Easy Crepe Paper Bat Cut Out Garland for Halloween

 

Halloween decorations don't need to cost a lot of money or be difficult to DIY to be fabulous.  Case in point: I made this bat garland out of crepe paper in about a minute.  Really.  I'll show you how, and even include a free printable bat template to make it even easier.

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Beetlejuice Trunk or Treat and the Trunk or Treat Blog Hop

It's time once again for our annual Trunk or Treat Blog Hop!  And this year, I made a Beetleuice Trunk or Treat.

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Outrageously Delicious Apple Cider Caramels Recipe for Fall

Apple cider caramels are my favorite homeamde candy to make in the fall!  This apple cider caramels recipe does require use of a candy thermometer, but it's not difficult.  And these homemade caramels, so full of fall flavor, are definitely worth the effort.

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The BEST Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookie Recipe

 

This soft and chewy molasses cookie recipe is AMAZING, and has been a family favorite for decades.  These molasses cookies are packed with flavor, and have the perfect soft (but not cakey) and chewy texture.

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The Best Bran Muffins Recipe Around! A Family Favorite for Decades.

Large batch recipe for fabulous bran muffins (makes 60 muffins!) that are full of fiber and the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.

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15 AMAZING Cut Out Cookie Recipes for all your Holiday Baking

Making some cut out sugar cookies this holiday season?  You can make so many flavors besides just standard vanilla sugar cookies!  Try one of these 15 amazing flavored cut out cookie recipes and add some extra flavor to those gorgeous sugar cookies.

Collage of cut out sugar cookie recipe images.

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Jeweled Fall Crown Tutorial

 

Any autumn fairy needs a gorgeous jeweled crown, right?  So you have a kid dressing up as a fairy this Halloween, use this tutorial to make an easy, gorgeous, sparkling rhinestone crown for your forest sprite.  

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Jeweled Fall Napkin Ring Tutorial for Thanksgiving

 

These DIY jeweled fall napkin rings are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.  They're easy and inexpensive to make, and these rhinestone napkin rings sparkle with fall color and style.

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Creature From the Deep Tentacle Cupcakes Tutorial for Halloween

 

These easy, creepy, Creature from the Deep cupcakes are the perfect treat to make for Halloween.  The tentacle cupcake toppers are made from gum paste, so they're edible!

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Jason Mask Friday the 13th Cupcake Tutorial

 

Having a scary movie marathon this Halloween season?  These Friday the 13th Jason Mask Cupcakes are the perfect snack to serve!  Learn how easy it is to make these spooky gum paste cupcake toppers in this tutorial.

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