Autumn Gathering Home Party

***EDITED to say....Oops!  Is my face red!  This was posted, via automatic post, on Sunday.  Since I was out of town over the weekend, I was not aware that Artsy Mama had changed the date!  Oopsie.  Oh well, such is life.  LOL.  Enjoy the decor anyway.  : D
 

Artsy Mama is hosting another party today.  Inspired by all the wonderful Fall mags (and I love em too!) she decided it would be fun to do an Autumn Gathering Home party. 

So, here's a cup of Hot Apple Cider Tea and I'll show you what I've got ready for the party.

I thought I would do a little crafting for my autumn decor.  So I started with an ordinary tray...similar to this one, but not this one.  Cause this is one of my old favorites.

Add a few coats of Chalkboard Spray paint and Viola! Instant fun chalkboard.  You can do any size (as in above pic).

While I had the old spray can out...I hit these old pumpkin buckets with a couple of coats of gold metallic.  I loved the gilded effect in the Country Living mag, but did not want to get that detailed.

So here is the finished result.  A lovely fun display for the autumn months.  The chalkboard tray would also be fun to count down the days to Halloween.  Also wanted Bittersweet to tuck into the gold pumpkin, but none available yet. 

Here's a little close-up on the tray.

And a little close-up of my jack-o-lantern bowl.  He was a fun piece to paint. 

Course had to add the old Trick or Treat saying...

yep, smell MY feet...lol

That'll work, specially if it is chocolate.  LOL.  Pumpkin head bowl is for sale in my Etsy shop (see Shop Yapping Cat button to the left).  As is the chalkboard tray.

Hope you enjoyed my wee bit of fall fun in my home.  Well, let's finish off that candy corn before you head to the next party house.  Thanks for coming by.

Comments

[sandra]

Too cute!! I am off to find some of my trays, what a good gift idea for fall!!!!-Sandra

[Denise/ Look Beyond the Picket Fence]

I have never used chalk board paint...I may give it a try. Your lettering is perfect! I like to spray my pumpkins gold and a creamy white.
Looking forward to seeing more Halloween goodies!
denise

[psmulican]

Oooo! that stuff's so good! Love that bowl w/ the trick or treat saying.

[Road trip with Ruby]

What a clever girl you are! Love that tray/chalkboard trick. You have the coolest handwriting. It really adds to that cute pumpkin bowl. Wish I lived next door to you so I could learn from the master.

[Wendy]

You rock, Cindy! I love everything you make. What a great idea with the trays. I have seen lots of fall pics online and in mags with bittersweet. The nursery here doesn't know what I'm talking about. Where can I find it? ?

[sherri]

I love this stuff. Don't like candy corn although I seem to eat it anyway (ha). Wish today was a cool first day of fall, instead of 95ish. Hey, this way we get to see your fall decor twice!!! nice for us.

[Tina Wright]

eeeewwww..love the tray idear!! your soo cleaver..

[cathy]

Wonderful ideas!! Love the "Smell my feet" bowl. :)

[ArtsyMama]

Sorry about the confusion. Love your decor. You'll have to post it again on the 23rd. Lovely!
Kari

[Catherine Scanlon]

You have such beautiful penmanship! Love the chalk board trays, great idea!! THANKS for the inspiration!!

[Pam]

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Hugs,
Pam

[Wonders Never Cease]

Very cute and spooky!
I wish I had half your talent with writing so beautifully! I write A LOT, but my handwriting never looks as fun as yours!

[Lynne Laura]

Great as always, gold paint on the pumpkins looks great. Love the pumpkin bowl the absolute best!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura

[jennifer]

I am lovin' that chalk paint on the tray! Great idea Cindy!

[Monkey's Momma]

Very cute!

[Joanna {sweet finds}]

Too cute! I love this. Now to find a silver tray. Do you think it would work on plastic as well? xoxo, Joanna