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Halloween Trick or Treat

Here is a fun and not too spooky display of treats for Halloween.

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Halloween display

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Halloween treat bags ~ free printables  free Halloween printables for treat bags are at The Sweetest Occasion
(free printables here )

paper broomstick bags

diy paper broom treat bags ( click here )

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Halloween, trick or treat

trick or treat!

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Fall is in the Air {Fall Printable}

Fall is in the air, leaves are turning and the air is cool and crisp with a touch of rain in the Northwest.  Here is a Fall subway art printable I’ve created.  Feel free to download and print it up for your next project this Fall Season.  { click here for free printable }

Fall subway art printable

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Fall Subway Art Printable

The Fall subway art size was reduced to 45% at the time it was printed {from the original size: 7 1/2″ x 10″} to be framed in the picture above.

Come back and share,  we love to hear what wonderful project(s) you created.

{free printable for personal use only}

graphics: pumpkin, turkey & leaves

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6 Simple Ideas With Paper Bags

In our house, the supply of paper bags is always plentiful and the kid’s creativities with them are endless. Paper bags are inexpensive, available at most general stores and they come in many different colors, sizes and shapes.  Here are a few simple ideas to do with basic brown/white paper bags.

paper bags

 

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paper bags

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In a recent blog post at  Kains On The Creek, Sherry shared how to make popcorn in the microwave using a brown paper bag.

ppr Kain's popcorn pic

Share your ideas with us!

ppr bags All 1-2

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Paper Bags (6 of 6) ~ Gift Bags

paper gift bags

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gift bags

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 gift bags

These gift bags can’t get any easier than this.  Use a pair of decorative scissors, trim the top edges of the paper bag.  Then fill it with treats,  fold the top down and attach a ribbon (4 to 6 inches long) with a colorful paper clip.

small treat bags (4 1/4L  x  2 1/2W  x  8H”)       sources:    Amazon  /  Etsy

color coated paper clips    sources:     Target   /   OfficeMax   /   Amazon

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 click the links below to see the other paper bag ideas
{part 1}  {part 2}  {part 3}  {part 4}  {part 5}

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Paper Bags (part 5 of 6) ~ Wrapping Flowers


wrapping flowers, paper bags

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This is a quick and easy way to wrap flowers using basic brown paper bags.  Cut off the bottom of the bag with scissors, slip a bouquet of flowers through and tie it with twine.

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wrapping flowers, paper bags

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wrapping flowers, paper bags

These marigold flowers (from my little garden) are all wrapped up and ready go.

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click the links below to see the other paper bag ideas
{part 1}  {part 2}  {part 3}  {part 4}  {part 5}

 

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