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There is nothing like warming up with a delicious bowl of soup on a crisp Autumn day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9xvBLArFq44\/UH-GmVfTJ4I\/AAAAAAAAMFA\/a7iST6Feoz0\/s1600\/White+chicken+Chili.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9xvBLArFq44\/UH-GmVfTJ4I\/AAAAAAAAMFA\/a7iST6Feoz0\/s640\/White+chicken+Chili.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis recipe is perfect because not only is it healthy and delicious, it is also really easy and FAST to put together. \u0026nbsp;I have made it twice in the last two weeks and my family just gobbles it all up. \u0026nbsp;That's when you know a recipe is good :) The first batch I only made half the recipe, and the second time I did the full one so that we could have leftovers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; 4 cans \u0026nbsp; white beans drained\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; 8 cups \u0026nbsp; chicken broth\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 cup \u0026nbsp; diced cilantro\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;1 can \u0026nbsp; diced green chilis (I used mild)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; 1 TBS \u0026nbsp; salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 1 tsp \u0026nbsp; cumin\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;6 \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;boneless, skinless chicken thighs (finely diced and cooked)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCombine all ingredients in a pot and simmer over medium to low heat on the stovetop for 30-40 minutes stirring frequently. Enjoy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 5-7 servings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_lJXy6_e3o\/UH-GlL0H8aI\/AAAAAAAAME4\/-tWXYi4SuaY\/s1600\/White+Chicken+Chili+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"340\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_lJXy6_e3o\/UH-GlL0H8aI\/AAAAAAAAME4\/-tWXYi4SuaY\/s640\/White+Chicken+Chili+2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/feeds\/685971508191678535\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=5378043197699784410\u0026postID=685971508191678535\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/685971508191678535"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/685971508191678535"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/white-chicken-chili.html","title":"White Chicken Chili"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jonie Marie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06376223478374421450"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_l-9pk2SV5FI\/TG7QIUEQ5OI\/AAAAAAAADeE\/7GR47bq6Jlo\/S220\/36.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9xvBLArFq44\/UH-GmVfTJ4I\/AAAAAAAAMFA\/a7iST6Feoz0\/s72-c\/White+chicken+Chili.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378043197699784410.post-5338560848422831300"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-28T06:00:00.001-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-28T06:00:16.060-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Halloween"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"POV"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Happy Halloween Banner"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I LOVE HALLOWEEN!\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThere. I said it. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nNow that I have that out of my system, let me tell you about the fun Halloween Banner I made. :)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYaQLSw3AWo\/UGU4Qy0ZF7I\/AAAAAAAALzs\/EwsZF-xQ440\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"374\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYaQLSw3AWo\/UGU4Qy0ZF7I\/AAAAAAAALzs\/EwsZF-xQ440\/s640\/halloween+diy+banner+7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI have been wanting to make this for a while now, and am so SO excited with the way it turned out. \u0026nbsp;I even talked Charli into making one with me. \u0026nbsp;(As soon as she hangs hers up and takes a photo, I will show you how her banner turned out. \u0026nbsp;It is so stinkin cute and it's different from mine.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI started off by gathering my supplies.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yWbdjY84y0c\/UGU4NAv-5HI\/AAAAAAAALzM\/iXMf7Aj-D4o\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yWbdjY84y0c\/UGU4NAv-5HI\/AAAAAAAALzM\/iXMf7Aj-D4o\/s640\/halloween+diy+banner+2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nYou can find the wood pieces in your local craft store. \u0026nbsp;I got mine at Hobby Lobby in the wood projects isle. \u0026nbsp;I could have left them long, but I wanted them to be smaller, so I sawed them in half. \u0026nbsp;Well....almost half. \u0026nbsp;I ended up with two different sizes, but then I thought it would be fun to mix and match. \u0026nbsp;Then I forgot that I had two different sizes, so they aren't very mixed or matched. \u0026nbsp;Mostly clumped. \u0026nbsp;But it works.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O63ePbkKFJQ\/UGU4SyKSmhI\/AAAAAAAALz8\/QhIGtRhcYv0\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O63ePbkKFJQ\/UGU4SyKSmhI\/AAAAAAAALz8\/QhIGtRhcYv0\/s400\/halloween+diy+banner.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI purchased the Thickers at a warehouse sale, but I have seen them at any craft store as well. \u0026nbsp;I decided to make this project as easy as possible. \u0026nbsp;If you don't have a Silhouette yet, no biggie. \u0026nbsp;I didn't even use it this time! \u0026nbsp;(This is a huge step for me because I use that thing for everything.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe rest is just personal preference. \u0026nbsp;I wanted to go with more neutral kinds of Halloween colors with a little pop of orange and green. \u0026nbsp;I am LOVING the cardboard paper I found at Hobby Lobby as well. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe wire is an 18 gauge wire that I found at Home Depot in the picture hanging stuff isle.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-USBH8rZ2xG0\/UGU4Om6XtNI\/AAAAAAAALzc\/fIBvxaZu9j0\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"351\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-USBH8rZ2xG0\/UGU4Om6XtNI\/AAAAAAAALzc\/fIBvxaZu9j0\/s400\/halloween+diy+banner+5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWe good? \u0026nbsp;You got all that? \u0026nbsp;Let's get to the fun part now.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAll you need to do is cut your pieces of scrapbook paper to match the size of the wood. \u0026nbsp;Then use mod podge to attach it. \u0026nbsp;Once you have your base paper on, you have creative license to embellish your little heart out.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvPj3v7oC4M\/UGU4LyPEeAI\/AAAAAAAALzE\/5o1pwQNLGJ4\/s1600\/Halloween+diy+banner+3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvPj3v7oC4M\/UGU4LyPEeAI\/AAAAAAAALzE\/5o1pwQNLGJ4\/s640\/Halloween+diy+banner+3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI liked the look of having each board be a little different, but that is just my personal preference. Once you have all your boards finished, you will need to drill two holes in each piece. \u0026nbsp;This is really easy. \u0026nbsp;If you are too scared to use a drill, you could attach it some other way like with tape and ribbon or even use a staple gun.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qsvcmMxZemw\/UGU4NTZTsNI\/AAAAAAAALzQ\/p8h5WdLP3oE\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qsvcmMxZemw\/UGU4NTZTsNI\/AAAAAAAALzQ\/p8h5WdLP3oE\/s640\/halloween+diy+banner+4.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI wanted a simple look, so I put the wire through and then just bent it so that it actually just looks like a staple. \u0026nbsp;On the ends, I left about 12 inches to curl and hang the banner up with. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8fMTJqepeUo\/UGU4P74QvwI\/AAAAAAAALzk\/drbxNp7W1bY\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8fMTJqepeUo\/UGU4P74QvwI\/AAAAAAAALzk\/drbxNp7W1bY\/s640\/halloween+diy+banner+6.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTa-to-the-Da. \u0026nbsp;Finished.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zv3EHmMl_3I\/UGU4SfvhzhI\/AAAAAAAALz0\/h0mPzDugKws\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zv3EHmMl_3I\/UGU4SfvhzhI\/AAAAAAAALz0\/h0mPzDugKws\/s640\/halloween+diy+banner+8.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IUpxc4AZALQ\/UGU4T98DmmI\/AAAAAAAAL0E\/SheIGeboeXI\/s1600\/pov+orange.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"302\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IUpxc4AZALQ\/UGU4T98DmmI\/AAAAAAAAL0E\/SheIGeboeXI\/s640\/pov+orange.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nStand back and admire.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYaQLSw3AWo\/UGU4Qy0ZF7I\/AAAAAAAALzs\/EwsZF-xQ440\/s1600\/halloween+diy+banner+7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"374\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYaQLSw3AWo\/UGU4Qy0ZF7I\/AAAAAAAALzs\/EwsZF-xQ440\/s640\/halloween+diy+banner+7.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5338560848422831300\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=5378043197699784410\u0026postID=5338560848422831300\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/5338560848422831300"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/5338560848422831300"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/diy-happy-halloween-banner.html","title":"DIY Happy Halloween Banner"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jonie Marie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06376223478374421450"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_l-9pk2SV5FI\/TG7QIUEQ5OI\/AAAAAAAADeE\/7GR47bq6Jlo\/S220\/36.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gYaQLSw3AWo\/UGU4Qy0ZF7I\/AAAAAAAALzs\/EwsZF-xQ440\/s72-c\/halloween+diy+banner+7.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378043197699784410.post-1552675866008176139"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-21T00:00:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-21T00:00:00.295-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"giveaway"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wall decor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Wooden Hanging Pumpkin {Crafty Wood Cutouts GIVEAWAY}"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Are you guys sick of fall decorations yet? \u0026nbsp;I hope not, because I have some more to share with you. \u0026nbsp;This one is a darling pumpkin kit that you can purchase at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/craftywoodcutouts.com\/\"\u003ECrafty Wood Cutouts\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or you can enter to win below. This is how it looks when you get it. \u0026nbsp;All the wood pieces you need are included in the kit. \u0026nbsp;It is a blank canvas perfect for making your very own!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HoS6KDnbAwo\/UFuHO8BVpsI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/qHzaQ9Kwkw4\/s1600\/Pumpkin+Wall+Decor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HoS6KDnbAwo\/UFuHO8BVpsI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/qHzaQ9Kwkw4\/s640\/Pumpkin+Wall+Decor.jpg\" width=\"540\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI began by painting my base color on all of the pieces. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OBUoB5svXfc\/UFuHQOXiWvI\/AAAAAAAALuA\/pX0nWlX9OTE\/s1600\/pumpkin+wall+decor+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OBUoB5svXfc\/UFuHQOXiWvI\/AAAAAAAALuA\/pX0nWlX9OTE\/s640\/pumpkin+wall+decor+2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI wanted a fun pattern on my pumpkin, but I didn't want to do the scrap book paper look. \u0026nbsp;I decided to go with paint, tape, and GLITTER. \u0026nbsp;Yes, the glitter is my favorite part of this. \u0026nbsp;I didn't really do any exact measuring. \u0026nbsp;I just started putting tape down and painting. \u0026nbsp;I decided that I wanted to do some bigger diamonds as well, so I taped again and painted a few bigger ones. \u0026nbsp;Last, using elmers glue and glitter, I filled in some of the smaller diamonds and outlined all of the big diamonds to give some texture and fun pattern.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bPyepSLSlNg\/UFuHT4TV-aI\/AAAAAAAALug\/sgK76gdKJ6U\/s1600\/pumpkin+wall+decor+collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bPyepSLSlNg\/UFuHT4TV-aI\/AAAAAAAALug\/sgK76gdKJ6U\/s640\/pumpkin+wall+decor+collage.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce the pumpkin pieces were drying, I started my leaves. \u0026nbsp;I painted two of the leaves green, sanded them and then spread a glitter glue over the top to give them a little shimmer. \u0026nbsp;For the other two leaves, I used mod podge and burlap. \u0026nbsp;I love the texture this brought to my pumpkin.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufBWgtPJbfk\/UFuHRHYH9ZI\/AAAAAAAALuI\/H6kDHJicirA\/s1600\/pumpkin+wall+decor+3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"556\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ufBWgtPJbfk\/UFuHRHYH9ZI\/AAAAAAAALuI\/H6kDHJicirA\/s640\/pumpkin+wall+decor+3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe last thing to do was to attach the leaves to the pumpkin and add some embellishments. \u0026nbsp;I used an 18 gauge wire to connect everything together. \u0026nbsp;I also used some green ric rac, brown tulle and orange ribbons to cute-i-fy it. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S7nwWS3XxVI\/UFuHTcDEB1I\/AAAAAAAALuY\/0ark-_n6ovY\/s1600\/pumpkin+wall+decor+collage+details.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S7nwWS3XxVI\/UFuHTcDEB1I\/AAAAAAAALuY\/0ark-_n6ovY\/s640\/pumpkin+wall+decor+collage+details.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd there you have it! \u0026nbsp;A finished, extra cute pumpkin that is perfect for decorating from now until the end of November.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6AvRagkGzs\/UFuHSq2sL5I\/AAAAAAAALuQ\/REXf1j7HcdE\/s1600\/pumpkin+wall+decor+4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6AvRagkGzs\/UFuHSq2sL5I\/AAAAAAAALuQ\/REXf1j7HcdE\/s640\/pumpkin+wall+decor+4.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere's the best part! \u0026nbsp;You can win one for yourself! All you need to do is enter using the rafflecopter form below. \u0026nbsp;The contest will run until next Friday and the winner will be announced on Saturday Sept 29th. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca class=\"rafl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/0fac3f4\/\" id=\"rc-0fac3f4\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net\/embed\/rafl\/cptr.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1552675866008176139\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=5378043197699784410\u0026postID=1552675866008176139\u0026isPopup=true","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/1552675866008176139"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/1552675866008176139"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/diy-wooden-hanging-pumpkin-crafty-wood.html","title":"DIY Wooden Hanging Pumpkin {Crafty Wood Cutouts GIVEAWAY}"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jonie Marie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06376223478374421450"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_l-9pk2SV5FI\/TG7QIUEQ5OI\/AAAAAAAADeE\/7GR47bq6Jlo\/S220\/36.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HoS6KDnbAwo\/UFuHO8BVpsI\/AAAAAAAALt4\/qHzaQ9Kwkw4\/s72-c\/Pumpkin+Wall+Decor.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378043197699784410.post-6519368988548001849"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-13T17:25:00.003-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-13T18:26:55.347-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"tutorial"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fall\/ Thanksgiving Wood Stacker"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"You know those weeks that just don't quite go as planned? \u0026nbsp;That would sum up my week in a nut shell. \u0026nbsp;I meant to get this posted yesterday, but as it turns out, my girls both have hand foot and mouth. \u0026nbsp;It has been a rough couple of days, and I am just glad that they are both sleeping at the same time so that I can type this up really quickly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnough of that. \u0026nbsp;You are here to see a cute craft. \u0026nbsp;This is another one of the wood kits that was sent to me by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fabdecor.com\/\"\u003EFabdecor\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;(If you missed the last two, you can find the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/teaming-up-weekly-challenge-giveaways.html\"\u003Epumpkins here\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/fall-words-mini-stacker.html\"\u003Efall words mini stacker here\u003C\/a\u003E.)\u0026nbsp;This is a great project for those that like to decorate for different holidays and seasons, but don't have the space to store it all. \u0026nbsp;It is a double sided stacker!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LdmHMDBsN-c\/UFJpU7GEFoI\/AAAAAAAALqo\/3qV6uxwVj4s\/s1600\/fall+wood+decor+collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LdmHMDBsN-c\/UFJpU7GEFoI\/AAAAAAAALqo\/3qV6uxwVj4s\/s640\/fall+wood+decor+collage.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt is pretty basic to make these yourself, which is what makes them so great, but here is a little mini tutorial for you on how I did mine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i6KoP27fEDA\/UFJpVtEjyhI\/AAAAAAAALqw\/ZFBsiFaTYyU\/s1600\/fall+wood+decor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"518\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-i6KoP27fEDA\/UFJpVtEjyhI\/AAAAAAAALqw\/ZFBsiFaTYyU\/s640\/fall+wood+decor.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI started with the wood kit. \u0026nbsp;I painted the blocks a light orange, dark orange, and cream. \u0026nbsp;Then I applied my vinyl. \u0026nbsp;This is where my tutorial might differ from others. \u0026nbsp;I decided that it would be fun to add glitter to the turkey and the pumpkin. \u0026nbsp;All you need to do it take a mini paintbrush and using mod podge, paint along the vinyl where you would like the glitter to go. \u0026nbsp;I recommend doing it in smallish sections because the glue will dry. \u0026nbsp;The glitter gives it a fun texture and sparkle that really makes it even more cute. \u0026nbsp;The turkey I coated quite a bit with the glitter, but the pumpkin I just dusted it with it. \u0026nbsp;Make sure that if you do use the glitter that you use some kind of sealer spray on it so that the glitter doesn't get everywhere.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eyuvoxPJV0A\/UFJpTXpnUrI\/AAAAAAAALqY\/LCmtVXExpHk\/s1600\/fall+wood+decor+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eyuvoxPJV0A\/UFJpTXpnUrI\/AAAAAAAALqY\/LCmtVXExpHk\/s640\/fall+wood+decor+2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI finished off the blocks by rubbing a wood stain on the edges and a quick swipe across the words. \u0026nbsp;Then I tied it all together with some tulle and some FABULOUS yellow houndstooth ribbon. \u0026nbsp;I bought this ribbon from Walmart (of all places) in the dollar bin about a year and a half ago. \u0026nbsp;I haven't found a project that I wanted to use it on until now. \u0026nbsp;I think it works really well with the fall and thanksgiving blocks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oVbIOkvPcfU\/UFJpUZTJhSI\/AAAAAAAALqg\/v4NfIYHhW5E\/s1600\/fall+wood+decor+3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oVbIOkvPcfU\/UFJpUZTJhSI\/AAAAAAAALqg\/v4NfIYHhW5E\/s640\/fall+wood+decor+3.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you would like to purchase the wood kit yourself, you can go to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.fabdecor.com\/Double-sided-Fall-Thanksgiving-Staker-S-DFTh.htm\"\u003EFabdecor\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and purchase the full set including both sides, or you can purchase just one side. \u0026nbsp;Pretty cool!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOR you can enter to win one! \u0026nbsp;Head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fablifyit.com\/?p=144\"\u003Efablifyit.com\u003C\/a\u003E to enter to win one of THREE sets being given away! Good Luck!\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6519368988548001849\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=5378043197699784410\u0026postID=6519368988548001849\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/6519368988548001849"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/6519368988548001849"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/fall-thanksgiving-wood-stacker.html","title":"Fall\/ Thanksgiving Wood Stacker"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jonie Marie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06376223478374421450"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_l-9pk2SV5FI\/TG7QIUEQ5OI\/AAAAAAAADeE\/7GR47bq6Jlo\/S220\/36.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LdmHMDBsN-c\/UFJpU7GEFoI\/AAAAAAAALqo\/3qV6uxwVj4s\/s72-c\/fall+wood+decor+collage.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378043197699784410.post-1923135034644751896"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-05T06:00:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-05T10:07:14.553-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"diy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fall"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fall Words Mini Stacker"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNMTICJFUtA\/UEbjrPAhi9I\/AAAAAAAALg4\/6afpRxqHF38\/s1600\/Fall+Mini+Stacker.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"404\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNMTICJFUtA\/UEbjrPAhi9I\/AAAAAAAALg4\/6afpRxqHF38\/s640\/Fall+Mini+Stacker.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis week's challenge was a really quick and easy one. \u0026nbsp;It is a cute mini stacker that uses fall words. Here's how I decided to do mine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(You can buy the kit that includes the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.fabdecor.com\/Fall-Mini-stacker-Craft-kit-CK-FM.htm\"\u003Ewood and vinyl\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for $4.50, or you can buy a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.fabdecor.com\/Fall-Mini-Stacker-MS-F.htm\"\u003Ecompleted kit\u003C\/a\u003E for $9.00)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQQHpLj59Do\/UEbmcxQmVOI\/AAAAAAAALhM\/HCOVCsOn7N4\/s1600\/fall+mini+stacker+collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQQHpLj59Do\/UEbmcxQmVOI\/AAAAAAAALhM\/HCOVCsOn7N4\/s640\/fall+mini+stacker+collage.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFirst, I painted the blocks different colors. \u0026nbsp;I wanted a sort of an ombre look to it, so I went with two shades of orange and a yellow. \u0026nbsp;After the blocks were painted, I added the vinyl to the blocks. \u0026nbsp;I decided I would rather use the vinyl like a stencil than keep it on the block, so I took the blocks outside and covered them with a layer of brown spray paint. \u0026nbsp;Once they were dry, I peeled the vinyl letters off leaving my ombre letters. \u0026nbsp;Last, I used some sand paper to expose the colors that were under the brown paint. \u0026nbsp;I also ran the sand paper across the letters as well to give them a little more of an aged look.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can leave your blocks just like that, or you can do like I did and wrap some twine around all the blocks and add a leaf and berries. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Kat5siBnVOo\/UEbn2_RewkI\/AAAAAAAALhU\/NULhHt4wTdw\/s1600\/Fall+mini+stacker+2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"432\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Kat5siBnVOo\/UEbn2_RewkI\/AAAAAAAALhU\/NULhHt4wTdw\/s640\/Fall+mini+stacker+2.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are the perfect gift for a friend or just to use in your own fall decor. \u0026nbsp;If you would like a chance to win one of your own, head over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fablifyit.com\/?p=121\"\u003EFablifyit\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and enter the giveaway there. \u0026nbsp;There will be several kits given away, so you will have plenty of chances to win! \u0026nbsp;Good luck!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1923135034644751896\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=5378043197699784410\u0026postID=1923135034644751896\u0026isPopup=true","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/1923135034644751896"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/1923135034644751896"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/fall-words-mini-stacker.html","title":"Fall Words Mini Stacker"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jonie Marie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06376223478374421450"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_l-9pk2SV5FI\/TG7QIUEQ5OI\/AAAAAAAADeE\/7GR47bq6Jlo\/S220\/36.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNMTICJFUtA\/UEbjrPAhi9I\/AAAAAAAALg4\/6afpRxqHF38\/s72-c\/Fall+Mini+Stacker.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5378043197699784410.post-798297943969763803"},"published":{"$t":"2012-09-01T09:11:00.000-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-09-08T23:57:51.060-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaway results"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pumpkins"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pumpkin Kit Winner"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FY3MeEMm3Jw\/UEIlNfB9vKI\/AAAAAAAALfc\/0pUk6i3sy4U\/s1600\/4X4+Pumpkin+collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FY3MeEMm3Jw\/UEIlNfB9vKI\/AAAAAAAALfc\/0pUk6i3sy4U\/s640\/4X4+Pumpkin+collage.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThanks to everyone that entered to win the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/teaming-up-weekly-challenge-giveaways.html\"\u003Ecute 4X4 pumpkin kit\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;If you didn't win, remember, you will have several more chances to win other kits over the next 6 weeks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe winner is:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;\"\u003EShae\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI sent you an email, so be sure to look for it and get back to me so I can get you your prize!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/feeds\/798297943969763803\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=5378043197699784410\u0026postID=798297943969763803\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/798297943969763803"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5378043197699784410\/posts\/default\/798297943969763803"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/pumpkin-kit-winner.html","title":"Pumpkin Kit Winner"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Jonie Marie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/06376223478374421450"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"21","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_l-9pk2SV5FI\/TG7QIUEQ5OI\/AAAAAAAADeE\/7GR47bq6Jlo\/S220\/36.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FY3MeEMm3Jw\/UEIlNfB9vKI\/AAAAAAAALfc\/0pUk6i3sy4U\/s72-c\/4X4+Pumpkin+collage.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});