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When I saw these Rae Dunn napkins at Home Goods last week, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them: make Halloween coasters!  This project literally takes 15-20 minutes from start to finish.
I picked up this pack too.  The pic shows everything you need to make your own coasters (minus the cork backing).  I've done a tutorial on making these before, but here's the condensed version: remove one ply from your napkin (keep the ply with the image), cut to size.  Spread Mod Podge over the coaster tile and carefully apply your image to it - spreading out any bubbles or wrinkles.  Once that is dry, add another coat of Mod Podge over your image.  Let that dry and then add whatever backing you choose (I've been using corkboard, but I've also used felt).  
Easy peasy!  And speaking of easy peasy, I made a book stack for Halloween, as well.  Hocus pocus seems to be this year's catchphrase.  All you need are some books, letter stamps and an ink pad.  Simply stamp the side of the book pages that you want your phrase on.  Warning: these book stacks are very addicting!

Have you started decorating for Halloween yet?

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Run, don't walk, to your nearest Burlington.  I found this amazing autumn welcome mat there for $6.99.  Yes, you read that right.  A gorgeous farmhouse mat for under $10.  I almost asked my son to pinch me!

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Autumn doesn't officially start for a couple of weeks, but it's certainly felt fall-ish here and I'm loving every minute of it.  I've already started putting out our autumn decor - starting with this cute Hello Fall sign from the Dollar Store.  Yes, you read that right: the Dollar Store!  It could easily be mistaken for a piece from Target's DollarSpot.
Speaking of Target's DollarSpot, have you seen these pretties?  Our local store had only a handful of these available, so I grabbed the last three signs and mini tobacco basket.  
I used some of them for this mini vignette on our coffee table.
I've also been busy upcycling and creating some of my own pieces.  I made this harvest tote using this sweet metal sign (found at the Dollar Store in a three pack with three different words).  It's currently sitting in my she-shed.
This cute little Bingo book display is also in there.
I've got a touch of autumn just about everywhere so far.
The Pick Your Own Pumpkins sign is a free printable you can find on Pinterest.
I love this sweater pumpkin.  I found it at Marshall's a few years ago.
The black pumpkin is also from the Dollar Store. I grabbed two.  I'm really impressed with the Dollar Store's offerings this year.  They've really stepped up their game.

Have you started decorating for autumn yet?

Jeanine
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One of my fondest memories growing up was playing card games with my Grandma.  We would spend hours playing Rummy, Rummy 500, Go Fish, Poker and so many others.  She taught me how to play them all!
I happily passed on the love of playing cards to my boys.  We play at home on rainy days or when we go camping.  It's such a fun family pasttime and now it's even more exciting with these Alice in Wonderland cards from PlayingCardDecks.com (SRP: $14.99)*!  Seriously, how cute are these cards?!
PlayingCardDecks.com is one of the largest retailers of custom limited edition playing cards.  Their site caters to collectors, players, magicians and cardists.  The site offers over 1,500 unique playing card decks.  Packs are $4.99 and up depending upon the style you choose.
Customers can order individual decks, or you can purchase monthly subscription boxes.  New items are constantly added to their inventory.  Other styles I have my eye on include: Lollipop, American History and Cats of the Natural World.  So many to choose from!
So before that next rainy day or camping trip, be sure to check out PlayingCardDecks.com and all of the cool card decks they offer!

Jeanine

* Note: I received samples from PlayingCardDecks.com.  However, all opinions, text, images, etc. are honest and my own.  This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest.  Affiliate links and/or monetary compensation will always be disclosed.



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How many times have you passed by a basket like this while out thrifting?  Next time grab it!  So you can turn it from this...
Into this!
I grabbed this one from our local thrift store for 25 cents.  Yes, 25 cents!  I gave it a few coats of white spray paint for a fresh new look.  Then I added the number tag using my hot glue gun.
I finished it off by tying on a French market tag I made.  I'm using it to store some fabric remnants, but you could use it for anything from holding your mail to a magazine holder.

Not bad for 25 cents, eh?!

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Raise your hand if you loved stickers when you were little.  I know I did (the Scratch 'n' Sniff ones were my favorites)!  So how excited was I when I was introduced to Stickii Club*?!
Stickii Club offers monthly sticker deliveries geared towards adults. It is a personalized service with three different sticker styles to choose from. With a different monthly theme for each style. Also included in the monthly mailings are stationery items that can include paperclips, notepads, postcards, embroidery sticker patches, and mini letter sets. STICKII subscriptions make perfect gifts. They currently offer three different monthly subscription packs - each costing just $10 per month:

  • Cute Pack: More cuteness than you ever thought could be stuffed in one package! This is for all those who love things super kawaii. Only get this if you’re cool with squealing uncontrollably.
  • Retro Pack: From the softer side of the provincial life to Victoriana to nature, this pack is for those who love things a bit more on the vintage side. Each pack contains stickers that are more like tiny works of art.
  • Pop Pack: Quirky. Offbeat. But always fun. March to the beat of a different drum? Don’t have a drum? These stickers are for you – those who want something unique and apart from the norm but still very cool.
I chose to check out their Retro Pack so I could dress up my Boss Lady journal (journal from Marshall's).  Seriously how cool is this?
I know, I know my handwriting is atrocious, but these stickers are so stinking cute that I don't even care how sloppy I am!
STICKII has museum licensing deals, including the Winterthur Museum, home of the largest collection of Victorian illustrations and ephemera.

STICKII also collaborates with independent artists, including JennIllustrations, SinisterSquids,Robot Dance Battle, Corgiyolk, Kiwihen Design, and Paca Merch. 

In addition to their subscription service, STICKII has a sticker and stationery marketplace located in the ‘shop’ section of their website. A huge variety of stickers can be purchased, as well as STICKII exclusives, including unique sticker storage solutions. For more information, please visitwww.stickiiclub.com.

Want to grab your own?  Head on over to StickiiClub.com and get your own monthly subscription started!

Jeanine

* Note: I received samples from Stickii.  However, all opinions, text, images, etc. are honest and my own.  This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest.  Affiliate links and/or monetary compensation will always be disclosed.
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