Burlap Wreath

I decided to make a very simple burlap wreath for fall/winter.  I chose a burlap ribbon with some red woven thru it so it would be good for fall or winter/Christmas time.  We will see how long I keep it up! I just felt like doing something small and quick and crafty.  With 3 kids in the house the crafts around here have to be quick!

I took a wire wreath and simply wrapped the burlap around it nice and tight. (I'm not a fufu kind of girl-that would be my mom and sisters, if you are looking for fufu you would have to ask them!) Do this starting about 15 inches into the ribbon(do you have an end to make a bow with!).  Keep wrapping it around until you get back to the beginning.  Now tie a bow! And your done! Simple, fun, and easy!

 Note: This can be done with a small child in your lap-I would know!

Sugared Pumpkin Seeds

When we carved the pumpkin for Athaiah's 6 month pictures we decided to do something a bit different with the seeds.  We decided to sugar them instead.

We first washed all the seeds.
Next, we melted 1 stick of butter, added 1/4 c brown sugar,1tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2tsp of all spice.  Stir this all together.
Pour pumpkin seeds into the bowl and mix them up well.
Lay them out on a baking sheet so they aren't overlapping. 

(my big helper)

Bake at 350 for 15min, stir them up  bit, then bake for another 15min!
Take them out and enjoy!