Learn to sew a fabric pumpkin with this pumpkin pattern in 3 sizes. Add a touch of fall to your home decor with this easy fabric pumpkin pattern! Like a lot of you, I just love fall. I love the cooler weather. I love the changing of the colors. I love all the acorns, Buckeyes …
Use frozen roll dough to make this easy overnight Monkey Bread recipe. Topped with butterscotch pudding, brown sugar and cinnamon goodness. This overnight Monkey Bread recipe really couldn’t be easier to make! No kneading or waiting for the dough to rise as you simply use frozen roll dough, let it sit over night and bake …
Now is the time to gather up all those fallen acorns, dry them out and prepare to make one of these 30 acorn craft ideas – perfect for fall! Last week I shared with you how to prepare acorns for use with crafts and in your home decor. I thought it only befitting that I …
Learn how to properly prepare acorns for use with crafts. Why buy acorns when you can collect your own for use in all your fall, rustic or nature themed crafts?! I love to use acorns in my home decor, especially in the fall. It adds the perfect rustic touch to candle vases, baskets, mantels and …
Learn how to make a custom round wooden door hanger using your Cricut cutting machine and a round piece of wood. My nephew got married this past fall. And although I wasn’t able to attend his wedding due to being in the middle of a pandemic, I did still want to make a gift for …
This lemon zucchini cookies recipe is made using shredded zucchini and lemon zest. It’s a versatile cookie recipe that you can change up by adding vanilla extract or walnuts. I love to incorporate zucchini into my cooking and baking. I figure any time I can get my husband to eat more veggies, it’s a good …
This DIY Wood Slice Cutting Board couldn’t possibly be easier to make. Learn how to make cutting boards out of wood slices for an easy DIY project. This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on August 14, 2015. I have updated the instructions to make them more clear. Last week, I got …
For the past few years, our daughter Morgan has made Russian Tea Cakes as Christmas gifts for family and friends. Her Russian Tea Cakes are amazing and full of rich buttery goodness. This Russian Tea Cakes recipe originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on April 7, 2016. It has been updated to make the …
Save money by learning how to make homemade vanilla extract. Homemade vanilla extract is so much better than imitation and makes for a much appreciated homemade gift! This recipe for Homemade Vanilla Extract originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on July 22, 2016. It has been updated with clearer instructions and new photos. I …
It’s no secret that you can save money with Dollar Tree. And to help you prepare your home for fall decorating here is a collection of 50 Dollar Tree Hacks for Fall Decorating. My husband and I were vacationing this summer at our family’s vacation spot in northern Michigan. On one of our trips to …
Healthy and tasty Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe! Fresh avocado stuffed with shrimp, cilantro aioli and lime juice. Using fresh ingredients for the Shrimp Stuffed Avocado Recipe is key. This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on April 10,2015. It has been updated to include new photos. My husband and I first discovered …
Learn how to crochet with 14 free crochet patterns for crocheted coasters! Coasters are a practical gift that you can crochet in no time! This blog post originally appeared October 25, 2018. Some links have changed and some patterns that I originally shared are no longer available. I’ve updated the list of 14 Free Crochet …
Summer is the perfect time to make Blueberry Hand Pies. These Blueberry Hand Pies are made using a shaggy pastry crust and filled with blueberries. Summer is the perfect time to make these Blueberry Hand Pies as the blueberries become ripe for picking! But you don’t have to use fresh blueberries, you can also use …