sock bunny in a tutu

This is where my inspiration came from for my {egg}bunny in a tutu. When I was little my mom made these sock bunnies and sold them at craft fairs. I remember both my sister and I had one hanging down from our ceiling like a magic fairy. My nostalgic self begged her to make them once again.

If you know someone who would like one she is making them to sell! They are available with various color tutus and coordinating ribbons hanging from their sparkly star wand. Email me at gatherandnest@gmail.com

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rainbow bright

You know what they say, "may your days be merry and bright!"

A little purple canvas bag with rainbow handles

made with love for the little miss.

halloween costume make-over

This year's Halloween costume decision for Clementine was an easy one;  she has been wearing a witch's hat since September. Plus, I think there is something really funny about a tiny little cutie dressed up as a witch. I found a costume at store. Gasp!! A store bought costume?!?! Could I really do it? I couldn't say no.

When it was all said and done I got it for $2.50. It was worth it for me to get it and give it a "home-made costume" make-over.

I added some sequins and sparkle...

and replaced the original skirt with pieces of multi-colored tulle and a top layer of sparkly polka dot tulle.

It lights up too! I pinned a small strand of purple LED lights to the lining under the tulle and made a pocket for the small battery pack. I bustled it up so she didn't trip and you could see her sweet striped leg warmers and sparkly black shoes.

I've always loved Halloween but there is just something about being a mom and experiencing it all over again in a new way that makes it even more fun!

rice krispies treats disguised as ghosts!

My Halloween spooky sweet this year was to wrap a rice krispies treat like a ghost! They are so easy to make: just form your treat into a ball, insert a 'cookie stick', and dress them up!

Here's what to do:

First, tear about 8 inches of white wax paper from the roll. If you are making a whole batch into ghosts you will need 18 pieces.

Use the original recipe to make the treats (I tend to add a bit more butter and mini marshmallow).

Coat your hands with butter and form the mixture into a ball that measures approximately 2-2.5inches in diameter.

Insert a cookie stick (can be found at a baking/candy making supply store or Michael's has them in the baking section. A popsicle stick will also work, but cookie or lollipop sticks are white!) and press the ball firmly around it.

Place on wax paper sheet and repeat process for the rest of the batch. You will need to work quickly and constantly coat your hands with butter or it will be a sticky mess!

Wrap each treat in the wax paper, twisting tightly around base and perhaps even using scotch tape to keep sealed. Trim off excess paper.

Next, cut pieces of white fabric roughly 11 x 14 inches. I used organdy which is stiff and can hold its shape well and then topped with an equal piece of white tulle. I was really pleased with how this combo turned out but I'm sure any sort of white fabric would be just as cute.

Wrap the fabric around the treat and tie loosely with string of your choice. I used orange yarn for a little color.

Time for some googly eyes! Boo!

Wrap up all your treats. Fun!

I love that they are on sticks which makes eating them a slightly neater experience. Perfect as party favors!

well hello, little birdie

Had to make this little birdie after seeing it in one of those Halloween craft magazines. I happened to have the feathers in the magic closet.  I opened my package of mulling spices for the eyes, and for the beak I used an almond (a sunflower seed would also work).

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(could be cute to have a bunch of them at a thanksgiving table setting.....)

found: mushroom stool

Found: one fuzzy mushroom stool from the 70's

Add some red and white polka dots...

Now it's a party stool!

Making Stockings!

New handmade stockings are in order this year. I made Clementine's first because it was the most fun. Felt, hot glue, assorted sparkly trims, a great idea and an old pair of holiday fur-trimmed knee socks helped me to make this pepperminty sweet stocking for my little lady.

So cute! One down. Three to go.