Feeling Crafty?

Who doesn't love fall...football, cool air, leaves and pumpkin. Some of my favorite things...

I bought these letters from my local Hobby Lobby for about a dollar and change.  

I used twine, ribbon, craft paint and the embellishments for under $10 (also a Hobby Lobby steal) and used my trusty glue gun to help attach everything. 

Helpful Tip:  Straight or more linear letters are easier to wrap.  

I wrapped one L in twine and the other with my craft ribbon.  I found that the F and A letters were a lot harder to wrap so I decided to do a base coat of pearl and gold paint.  Then I wrapped the sides.  I added the leaf and pumpkin embellishments (it also allows you to cover your imperfections!).  TA DA....I think I'm going to try a little "NOEL" sign for Christmas...

Pumpkin Butter

 Ingredients
1.  2  15 oz. cans of pumpkin
2.  1 t. allspice
3.  1 t. cinnamon
4.  1 t. nutmeg
5.  1 t. crystallized ginger
6.  1/4 t. ground cloves
7.  1/4 t. salt 
7.  8 oz of honey
8.  2 T of juice from an orange  
9.  1/2 cup of apple juice

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients.  Stir till mixed well.  Cook on low for 4.5-5 hours.  Take off heat when thickened and mixture starts to turn dark.  Can in jars or eat right away.

Candy Corn Gelatin Dessert

Ingredients
1. 1 package of orange flavored gelatin
2. 1 package of lemon flavored gelatin
3. 1 package of vanilla pudding
4. Sprinkles (optional)
5. 4 Glass jars 

Directions
   

First, mix the orange gelatin as described on the package.  
Pour into glass jars and let set in the refrigerator for 4 hours.



Mix lemon gelatin as described on the package.  Pour over over orange gelatin and let set for another 4 hours.



Mix vanilla pudding mix as described on the package and add over top of the gelatin mixture.  Add fun Halloween sprinkles or candies if you want. Serve immediately or devour the next day.  Super simple and super cute, right?