Halloween Tutorials

The tutorials at Joli Paquet have started! I did a super simple center piece- jar that you make with your kids. And today you can find a REALLY cute banner by Beth. Go on over and join in the fun!

Rain

Its been so cloudy and rainy here lately. That's not usual for around these parts! Mushrooms are popping up everywhere! Today I was playing around with one and took some pics. I thought I would share. Ohh and don't worry, I didn't eat it. tehe

It's Time!!

Joli Paquet for Halloween has began. If your new to the blog here is the info: Its a blog that features tutorials, recipes, give aways, swaps, and kits. I am very lucky to be included with this wonderful group of ladies that work together to share all this goodness with you! Joli Paquet is free too! Feel free to use the logos below to post to your blog and pass on the fun! We are also having a Halloween Trick or Treat swap for the first time so be sure to hop over to the Joli Paquet blog and sign up! You can sign up for the swap until Wednesday September the 23rd.

Here is the Halloween
Schedule :

Tutorials start Sep. 22nd!
Tutorials posted each Tuesday & Thursday
Kit previews Sep. 30th!
Kits sales Oct. 2nd!

I can't wait to see you all there!!

Something New

I had so much success with my BOO Banners I thought I would try something new for my Thanksgiving Banner. I am taking Pre-orders for the Give Thanks Banner now. They will be shipped October 16th.

News and fun coming soon!!!

Halloween Updates

I have been filling up Brandywine Boutique with lots of Halloween goodies! I am so lucky. I was featured on the front page and in a gift guide this week. Whoohooo!

Tool Tuesday Crop-A-Dile

We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch

This all-in-one tool punches and sets eyelets, snaps, and so much more. Easily punch through any material, thick or thin, then set eyelets, snaps, or any metal embellishment into your project. Ideal for punching paper, leather, plastic, metal, chipboard, acrylic, fabric, wood, poly, and much more.
It runs for about $22.00 dollars. I think its worth it just for the hole punch! I bought mine after I started breaking regular hole punches. The tags I sell in my shop are made from thick cardstock and I like to stack a lot of them and punch holes all at once. It’s a big time saver. I rarely use the eyelet tool but when I do it works great. The only down size I can find is its heavy and bulky. But, it seems sturdy enough to last forever and at $22.00 dollars I think that’s a good deal. Plus its PINK!

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Wicked good that is! Joli Paquet has a whole new look (Thanks Cindy!) and some new members too! We will have tutorials, give aways, and ......kits for Halloween! Come join the fun! Feel free to add the Button above for your blog and join the Joli Paquet Flickr group.

Fall And Halloween Embellishments

School, Harry Potter, Big Birthdays

No tool review today. I just have TOO much going on. School starts next week, my little man is having his TENTH birthday party this weekend (I haven't even shopped yet!), and I promised to take him to the new Harry Potter movie before school starts. When does school start for you? I would love to know!

So this is a super busy week for us. I will be back next week with a review and a give away!!! You can find the tags above in my shop.

You should stop by the Joli Paquet blog. You can find some tutorials and free downloads. And this Fall you will find even more so hop on over.

Tool Tuesday-Zutter Bind-It-All

Today I"m going to review the Zutter Bind-it-All. Once again the color grabbed my attention. Who doesn't love pretty tools? It also has an aqua case you can buy separate. Eek pink and aqua my favorite! You buy the spirals separate also and they come in a variety of sizes and colors. The Bind-it-all runs for about $70.00. I once again used the online 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby. I love what this product can do. It makes books, notebooks, scrapbooks, journals, and more. My very favorite thing about it is I can use the oodles and oodles of ephemera I have to make one of a kind books. I have used vintage postcards, antique cabinet card mats, and old book covers. I have seen books made by using food packaging! You could turn your kiddos favorite cereal into a cool notebook for them. What a great way to recycle! So what don't I like? Well, maybe I'm just a dork but I cant always get all the holes lined up right, and for some reason I always forget the order the pages go before you bind it. Ex: the front page goes on the back turned inward..blah...blah... I always get my husband to do it. He's much more patient than me. So all in all its a pretty cool tool. However I have noticed several more tools that seem to do the same thing have came out. You might research those before you purchase the Zutter Bind-it-all. If you like a different binding tool better I would love to here about it!

Halloween Supplies

Its never to early to start making Halloween stuff. I have listed some Halloween supplies in my shop! Have fun creating!

Stop by tomorrow for a new Tool review.

Feather Trees

The feather trees are back! I have always got a wonderful response to my feather trees. I was trilled to find them in new colors this year. I collect them in all sizes and colors. I just love them!

Tool Tuesday-Zutter Round-it-All

Tool Tuesday is an idea I had to share with you a review of tools I use and to talk about tools I WISH I had. It might not be every Tuesday but I will have tool reviews a lot. I am not getting paid for product endorsements or anything. I just love finding a new tool that works great and thought I would share it with you!

First is the Zutter Round-it-All. Its a super duper corner puncher. I have to admit it was the VERY yummy colors that drew me in! After breaking 3 corner punches I went in search of something better. I found it at Hobby Lobby for about $25.00 and I used the online 40% off coupon. My favorite thing is it can go though thick chipboard, acrylic, tin, and most other materials up to 1/8" thick. So there you go! Ya to Zutter for making something so practical work great and be so pretty!

Postcard #2

Simply Black and White-Vintage Embellishment Kit

BIG Sale

I decided last minute to have a sale this weekend to make way for all my holiday stuff! Just check out the SALE SALE SALE section! I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Postcard #1

Blog improvements coming next week!

Hi

Just popping in to say hi! Man is it hot!! Its been over 100 for weeks now. Its hard to want to do anything in this heat but I have managed to add some things to my shop! Hope everyone has a cool weekend!

Vintage Supplies And Salvaged Letters

I've added some vintage supplies to the shop! I also finally got around to adding the cast metal salvaged letters I told you about forever ago.

Vintage Lace Sampler

I just added a sample of all my favorite laces in my shop. You get 18 yards of trim plus flower appliques all tucked into a vintage wallpaper box. If there is an interest I will make more boxes with different trims.

Cottage Kits

Well we survived our camping trip. I' m not sure how with 115 degree temps and lots of snakes! The lake water was HOT! And the snakes were BIG!

I finished the Home Sweet Home Vintage Cottage kits. I added some really lovely vintage wallpaper I scored off of e-bay. The kit comes with full color instructions.

Cindy posted a cute tutorial over at Joli Paquet. Thanks Cindy!