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Watch where you put those!” Frankenstein: “Hey, that’s my best jacket!” Here’s two seasonally spooky Halloween cutouts to end my short break from blogging. I think the result is quite eye catching, or maybe I should say quite eye watering! They’d definitely make perfect decoration for Halloween, but also any other party with a monster, movie or fictional character theme. Oh, and while you are in the kitchen, how about decorating the fruit bowl with some yucky bugs made from recycled materials? How to make your own spooky Halloween cutouts for your kitchen knife block These spooky Halloween cutouts are very easy to make, but if you’d like to use my artwork you can download it below.

Download printables and instructions› Includes: 1) Colour versions of the Mummy and Frankenstein artwork488 downloads so far, thanks everyone! [display_adsense ad_type="300x250"] The ‘craft’ blogging community is a very generous one. So, with that in mind I’d like to give Mini-eco a big shout out. Useful Ideas and Layouts to Create a Photo Gallery Wall. My most popular post to date that you, my awesome readers, just swoon over is how to create a photo wall display.

Useful Ideas and Layouts to Create a Photo Gallery Wall

This post alone has received well over 70,000 views and today I’m sharing even more great ideas and layouts to create your own photo gallery wall. Knowing where to begin when creating a montage of photos can often be intimidating, so I’ve gathered some handy examples on how to find the right balance and layout for various sized photos in all the different areas of the home. Here comes a long post with alot pictures, but it’ll be worth scrolling all the way through… Staircase, gallery wall, and ledge display ideas by Brenda Knight Photography Gallery wall ideas via Pottery Barn Photo and wall decor ideas via One Click Design Studio I really like the asymmetrical foyer photo layout.

Room vignettes with photo gallery ideas via RobinWood Photography Wall Display Templates by Gradybug Designs Lots of display ideas – source unknown Gallery Wall idea by Jen of World of Dennifer. What can you learn on youtube? - Teh uber1337 Soup. Infarrantly Creative — Improbable Construct by ImprobableConstruct. Project Gallery — beingBrook. Homemaking for the modern mama: homemade laundry detergent — The Sleepytime Gal.

(Thank you for all of your concerns for me this past Friday.

homemaking for the modern mama: homemade laundry detergent — The Sleepytime Gal

I feel grateful for such friends I have found in my readers.) Let’s get the Homemaking for the Modern Mama week started off with a bang! Here’s this week’s first money saving, natural approach to taking care of your home: homemade laundry detergent. There are a few reasons for you to get excited about making your own laundry detergent: You will save a considerable amount of money.

Shall we begin? The recipe I’m about to share is what we’ve been using for some time now. You’ll need: BoraxArm and Hammer Super Washing Soda (not baking soda)Ivory soap (you can also use Fels-Naptha)lavender essential oil (optional)fine grater Grate your soap bar. 2. Mix together 1 grated bar of soap to 1 cup of Borax to 1 cup of Arm and Hammer Washing Soda. 3. 4. Can you believe it? A few important things to consider: Now for the money savings. (Things all found at the grocery store. Borax- $3.99 Arm and Hammer Washing Soda- $2.29 3 pack of Ivory- $.99.