birthday stamp is from the set called Extended Celebration also from Unity Stamp Company.
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To make the card, I attached a piece of orange card stock to a white card. I die cut a piece of polka dot patterned paper with the Deckle & Stitched Nesting Dies and attached it to the card. I attached the gnome image to the card at an angle using foam tape and attached the sentiment to the top right corner also with foam tape.
This little guy is a cute, fun way to send all kinds of Fall greetings! 🍁🍂🍁
I’m always looking for healthier breakfast options that I can make ahead and put in the freezer.
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These Banana Oatmeal Muffinsare made with no flour or added sugar and are so yummy! (There is natural sugar from the bananas and applesauce.)😋 You can find the recipe here.
The only thing I did differently from the recipe as it is written was to add a teaspoon of vanilla and some mini semisweet chocolate chips. Of course the chocolate chips added a bit of extra sugar to the muffins but so worth it for the extra flavor! 😉
Here are the muffins ready to go in the oven…
And fresh and hot from the oven!
You can store the Banana Oatmeal Muffins in the fridge for up to 3 days or wrap them individually in plastic wrap and put them in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Either way you store them, you can pop them in the microwave when you are ready to enjoy them. The muffins not only make a great breakfast, but also a healthier tasty after school treat! 😋
In October we wear Pink! 💕 As you probably know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink is the color associated with it. I designed the October Crochet Infinity Scarf in honor of all those women who have fought and will fight against this horrible disease and especially for my family and friends who have bravely waged their battles.💕
If you are a woman over 40, I encourage you to schedule a mammogram. It doesn’t take long, it’s not too uncomfortable, and it could save your life. I just had mine – now it’s your turn!💕
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The scarf is stitched up using worsted weight yarn and an I/5.5mm hook. I used I Love This Yarn in Pink for my scarf. It’s an easy pattern using double crochet, chain stitch, and a little single crochet. You can find the pattern below and also a links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.
I started the scarf with a row of Foundation Single Crochet. This is a great tutorial for learning this stitch if you need it.
October Crochet Infinity Scarf
Worsted weight yarn (about 7 ounces) – I used I Love This Yarn in Pink
I/5.5mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Foundation single crochet – fsc
Single crochet – sc
Double crochet – dc
Special Stitch: Double V-stitch (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same stitch – dv-stitch
Slip stitch – ss
Note: chain 2 at beginning of rows counts as a double crochet.
Row 1: work 34 fsc. Turn. (34 stitches) OR ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (34 stitches)
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as 1st dc). Skip 1st stitch, dc in next stitch. Skip next 2 stitches, work dv-stitch in next stitch. *Skip next 4 stitches, work dv-stitch.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. Skip next 2 stitches, dc in last 2 stitches. Turn. (6 dv-stitches with 2 dc at each end.)
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1st dc). Skip 1st stitch, dc in next stitch. Work dv-stitch in ch 1 space of each dv-stitch from previous row across. dc in last 2 stitches. Turn. (6 dv-stitches with 2 dc at each end.)
Repeat Row 3 until scarf measures about 60 inches.
Last row: ch 1. sc in each stitch and ch 1 space across. (34 stitches)
This is a great pattern for beginners as well as seasoned crocheters. And if Pink is not your color, you can make it in any color you choose. It would also make a great gift! 💕
I love to give little treat bags in the Fall. This super easy to make tag will work for October all the way through Thanksgiving. 🍁🍂🍁
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All you need is some kraft and orange card stock and a couple of your favorite Fall stamps. I’ve had the stamps I used on my tags forever – I’m not even sure where they came from.🤷♀️ Any little pumpkin, leaf, or other Fall image you have in your collection will work great. You can add your favorite Halloween or Fall sentiment or no sentiment at all.
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