Thursday, October 30, 2014

Last Minute Halloween DIYs - Treat bags & decor ideas

Still, only some hours to go for Halloween !! What are you dressing up like or what are you dressing up your kids like ? Do you celebrate Halloween ?Are you attending any party? Or it is just an another day in fall ? Actually, we don't celebrate Halloween but trick or treaters come to our house so I am making some treat bags with candies in them.
Today I am sharing an idea to make your own last minute treat bags. It is not something new.It is the most common way of making a paper bag but I have added my own twist in that.Let's see how to make this. I made these bags last time to carry small gifts to my cousins and they loved it. So, even if you are not into Halloween may be for some other occasion.Oh ya ! even for Christmas !!





Materials required:
Kraft paper
Scissors
Glue or tape
Hole punch
Ribbon
Markers

Step 1: Cut the Kraft paper in rectangle shape according to your desired size. Fold the two sides over the middle so that they overlap.Apply glue or tape it.




Step 2: Fold around 1 inch on one side and make a triangle on each side of the fold by opening the front and back pieces separately.


Step 3: Now fold each side such that they overlap and glue or tape it. Boo! Your treat bag is ready. Decorate with markers and fill in with treats. Fold the top part and make a hole. Insert the ribbon through the hole and tie a bow to finish it.










A simple and quick decor idea:

Get some LED lights from the dollar store or Ikea . Draw a ghost shape with a marker in a white paper or any semi-transparent material(I am using a milk can ). Cut it and paste it in front of the LED lights with double sided tape .






Hope you loved learning how to make a paper gift bag.As said earlier, these bags can be used all year and it is best for wrapping odd shaped gifts.

How are you decorating your house for Halloween ? Is there anything special you are doing ? Do you like these ideas ? Feel free to share your comments below or write to vikalpah@gmail.com if you have doubts.As always I will be happy to hear from you.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Home Matters Link party [Co-hosting]

Welcome to Home Matters Linky Party!

Hello Everyone! Welcome back ! This is the second and last week I am co-hosting this party. We are so glad that the party went well last week and hoping the same for this week too.We are eagerly waiting to see what you are up to!Come link up!

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A huge thanks to those who linked up last week and are helping this party to grow!

Here are our featured picks from the week!

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From top left to right: Jellyfish Halloween Costume from My Pinterventures 1930's Drum Table Makeover from Redo It Yourself Inspirations DIY Easy and Quick Halloween Banner from Cool Moms Cool Tips & Date and Chai Soft Rolls from Something sweet Winnie's blog
One Pan Enchilada Pasta from Ten at the Table
8 Scrumptious Soups and Stews from Simply Fresh Dinners
White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Cups from More Than a Mom of Three
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte from Natural Chow
Cauliflower Rice with Roasted Tomatoes from Simply Fresh Dinners
And here are the most clicked of the Week!
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Favorite Books for a 5 Year Old by The Sunny Patch (9 Clicks) Date and Chai Soft Rolls from Something sweet Winnie's blog (9 clicks) How to Turn Tablecloths & Napkins into Curtains from Living in Green Grass (8 clicks) Please Note: We have pinned your featured links unto our Home Matters Awesome Pins Board. You can follow along here: Home Matters Awesome Board on Pinterest or click on the board below. Follow Zan @ Flourishing At Home's board Home Matters Awesome Pins on Pinterest. We hope everyone will take a moment to visit some of these featured links and share some love!
And if you are joining us for the first time, a Hearty Welcome to you!

We look forward to seeing your matters of the home links such as: home décor tips and tricks, DIY, homesteading, homeschooling, child rearing, frugal living, sustainability, and organizational tips!

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Kristen at The Road To Domestications:
Zan (Flourishing At Home)
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Check out what we have been up to this past week!

Kristen: Winter Home Organizing Tips & Guidelines; Holiday Sanity Savers (2014 Edition); Dei Fratelli Review & Contest Announcement!
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Here is what Bonnie has been up to this past week: Shed Makeover; Framed Fall Subway Art; Vintage Revival at It's Best
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Here is what Sahana has been up to this past week: DIY Knotted Scarf; Soy Candle making -How To & Don'ts

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And now, let's get to the party!

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1. Follow the hosts on at least one form of social media. You can tag that follow with #HomeMatters.
2. Link up to 3 posts per party. Please note that we (host & co-hosts) reserve the right to use any photo you have linked up to be featured at the next party, should it be chosen. All credits would be yours!
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Friday, October 24, 2014

DIY Knotted Scarf

Now it is the perfect time for Scarf .Inspired from the fall colors , today I am going to show you an easy and fun way to make your own scarf. The most important point to be noted is you need not know knitting or crocheting to make this scarf. Oh ya !! Hi-five !!If you are also like me, who does not know both of them but still urging to make your own scarf with your favourite colors or seasonal colors.Now to the materials.


Materials Required :

2 Rolls of chunky yarn (Each 55 yards)
Scissors
Rubber bands
Clothes pins (Optional)
Tape

There is no right or wrong way to chose the colors ,quantity or quality of the yarn. I used chunky yarn as I had that in hand.You can also use super chunky yarn for more fluffiness and also you can also increase the number of columns as desired.

Step 1: Cut as many 4 yards of yarn as possible from the 2 rolls of chunky yarn. I planned for 6 columns and each column has 3 piece of each 4yards . At the end, I had some extra yarns so I added them to the outer columns so it is 4  4  3  3  4  4 for each column.(Here the number denotes no. of 4yards for each column) I used clothespin to separate the yarns from knotting before actually starting the knotting process.


Step 2:  Tie a overhand knot for each column by combining all the pieces of yarn for that particular column leaving 3 to 4 inches at the end.Secure each column with tape so that it is easy for you to work .




Step 3: Wind each column of yarn into a spool with hand and secure it with a rubber band so that it is easy to knot and also prevents knotty mess between yarns ;). Unwind and wind as you go.


Step 4: Make a square knot with yarns of column 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , 5 and 6  .Measure 2 1/2 inches from the previous knot to keep it even.



Step 5: Now to the next row of knots. Make square knots with 2 and 3 columns & 4 and 5 leaving 1 and 6 just like that.As said, the distance is 2 1/2 inches from the previous knots.


This is how the pattern looks.



Step 6: Repeat the same steps, till you run out of yarn and secure the ends as we did in the beginning.



The final scarf measured 2 3/4 yard and if you want to decrease the length you can tighten the measurement between the knots from 2 1/2 inches to 2 inches or you can decrease the length from 4 yards to 3 1/2 yards.You can also add more columns if you want more fluffiness as said earlier.

These yarns were on sale for a $1 each and so the total costs to make this scarf was $2.Even if you want to add 3 more columns then it comes $3 which is not a bad deal at all.What do you think ?

There are a lot many ways you can wear a scarf to create various looks.I will link to a you tube video where you can learn 25 ways to wear a scarf.

How easy was that ?? Will you try to make one ?If so what colors do you prefer.Is there any particular way you wear scarf. Share with me in the comments below.As always happy to hear from you.If you have any doubts feel free to ask in the comments or mail me at Vikalpah@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Home Matters Link Up party [Co-Hosting]

Welcome to Home Matters Linky Party!

This week I am excited.Ask me, for what ? I am co-hosting this party along with 4 other wonderful bloggers.I am happy that you are here .Link up your posts and we are waiting to see your great DIY, recipes ,etc.

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Our party has been growing. Huge thanks to those who come by and share with us! We always look forward to seeing your matters of the home links such as: home décor tips and tricks, DIY, homesteading, homeschooling, child rearing, frugal living, sustainability, and organizational tips!

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We would love to connect with you on social media!
Kristen at The Road To Domestications:
Zan(Flourishing At Home)
Shirley at Intelligent Domestications:

Check out what we have been up to this past week!

Kristen at The Road To Domestication shared these three posts with us: Five for Fall...Plus Fall Home Tour; On Prepping for a Busy Season; and A Guide to Staining Concrete in Your Home.

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Zan at Flourishing At Home shared a post on Sitting At Jesus' Feet: A Cure for Being Overwhelmed! Also, her Fall Mantle and Other Fall Decorations around her home.

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Shirley at Intelligent Domestications shared these three posts with us: The Rock Ranch for Family Fun in Georgia; Crock Pot Roasted Chicken and Vegetables; and Holiday of Surprises Giveaway Event Week!

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And now to introduce our two new co-hosts for the rest of October!
Let's welcome Bonnie from Our Second Hand House and Sahana from Vikalpah to the party! Bonnie started last week, and Sahana is joining us this week. Both ladies offer amazing DIYs on their blogs. If you have not yet check out their blogs, I encourage you to do so!
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Here is what Bonnie has been up to this past week!
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And Meet Sahana!
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We are excited that both ladies have decided to join us with Home Matters Linky Party!

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Our rules for the party are simple. Be sure to check them out before linking your posts!
1. Follow the hosts on at least one form of social media. You can tag that follow with #HomeMatters.
2. Link up to 3 posts per party. Please note that we (host & co-hosts) reserve the right to use any photo you have linked up to be featured at the next party, should it be chosen. All credits would be yours!
3. Please visit other links and share the love you seek.
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And now, let's get to this week's features!

Kristen's Picks
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How to Do Easy DIY Halloween and Fall Headband from Cool Moms Cool Tips How to Send the Perfect Care Package from A Savory Feast
Console Table Makeover from The Decoratoraholic
Zan's Picks
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Easy Raisin Scones from Joy Love Food Sweet Potato Casserole by House of Fauci's Autumn Salad with Apple and Smoked Salmon by Simply Fresh Dinners
Shirley's Picks
My Favorites from Intelligentdomestications.com for Week 10 of Home Matters Linky party
Skinny Caramel Apple Ice Cream by My Big Fat Happy Life
Bonnie's Picks
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A House Tour and A Love Story from The Honeycomb Home
Creepiest Halloween Food Ever from Dreaming of Leaving
And we always like sharing the top clicked posts of the week! We had some really high clicks this week. However, we will share 6 of the top ones starting with the highest!
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Frankenstein Rice Krispy Treats from Growing Up Madison (21 clicks) Forget Spring Cleaning, Fall Cleaning by Momentous Mom (18 clicks) The Importance of Having a Real Cookbook from All The V's (16 clicks) 21 Mason Jar Recipes for Autumn by Life with Lorelai (15 clicks) Chocolate Carrot Cake from Something Sweet (15 clicks) Walking Vs Running from An Alli Event (15 clicks) pin
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