This evening I made carmel corn, and it tastes so good!
For the last couple weeks, my focus has been on the Joli Paquet Trick or Treat swap. It was truly a pleasure participating. The above mosaic is a bit of what I sent to my partner. Oops, and I did forgot to take pictures of a few additional items I sent too...
Cerri really knew how to indulge me. I was so ecstatic to open all the treats she packed into my tote bag. I just love it! Take a look at the tote she embellished - the beautiful picture of a dark haired woman framed with an assortment of vintage lace and trims - gorgeous! 
I really love the sparkly brooch she added too! Check out the smokey gray colored rhinestones. Aren't they fabulous!?
My oh my, was my tote ever overflowing with wonderful treats.
I love this silver hospital cup! Now why do you suppose we don't get silver cups at hospitals nowadays? I think I would have enjoyed a silver cup immensely when I had my babies in the hospital - I'm just sayin'... ;o) Cerri filled the cup with lots of pretty mother of pearl buttons, rhinestone trim and even another sparkly brooch!
Take a look at these cool silhouettes! I love silhouettes!! I was so excited when I opened these. Cerri used old ledger paper for the backgroud - the old handwriting has so much charm!
She also filled a cute envelope with all sorts of images and cutouts which I can't wait to use!
I was desperately needing a new boo banner. Guess what? I got one! Here it is hanging with our pumpkin who'll be carved tonight.
This darling little ghost garland looks so cute hanging from one of my vintage funeral baskets. I got one of her prize ribbons too! It's really beautiful!!
Now, not only was I spoiled by Cerri, but so were the girls. She included two sweet decorated tote bags filled with yummy treats and even a fun craft for them to do too. Both girls were so giggly and excited while opening their gifts - we all had fun!!
As soon as Jenny posted her tutorial for Halloween nut cups for Joli Paquet, I grabbed my stash of old photos 'cause I Just had to make some of these! 
Nut cups make a neat addition to any table setting - such a fun party favor!
Besides trying to clean-up the house today, I'll be making a few more of these, that's for sure.
Can you tell I'm home bound with a sick girl?? 
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 7-8 minutes, remove from oven. Add chopped up Almond Joy candy bars to each partially baked cupcake. 
Return to oven and continue baking until done - about 7-8 minutes more.
When cooled, frost as desired. 
There you have it. No fuss and oh so good!
My mom makes the best rice pudding. It used to be, that she only made it during Christmas time since it's one of our Scandinavian traditions. 
...and a very very slight touch of red orange - are the colors I've been playing with lately. I participated in the Joli Paquet Trick or Treat swap, and shipped out my partners package yesterday. I do hope Cerri enjoys what I sent...
While checking out craft projects here, I knew right away I wanted to add a swarm of bats to our front door too. A fun, easy project making a big spooky impact to any entry.
With all that crafting, homemade donuts sounded like a wonderful treat. I've been making all sorts of goodies from a huge crate of tasty apples my mom brought back from Eastern Washington. Besides apple pie, we love homemade applesauce. I made a batch Friday, and saved out a cup to use for making applesauce donuts.
Ever since my friend Elaine of Tinker Verve made these donuts, I've been wanting to do the same. Oh boy, are they delicious!
... and especially yummy served from a cute scarecrow.
