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🍂 Fall is the perfect season to cozy up with a creative project, and what better way to celebrate than with a charming DIY sign makeover? I recently gave a Dollar Tree sign a festive autumn refresh, and I'm excited to share the step-by-step process so you can create your own seasonal decor on a budget! Quick video tutorial Materials Needed Sanding block Acrylic paint (your choice of fall colors) Paintbrushes (including a thin detail brush) Optional: Stamp designs (I used ones with little homes) Bronze paint (for stamping) Heating tool or time to air dry 1. Prep Your Sign and   Add Your Base Coat I started with a sign I found at my local Dollar Tree—it originally read “Home.” To give it a fresh canvas, I used a sanding block to gently remove as much of the previous lettering as possible. This helps the new paint adhere more effectively and provides a smoother finish. Once the surface was prepped, I applied my first coat of acrylic paint. Choose a color that fits your fall them...

🎃 Delicious Fall Recipe: Roasting Pumpkin Seeds If you're anything like me, your favorite season is Autumn, and I get excited when making fall snacks and new recipes. My family loves it when I roast pumpkin seeds for a quick and easy snack. Roasting pumpkin seeds is one of those simple pleasures that turns seasonal scraps into a crunchy, crave-worthy snack. Here's my step-by-step method—with measurements—to help you make the perfect batch. Step 1: Scoop Out the Seeds Begin by carefully using a sharp kitchen knife to slice off the top portion of your pumpkin, making your cut around the stem to create a wide enough opening for easy access to the interior.  Once the top is removed, reach inside the pumpkin to extract the seeds. You can do this with your bare hands, but I prefer wearing a latex glove to keep things clean and comfortable—though this step is entirely optional.  Alternatively, you can use tools like an ice cream scooper, a sturdy fork, or a specialized pumpkin seed...

🐻🍂  Fall is the perfect season to transform everyday items into cozy, creative décor, and this upcycled honey bear container is no exception! With a little paint, some faux florals, and a dash of imagination, I turned a humble plastic honey bear into a charming autumn floral display. So, as you squeeze out that last bit of honey into your cup of tea, don’t throw your honey bear away! If you’d like to create one too, I would love for you to join me. Video tutorial 🌻 Materials You'll Need 1 empty Honey Bear container (washed and dried) Acrylic paint (I used brown, dark green, bronze, and a few floral colors) Spray paint (optional alternative to acrylic) Small and medium paintbrushes Faux flowers (fall-themed colors work best!) Heating tool (for quicker drying) Sandpaper (optional) Primer for plastic (optional) Prepare Your Bear Begin by gently sanding the surface of the plastic container. This will help the paint adhere better. Alternatively, you can apply a plastic-friendly ...

🍂 Fall is near, and it’s time to showcase pumpkins, rich floral arrangements, and cozy textures! One of my favorite ways to decorate for the season is by creating hanging baskets filled with artificial flowers and festive accents. Not only are these baskets budget-friendly (shoutout to the $2 basket from Michaels—thank you for the rewards!), but they also offer a beautiful way to reuse materials you may already have tucked away. In this post, I’ll guide you through three unique fall-themed hanging basket designs, each with its own personality and charm. Whether you’re decorating your front door, a cozy corner in your home, or gifting a handmade piece to a friend, these baskets are sure to bring autumn joy! Video tutorial Basket #1: Pinks & Pumpkin Charm For this first basket, I focused on deeper tones with a romantic twist. I used dark artificial pink roses, faux leaves, and darker green foliage, which gave the arrangement a rich, moody vibe. Materials: Hanging basket (mine wa...

W elcome to The Crazy Little Love Birds Link Party #59!  Our party is a platform to share inspiring content such as recipes, family-friendly blog posts, crafts, home decor, and anything inspiring. Currently... Enjoying an audiobook, "The Art Of Making Memories" by Meik Wiking. Observing our daily squirrel visitor in my front garden. Enjoying a new reed diffuser-Blushing Amber. And taking nature walks. Moving on to the party. We have some wonderful featured posts this week. Congratulations to our featured bloggers! Melynda has shared a Seven Supper Soup at Scratch Made Food for Hungry People. We are excited for chilly days and more soup days! Lynne at Thrifting Wonderland has shared a lovely  fall table decorated with neutral leaves, beautiful woven placemats, and gold twig flatware.  It's perfect for the fall season! Also, our thoughts are with Lynne and everyone affected by Helene. We hope everyone stays safe during these times. Lisa at Handmade in Israel has shared her...