*Fog and Thistle shares a beautiful free downloadable gift tag template for us to print and use.

*Instrucatbles has a great tutorial for instant paper party lanterns.

*These patterns are no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience!

*Coats and Clark shares another free knitting pattern; a cozy knit cable hoodie.

*Firefly Hill Style painted and embellished acorns and seashells to bring sparkle to holiday tables. BRILLIANT!

*The latest issue of Inspired Ideas has a sweet jean pocket purse project.

*The Purl Bee shares the tutorial for her stunning Apple Picking Tote.

*Little Birdie Secrets shows us how to make button hair bands and ponytail holders.

*Visit Craft Stylish for a felt needle book project.

*Martha shows us how to make pressed leaf butterflies,

*And how to embellish jewelry boxes.

*You SEW, Girl! shows us how to turn paper patterns into ever-lasting cardboard patterns.

*Hoppo Bumpo shares her fun and useful shower cap tutorial.

*Homegrown Revolution has a post full of DIY solar dehydrators, including a cardboard version!

*Craftster user evadedkiss explains how she made her framed bottle cap art-great for a rec room!

*re-nest shares a great idea for turning extra resistors into wine charms.

*Within Purple Lemon Designs has made up some sweet crafting gift tags for us to download and use.

*Ecolouge has a wine cork mud mat project that would also make a great trivet or display piece.

*I also love their aluminum can wine rack project.

*Learn how to make handmade gift linen sprays in Hallmark Magazine.

*This Mama Makes Stuff has great tips on DIY dyeing.

*Craft Stylish teaches us how to created textured textiles with felting,

*And how to make a fold-out flower box.

*Covers in Crafts explains freezer paper stencils and how to use them with kids.

*d. Sharp came up with the most beautiful gift presentation and teaches us how to as well.

*Cut Out and Keep has plans for a pearly pink jewelry set,

*And a St. Petersburg necklace.

*Visit Nubby Twiglet for her latest calendar download-October baby!

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For our Crafty Business Resources page:

Top Ten Tips Financial Tips For the Holiday Rush : Etsy

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And if you're ready to start the BOO in your neighborhood, visit Skip To My Lou to grab a copy of the poem and find out how to get everyone in on the fun!

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Happy October everyone!