Fall Decor

Fall banner

Supplies:

Chalk board paint

Twine

Paint brush

Linen fabric

2 Dowels (I purchased mine from hobby lobby)

Stencils

In order to create this look I rolled the fabric around the top of the dowel and then tied it in place with the twine. I found that the easiest way to do this was to cut a small hole in the fabric in order to put the twine through. I then used the stencils to create my phrase. Some other great phrases for the season would be trick treat,happy halloween or happy fall! Another version can be found here. 

Other uses of chalkboard paint and fall decor around my house!

for more of my fall decor click here and here

happy fall!

xo

anna lizbeth

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

While the husband was deployed last year I lived with five girls. Being able to live with these lovely girls turned out to be such a blessing. I loved being surrounded by people all of the time and we ended up making many wonderful memories. During the year we made a point to celebrate each season and had many holiday parties. One of my roommates made oatmeal pumpkin cookies for one of these parties and I was instantly hooked! She was kind enough to share the family recipe. I had so much fun making these cookies this year and sharing them with the hubby. He is quite the fan of them as well!

The recipe:

Mix together:

1 cup butter

3/4 c. Brown sugar

3/4 c. Sugar

1 cup pumpkin

1egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 3/4 c. Flour

1tsp. Baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 1/2 c. Oatmeal

Bake @ 350 for 11 minutes

Icing:

1 tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 c. Powdered sugar

Enjoy!

xo

anna lizbeth