Little Skulls


In my post from last week I wrote I wouldn’t post anything autumnish for the rest of this month, but that was when it still looked like we were in the middle of the summer here. But now it’s raining, the wind is blowing around the house and I even saw some leaves falling already, so I guess fall has started here, too. The weather makes me long for orange, brown and red colored stuff, lots of pumpkin recipes and most of all Halloween.

My favorite blog at the moment is Feeling Stitchy; they made me rediscover embroidery. I already found a nice poodle pattern a couple of weeks ago and yesterday I found an adorable Halloween skull garland. I stole the skull pattern and made my own style of garland:








  



made in a day

www.betweennapsontheporch.net

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Another favorite blog of mine is TheFreelancer’s Fashion Blog and just now The Freelancer has a give away: an embroidery book! I only know how to make straight stitches and cross stitches, so hopefully I win this book, so I can extend my not so great embroidery skills! If you want to give it a try, too, go here. 

Comments

  1. LVSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Leaves are falling here too, but not because of fall. They died from the heat and are falling off. I am not a Halloween person, but I think your goodies are cute.

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  2. Nici @ Posed PerfectionSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Hi Liz.
    Thanks so much for stopping by Posed Perfection yesterday and leaving me a sweet comment about the fabric pumpkins. I love how this time of year gets the creative juices flowing...looks like you are on a roll. Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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    1. LizSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

      Your welcome, Nici! Thanks for visiting me back! Liz

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  3. Kelli @ WhimsiKelSeptember 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Thanks for your sweet comment, Liz. I feel the same way; I saw some leaves turning the other day and it's like fall snuck up on me. I might be ready to change my summer wreath to a fall one. :)

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  4. Meeha MeehaSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Very creative project, I love those little skull faces and their unique designs!

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  5. Mom on the MakeSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    My 4 year old son would love for me to make those skulls. He's obsessed with skulls and skeletons lately. He wants to either be a vampire or skeleton for Halloween.

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  6. Michelle DaySeptember 16, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Liz,
    I love Feeling Stitchy too. I've bought several of their patterns. Just got back into embroidery myself. This is super cute. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week. Have a great weekend.
    Michelle

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    1. LizSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you, Michelle! Yes, Feeling Stitchy is the best :-) !

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  7. AlyssaSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    How fun! I'm so excited for this fall season to come!! Seriously SO excited!! Found you from the Foley Fam!

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  8. SandySeptember 16, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    It's starting to feel fall-like here too. Thid is by far my favorite time of year!

    I love your little skulls!

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  9. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Very cute garland! We have a few leaves but I think it was just because some dried early. I'm seeing pops of color but we have at least 3 weeks before it will be in our full fall colors!

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  10. Stone Cottage AdventuresSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Cute garland! -Marci

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  11. Okio B DesignsSeptember 17, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Oh my gosh, so cute!

    Jeanine

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  12. MarielSeptember 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I love Halloween decorating! I've had fun looking around your blog. I would love to have you stop by 'Or so she says...' and share 'Your Great Idea' in the weekly link-up. Each week the two favorite links get shared on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and again on the blog...reaching over 13,000 readers, daily. I hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks for inviting me, Mariel! I just linked up some of my projects to your link party! Liz

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  13. Danielle @ 2 Little SuperheroesSeptember 18, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    What a great idea, my boys would love this. And your embroidery skills look pretty advanced to me!

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  14. annies homeSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    cute with a touch of eery perfect for the season

    come see what I shared at http;//shopannies.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Hi Liz!
    Welcome to the cool side....Fall. You've even gotten into some fun 'skull'duggery. Oh if you have the straight and x-stitch down you have the basics....satin and the lazy daisy are just as easy to name a couple.

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      Yes, cool it is :-) ! Summer is definitely gone here. Thanks for visiting!

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  16. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Cute!!

    I start decorating for Halloween in my Dinig room this weekend!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      Pictures of the dining room, please :-) ! Thanks for visiting!

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  17. TheresaSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I think this is so great for Halloween! Thanks for the inspiration. Visiting from DearCreatives.com

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  18. JillSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Great garland Liz! Such cute little skulls (can skulls be cute?)


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    1. LizSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      I guess some skulls can be cute :-) ! Thanks for visiting! Liz

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  19. UnknownSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    This is sooo cute! Love all the sweet and spooky skeleton faces!
    Thanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party~
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  20. Rebecca EnglishSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Oh ese ate great. So cute in a scary way!

    Thanks for linking to the Sunday showcase

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  21. KatherineSeptember 24, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    What a great Halloween garland! So fun and scary! Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Gettin' Krafty last week! Can't wait to see what you've got this week!

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  22. LizSeptember 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks for the feature, Macy!!

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  23. LorraineOctober 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    That garland is just supercute!! Glad to hear Fall is coming where you are... Thanks for sharing. HPS!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  24. Chubskulit RoseOctober 6, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    So cute! Happy Pink Saturday.

    Your comment at my PINK Post is always appreciated.

    Have a great weekend!

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