Southern Scraps

When we visited the Outer Banks last year, we didn't see any wild ponies but we did stop to see these in an observation area at Ocracoke.

  We've been a little slow to get our spook on again this year, but until we get something together, here are 10 ghost theme treat and project ideas to start you off.     Ghost cupcakes via Midget Momma     Ghost favor bags at craft-o-maniac     Glittered ghost cones     Chocolate ghost suckers     Framed ghost decor     tissue paper ghosts     Strawberry ghosts   Hanging ghosts     Ghost cloche     DIY Ghost globes   Have a great week!   Check out these other Halloween ideas: Decorating with ravens and crows Googly eye crafts Five witch crafts      

Shirt- Forever 21; skirt- Old Navy shoes- TJMaxx necklace/earrings- Sears   It seems I have a thing for stripes. I showed you an outfit with stripes last week, and here is another one. I like red and grey together too. I have been tempted so many times to throw this skirt in the Goodwill pile, but now that I've lost some weight, I'm glad I kept it.   And I'll take all the stripes I can get.   What's your favorite pattern? Stripes? Dots? Flowers? Plaid? I love them all.   Linking up with WIWW .

I love the colors of fall and was excited to bring them into my home, but I wasn't quite ready to let go of summer. So just as I did with my porch and tablescape , I left some of my summer elements on the mantel and incorporated some fall. Here's the full shot of the mantel (along with the hideous tube TV and VCR, yes I said tube TV and V. C. R.  and we aren't that old or far behind on technology. We just don't watch TV.) Lets take a closer look at the lovely details: I left out one of the framed sea shells and homemade starfish and added some pumpkins. I made a chevron panel in orange to add a pop of color as a backdrop. My houndstooth duct tape pumpkin is making an appearance again. The panel and pumpkin will make an easy transition to Halloween. The other side features more pumpkins, seashells and some leaves on a frame . Below on the hearth are some white pumpkins and a scattering of leaves and shells. If you are interested in ma...

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This has got to be one of the easiest and quickest crafts I've ever done. I was inspired by this project at Midwest Living . I already had a red frame on hand. If you don't, go grab a plain wood one from the craft of dollar store and paint it red. Instead of adding hooks or nails to my frame, I just tied ribbon around each side of the frame and then pinned fake leaves to the ribbon. You can get these leaves in packs from the Dollar Tree, Michaels, or just pull of few off an old garland. I'm using my framed leaves on the mantel and love the pop of color they give. Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Market Yourself Mondays at Sumo’s Sweet Stuff * Pink Hippo Party * More The Merrier Monday * Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired *...

      Shirt- Macys; shorts- Gap; necklace- Groopdealz; shoes- Target Sept. 14, 2013   I wore this to an outing last Saturday. We went to a free concert in our town featuring Big Daddy Weave. The man has an amazing message. I'd highly recommend going to see him if you ever get the chance.   Hope you're having a great week.   Linking up with WIWW .