I Just Can’t Resist

I guess I haven’t really gotten into the Halloween spirit this year, if there is such a thing. My main focus has been dealing with the costumes.

But I was supposed to go visiting teaching this week, and the appointment fell through (learn more about visiting teaching HERE). So, I started thinking about stopping by her house to drop off some sort of treat.

Then I found these adorable cupcakes via One Charming Party:

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I decided I just have to make these. They are too cute and too easy! They are the perfect thing to drop off for visiting teaching. But that would leave me with quite a few cupcakes left over . . .

And then I found this adorable printable for the Halloween Phantom over at This Little Life of Mine, and I remembered being visited by the Halloween Phantom when I was a kid. It was always so exciting. I think my girls would really have fun trying to sneak goodies onto our neighbors’ porches. So I can’t hold out anymore. I can’t resist getting into Halloween a little bit more. I know what we’re doing as a family tomorrow evening.

Uhhh . . . and if you happen to read my blog and you happen to have some adorable owl cupcakes show up on your doorstep . . . pretend you didn’t see this. Nnnkay?

Getting Closer

I’ve been preoccupied. On the bright side, this is the first year I’ve been able to work it out so my girls are in coordinated Halloween costumes. The difficult part is that means this is the first year I have to try to make costumes (or portions of the costumes, as you can see in the picture that I purchased what I could make work).

I’m really a beginner when it comes to sewing, and this has been a whole different realm. I’ve been winging it on these costumes, sketching things out (and I really don’t draw), and hoping it will all work. I’m finally nearing the end. I don’t want anything to do with satin for a long time after this. There are just a few more details that I hope to have done in the next couple days. I hope it will turn out. There are already spots that look pretty wonky from my sewing. Oh well. As long as the kids have fun and the costumes hold out for one day, right?

I’ll take pictures once things are finished. What are you/your kids going to be for Halloween?

My First Feature(s)!

(This is late getting up here. I was having trouble publishing, and then I forgot to try again until now.)

My wee little blog was featured over at What Allie’s Making Now! She added me to her “Making it with Allie” features this week for my post about my daughter’s dog party. I’m so glad people liked my ideas. I was so worried about that party! Check out her blog for all sorts of crafty ideas.

Whoops! I guess I spoke too soon. Revision: I have been featured for the dog party on not one, but two blogs. I just wandered over to Lamb Around recently and found that I’ve been featured there, too!I never thought that party would be such a hit. I’m so flattered.

cm crafts

I spent last week admiring all sorts of lovely handmade items during Blessed Little Nest’s Handmade and Vintage Market Week. (And I even won a giveaway –yippee!) And I decided I want to share one of my favorite shops for handmade and vintage items with you. Allow me to introduce you to cm crafts.

At cm crafts, you can find a variety of treasures. I love these vintage fabric buntings.

And how cute are these little baby bloomers? 

I just love this matching mommy/daughter skirt set.

Looking for a fun fashion accessory? Try this fringe necklace.

I’m lucky enough to know Carolyn in real life, so I can tell you that her taste is superb and anything she makes is of excellent quality.

Want to see what has caught Carolyn’s eye lately? Check out her blog, Care’s Finds.

Thanks for stopping by!