Happy Halloween!

We had fun, ate too many candy and watched our favorite movie, The Nightmare before Christmas. 

Also dressed up as Spiderman and Unicorn 

What about you???

Pumpkin patch

As a ritual, this year we went to visit the pumpkin patch just like last year. 

I love how, the more the kids get older, the more are able to enjoy the surrounding. 

Specially Gabriel, he wasn't so overwhelmed and over stimulated as in the past. Indeed, he loved to play with the other children in the bouncy house! 

Michelle's favorite activity instead is the petting zoo. She spent almost all the time there with a bunny on her lap

You've figured by now that my kids are going as a ninja turtle and as Princess Merida (from the movie Brave) for Halloween, right? LOL

We did have lots of fun and me and hubby even let the children take a few shots of us 

More pictures of the day are available on my facebook page of course! Enjoy fall and the pumpkins!

The lemonade stand.

Crocheted lemon slice and half slice Christmas ornaments, $5

It's summer. It's hot. But I've already started working on new Christmas ornaments.
But why don't get the best of both worlds and make refreshing looking ones? And that's how the citrus idea came about.

Crocheted Orange slice ornament, $5

It was in my head for a while when I made the orange Christmas ornaments. Now I'm just taking the idea further with lemons and soon I will have limes and grapefruits.

I wasn't very sure they were a COOL idea (pun intended), but few hours after listing my lemons, I found them here.

Lemonade Stand

Curated By: luvncrafts

ArtFire.com

Craft Tutorials

Pretty good indications that I should keep going, don't you think???

Monday cupcake Find

This Monday the feature is for bycamille!


Insulated Mug Cozy with Desserts and Cupcake Button, $5.00 by bycamille


Dessert lover mug cozy for your coffee cup. Orange fabric has pies, cupcakes and ice cream. The reverse is chocolate brown. Closes with a button in the shape of a along with an elastic loop.
Cozy is lined with Insul Bright to really help keep your coffee hot.

Measures 10" x 3"
Fabric is 100% cotton
Mug is not included
DO NOT MICROWAVE

Insul-Bright Info:
This insulated lining consists of hollow, polyester fibers needlepunched through Mylar. The fibers resist conduction while the reflective Mylar resists radiant energy. The energy, hot or cold, is relected back to its source. Safe for washer and dryer.

Do you have a cupcake to share with me??? XO

Monday cupcake Find

This Monday the feature is for Emariecreations!


Pumpkin Swirl Cupcake Pendant/Charm, $5.50 by Emariecreations


Yummy swirls of pumpkin orange and dark brown "icing" make for a very festive cupcake!

This little cupcake was crafted by hand out of polymer clay, then covered in a clear gloss to increase shine and durability.
Cupcake is 1 inch tall.

This cupcake would work perfectly for a pendant, charm, zipper pull, or anything else you can think of!

Do you have a cupcake to share with me??? XO

Just showing you....

....some soap I made last week end!
I wrote about how I got myself a soap making kit for Mother's day, and I finally got around to use.
Man, it's too much fun!
Can'y blame the soapers out there for getting lost in this craft.
I used a simple melt and pour technique, but it's really inspiring....the melting, the mixing, the smelling and the lather.....oh my!
I can see getting addicted to it!

Since it was the very first time, I think I went a little bit too heavy on the color. It supposed to come out peach instead it's just plain orange lol
But the smell it's heaven: I used melon and cucumber and it's really refreshing in this hot Florida!
And I love the mold I used: with those "bumps" those soap will make a perfect massage bar.

What do you think? YAY or NAY?

Featuring: BStauffdesigns

Today I'm sharing with my reader another of my favorite!! I come across this shop a while ago and was amazed how talented and ecletict this etsy seller is! You can find Modern Creations with a Vintage Flair like bags, scarves, pillows and table linens for every taste!!

But let's hear diretly from this amazing shopowner:

I have been sewing for 15 years and just recently became interested in vintage textiles and how they might be turned into fashion forward bags and accessories.
I have a collection of vintage fabrics as well as patterns from the 40's and 50's. I love the fashion of the 50's with the small waist and full skirts, and the smart suits.
I am a stay at home mom of three girls and after my youngest went to Kindergarten last year, I converted my office into my studio and started sewing handbags, and pillows and aprons. After friends and family kept telling me I should sell my stuff, I had a grand opening party at my sisters and made a lot of money so I decided that maybe they were right!

Erin's Black Evening Clutch: An elegant way to add to your evening out whether it's a nice dinner, office party, or a wedding. This bag is made to reflect the style of the 1920's with it's asymmetrical flap closure adorned with a rounded bow.

Approximately 7" deep by 11 1/2 inches wide. Outer material is a black crepe, lining is a copper embroidered silk. Snap closure. This is interfaced with a very stiff Pellon interfacing to give it structure and shape.

iPod/Cell Phone Case: Protect you ipod, cell phone or blackberry from scratches in style! This is made with a pseudo leather material with an Amy Butler fabric Pocket. Outside pocket will hold your ear phones, or coffee money.

Measures 3.5"Wx4.5"H

Comes in other fabrics and can be made to order in the color of your choice in less than a day.
Hurry!! Can be yours with just $5!!

Pumpkin Spice Fleece Hobo Bag: A roomy bag to carry it all! Measures 11"Hx14"Wx6"D. Outer Fabric is a soft embroidered polar fleece in a bright pumpkin color. The lining fabric is a fun vintage retro cotton floral.
The strap is 20" long and can be worn on the shoulder or across the chest. Center flower is the button to close the purse.

All items are 100% handmade and no two items are alike. All handbags have reinforced stitching at all seams and stress points. I welcome custom orders. All items are from a smoke free home and pet free studio! Due to Home Decorator fabrics used, spot clean only, or Dry Clean all handbags, table runners. Gentle wash all aprons, scarves, and jewelry bags.

Also don't forget to visit her blog!! She's one of the winners of my blog awards!!