Retro Christmas Blocks from Wood Scraps

 Hi Friends!

I have been away due to computer problems : )

My Husband gave me a drawer for my scraps,

but now the drawer is full!

His challenge to me was....

Do something with these !!!

Okay, I'm up to a challenge.

I made color copy prints of my scrapbook paper 

and my own box of Shiny Brite ornaments.

I flipped them over to copy the other side!

I love the retro look of these trees.

I cut the labels apart and matched them up with the backs.

I sanded the blocks a bit.

Then painted the blocks with Acrylic paint.

I used Matte Mod podge to adhere the labels.

Matte Mod Podge is available at The Dollar Tree.

It's great to have on hand if you don't want to have a shiny finish.

Just for fun!

These can be used in a tiered tray-

or as a small gift.

Sweet little shelf sitters.

Here's the back side.

I had a few ideas.

Maybe in a bowl-

or tucked into other goodies.

Maybe tied together like small packages.

And my wood scraps are under control and now the drawer WILL close again.

Update: After much searching I found some paper still available at

Scrapbook.com

It is in '' A Very Merry Christmas" by Carte Bella

https://www.scrapbook.com/store/cbp-cbvmc72007.html

11/12 back in stock!

I'm so glad we could visit for a moment-

Thanks for stopping by-

xo Lisa S

Easy Pumpkin Apple Butter / Pumpkin Spoon

Hi Friends,

This is one of our favorite FALL recipes.

It's delicious, easy to make and fun to share with others.

Pumpkin Apple Butter

1   15 oz. canned Pumpkin

1 cup unsweetened Applesauce

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. ground Ginger

1/4 tsp. Allspice

I made my own applesauce but you don't need to if you have some in your pantry.

Just skip this part.

3 Granny Smith apples cored and sliced

Cover with water, cook until tender.

Drain

Mash to desired consistency.

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan, 

bring to a boil and reduce heat. Leave on low for 5 min.

We like it with a lot of spice.

Do a taste test to see if you want more sugar :)

If you do, cook another 5 min.

Fill 3  half pint jars.

Store in fridge for 2 months-

No need to use the canning process -

I have caught my family eating it by the spoonful.

Delicious on toast and pancakes!

I wanted to take a jar over to my neighbors....

I thought I would wrap the jar in a cellophane bag

with a new dishtowel and wood spoon.

First I used food coloring to dye the spoon orange.....

it looks more yellow I know.

I drew a pumpkin face-

Then got out my wood burning tool-

Tied it up with raffia-

It made my neighbor smile!

You are the best for hanging out with me today !

Thank you,

Hugs-Lisa S

Here's the Snowman version !

Early Fall Mantle

 Hello Friends,

It doesn't feel like FALL...we are having a heat wave here!

But I KNOW we are heading in that direction ready or not.

Well this my first attempt to add some bits of autumn to the mantle.

My mom recently gave me a blue velvet box.

It belonged to my Grandma.

I had no use for it but kept it for sentimental reasons.

It became my inspiration for my mantle this year.

I remembered I had some blue velvet acorns that I made a couple of years ago.

I thought I would let the acorns spill out of the box.

Have you already started to decorate for Fall?

Do you change things around throughout the season or leave it alone

once you've set out your pumpkins?

I hope you have a wonderful week!

xo Lisa S

Thanks for letting me share with you!

If you would like to see how I made the acorns,

here is the link to my post.

How to make velvet acorns and pumpkins.

Adding Labels to Jars- Faux Rust Lids

Hi Friends,

Thank you so much for your

prayers concerning my husbands' surgery!

He's resting and doing well.

The first part is not true, he never rests.

My job for now is keeping him from doing too much!

I decided to try and do something crafty today :)

These jars came from Dollar tree and they are still available-

 I found these  apothecary labels

at The Graphic Fairy.

https://thegraphicsfairy.com/old-fashioned-apothecary-labels/

I cut out a few that I liked.

The jars have an indentation where the labels will be glued.

I used MOD PODGE to adhere the labels.

To age the lids, I added cinnamon!

It's the perfect trick to make faux Rust.

Use white glue or podge podge on edges and creases

where you would naturally find rust.

Add cinnamon  using a dry brush like applying makeup.

Brush off excess

Cinnamon smells so good !

I just needed to change things up for Fall!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Thank you for visiting-

Hugs!

Lisa S

If you liked the rust technique...here's another!

Faux Padlock