The ArtsyGirl Connection: 2012-10-14

DIY Fall Topiary

Hello lovely friends..
Hope your week is coming along amazing!

I am SUPER thrilled to be a contributor at Blissful and Domestic

and featured this awesome tutorial this past week for Fall Topiary's.
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What have YOU been crafting up this season..?
I'm sharing it here today, was also featured at A Rosie Sweet Home
as part of Rosie's awesome Autumn run down.. Hope you enjoy them!!

DIY Fall Topiary...

Fall Topiary Supplies Needed

-glue gun

- glue sticks -

paint or stain for wooden candlestick

-wooden candlestick (michaels)

-3in foam ball

-1 bunch of fake floral leaves

( most of them come with fall accents that I like to
use as well), mini pumpkins, berry balls etc
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Crafting Up Your Topiary..

Paint or stain your wooden candlestick.
Once wooden candlestick is painted or stained to you liking,

glue 3in foam ball to top of candlestick.

Cut each piece leaving a bit of a stem to push into foam ball,

then add a drop of glue to ensure placement. I only used a small drop

due to the fact that the glue can easily melt the styrofoam.

Continue on adding leaves close together (to not allow foam to peek

through) and in random angles until ball I'd completely covered.

I used little berries branches to fill spaces. Once your ball is filled
and shaped to your satisfation, you are ALL done!!!

Beautiful, Simple & An Easy Fall Touch!!

Thanks So much for visiting today!
Don't forget to enter my giveaway happening NOW
to win these beautiful paper pumpkins..

2Book Page Pumpkins ~ Fall Festive Decor!

Wishing you a beautiful evening..
Off to link around.. .. xoxoxoxoxox

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Pin'Inspirational Thursday & A Giveaway!

Good evening lovely

friends stopping in..

Hope things are well and your week has been amazing so far!

Welcome to another creative and inspiring evening of

>>>>><<<Pin'Inspirational Thursdays>>><<<<<

Thanks to all who linked last week!

SO much to see! Here are some favorites!

*Don't forget to enter my giveaway today*

2Book Page Pumpkins ~ Fall Festive Decor!

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* TOP FEATURES*

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Totally digging these amazing

sweets for halloween! LOVE them!!

~Via Pint Sized Baker ~ So cuute!!

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Yummmmmmy~ Via Endy Daniel

A 1st For Me ~ Smokey Meat

& Oyster Mushroom Sandwich!

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Need A Fun Date Night Idea?!?! DIY

Fun Date Night Scratch Off's Via Sewing Barefoot

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Absolutely festive and beautiful!

Halloween Crackers Via Art Club Blog

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How LOVELY Are These Features..?

SO MUCH TO Pin' AWAY!!!

Thanks SO much for all the amazing and inspiring links!

Are you ready to create and show off your own today..??

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Wishing You A HAPPY WEEK!!

Marilyn, Jane & Micki....

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I'm In Love With A Tree ~ Photo Wednesday!

Happy Hump Day Friends

So glad it's mid-week already! Its been a LONG week!!

Hope your week is coming along amazing..

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*Edit Me Challenge*
The original photo is by the lovely photographer Julie
My Edit ~ I ❤ This Tree!

I absolutely love this photo. I'm a tree lover and editing was SO much fun.
I added some light to the photo, used tranquil action to set a pastel tone.
I framed it using drop shadow (blueish tones around).
What do you think..? I LOVE it.. So GORG!!!
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Original Photo

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Linking HERE
Thanks SO much for stopping in today.
Wishing you an amazing day.

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Pumpkin Spice Creamer ~ A Daily Dose Of YUM!!

It's Pumpkin Season,
& I'm Indulging HEAVILY!
{./Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer ./}

I'm not a huge coffee fanatic! If I don't have a morning cup, I'm still

wired or not, but lately, I'm getting into seasonal drinking~ HA. I found a

great coffee creamer recipe & I'm sure I'm NOT alone in saying that - I

simply enjoy creamer and could have it in ANYTHING!

Ingredients

1cup of organic /whole milk

1cup of organic heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons of organic pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
4 table Maple Syrup (totally makes a difference in taste)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon)
*You can opt to store the creamer with Cinnamon sticks

in the bottle / pitcher during the duration for a spicier
taste to your creamer. I LOVE the taste over the days!*

Creating Your Creamer

Start by whisking your milk, cream, pumpkin, syrup, and pumpkin

spice together over medium heat. As it gets steamy, remove from heat
and add the vanilla. Carefully use a strainer to transfer the cream

into a pitcher... Straining is very important so please make sure

to do so. Let it cool down and chill in the refrigerator.

Nothing Beats This AMaZing Medley!

YUMMY* FRESH DELISH

Creamer EACH Morning!

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How are you celebrating the seasons in the mornings!!?!
Would LOVE to know your recipes!!
Thanks SO much for stopping in today..
Wishing you a beautiful evening.. xoxox
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