Handmade Spotlight - Mad About Halloween

The HAFAIR etsy team members are are "mad" about Halloween decorating.

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Preserving Fall Leaves Video

Well fall is definitely upon us up here in the north country and I am thinking a lot of you are starting to get some leaf color also. I know that certain parts of the country have gorgeous colors of leaves in the fall and I wish I had those up here. We do get a lot of pretty ground color, but the leaves are mostly yellow and gold. 

Now...for those of you that have all those pretty leaves and would like to learn how to preserve them for fall decorating I found this video from Frank Knowles to show you. I am a visual person so I always like videos to show me how to do things. 



Maybe I could use this technique on some of the ground leaves we have. I think it would work with the crimson fireweed we have. Hope this video helps you with your leaf preserving. :)
Happy crafting!
Colleen :)
Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: September Stroll

September signals the coming of chilly mornings, sun-warmed afternoons, and the start of the autumn blaze of color. It is the return to bus stop walks with kiddos and lingering outside as the seasons change.  Right in step, Etsy up-cycle artists are crafting the perfect September stroll accessories!

Autumn is never complete without that famed fallen foliage crunching underfoot!  Believe it or not- some parts of the world never experience the brilliance of fall foliage. Luckily, botanicalart stocks pressed New England leaves ready to ship for insta-autumn!

Fall means colder weather is on the way! Transition to autumn's cooler temperatures with an up-cycled cashmere scarf .  Perfect for layering and oh so soft, this fiery orange beauty is made by RhodeIslandRag.

Keep that hair in check by accessorizing with signs of the season! Swing into BedfordFalls for stunning one of a kind headbands. Inspired by nature, this leather leaf is the perfect accent for everyday and easy to grab on the go.

Warm autumn afternoons are made for a good read!  Keep that place in the pages with fall inspired bookmarks like these beauties from MatteoGrilliArt.  Speaking of bookmarks, favorite this Etsy artist for gorgeous wildlife art and gifts!

 Don't forget the shades!  Even though it's getting chilly the sun still shines on bright.  Score this classic pair at VintageKismet where quality sunglasses stand front and center.

 To find more up-cycled autumn gems search recycled fall on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Sunday Blog Party - Show Us Your Fall Handmades

Welcome to our Sunday Blog Party. We would love to have you show us your handmade fall items.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Today's Featured Shop - Pretty Byrd Designs

Today I'd like to share a really great shop where you can find handmade cards, keepsake boxes, mini journals and more. Please join me as I show you a few things made by Beth Byrd of Pretty Byrd Designs.

Decorative Oval Box...

 

French Vintage Style - Altered Notebook...

Vintage Vegetable Label Note Cards...

Handmade Birthday Card...

 You can see more items from Beth's shop by clicking here.

Thanks for joining us today.
Deena Davis
www.ewenmeprintables.com