Fall Fashion and some tutorials

Happy Friday! Also, happy 11-11-11!

Today because my older sister and I did not have to go to school (the rest of my siblings are homeschooled, as we used to be), we went on a field trip (photos hopefully coming soon). We visited a few of the places mentioned in a book that my mom had read out loud to my siblings. It was pretty cool since we got to drive by two houses that we used to live in and explore some parts of Maine that I had never seen before. Plus, we spent a lot of time in the van so I got a lot of knitting done. :) {you can see a photo of what my project, a doll sweater will hopefully look like here}

Now, for the Fall Fashion Challenge. Today's theme was Fall Trends. I chose plaid. I didn't get a photo of my complete outfit, but here it is in pieces:

It was really cold!

I wore this plaid shirt {minus the purple long sleeved shirt} underneath that pink sweatshirt in the above photo.

Plaid Shirt: Christmas Gift (from Kohl's)

Jean Skirt: Made by me

Pink Sweatshirt: Hand-me-down

I have been inspired by some projects that I have seen recently! There are so many great ideas for Christmas gifts! Here are a few of my favorites:
No-knit yarn necklace:
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Lovely scarf"
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Fabric covered boxes:
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Newspaper bowl:
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5 Strand braided headbands:
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Needlebook:
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Knitted Cowl:
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Also, check out Gabby's post and Kelsey's post for even more great ideas! And don't forget to check One Stitch at a time next week for a blog event with lots of tutorials, recipes, and Etsy treasures!

What have you been crafting lately?
What do you plan on doing with your weekend?

A Little bit of Fall-ness

Today, to continue with the Scripture Memorization Challenge, I memorized:

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.

There is a modest fashion event and giveaway going on here at Creativity Starts Here. I am linking up this outfit:

Shirt: Hand-me-down

Skirt: Made my my sister and I

Purple tank top: Christmas Tree Shops

Earrings: Made by me

Day One includes a giveaway, so I think you all should link up if you can. :)

I am entering the following photo in Kelsey's photo challenge. The theme is Fall. {oh, and there will be a prize for the winner. :)}

I am also entering it in Lily's photo challenge where the theme is Fall.

Happy November 2nd!

Sorry!

I am soooo sorry that I didn't get a real post done today or yesterday! I was really busy, and I will hopefully tell  you all about it tomorrow. :) For now, there are a few giveaways and posts that I would like to share with you!

Giveaways:

Perfect Pumpkin Soap giveaway over here.

Two giveaways in this post:

Pumpkin Pie Lip Balm

and Pumpkin Earrings.

A $15 gift certificate giveaway in this post to this lovely Etsy shop that has earrings like this:

Now for some posts that I enjoyed reading today:

This lovely autumn post by Miss Grace over at Grace's Garden Walk.

This autumn themed post by Miss Johanna over at An Old-Fashioned Girl (she also had a post filled with gorgeous autumn photos here).

Miss Gabby had a miscellaneous post here filled with some lovely craftiness.

My sister started a blog a little while ago, and I am her first and only follower. Here blog is called Searching for Truth, and you can visit it here.

Did you have a good Monday?

Giveaways and 31-Day Challenge

I am sorry that so many of my posts have been about giveaways lately, but there are so many lovely giveaways going on right now! Here are a few more that I am entering today:

Kelsey over at A Ray of Sunshine is hosting another fall giveaway (here is the link to her first fall giveaway). This week the prizes are:

This pair of earrings

and this set of three lovely hair pin trio.

The next giveaway is over at Giveaways of Blessing. The winner will receive this lovely clutch made especially for this giveaway:

Some new prizes have been added to Lily's giveaway over at Belle Fleur Photography, so be sure and check that giveaway out, as well!

Now, on to the 31-Day Challenge. I didn't have time to post a photo yesterday, so here are days 16 and 17:

Day 16 - A Photo of Your Parents

These are my favorite parents in the whole world. :) True, they are my only parents, but if I could pick my parents I would choose them.

Day 17 - A Photo Involving Street Lights

Since I live in a little town, we don't have any street lights that I can take a photo of. So, I figured these lights would count.

These are lights above the screen at the drive-ins.

And now, just to leave you with some cuteness:

(I am entering this photo in two photo challenges)

Theme: Something Sweet (hey, babies are pretty sweet!)

Theme: Something you love.

Hope you have a good day!

Hodge Podge Wednesday

Today is Day 12 of the 31-Day Challenge. You can see the first post about this challenge here.

Day 12 - A Photo Edit You Like

I know that this was Lily's edit, but Cinema Scope really is one of my favorite editing effects.

Kelsey over at A Ray of Sunshine is holding a photo contest. The theme is unedited.

I really don't often edit every photo. Usually when I do I just brighten or sharpen it up a little bit. Often, I took a photo because I really liked how it looked when I took it. So I leave it. Plus, with how many photos I  typically take at one time, it would take a looong time to edit them all!

Over at God's Daughter, Raquel is holding a giveaway. There will be two winners. The two prizes are two of Francesca Battistelli's CD's.

I am entering to win this CD.

Go on over and enter!

Hayden over at The Story Girl had a really amazing post today!!!!! It is called "The Problem of Pain" and it really puts into words what I feel. You should go over and read it! And leave a comment if you like it. :)

Right now I am really loving sweaters! These are some really pretty ones that I want to knit:

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Which one do you like best?

Happy Wednesday!

Fall Fashion Day 3 and some giveaways

I was gone and unable to link up to Fall Fashion Day 2 in time. However, I can still link up to Day 3. :)

Here is my outfit:

(please pardon the mess in the background. these were taken in my sister's room.)

What I am wearing:

Sweater: Old Navy

Blue t-shirt: Kohl's

Skirt: Goodwill

Shoes: hand-me-down

I thought that this was the perfect fall skirt. I love wearing it. :)

Now for the giveaways. The first is over at:

These are the prizes:

Aren't these headbands just sweet? They would make the perfect fall outfit accessory.

The second giveaway is over at Grace's Garden Walk as a part of the Walk Through the Orchard event. The prizes are:

This lovely painting

and this gorgeous ring.

Thirdly, there is a giveaway over at Giveaways of Blessing. The prize is the winner's choice of set/colors of bobby pins!

{this set is my favorite}

Lastly, there is a giveaway over at A Little Etsy Love. The winner will receive a pillow cover of their choice. My personal favorite is this pillow cover:

Go on over and enter!

Oh, and I won last week's Sparkling Saturday Photo Contest. I was super excited. :)

How was your weekend?

A post which I cannot find a creative title for

I had fun putting the floral-y designs along the side. I love the vintage-y look of this photo! I also love my headband. :)

reading... "An Old Fashioned Girl" by Louisa May Alcott
listening... Knowing You'll Be There by The Gaither Vocal Band. Next up? Can you Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King. :)
drinking... Half iced tea, half lemonade. Great stuff!
eating... saltines. Next up is Mac & Cheese.
anticipating... A road trip to Connecticut with my sister and mom.
loving... my little siblings.
looking... forward to a four day weekend next week.
inspired by... the yarn baskets sitting in my room.
{post idea from Katie}

Because...I don't really have a reason for this picture.

Isn't she just the cutest thing?

I am entering this photo in Kelsey's Photo Contest.

And now, to leave you with a quote from Emma:

"Whom are you going to dance with?" asked Mr, Knightley.

She [Emma] hesitated a moment, and then replied, "With you, if you will ask me."

"Will you?" said he, offering his hand.

"Indeed I will. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper."

"Brother and sister! no, indeed."

I don't really know why I like that quote, but I do.  Maybe because at that point Mr. Knightley loves Emma, but she doesn't realize that she loves him yet. :)

Do you have any favorite quotes from any books?

I hope you all have a good day!