Hi! It’s me Jaime ♥

I can’t believe the holidays are upon us! The summer & start of school flew by…

I made this tag bunting to remind my family & I of all that we have to be thankful for ~ so we would be reminded to stop and celebrate Thanksgiving with grateful hearts!

All you need to make one of your own is some manila tags, rub-on letters, twine, mini clothespins (my favorite) and some hearts cut from felt.

I found the rub-on letters at Michaels in the sticker isle, they come with a popsicle stick,

it’s super easy to do!

String the tags onto the twine …

I added strips of lace and ribbon on the ends to give it a bit of a vintage look. ♥

I used the mini clothespins to clip the hearts to more of the twine…

that’s it!  Hang it up and celebrate thankfulness!

Happy Crafting!

~Jaime

My name is Jaime from Raising up Rubies ♥ stay at home mama to 2 girls and wife to a handsome hubby

…my love is for all things crafty and i feel so blessed to have a super cute space to play & create in…

She’s a super talented contributor to Everything Etsy!  You can find out more about Jaime on her blog…Raising Up Rubies.  Visit her Etsy Shop for cute stuff!

What kind of handmade decorations have you made?

~Kim

Looking for more DIY holiday ideas???  Visit our new Project Gallery for tons of tutorials to create a beautiful handmade holiday this year!

I felt a slight touch of fall in the breeze yesterday.  It might have been just a touch but it was enough to seriously put me in the spirit of the season around here.  Fall decorations seem to be getting so much more classy and I have a crush on all things that included velvet pumpkins…just sayin’!  Oh, and don’t forget the beautiful white pumpkins.  I love them!

Here are some of the fantastic fall Etsy finds you can purchase today…grab them fast!

{Fall Paper Wreath – Weird Little World}

{Book Page Pumpkin – Anthology on Main}

{Whimsical Acorn Boxes – Cattails Woodwork}

{Velvet Pumpkin - Honeysuckle Lane}

{White Pumpkin Photograph – Judy Stalus}

{Autumn Leaves Pillow – Nancy Ellen Studios}

{Felted Leaves – Liga}

{White Wool Pumpkins – Fairyfolk}

{Fall in Love Watercolor – Barbara}

{Mason Jar Lights – Sweet Tea Clothing Co.}

{Vintage Wood Orchard Basket – Niftic Vintage}

It’s a beautiful time of year and these handmade creations can add the perfect touch of fall to your home. Have you bought or made any fall decorations yet? 

~Kim

Looking for DIY Fall projects??  Check out this list of 101 Festive Fall Tutorials…there has to be something there you’ll love.

These Festive Fall Tutorials should make it easy for you to celebrate all season long.  You’ll find anything from a stunning leaf scarf to a Batty Lamp.  Oh, and don’t miss any of the amazing wreaths made with acorns, burlap, candy corn and so much more.

There’s a little something for everyone on this list, and some of these are sure to make you the envy of all your neighbors…just sayin’!

Load up your glue gun and let’s get creative!

1. Glitter Leaf Wreath – Homemade by Jill
2. Maple Leaf Coasters – The Long Thread
3. Pumpkin Pincushions – Ellen Luckett Baker on Whip Up
4. Fall Leaves Canvas Art – Centsational Girl
5. Thanksgiving Tablecloth – A Soft Place to Land
6. Playful Fabric Pumpkins – Happy Together
7. Sweater Vases – Under The Table and Dreaming
8. Paper Leaves Wreath – Alisa Burke
9. Fabric Acorns – Zemphira on Everything Etsy
10. Leaf Scarf – Grosgrain
11. Ruffled Fabric Pumpkins – Tatertots and Jello
12. Apple Garland – Roots and Wings
13. Anthropologie Scarf – Sewing In No Mans Land
14. Sweater Purse – Create and Delegate on A Lemon Squeezy Home
15. Fall Rosette Wreath – Along for the Ride on Blue Cricket Design
16. Upcycled Scarflet – I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar
17. Acorn Wreath – Made
18. Indian Corn Necklace – Disney Family
19. Sweater Pillows – Brassy Apple
20. Burlap Ruffle Wreath – Jones Design Company
21. Gilded Porch Pumpkins – Centsational Girl
22. Festive Large Leaf Trivets – Martha Stewart
23. Corn Husk Doll – Muffin Tin Mom
24. Creepy Witchy Halloween Banner – Nap Time Journal
25. Fall Fabric Brooch – Ador
26. Thanksgiving Napkins – The Purl Bee
27. Thanksgiving Paper Chain Printable – Silverbox Creative Studio
28. Batty Lamp – The Charm of Home
29. Boo Wreath – Craftaholics Anonymous
30. Floating Ghost – Everyday is a Crafting Day
31. Halloween Lanterns – Martha Stewart
32. Acorn Owls – Bloesem Kids
33. Fall Glass Hurricanes – 320 Sycamore
34. Wax Paper and Crayon Fall Leaves – V and Co.
35. Candy Corn Bottles – Random Thoughts of a Supermom
36. Mercury Glass Pumpkins – All Things Heart & Home
37. Wrap-Turned-Scarf – Behind The Seams
38. Five Fat Quarters Scarf- Tea Rose Home
39. Acorn Napkin Rings – Better Homes and Gardens
40. Fall Wheat Bottles – Choose to Thrive
41. Pumpkin Pie Potpourri – Martha Stewart
42. Scrap Buster Fall Pillow – Cluck, Cluck, Sew
43. Fall Mum Pumpkin Centerpiece – Better Homes and Gardens
44. Maple Leaf Outdoor Rug – Lowe’s
45. Apple Coasters – The Purl Bee
46. Oak Leaf Pillow – 517 Creations
47. Fall Napkins – Martha Stewart
48. Golden Leaf Earrings – About.com
49. Fall Floral Headband – A Beautiful Mess
50. Messenger Bag – Between the Lines
51. Felted Acorns – Crafting A Green World
52. Fall Leave Wall Art – Lowe’s
53. Coffee Filter Fall Wreath – Little Big Nest
54. Fall Perpetual Calendar – I Sew, Do You?
55. Burlap Bubble Wreath – Today’s Fabulous Finds
56. Fall Felt Leaves – Made
57. Autumn Paper Lanterns – Elise Blaha
58. Apple Placemats – Bloesem Kids
59. Needle Felted Pumpkin – The Long Thread
60. Fall Napkin Rings – Mine for the Making
61. Pleated Knit Scarf – Make It and Love It
62. Squirrel Animal Tote – Country Living
63. Crochet Acorn Necklace – A Foothill Home Companion
64. Book Pumpkin – Primp
65. Autumn Bloom Belt – I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar
66. Clay Leaf Bowls – Red Ted Art’s Blog
67. Yarn Ball Wreath – Write It Down
68. Be Thankful Pumpkin Pillow – Better Homes and Gardens
69. Leaf Softie – Petite Purls
70. Fall Apple Banner – Crafting With Kids
71. Autumn Leaves Wall Art – Sunset
72. Box Mummies – Then She Made
73. Fabric Pumpkins – The Cottage Home
74. Fall Fiber Wreath – Alisa Burke
75. Tree Pillow with Heart Leaves – Craft Gossip
76. Knit Hat – Sew Knit Me
77. Acorn Ball – Make and Takes
78. Pumpkin Paper Lanterns – Martha Stewart
79. Clay Leaf Tokens – Family Fun
80. Purple Oak Leaf Wreath – Twig & Thistle
81. Fall Canvas Craft – My Blessed Life
82. Crochet Indian Corn – Create
83. Halloween Tote Bags – Alphamom
84. Fall Leaf Roses – haha.nu
85. Glove Chipmunk – 9Gag
86. Autumn Pillow – The Sewing Republic
87. Fall Banner – Maya Road Design Team
88. Acorn Frame – Martha Stewart
89. Autumn Leaf Pillow – Pink Suede She
90. Yarn Apples – Make and Takes
91. Acorn Pendant – FaveCrafts
92. Nailhead Monogrammed Pumpkin – Strictly Simple Style
93. Fall Napkin Rings – CraftStylish
94. Candy Corn Wreath – Women’s Day
95. Pine Cone Garland – Twig & Thistle
96. Twig Candle Holder – Fossil
97. Knit Pumpkin Hat – FaveCrafts
98. Thankful Banner – Centsational Girl
99. Pumpkin Coach Place Cards – Disney Family
100. Vintage Inspired Pantyhose Pumpkin – Shabby Lane Shops
101. No Sew Sweater Pumpkin – Craftaholics Anonymous

Oh my gosh…that’s a list to keep you busy!  Some are so simple and easy that you can make a few in one day.  A little creativity can save you so much money!

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Have you seen these posts?

• 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials
• 101 Sewing Tutorials
• 101 Free Printables

Thanks for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on these.  You’re awesome crafty friends!  I hope you’ll find lots of fabulous ideas here that will make you seem like a Craft Diva to all your friends and family…ha!

Did you find a few you just have to try?  Any of them make you want to run out a buy a bag of leaves today?

~Kim

Hooked on Tutorials? Check out these lists on EverythingEtsy.com:

We know you’re ready for some beautiful fall foliage and you’d love to decorate your Etsy shop for fall, right? If so, we’ve got a few fall themed banners added to our page full of free Etsy Banners.

The full size image is available, along with a few other designs, here.

We also thought you might be able to think of a few other ways to use these fall leaves, so we’re making a large sheet with just the leaves available to you for any use you like. A link-back to EverythingEtsy.com is always appreciated, though!

(just click on the photo below to open a full-size version you can use)

Need a transparent background PNG image? here you go!

Sometimes a simple pillow or two can brighten up a room in an instant!  As we move into Fall you might want to change things up a bit, and pillows are a fabulous project. You can’t beat how quick and easy they are to make!

Aren’t these owl pillows from Robert Kaufman Fabrics cute?  Every house could use an owl pillow somewhere. And they would make a great gift!

Sew Much Ado created this wonderful button up pillow.  The possibilities are endless with this tutorial.

A lovely ruffle pillow tutorial can be found at Floral Shower Crafts.  I would love to have one of these in all white, or maybe linen!

Isn’t this fun? Don’t Look Now created this sweet flower garden pillow.  What a great way to use you fabric scraps!

If you have tons of fabric scraps like I do, then you’ll have enough for this Scrap Buster Fall Pillow from Cluck. Cluck. Sew. This is one of my favorite pillow tutorials!

Moda Bake Shop has a tutorial for this Aster Manor Pillow…love those buttons!

Here’s a little tutorial I did last year…my No Sew Pillow!  This is the fastest pillow ever and you don’t need a sewing machine!

There’s always room for a few more pillows!  Have fun!

~Kim

I thought it would be fun to create some fabric acorns made with real acorn hats.  So, we headed out on a family hike to gather some nuts like little squirrels.  After we got home, we carefully pulled the tops off the acorns and I played around with some fabrics until I got the acorn-look I wanted.   Here’s a quick little nature-inspired craft tutorial on how to make fabric acorns.  I had fun making these, and I couldn’t make just one,  my kids had fun helping  me collect and choose fabrics, and my husband just thinks I’m nuts!

colorful fabric acorns

supplies needed

cut out a circle with 2.25 inch diameter

snip the circle 4 times just up to the center

fold the circle in half and sew a seam for each section you just cut – be sure to back stitch

(you will sew 4 seams)

when you are done sewing the 4 seams it will look like a cone – this is the bottom of the acorn

sew a running stitch about a quarter inch from the top of the bottom of the acorn

leave a little bit of a tail at the start of the running stitch

(i usually use a matching thread, i used black here to illustrate this step)

after you sewed all the way around the cone you should have two tails, the start and the end of the thread

pull the ends of the thread together so the cone closes up a little bit

stuff the acorn bottom with a little bit of stuff ‘n fluff

(do not entirely close the cone once it is stuffed- it will fill the acorn hat better if it is not pulled all the way)

put hot glue into an acorn hat

quickly press your acorn bottom to the hat and squeeze the two together

and there you have it – a quick, fun, and festive craft

Right now my acorns are being used as Nutkin’s snack.  But I think they would make a very cute brooch or look fun in a bowl as a decoration for Autumn.  I am thinking of stringing a few and making an acorn garland.  I would love to your nutty creations!

Kim here…

Thanks so much for your wonderful Fall tutorial!  Isn’t Sara super-creative?!

You can find these great acorns in her Etsy shop…Zemphira!  And Sara always has something beautiful on her blog.

Would you like to win some of these fabulous acorns?  Sara will give one lucky Everything Etsy friend a dozen of these sweet little things and mail them to you in an acorn bag…who wouldn’t want these!?

Here’s how to win…

• Visit Zemphira and tell me about one of your favorite items
• Spread the word of this tutorial/giveaway…however you can
• Join us on Facebook or Twitter to keep up with all our posts
• Limit of 5 entries

Please leave a comment for each entry.  This giveaway ends 9/14 at midnight.

Good luck!

***This giveaway has ended.  Thanks for all your wonderful comments on this tutorial!  The lucky winner is Diana!  Congratulations!

~Kim