The Military, diy U.S. Army Keychains

diy US Army keychains

Veterans Day is November 11.  It is a day dedicated to honoring the military men and women who have served and defended our country.  We are truly grateful for all that they have done.

I came upon these U.S. Army patches at a local vintage/antique store.  They were once a part of the uniforms that have since retired.  The slight fading, threads unraveling and the wear and tear on these patches are reminders of where they came from.  I brought them home and decided to reuse and repurpose them as keychains.  If you’re looking to make this project, check the local thrift/antique stores and the Army Surplus stores for the materials. These U.S. Army keychains are a great way to keep the military men and women in our thoughts and prayers.  It’s also a wonderful way to show our support.  The kids will enjoy making these with you, and at the same time what a great opportunity it would be to share and have conversations about Veterans Day, the military and the history of our nation.

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Fall Decorations, Squash, Pumpkins, Nuts, and Pinecones

Fall decorations

Autumn 2014, acorn image

For a brief period of time, the warm colors of fall are here for us to enjoy.  To bring the season into decorting the home, I like to keep it simple by incorporating natural elements and layering them with what I have.  To create a little vignette above the cabinets, I used squash with soft hues, acorns and leaves, chocolate beans, a large platter, and a pair of pewter candlesticks.  Lastly, to give height and attention to the area, one large pinecone wreath hung on the wall with a beautiful satin ribbon.  A similar arrangement can easily be put together over the fireplace, on a shelf, at the center of a table or the kitchen island.  It’s easy to add or replace certain elements to reflect your personal style.

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Trick or Treat Pumpkin Tags

 

Halloween pic 9 pumpkin image trick treat

 

It’s almost trick or treating time for the kids.  This year I’ve put together some of my favorite fall treats in clear bags attached with pumpkin tags for Halloween.  These cute orange pumpkin tags are available in two sizes {small and large} for you to print as many as you like.

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Homemade Caramel Apples

Caramel apples

Add a little bit of whimsical and fun twist to homemade caramel apples this fall season. Instead of popsicle sticks or wooden skewers for the handles, I decided to use apple branches. To give height and attention to this yummy grouping of caramel apples, the branches were cut a little longer with some leaves still attached.  This is a wonderful idea to use as a centerpiece on a table or as a part of the decoration.

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