Ahhh, the glorious fall season—fresher cooler days, gorgeous displays of trees exploding into flames of colors, caramel apples, and apple pies. How can you not enjoy this time of year?!? For me, it brings on a feeling of exhilaration.

It's also the time of year to think about fall decorating and holiday gifts. The creative designs in this issue make for great gift give-aways or to enjoy for your own personal pleasure. Either way, I'm sure you'll want to get started on these fabulous FREE designs.

Enjoy!

Fall Harvest Card

Recreate Mother Nature's artistry on a handmade Thanksgiving greeting or invitation using gorgeous inks and shimmery sprays making this the ideal fall design. (More...)

Dipping Oils

Delicious homemade breads or those bought from your favorite local bakery are the perfect combination to delicious infused dipping oils. Dipping oils are also wonderful as a base for salad dressings or tossed with pasta or drizzled over grilled veggies, or even for sautéing meats or chicken. Presented in these appropriately decorated recycled bottles makes this the perfect gift too. (More...)

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Play Chain Necklace

Create your own fabulous, customized chain with this dramatic design. Stone, ceramic, crystal and metal components combined with small details for an eye-catching, designer look. (More...)

His and Hers Basket Weave Scarf

With the cool November days upon us and the looming cold winter days awaiting, now is the time to get started on this warm and stylish unisex scarf. Using a simple pattern and soft cozy yarn makes this the ideal accessory to drape around your neck or tuck under your coat. (More...)

Country Snowmen Pillows

Everyone loves snowmen; they have a magical charm that's hard to resist. And not all snowmen are made of snow. These snowmen pillows will bring a sense of winter delight or holiday enchantment into any room of your home and they're quick and easy to make. (More...)

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• Gourmet Gifts — Choose from a heavenly assortment of homemade treats—packaged with creativity!
• Oodles of Ornaments — This special trio, painted by Donna Dewberry, awaits you along with many other fabulous ideas for trimming the tree in style.
• Simple Holiday Décor — Learn the secrets to sophisticated holiday decorating on a shoestring!
• Cards • Stamps • Style — Budget-savvy paper greetings and gifts, new stamp-and-ink techniques and so-ho-ho much more!
• Exclusive! Joan Elliott's Nativity Design — Renowned cross-stitch designer Joan Elliott brings you a beautiful, meaningful nativity scene that's sure to become a treasured family heirloom.

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