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Ghost and Goblins.......

Halloween is fast approaching.... So, I thought it was a good time to reopen my recipe vault to get an idea for conjuring up some treats. Witches Hat with a sweet surprise. I gathered an assortment of goodies to fill my Witches Hat. Candy: corn, skulls, bones, along with....caramel popcorn, M&M's and Reece's Pieces. I filled the sugar (ice cream) cone with sweets, then brushed the edge/rim of the cone with (melted) chocolate. The chocolate becomes the glue that binds your cookie to your cone. You can use any (round) cookie for the base. I used a (pre-made) dark chocolate and peanut butter cookies. To prevent candies from spilling out and the chocolate from dripping, I placed the cookie on top of the (chocolate) brushed cone. Gently turning it over... to paint a single coat of chocolate over the entire hat then set aside to dry . When it was dry, I adorned my Hat with candies and a sour gummy ribbon . To complete my little project, a Witches Broom...

Falling into Fall........

October has brought a definite chill to the air, putting me in a decorating mood. As you've come to know from visiting my blog, I love exploring new ideas for taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary. Which I accomplish through the inspiration provided by visiting your lovely blogs. Nothing says "FALL" like these... PUMPKINS! The versatility of pumpkins in any fall decor is endless. I've only got one problem... sometimes the pumpkins can start to look a little sad before the seasons end. (Natalie Maynor's photo) Violet Skiles has the perfect solution! Pumpkin Toppers Flowers, leaves, pearls, frame charm .....what more could you ask for? Reusable, perhaps? Yes they are! Violet has a beautifully illustrated tutorial at her blog for creating your own Pumpkin Topper . Please stroll on over for a visit. She's just as charming as her art! **************************************************** T...