Our Holiday Journey: Fall

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Fabulous Thanksgiving Linky Party

Welcome To The Party

The almost no rules party.

Please only Fall and Thankful Thanksgiving posts.

No Halloween

Link as many posts as you want.

Anytime the party goes until noon Thanksgiving Day

12:00 Noon the link will end and I Believe Christmas Party will be begin Now let's Party!

Fabulous Fall Party/ Link Your Party

Welcome again to the Fabulous Fall Party.
This is the 5th week! I've loved all the Fabulous
links. Starting this week and going into October we'll be
adding Linky Parties!
Let's Party!

Fall Party Link Up #4

Happy Fall Ya'll. The party is here.
Join the fun! Link your Fabulous Fall posts!
This is a Fall only party. Save the Halloween for my special special post.
Leave a comment if you want to be featured on October 31.

Linking with: The Art Of Homemaking, Share Your Cup, Dream Create and Inspire, Create With Joy, Party In Your P.J's

Fabulous Fall Party #2

Welcome to week 2 of The Fabulous Fall Party

The party begins Sept. 1 at http://mychristmasjourney.blogspot.com/:

Last week was Fabulous! I've met new friends and got reacquainted with some old ones! Thanks to everyone that linked.

Because I want to keep this simple and fast. I know your all busy we're getting straight to the party.

There is a little fine print. Please link all your Fall Themed post. No Halloween leave a comment if you have a Halloween post. I'll be writing a special post. Also this party ends Oct. 30.

Nov. 1 Thanksgiving begins. Feel free to link any now but I would like to devote November to

Thanksgiving.

And remember that I would like to use your posts and photos. I'll link back to you.

Now let's party...

Tips On Tuesday/Fast Fall Decor On A Budget

Before I get into today's post I just want to let you know the Linky is Here
Please forgive the wonkiness of this post. Not sure if it is my computer or blogger. My paragraphs are all goofy!

Welcome. I'm ready for Fall. Are you?

And now for Tips on Tuesday. I've been ready to start adding pumpkins to my Fall Decorating . . .
Image result for pumpkins in grocery cart

Image result for pumpkins in grocery cart

Guess what. None in our neighborhood grocery store!

I did find these today. . .

Image result for grocery store pumpkins

To make these on Thursday with my grandson . . .
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cup. These are SOOOO adorable!! Perfect for a Halloween or fall party.:

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Pumpkins are such a fast way to add a little Fall to your decorating.
Image result for grocery store pumpkins

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Carve a Pattern - 72 Fall Decorating Ideas - Southern Living:

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Whether you going over the top.

Or super simple . . .
Simple and sweet fall deco.:

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Even if your thinking super simple buying fresh pumpkins
can be expensive.

Instead of decorating with fresh pumpkins or even buying a few at Hobby Lobby or Michaels why not try making a few!

Last year I made a few small pumpkins all from my fabric stash.
But if you have no stash just a few yards of fabric is inexpensive.
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Super Simple Orange fabric available at Walmart for $3.49 a yard.
You can make a lot of small pumpkins from a yard of fabric.

Orange Oly-Fun Fabric

Available at Hobby Lobby for $2.99!

Maybe you have more options in your area Jo Ann's or Hancock's.
Symphony Broadcloth Solid Cotton Fabric - Denim

JoAnn's has broad cloth on sale for $1.99 which
is a great option for simple pumpkins.

Last year when I made mine I looked for a tutorial. Yep I can sew a quilt and garments (if I choose to) but I didn't know exactly how to make a pumpkin.

So, over to Pinterest I went and I found lots of inspiration and help!
Here are a few. . .

Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial from The Cottage Mama. www.thecottagemama.com:

Fall Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial from The Cottage Mama. www.thecottagemama.com:

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These are super cool. But a little more fussy than I was looking for last year. Mainly because I wanted to make a lot!

I looked for a more simple option . . .

Coastal Farmhouse Chenille Pumpkins

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Gorgeous. I wish I had some vintage chenille that I'm willing to cut up. It is available now at the shops if your interested. Just
google to find a retailer.

I liked this source because she included this:

Size 1 6 1/4″ diameter 9″ circumference

Size 2 9″ diameter 13″ circumference

Size 3 13″ diameter 18″ circumference

Size 4 16 1/2″ diameter 22″ circumference

Size 5 20 1/2″ diameter 30″ circumference

Super. This gives you an idea of how big your pumpkins will be.
This tutorial also suggests using foam core as a template.
I just kind of 'winged it' (I didn't see this tutorial) and just looked for dinner plates and platters to trace around directly on my fabric.

There are some other more fancy and shabby options . . .

White Velvet Pumpkin from Junk to Joy!:

Pumpkins 006 Wyshmoor Interiors says "Who says pumpkins need to be orange":

Source Source I think the options are endless.
I've seen cheap plastic Jack o Lanterns all spiffed up!

Making a few fancy or simple pumpkins can really make your
home Festive and Fabulous!

Have you made your own pumpkins?

Have you begun your Fall decorating?
The Fabulous Fall Party

is a great place to show and share your creations.
The party is going on all the way to the end of October!
You can link anyday. Join the party. Click Here
The linky changes every Thursday. Come over and link all your Fall Themed posts!

Linking with The Art of Homemaking, Create With Joy,
Share Your Cup, Make It Pretty Monday, Thrifty/Vintage Finds, No Place Like Home Party, Tuesdays At Our Home

Inspire Me Tuesdays, The Scoop, Lou Lou Girl's Linky Party, Tips and Tricks Linky Party, You're Gonna Love It Tuesdays ,Tuesdays with a Twist , Brag About It Tuesday Linky Party , Wonderful Wednesday @ One Heartsie Girl .

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