Creating Crafts and Home Decor
Bonnie and I are just so thrilled to participate in the Thankful Series hosted by NY Melrose Family this week. For us, Thanksgiving is centered around family, especially our children. Today, we are going to show you how to create these Simple Thanksgiving placemats for your kid’s table this year… Supplies Needed: 12″ by 16″ rectangle of brown craft felt 4″ by 6″ rectangle of
I have a little secret to share…Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Shhh…don’t tell Christmas!! There is just something about Thanksgiving that creates a warm, cozy feeling in my heart. I love the change of seasons, the warm food, the crackle of a fire, and the crisp air….but mostly I love the memories and Thanksgiving family traditions! Today I am going to share with you one
I hope that you guys had a wonderful weekend! It went by in a flash and here it is Monday… again! That’s okay, because I have something really fun that I did with the girls yesterday… Simple Aprons and Thankful Treats! This could easily sound like any other Sunday with a little sewing and making treats with the kids, but this time it was so
Don’t tell the hubs, but I am in LOVE… with Art Glitter! Bonnie and I have teamed up with the fabulous glitter supplier, Art Glitter, for some gorgeous holiday projects! Today we are showing off our… Glittered Fall LeafWreath! Do you remember these fancy pumpkins that Martha Stewart made years ago? Martha Stewart Glittered Pumpkins These pumpkins were my first
Oh my goodness…there have been sooo many yummy looking food ideas out in blog world for Thanksgiving!! Trish and I wanted to highlight a few of these yummy looking Thanksgiving appetizers and sweets { and treats!} One of our family’s favorites all fall is this yummy Toffee Caramel Apple Dip! Is this Turkey Cheese Ball not adorable! Brandy from Gluesticks did a fantastic job! This Thanksgiving Snack
With Thanksgiving in less than a week,we wanted to share one more little Fall goodie… Our Thankful and Blessings Pillows happen to be one of my favorite creations of ours! We thought we should tell you how to make a set for yourself or to pin for next year! I think it is so hard to find beautiful burlap pillows for fall that blend well with your
Uncommon is 2!! Trish and I can hardly believe it!! We are so very thankful for the friends we have made and things we have learned!! We love the blogging community and enjoy creating, sharing, reading, and learning LOTS of new things!! To celebrate we are having a giveaway to say “Thanks!”… See that adorable, burlap, hand-painted “Give Thanks” banner? It could be yours!! Simply leave
I think that I can officially declare this week has been all things yarn on Uncommon! If you missed Bailey’s yarn-wrapped monogram click here and if you missed Bonnie’s cute and batty yarn wrapped “Boo!“ you can find it here. Now that we are getting some pumpkins locally… I have pumpkins and yarn on the brain. Check out these beauties… Pumpkins and Gourds from Two Shades of Pink Fall Pumpkins
Pumpkin pie…Turkey…Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…Cranberry Sauce…Charlie Brown…Beautiful Colors…Falling Leaves…Family…Friends…Blessings… and God’s Grace! It is so easy to just breeze by Thanksgiving and head straight to Christmas. Take time to give thanks for all you have been blessed with… “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Bonnie
This morning I felt a teeny tiny glimpse of Fall! I’m so ready for cooler weather and the fun holiday season that awaits us. The falling leaf flour sack towel that I have been working on is finished, too! Don’t you just love how it is so elegant, but also has a touch of whimsy? We used rich, chocolate brown pin cord for the branch
