Quirky Owl Wreath

Me:  “Nate, what do you think about this wreath?”

Nate: “Eh.  It’s okay.”  As he runs upstairs.

Me: “You didn’t even look at it.”

Nate:  “I did too.  Sticks.  Owls.”

Me:  “Well, I just need to know if it’s too quirky.”

Nate:  “Not too quirky.  Just Michelle quirky.”

Me: “Okay, good.”

As you can see, my quirky owl obsession continues.  I’ve decided to use them to cure my bird phobia.  Yes, I’m afraid of birds.  My heart races when one is near me or if I can see them plotting to peck my eyes out.  I think it all stems from a childhood encounter with an angry momma goose.  Mothers, keep your kids away from the fowl.  This cute little cartoony owls make me smile though.  They’re helping me rethink birds.  Except for the real owl that lives in the trees behind my house and makes his owly noises while I watch New Girl….as he plots how he is going to take me down.  He has me rethinking nothing.

This wreath was quite simple to make.  I cut out some fabric and used some super glue to attach it to the front of the body.  I sewed around the edges, stuffed it with filler, and sewed it on up.  I can make a template for those of you that are interested.  I was just not interested in making at template last night.  (It’s season premiere week.  I have priorities.)  It’s quirky and old ladyish. My favorite kind of décor wreath.

Do you have a fall wreath up?  What’s on it?  Anyone else using quirky owls to cure their bird phobia?  What’s are your favorite shows this season?

Random Acts of Craftiness- September

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Oh boy.  Today is a big day.  It’s the first link up of the Random Acts of Craftiness challenge.

If you are new around here/have a bad memory…the Random Acts of Craftiness challenge is being hosted by Erin over at His and Hers.  Each month a random item is selected.  Bloggers are encouraged to use their noggins and come up with a unique/never been completed craft project using the selected item.

September’s challenge item was game pieces.

I love board games.  I especially love board games when I win.  I get competitive.  I resort to any and all measures to win.  I’m a notorious cheater.  I should probably be paying for therapy for my younger brother.  The kid never won a single board game growing up.  Seriously.  I can teach you to cheat at any and all board games.  It’s a skill.

I chose Clue for my challenge.  Clue is one of my favorites.  How do you cheat at Clue?  You look at what cards are left in the box to eliminate Mrs. Peacock and that pesky Professor Plumb.

You know what goes good with board game cheating? Wine.  And that ladies and gentlemen is how I came up with the answer to September’s challenge.

I combined the Clue weapons and board markers with some earwires to make wine glass charms.

These are super easy to make.  Attach your earwires to the pieces either by slipping the wire into holes (like the revolvers trigger opening) or wrap them around the pieces. Regular ol’ wire would actually probably work as well.  Place the new “wine charms” at the base of your wine glasses.  It’ll be hard to mix up wine glasses now.  You definitely won’t confuse Mr. Green for a revolver.

Be sure to head on over to His and Hers and check out all of the entries.  Nate is the husband judge this month so we’ll be stopping by all of them!

Did you participate in the challenge?  What’s your favorite board game?  Do you cheat at board games or do you insist on fair play?

Linking up to: His and Hers

Fall Dessert Pizza

Who’s working on adding on that extra layer for winter?  Yeah, me too. 

Mmm, soup.  Mmm, mashed potatoes.  Mmm, desserts.  The delicious food just doesn’t stop lately.

Today I’m going to share with you one of my favorite desserts… Fall Dessert Pizza.

A peanut butter cookie “crust” with a chocolate chip/peanut butter chip “sauce” topped with candy corn, marshmallows, M&Ms, and Reese’s Pieces.  Can you go wrong?

Start with your ingredients…

• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. peanut butter
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 c. chocolate chips
• 1/2 c. peanut butter chip
• Various topping:  M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, marshmallows, peanuts, etc.

Beat butter and peanut butter for ~30 seconds until light brown.  Beat in brown sugar, sugar, egg, and vanilla until mixed well.  Add flour slowly.

Spread onto greased 12-13” pizza pan.  My mom always used circle pans which makes for fun “pizza” slices.  I only have rectangle pans so that’s what I went with.

Bake at 350 for 13-18 minutes, or until golden.

Remove and instantly sprinkle with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.

Let sit 1-2 minutes and then spread chips.  (You may need to stick the pan back in the oven to assist with the melting.)

Top with desired fall toppings.  (You can also make this any time of year with various toppings.)

Pop the pan back in the oven and bake for ~5 minutes or until marshmallows are golden.

Try to limit yourself to half the pan.  Or don’t.  It’s only a matter of time before the snow flies and you need that extra layer!

What’s your favorite fall dessert?  Do you have trouble keeping your hands out the candy corn bag?  Are you stocking up for winter?