Tuesday, August 19, 2008

{Fall Pumpkins That Make Me Happy & A Finished Project}

EDITED TO ADD: I couldn't handle it so I made my own ribbon out of fabric. Makes that little red pumpkin look soooo much better. :) 1 down 4 to go. Oh and I'm thinking of adding to my giveaway..... I've made 3 small version's of these cuties to give away to a second person.... What do ya think, Yes? No? 

Well I've been busy trying to get a few things done. I made these pumpkins last night and love how they turned out thanks to Holly & her easy tutorial. Now I need a craft warehouse so I can get so me beautiful ribbon & other embellishments to decorate these babies up, but for now they will have to survive with my sad stash o' ribbon that I stole from my scrapbook supplies. So all of you out there that have access to CRAFT STORES within a 10 mile radius be grateful you have them, I wish I did. Darn small town. :(


Yesterday I also put some fabric in my TV hutch (finally. It's NOT what I wanted but again, my not getting to buy fabric while in Tri-Cities led me to some boring brown striped ticking that will have to do until I find the fabric that slaps me in the face & says she's the one. Sorry this pic is terrible.

Anyway, I should get some lunch started for the kiddies. School starts here on the 3rd. I am so looking forward to some quiet and a lower food bill. :) I am also in the works of getting some teacher gifts ready for the 1st day of school.



I think they are going to be C.U.T.E. I'll post them when I get them done. Hope you all have a great day & thanks for reading my boring blog I do so ♥love♥ ALL your comments. You guys ROCK! Oh and I'll post the pumpkins again when they are all properly adorned.

Sidenote: All fabric's for the pumpkins are from Wal-Mart. I wish they had more detailed ones but you gotta work with what you have available to you at the moment. :)
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44 comments:

  1. SharonAugust 19, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Post the gifts now! ;-) My kids start on the 25th and I hadn't even though about gifts for the teachers. I'm a bit of a slacker in that department.

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  2. DebAugust 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    Those pumpkins are so stinkin cute. Great job.

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  3. Shelly B.August 19, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Those pumpkins are on my to do list too! They are darling! Oh, and hurry adn share your ideas for teacher gifts...we start school on Monday!!! ;)

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  4. lindsyAugust 19, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    Very cute pumpkins. I may have to look at see if I can find any fun material. Next time I come home, I'm coming to tour your house!

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  5. The MuriesAugust 19, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Nice pumpkins they turned out really cute. You have so many good ideas.

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  6. DawnAugust 19, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Random thought! You remember those quilt squares I cut out at your house. I still have all the little squares in a bag. That was a project started 8 YEARS ago. What is wrong with me?? I have no crafty, artistic, domestic drive? Cute pumpkins! Really gifts for the first day? Curious to see........Maybe if they are easy I could start the year off right :0)

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  7. GailAugust 19, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    LOVIN' those pumpkins and I know they look way cute on that shelf of yours. (Love that shelf by the way, always have since the first time I came to your house :o)

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  8. TinaAugust 19, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    Total cuteness! I am dusting off the sewing machine for this cute project! I love fall!

    I am originally from Oregon, I'd love to come back some day!

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  9. JenniAugust 19, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    I think your pumpkins are so cute! (And I totally hear you on the looking forward to a little bit of quiet when school time comes!)

    Oh, and by the way, your blog is NOT boring at all! :)

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  10. ChrisAugust 19, 2008 at 4:47 PM

    Wha? You just MADE those? Who does that?! :) I love them, and I am sooo going over to that tutorial right now! What a great idea!

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  11. CalieAugust 19, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Rachel I love those pumpkins. I want one. You are so creative. You go girl! Oh and you material on your hutch looks good too. True talent.... yes you have it!!!!

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  12. cherryAugust 19, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE those I COVVVVVVVVVVEtTt those ooops. I should not covet...so I guess I will be forced to make some. I adore how you have them displayed up against your beadboard. HEYYY and I love the fabric you just had lying around for your cab...love that cab by the way. I would love to see your house girl! cherry

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  13. Are You Serious!August 20, 2008 at 12:32 AM

    ♥ I saw those on Holly's blog too and thought they were really cute! You did a great job and I reallylike your homemade ribbon! :)

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  14. Kitty ScrapsAugust 20, 2008 at 3:27 AM

    Found your blog via Susie Harris, what cute pumpkins! I totally am going to have to make some too now. Will my crafting list never end? hehehehehe

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  15. Lamp TrampAugust 20, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    Your pumpkins are beautiful! Where did you find the time with 5 KIDDIES?

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  16. LeeAugust 20, 2008 at 6:36 AM

    CUTENESS! Love the pumpkins. I'll take one of each, please. ;)

    Your cabinet doesn't even look like the same piece! The brown ticking is very cute. Good job.

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  17. mysteryhistorymomAugust 20, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    I LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. your pumpkins! Don't change a thing about them! Will you be selling any??

    I visit my local craft store almost every day (my poor husband!) so I feel your pain...:( Lori

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  18. angieAugust 20, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    The pumpkins are so cute. I love them!
    The homemade ribbon is a great touch, it looks realy good

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  19. TeijaAugust 20, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    can you come to my house and decorate?!!!! It needs some serioues help!

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  20. Carry GraceAugust 20, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    I love the pumpkins, I'm headed to the tutorial.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 20, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    These are WONDERFUL!!!

    As I scrolled through your blog I knew I had found a friend ~ I am an Ironstone girl myself!

    Have a wonderful day,

    Krista @bits and pieces

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  22. HilaryAugust 20, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    you don't let grass grow under your feet, now do you?! They look so cute!

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  23. Claremont First WardAugust 20, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    I'm starting to hate you. You are just too talented for one single person. J/k about the hating part, but I'm super jealous of your industriousness and talent.

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  24. Sara's Sweet SurpriseAugust 20, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    H-E-L-L-O Neighbor! I'm just across the bridge in Vancouver WA!
    The anticipation of fall seems to be in the air. I've been working on pumpkins too.I've never mastered the sewing machine. I'm envious of your sewn fall pumpkins. Hot glue is what I do and contrary to the rumor my husband spread,I don't hem his pant with hot glue. Okay,so I've been tempted a few times ;0
    Come visit my blog. I'm the new kid on the block.

    Have a*Sweet* Day!
    Sara

    P.S. I adore your banner tittle.
    I can sooo relate!

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  25. Georgia GirlAugust 20, 2008 at 2:16 PM

    Oh these are so cute!!! I want to make some for me...I have just started doing crafts for my new home. I have been in it for a little over a month and want to get myself ready with all my Fall decorations...thanks for sharing this with me. I am new to this site and look forward to getting to know you. Beth

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  26. BrandyAugust 20, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    So cute! (as always!) you always find the cutest ideas!

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  27. JoyAugust 20, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Yay!!! The makeover of your hutch is done (almost). I'm sure you'll find just the right fabric to make you smile.
    The pumpkins are so sweet all lined up in a row. Great Job!

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  28. AnonymousAugust 20, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    Why cant I sew!!! Those are too darn cute. I must try my hand at em'...... adorable!

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  29. CamilleAugust 21, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    Those pumpkins are DARLING! I need some of those in my house. Really, need.

    Also, I think we should be friends. I paint everything black too. :-)

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  30. KimbaAugust 21, 2008 at 5:15 AM

    Those pumpkins are adorable. Love them! I think they would make a great giveaway. To me!!!! ;-)

    And FINALLY a picture of the cabinet! She looks fantastic! Seriously!

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  31. nikkicrumpetAugust 21, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Those pumpkins look AWESOME! oh crap now there is one more project I gotta try. Which is gonna be tough if I don't get started on projects and quit bloggin all day! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. Screaming MemeAugust 21, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    I saw those pumpkins at a local shop..I loved them...I was going to go back and purchase them...Now I don't need too! You should think about teaching a class in your town...It's a great project! Hobby Lobby lets me teach classes...speaking of classes...I have a free faux class on my blog...come join the fun!!!

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  33. Deborah AustinAugust 21, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    Yes, do the give-a-ways Those pumpkins are to die for you need to post the pattern on the blog I love them and would love make some myself!! Oh I love them, so good. Did you think them up all on your own?

    I love the T.V. Hutch as well you are so crafty! Good JOb

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  34. SummerAugust 21, 2008 at 10:34 PM

    Yes, give the pumpkins away. Whoever gets them will love them. :)
    It seems like you are always making or creating or bettering something to make your home a prettier place. You should start your own show..The Rachel Berry Show. You know all us bloggettes would tune into it..well, except me..we don't have tv.

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  35. CathyAugust 22, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    I love your blog! I just found it this evening. Beautiful pictures and you have a great sense of humor.

    Cathy
    Domestic Bliss

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  36. Scrappinfor3August 23, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    OMG! Adorable pumpkins!!! LOVE them!

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  37. Amanda DavisAugust 24, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Love the pumpkins!!! your crafts are always amazing. I don't know how you have time. I have 4 at home right now and I am loosing my mind, wishing I could do some crafting and actually did some cards last week but I had to clean up Friday because I couldn't live with the mess any more! Tell me your secrets to getting so much done!

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  38. Bonnie the BossAugust 24, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    Those pumpkins are so cute!!1 Seriously they are awesome. I can't wait until the first when I can get all of my fall/halloween stuff out.

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  39. Rebecca BannerAugust 27, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    Nice job on that fabric and those pumpkins. Very unique!

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  40. EliseAugust 27, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    I love those pumpkins!! Thanks for linking to the tutorial. I am going to try these out-maybe this weekend!!
    Elise

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  41. Kristen, pajama mamaAugust 28, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    LOVE your pumpkins...I had to jump up from my computer and make some for myself...they aren't as cute as yours but I posted about it on my blog and linked your post so my friends could see some real inspiration!

    Thanks for the pics and the link to Holly's tutorial. I haven't run across either of your blogs before, so I've bookmarked them to go through soon,

    kristen

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  42. TracyAugust 28, 2008 at 2:14 PM

    Those are so creative....I have been looking for something to do with all of this left over fabric. Thanks for the idea.
    Tracy

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  43. Decor To AdoreSeptember 2, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    I love your pumpkins AND appreciate how creative you had to be.

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  44. joyh82September 3, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    How creative! I love those pretty fabric pumpins.

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