Hope your Halloween is devilish!!

I made this costume for my daughter. It cost me about $5!! The ears and pitchfork are from the Dollar Store . Caileigh tends to not leave headbands in, so I cut the ears off the band and glued them onto clips that I clipped in her pig tails. The tutu is made from a roll of red and black tulle. I loved the costume, Caileigh resorts to tears when she sees it!

The photo was taken by my friend Kathy.. She's wonderful- Check her out! Kathleen Hertel Photography

 The rest of the pictures were taken by me!

 

Happy Halloween :) 

Halloween Dessert Buffet..*Eye Candy*

Fall Decor, Finally!

Welcome to our home! I love this wreath!! I got it a few years ago at a craft fair. Perfect combo of spooky & whimsy!

Entryway- Mums, pumpkins and hay.. Doesn't get any more fall-like!

Mantle.

Homemade candy jars!

Homemade Christmas

I am planning on making a lot of my gifts this year.. I am going to keep a running lists of links for ideas!

Homemade Marshmallows (has anyone ever tried these? I'm thinking of adding crushed peppermints to the top of them)

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Mugs

I'm thinking of combining the above into a cute little gift basket with some tasty cookies!

Delicious Popcorn

Too Cute!

Hanging out!

I have seen these floating around blogland and Esty. LOVED THEM!! I finally got around to making some. My friend, Steph, is getting married, so I whipped up a little gift for her to hang her dress on. Hope she likes it (wouldn't it be adorable to have the whole wedding party hang their dresses on their own hanger!)

All wrapped up:

Here is one made for Leigh... 

Barefoot Books! The perfect gift!

As an English teacher and a lover of literature, I always use books as my "go-to" gift. Luckily, a friend of mine just became an ambassador for Barefoot Books and was generous enough to give one to one of my lucky blog readers!
Here's how to enter:

1) Go to Kate's site: Kate's Barefoot Books
2) Check out the selection
3) Leave a comment here letting me know what book you would love to buy for someone as a gift!!

One winner will win:

The Animal Boogie

Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like leaping, stomping, shaking and flapping while meeting different jungle creatures. Book with CD editions include song sung by acclaimed children's performer Fred Penner. 

Ages 3 to 7 years 

Illustrated By: Debbie Harter

Sung By: Fred Penner

Contest ends 10/9!

Halloween Subway Art

 I have seen these floating around blogland, and thought I'd give it a try!

I used each of my cricut cartridges to cut out the letters!

The story of the chairs..

So, one morning I drove past a garage sale and saw 2 chairs that looked cute. I was already late for work, so I didn't stop. However, on my way home they were still out there, but close to the curb. I couldn't tell if they were left out for the taking or what. So, I stopped and knocked on the door of the house- no answer. I didn't know what to do!! So, I saw a price ($5/pair) on the chairs. I put $5 and a note in the front door of the house and took the chairs.

Before:

I removed the seats, painted it white (accidently used metal primer, oops!!) and got some outdoor fabric on clearance...

After: 

Linking up to:

And the winner is...

 Random.org picked # 8 as a winner!! Congrats Jess!

Autumn Frame!

** Scroll down if you are looking for the Wicker Beading Co. Giveaway!

So, I got this frame from Michaels for $2.00. I had a pack of Autumn fabric squares. Using some mod podge I covered the frame and got a lovely little decoration for my mantle.

A little burlap bow tops it off! I love burlap! 

Wicker Beading Co, Giveaway!!

PLEASE REMEMBER, ONLY COMMENTS ON THE BLOG WILL BE CONSIDERED ENTRIES!


This beautiful bracelet will be the perfect touch for your daughter to wear at her upcoming party or special event!

From Wicker Beading:

This adorable bracelet is made with stainless steel memory wire, which retains 
its shape no matter how many times it is flexed. That, and the fact that they're
is no difficult clasp to handle, makes it the ideal fashion accessory for little 
girls. Swarovski crystals and simulated glass pearls in shades of orange, peach 
and cream are accented with silver plated lead-free pewter spacer beads. $24 
value. Handmade by Wicker Beading Co. 
Not intended for children under 3 years of 
age.

HOW TO ENTER (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!)
1. Go visit Wicker Beading Co.  and become a fan. Then come back here and leave a comment letting me know you became a fan. If you already are a fan, just let me 
know! 
2. Go visit Create, by Carrie and become a fan. If you already are a fan, let me 
know by leaving a blog comment
3. Became a follower of THIS blog!! Leave a comment letting me know you did by leaving a blog comment

...WITHOUT FURTHER ADO...

The winner of the AddiGirl Creations Giveaway is Betsy Santacrose!

Stay tuned later today for another FABULOUS giveaway!

We will never forget...

God Bless my father-in-law, Firefighter Donald Regan who lost his life on 9/11/01 in the WTC.

"So bless New York's finest, our angels in blue. Giving us hope and helping us through. And bless New York's bravest, the FDNY, giving their sweat and their tears and their lives. And bless all the medics and our troops overseas, And the guys in the hardhats removing debris. Bless the everyday people who answered the ca...ll. Bless those who gave some, and those who gave all...."

Basket Makeover

Remember this:

It's now this:

I need to fill it more, waiting to drag my fall stuff out of the attic... But, I am liking it already!

1..2..3!!

REMEMBER, THERE ARE THREE (3) WAYS TO ENTER!!

TRIPLE YOUR CHANCES!

1. Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment letting me know you did!

2. Become a follower of Create, By Carrie on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you did!

3. Become a follower of Addi Girl on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you did.

you need to leave 3 separate comments for three entries. I will be using Random.org to pick a winner and it will only recognize single comments, not someone who lists their three entries in one :)

So here is an exampled:

Comment # 1:

Loving the blog! I became a follower and will worship your party planning & decorating ideas

Comment #2:

I became a follower of Addi GIrl on FB!

Comment # 3:

I became a follower of Create, by Carrie on FB!

There ya go, three entries to win some FAB clips!

Addi-Girl Creations Giveaway!

I am SO pleased to announced my first giveaway. My friend Jen creates adorable clips for little girl's hair. She can make them to match almost any outfit and for every holiday!! Wouldn't it be ADORABLE to get little clippies to match YOUR birthday girl's outfit?? Check out Addi Girl's FACEBOOK page to see all of her wonderful designs.

Jen so kindly is giving one of my readers a free set of Halloween clips. Here they are:

Aren't they "spook"tacular??

There are three ways to win (and you can enter 3 times to give yourself more chances)

1. Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment letting me know you did!

2. Become a follower of Create, By Carrie on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you did!

3. Become a follower of Addi Girl on Facebook and leave a comment letting me know you did.

The winner will be randomly picked on Friday September 10!

Good luck!! 

I listed this giveaway with Giveaway Scout-- Check it out

Rylee's "Utter"ly Amazing Party

My friend Keri just threw an barnyard party for her daughter, Rylee. Keri's attention to detail was impeccable.

Keri found a company that had a barnyard theme mini bouncer!

This was my favorite part! Keri got risers that had wagon wheels on each side (I wish I took more pics!) off of Ebay. There were a ton of items with adorable custom signs. Each child got "money" and could buy their party favors which they put in to...

...metal buckets with a bandana liner. Keri embroidered the liners with each kids name. This totally put me over the edge with wanting my own machine!

All of the drinks were served from the lemonade stand... 

in adorable mason jars

Dessert was cake, cupcakes, pies and cookies- OH MY! 

Here's my little one enjoying her cupcake!! 

Great job, Keri!! 

Repurposing an old plate...

Step # 1: Old Plate

Step # 2: Spray paint with Krylon's "Hammered Metal". It gives it a cool effect

Step # 3: Tape edges and spray with chalkboard spray paint..Forgot to take a pic of that step

Step 4: Voila! Chalkboard plate!