Buy It: Classic Glass Trifle Serving Bowl (Target) Buy It: Clear Glass Individual Trifle Bowls, Set of 4 ( World Market)

How to Make a Classic Bow Cut 15 inches of ribbon. Form two large loops. Cross the right loop over the left and bring the left loop under and through. Pull the loops tight. Supplies Needed Ribbon of your choiceRuler, if desiredScissors Step-by-Step Directions Likely one of the first bows you learned to tie, the classic bow is still a timeless gift topper. Our steps below explain how to make a bow out of ribbon perfectly every time....

Cut the largest shape from yellow cardstock—this will be the base of each candy corn on the garland. Cut as many yellow shapes as pieces of candy corn as you’ll need; it may be helpful to lay them out to get an idea of the length your garland should be. Once you’ve cut as many yellow candy corn pieces as you want, cut the medium-size stencil out of orange cardstock and the smallest shape from white cardstock....

What You’ll Need 12x12 cardstock sheets in 4 monochromatic colors for each flower⅜-inch round wood ballsSmall poms in assorted colorsClear craft glueSlotted quilling toolPaper clipsRulerToothpickX-Acto knifeCutting matPaper hole punch Step 1: Cut the Strips Use a ruler and a cutting mat to cut your paper into strips. You’ll need four 12x¾-inch strips of each of the four colors; if you’re not using four colors, adjust accordingly so that you have an even number of each color and a total of 16 strips....

Add a creepy crawly element to your DIY Halloween decor by weaving your own oversize spiderweb that can be hung indoors or out. Decorate on a dime with this easy Halloween craft that can be made in under 30 minutes, and only requires four materials. Turn your front porch or mantle into an eerie oasis with this cheap (and easy!) craft. If you place your web outside, be wary of fall rain showers....

What You’ll Need Downloadable patternGreen hooded sweatshirt (with no zipper)Brown sweatpantsLight, medium and dark green feltStraight pinsNeedle and thread How to Make It Enlarge and trace the patterns onto paper and cut out. Cut the heart from light green felt and cut a total of 40 assorted leaves from light, medium, and dark green. If you want to cover the back of the sweatshirt, cut approximately 30 more leaves. Pin the heart to the left chest area on the front of the sweatshirt....

Editor’s tip: Make these ornaments without hanging loops (as shown) to use as package decorations. Draw a mitten shape onto a piece of paper; cut out. Use the pattern to cut the top mitten layer from wool felt.

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Whichever style you prefer, we’ll show you how to use items from around the house, natural elements, and simple DIY projects to create beautiful fall mantel decor that won’t strain your budget. 1. Colorful Fall Fireplace Decor Gather an assortment of accessories to create a colorful, layered display on your mantel. This arrangement includes mini pumpkins, gourds, branches with acorns, seasonal flowers, and taper candles in various colors. Varying the sizes and shapes of your fall mantel decor creates a more visually exciting effect....

Indoor Easter Games for Kids You don’t need a sunny day or a big backyard to play these fun Easter games. Gather the family around the kitchen table and start playing. Pin the Tail on the Bunny This Easter day game for kids is just like the classic pin the tail on the donkey, except you’ll use cotton balls with tape on them rather than a donkey tail. Egg Bowling This traditional Easter game for kids calls for one dyed hard-boiled egg and one white hard-boiled egg....

1. Overseed bermudagrass. There are several species of warm-season turf grasses but not all are good candidates for overseeding. Researchers have found that bermudagrass tolerates overseeding best and with the fewest long-term side effects. Resist overseeding a lawn made up of centipedgegrass, zoysiagrass, or St. Augustinegrass. These species don’t appreciate the extra irrigation and fertilization that the temporary grass will require. 2. Choose annual ryegrass. There are two types of ryegrass used for overseeding: annual and perennial....

Editor’s tip: Use dust-free chalk, so you’re not constantly pulling out the vacuum.

Editor’s Note: Use a power drill ($30, Target) to make the holes for the eyes.

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Other Ideas: Set out sunscreen, cup koozies, or lawn games like bocce or croquet. Extra sunglasses for forgetful guests would certainly be appreciated.