Paper Bag Turkey

Looking for something fun for the kids' Thanksgiving table or need a great idea to take to school? Look no further.... you NEED to make this:

Yes that is a paper bag turkey  :) Best part? It's filled with popcorn!!!

Find the tutorial HERE

SOURCE: One Charming Party

Book Page Wreath

Are you a bookworm and looking for some fall decor inspiration? Well, look no further..... HERE you will find directions how to make this inexpensive creation.

SOURCE: The Pleasures of Homemaking

Carmel Apple Cupcakes

Don't these cupcakes just scream FALL?!

You can get the recipe HERE from Red Couch Recipes

Pumpkin Leaves

I had to share these because they are made using one of my favorite things... FELT :) And what a fun touch to your fall decor.

Find the tutorial HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from TheSmallObject.com

http://thesmallobject.com/stenopad/wordpress/?p=1756

Fun Pumpkins

Here is another fun and easy to do pumpkin Tutorial.
Grab your fabric scraps and get busy! Dont have a fabric stash? You could go buy new fabric.... but before you do, take a look in the closets in your house, you can probably find some old clothes that dont fit, are torn or maybe have a small stain, etc.... there you go a free craft :)

Find the tutorial HERE

idea and photo from: Oh So Happy Together

Candy Corn Parfait

Need something fun and creative treat for your upcoming fall parties, and you want something different than the usual cupcake or cookie? Take these for a spin.... Candy Corn Parfaits..... ah, but of course!

Baked Bree has come up with this new fun treat

You can find the recipe HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from BakedBree.com

Halloween S'mores in a jar

Ingredients:
1 quart mason jar
1 sleeve graham crackers
1 package holiday marshmallow peeps
one bag of holiday M&Ms candies
1/3 cup of brown sugar

Directions:
1. Crush 1 sleeve graham crackers to crumbs.
2. Layer 2/3 of the graham cracker crumbs in a 1 qt jar. Pack down the crumbs a bit.
3. Arrange 8 to 12 marshmallow holiday peeps standing up, facing out around the inside of the jar. Press them up against the glass, but don't squash them.
4. Carefully spoon remaining cracker crumbs in the center of the jar to support the peeps, pressing down to keep it snug.
5. On top of this pour 1-1/4 cup M&M's in holiday colors.
7. Spoon 1/3 cup brown sugar into center of M&M's, gently pressing with a spoon. If you have any room left over, fill the jar to the top with M&Ms.

Cooking directions:
1. Empty the jar contents into a bowl.
Snip the peeps into bits with kitchen shears or cut up with a knife.
Return the peep bits to the mixture. Mix well.
2. Melt 1/2 cup butter; add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour this over the dry ingredients, mixing well. Pat into a greased 8" or 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.


*Be sure to include the cooking directions with the jar :)

Source: Photo and Recipe TaterTots&Jello
Find the original post HERE

Upcycle: Doorknob Pumpkins

Because it's Fall and who doesnt love a project using unexpected things.... I have for you, Door Knob Pumpkins. What a great family project! The kids will love helping create these cute little decorations. 

Find the Tutorial HERE from bystephanielynn.com

Source: project and photo from bystephanielynn.com

Owls, Owls Everywhere! :Flaky Owls

Owls are SOOOO very popular right now, in clothing, decor and even in baking.... so I am rounding up some owl-tastic finds for you. So keep an EYE out for them.... Here is the first (well second if you caught the Owl S'mores that I featured last week)

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
8 tiny fish shaped pretzel crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
16 milk chocolate stars

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1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove dough from can; do not unroll. With serrated knife, cut roll into 16 slices.
2. For each owl, use 2 dough slices. Unroll a 2-inch strip from each. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet with sides touching and 2-inch strips at top center. For owl’s horns, fold strips in half and bend toward outer edges; pinch strips at fold, forming points. For owl’s beak, press 1 fish-shaped cracker, tail end pointing toward top of head, into bottom center of dough. Repeat with remaining dough slices and crackers to make 8 owls, placing owls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
3. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush owls with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture.
4. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press 2 chocolate stars on each owl for eyes. Carefully move to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes, before serving.

Cant find milk chocolate stars? Idea: try Hershey's kisses
Instead of fish shaped crackers, try cashews for beaks
Well chilled dough works best

Source: idea, photo and recipe from BettyCrocker.com
You can see the recipe and get all of the nutritional info HERE

Pecan Pie Muffins

I know you are all going to hate me..... but take a look at these yummy muffins.... Pecan Pie makes me think of fall... and now, so do these muffins! Enjoy!

Found at ThePioneerWoman.com
You can get the recipe HERE
AND there is a step by step tutorial HERE

Recipe- Smashed & Roasted Potatoes

I just KNOW that Fall is around the corner. (I know it, I just can't see it or feel it here yet)

 Its the BEST season, and it makes me want to cook. For us here in Cali, we will of course have to wait a tad bit longer for it to feel like Fall. But that is not going to stop me from finding and posting some yummy recipes for you that make me think of fall. :) I may not want to turn on my oven for a few more weeks.... but that shouldn't stop YOU!

Smashed and Roasted Baby Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes
2 cups good chicken stock (or water)
kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
pepper
garlic cloves, unpeeled
fresh rosemary

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot, add potatoes and chicken stock. Add in enough cool water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add in about a teaspoon of salt, and boil for 10 minutes.

2. Drain potatoes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the back of a large spoon to squish each potato. Toss with olive oil, another 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.

3. Use a large metal spoon to toss the potatoes. Add in garlic cloves, and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are beginning to be the golden color you desire. Toss potatoes with the rosemary, and cook for another 5 

*note* You can, of course, just use a nice Yukon Gold variety of potato and cut them into 1-2 inch chunks.

Source: Recipe & Photo from Babble.com

Boutique Pumpkins

Fancy Pumpkins

I am dusting off my sewing machine!!!!! You WILL find these in my house this year.... I MUST have these!
As you can imagine, these would be a small fortune in a fancy boutique store. So go ahead and save yourself some money... you're welcome!
Tutorial here

Whimsy version

I went to JoAnns today and got a bunch of different decor fabrics to make these.... I only looked at the remnants, which were a whopping 75% OFF!!!! My friend Angel and I decided to make them together and split the fabric.... so I added in a few extra fabrics than I wouldn't have bought if I was doing them by myself... yeah!!! I think that we will be making these before we make the Halloween costumes. So, expect to see some pics of our finished creations (maybe even along with a total for how much we spent too) AND Im feeling just crazy enough to go to all the JoAnns in a 20 mile radius and clear them out of their clearance remnants. (yeah, go ahead, do it, call me crazy)

Sources:
Whimsy Pic from:` Deck The Halls Blog Be sure to check out the blog for more inspiration for these great fall treasures.
Fancy Pic and Tutorial from Blogging with Holly

Fall Decor Inspiration

Because fall is my MOST favorite season, be prepared to see quite a few fall related posts here in the upcoming weeks.
Here are a few ides that I found over at Easie Peasie. There aren't any tutorials to go along with them.... but they WILL inspire your creativity.

To see all of Tiffany's fall inspiration ideas, check out her blog HERE