Well, it’s the last week of The Fall Festival & I thought we should end it with a bang!
How about a CSN.com gift card worth $75.00 to one lucky winner?
Yep, I thought that sounded good myself. They have hundreds of things, including dining tables that would be great for the soon to be here holidays! *All info for the CSN.com GIVEAWAY will be posted at the bottom of this post.*
SO…..let’s get this festival started shall we?
I’ll be honest, my project this week is the master mind of 2 friends.
My friend Kerry, gave me this idea – and I ran with it.
Or should I say, I ran to the phone to call my friend Susan Lucci who is the vinyl diva & we came up with a plan…
If you’ve been a reader of this blog for awhile, then you know I love to incorporate the kids when it comes to decorating our home.
For example:
I have no problem with fun & whimsy front & center in our home.
But when my friend suggested to add elements to the chalkboard wall for Halloween….I knew she was on to something!
My kids hang out in this hallway. My 4 y.o. wakes up talking about Halloween. So it was obvious that I should do “something” for him. You know, to hear him talk even more about Halloween.
Not that any imagination is needed for my 4 year old, but I knew he would get into this. My friend Susan Lucci (I’ve called her that now for 15 years) used her Silhouette Machine. (the machine that is on my Christmas wish list) and stretched out the graphic & tweaked them just a little
and….
and….
added a few *starring roles* to the vignette.
Along with one spooky tree & some beautiful Fall rusted leaves falling. I added the bunting from Tweedle Dee Designs, cut & applied the vinyl & drew a few things. That was it. Sometimes, I don’t know what I would do without my friend Susan Lucci. She helps me so often at a moments’ notice. I will however, blame her for needing eye glasses now, it has nothing to do with my age. Applying vinyl at 1AM is not a good idea. (yep, I was that close to not having a project this week.)
But I absolutely love it!!!
I *heart* a project like this, once in a while.
I also think my kids do too. 😉
If you’re wondering what is up with the weird lighting in these pictures…well, I’ll give you a quick peek at another project I’m working on ~
We had a new light fixture installed in my beloved hallway. $1.50 thrift store lamp shade to be revealed hopefully soon!
OK……………………………………..
about the GIVEAWAY
a $75.00 gift e-code for CSN.com is up for grabs. You may select anything you want using your $75.00 gift code. CSN.com has almost endless possibilities!!! Good luck to everyone.
You do not have to link up in order to enter. All you need to do is leave a comment to be entered.
*All I ask is that you follow this blog in order to enter the GIVEAWAY.*
Please leave a separate comment if you have linked up.
BONUS POINTS = if you want to “LIKE” me on Facebook, tweet, or follow me on twitter.
PLEASE LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ACTION YOU DO.
That’s it!
Now let’s start this party….mix & mingle. Comment, share some love, & network.
After all, this is what it’s all about. Meeting new friends & finding inspiration.
On a personal note, I am so sad that it’s the final week, I have thoroughly enjoyed everything about the FALL FESTIVAL. But, more on all the mushy stuff on a separate post.
Let’s see what you‘ve got:
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here & reading my posts! I’ve started truncating my posts, so please click over to read the rest of the story!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
Antique Autumn Photography says
I would LOVE to win this gift card and I LOVE your blog!! Your hallway is amazing. I am drooling….
Dave'sWife@{thediaryofdaveswife} says
I ♥ ♥ ♥ your hallway! It’s adorable.
I am already a follower and would Love to win!
the cape on the corner says
i can not believe it is the last weds in september. where did these last few months go?? i’m loving what you did with your hallway, that fab giveaway, and the fall parties you’ve hosted. thanks so much! can’t wait to see all the entries!
Antique Autumn Photography says
http://www.facebook.com/clarissa.stagg … I posted on FB! Oh, and I forgot to put on my first comment that I am already a follower. =)
Rachelle says
Great hallway! Love the witch and moon! 🙂
Rachelle says
And, I’d love to win the g.c I’d totally use it on my girls bedroom makeover!
Of course I follow. 🙂
Antique Autumn Photography says
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=&init=quick&tas=0.4864869260496936#!/pages/this-blessed-nest/130951783591237?ref=ts … I am a “liker” on FB!
Our Family Est. 2005 says
I’m a follower of the blog!
Our Family Est. 2005 says
I’m a facebook fan! I liked it 🙂
Blessed Mommy of 2 says
I’m a recent follower and loving all the cute ideas you have!
Blessed Mommy of 2 says
Now following you on twitter =)
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
So original and adorable!! You have done it again my friend, this is awesome! My little one would love it.
Londen
Another Day Another Outfit says
I want this giftcard so bad!!!
I follow your blog too!!
Michelle
schelley16@gmail.com
http://anotherdayanotheroutfit.blogspot.com/
Another Day Another Outfit says
I also follow you on twitter (@schelleysturdi1)
Michelle
schelley16@gmail.com
http://anotherdayanotheroutfit.blogspot.com/
Another Day Another Outfit says
And I liked you on FB!
Michelle
schelley16@gmail.com
http://anotherdayanotheroutfit.blogspot.com/
Nicole says
The mice on the stairs are sooo very clever! My SIL just ordered a silhouette and I am soooo excited!
Jocelyn says
I’d love to be entered in the giveaway. I follow your blog.
Jocelyn says
I like you on facebook.
baileyklentzman says
love the halloween hallway! i’m a follower and i would love to win!
baileyklentzman says
PLUS i’m following you on twitter!
CuteStuffInside says
I’m a follower!
S.W.A.K.
Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup says
I wish I had something to link up this week, but I can’t wait to see all the inspiration!
Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup says
I ‘liked’ you on fb. I forgot to say that I love the vinyl in the hallway =)
Ashley @ The Hillside Home says
love the halloween transformation in the hallway, kellie! so fun for the kids. i bet they think you are the coolest mom ever. 🙂
Ashley @ The Hillside Home says
i like you on FB! 🙂
Life In The Thrifty Lane says
I love your hallway!! Thank’s for hosting
Life In The Thrifty Lane says
I’m your new follower
Life In The Thrifty Lane says
I linked the Halloween Frappuccino Bottle!
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Hi Kellie, Your hallway is adorable! I love the chalkboard and the cute little mice on the stairs. Your children must love this!
I am already a follower and I would love to finally win a CSN gift card. Thanks for hosting.
Hugs, Sherry
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Kellie, I can’t believe September is almost over! I have linked up my Fall decor this week. Thanks for hosting this party.
xo, Sherry
RebekahBridge says
I’m already a follower and I am loving your fall decor inspiration!
lydiabridgette at gmail dot com
Allison says
I’m a follower!
Love your hallway and stairs! So cute!
Allison says
I also linked up a project.
Beth says
What a great giveaway!!! Love all of vinyl, I have got to get some vinyl. oh yes I am a follower…
Donna Nguyen says
I love it! I would hang out in the hallway too.
Donna Nguyen says
I am now a Twitter follower!
@honeywithsole
Donna Nguyen says
I liked you on FB.
Pattie says
I left a comment on Face Book.
Pattie says
I would love to win the gift card. Love the blackboard in the hallway!
Cha Cha says
I am linked up, so glad to be back, missed you last week.
Cha Cha
Cha Cha says
I follow you on facebook
Cha Cha
Cha Cha says
I follow you on twitter
Cha Cha
Cha Cha says
Just twittered you
Cha Cha
Erika says
I love your blog… Your hallway is so cute!
Erika says
I like you on facebook!
Love CSN stores. So many great things. Thanks for the chance to win.
swankychicfete says
i sooooo want to win!!!!!
Lori says
Your fall festivals have been so fun and have really jump started my decorating. Hope you enjoy my post on Round Top Fall Antique Festival!
staci @ lizard n ladybug says
can we move in?? If not my whole family..what about just me?!?! LOVE your chalkboard hallway!!!
Jessica says
I love your blog and would love to win this gift card giveaway!
Jessica says
I have linked up with my Over the Shoulder Tote Bag that I just finished.
Olivia says
I think I’m late to the party, just now getting into my groove for Fall decorating!
Thanks for the chance to win!
designlove-cynthia says
I love the wall in the hall! A what machine? I want one, you should post about that and how it works…. Do you find the chalk is all over the place? I’m thinking of doing a wall in my dining room, and yes, I have kids!
I’m here from The Nesters Mantle party.
Cindy
Mrs_Thielke says
The wall art is just amazing! I absolutely love the chalk board idea. When I get a house of my own, I am going to do that. Yay halloween!
mississippi artist says
This is the cutest hallway- wish I had thought of this when my children were small. I want some of those mice- how adorable!
Sherry says
I adore your blackboard!!! This is the kind of project I would do. So cute and all for the kids, they would love it! Sherry
Sherry says
Oh, I am following, love your blog.
Sherry
Sherry says
And, I linked up the Witchy Tea Cupboard. Thanks for hosting and a giveaway!
Sherry
Politics and Pearls says
I am a follower! I love the chalkboard in the hallway. Can’t wait to do fun things like this when I have a little one 🙂
Britt
Brittpennington@gmail.com
Petie@inspirednesting.com says
Kellie, your kids are soooo lucky to be included in all your decorating fun. I want that hallway chalkboard 🙂
Thanks for hosting a fun fall party!
Kristen says
I think your stairway is a hoot! Do you ever forget and jump, thinking they’re real? I think I would. Fun!!!
Sandra says
Thanks for hosting this fall party…I am glad I someplace to hook up my fall displays. I would love to be entered in the drawing too. Thanks.
Candles by Nature says
I would love to win the gift card!
candlesbynatureshop at gmail dot com
Kris says
Hi Kellie – I just started following you and am just tickled. I used to be “crafty” years ago and you have inspired me to get my fingers dirty again! thanks so much for sharing – Love your stairway and chalkboard!
Kris
K says
I follow you, of course!
K says
And you’re liked on FB too!
Jessica says
i love your hallway!! even though, i do not like mice, i love them on your stairs! heehee!
jessicacotten@gmail.com
Jessica says
i’m a facebook fan
Jessica Cotten – jessicacotten@gmail.com
Jessica says
i follow on twitter
@jessicaecotten
jessicacotten@gmail.com
E says
I always love to see what kind of fun things you’re doing. Full of inspiration! Thanks 🙂
Tanya says
So sad your Fall Festival is ending. I have really enjoyed linking up every week!!!! Thank you Blessed Nest.
Tanya says
Sent you a “thumbs up” and like on Facebook!!!
Lulu says
LOVE what you’ve done with the hallway. So festive.
Can’t believe it’s the last week, the month flew by!
xo
Lulu says
I follow you here, and on FB of course.
xoxo
ellie g says
I would like to move into your hallway. I’ll bring my own sleeping bag. It’s orange, so it shouldn’t throw off your decor vibe!! (I’ll bring treats)
Love the hall, love the stairs, love it all!
Great giveaway too.
Happy fall!
Lulu says
oh, and I follow you on The Twitter. Even though I like never use it. One of these days you need to explain all the “ins and outs” to me, I’m lost!
Tammigirl says
I am a new follower to your adorable blog. I love what you did on the stairs! I can imagine a cornucopia for Thanksgiving and a Tree for Christmas, too!
Tammigirl says
I am following you on twitter.
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
So fun!! I love this party!! I follow you on twitter and your blog 🙂
xox
Jen
Mary Ellen says
Joined your blog your party and would love to join for the giveaway too!!
The mice up the stairway is so darn cute!
For The Luv Of Boys says
I’m following you.
For The Luv Of Boys says
I’m following you on twitter.
For The Luv Of Boys says
I linked up to you! I love love love your hallway!
For The Luv Of Boys says
I also like you on FB!
Amanda says
What a great way to end a really fun festival! Thank you for doing it 🙂
Kate says
Oooo…would I love some CSN cash! I follow!
Kate says
…and I linked!
Sally says
I just “liked” you on facebook!
Sally says
I just “followed” you on twitter!
Sally says
I am following your page on MyYahoo!
Shelley says
I follow your blog…
Shelley says
I linked my wreath today…
Shelley says
I “like” you on facebook…
Shelley says
And I follow you on twitter 🙂
Leanne says
I follow and I LOVE your hallway! it makes me wish I had a hallway to make into a giant chalkboard!
Snapshotsofhappiness says
You are awesome! I love looking through your blog and seeing all the wonderful things you come up with. I have a question though, how do you get the vinyl to lay so perfectly? I have a Silhouette and use it for my vinyl but my transfer paper seems to stink too much and I end up ruining everything most of the time. Any tips?
Amy says
I follow you. Thanks for all the great ideas.
M.O.T.B says
I follow! And have forever!
M.O.T.B says
I linked up! yeah!
M.O.T.B says
I am a Facebook fan!
Joy says
I Follow You! Great giveaway!
Joy says
I linked up!
Joy says
I like you on FB!
Me says
I am new to blogging and am a self diagnosed blogaholic – yours is one that inspired me to start my own! Thank you ! xxxx I liked you on facebook, am now a follower AND added your link to my blog http://www.akeeweegirl.blogspot.com
Best Wishes
xx
Tracy says
Still in love with that hallway…and how cute all geared up for Fall/Halloween.
I would love that gift card…I am slowly but surely transforming my home and any little bit of $$ helps.
PS – I do follow your blog : )
Jackie says
Hi! I enjoy following your blog on my Google Reader. Always fun…thanks for the great giveaway!
The Mustard Seed says
kellie
thank you so much for the super sweet comment. fall festival has really blessed me! you have no idea. i have been inspired to do the things i’ve always planned to do, like make jude a really cute fall outfit. and i’ve also been so blessed to make new blogger friends through all of this.
you are a beautiful lady inside and out and i just want to say thanks for doing fall festival. it has been so much fun!!
angel
The Mustard Seed says
I linked up again.. of course you know that from your too sweet comment 😉
Can I link up twice?
The Mustard Seed says
And I follow your blog OF COURSE..
The Mustard Seed says
and i follow your tweets.
sharing your fall festival on both!!
<3,
angel
The Mustard Seed says
and i follow your tweets.
sharing your fall festival on both!!
<3,
angel
Shaundra says
Im linked up! 🙂
Shaundra says
I am a like (love) you on facebook! 😉
Shaundra says
And I follow you on twitter 🙂
Shaundra says
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Fall Festival and getting to know you, Kellie! Im a bit sad it’s over. What a sweet and creative lady you are! <3
Hands Full says
I linked up!
Lindsay says
I have a link!
Lindsay says
I am a follower too!
Candace@craftysisters-nc says
Love the hallway decor, my kids would love it. Thanks for letting me link up, I have enjoyed peeking at all the ideas this month.
Rita says
I am now following on facebook
Rita says
I love all the Fall ideas. You are inspiring me, now I just have to do it!
April says
I am going to miss your lovely Fall Fest! It has been a lot of fun. The hallway looks fabulous! I bet your little ones are loving it. I agree, fun & whimsy front and center for us too! Can’t wait to see the new light.
Tonia says
I would love to win this gift card! You are so inspiring.
Tonia says
I’m now a facebook fan also. =)
Tonia says
and following you on twitter.
Tonia says
tweeting about this also. =)
JN Designs says
I love your blog! Your Halloween decor is so fun.
JN Designs says
I liked you on facebook. Thanks for such great inspiration!
jhull says
I’m a follower! Would love to win this!
Housewife Bliss says
128 comments, wowza darling! You have the best inspiration for fall, just love it here. I keep eyeing up the stair case and really want to replicate that.
Krista@thegatheringplacedesign says
I am LOVING your halloween hallway! So fun, my kids would love this, as would I. I need more whimsy in my home. Great job:)
Meari says
I just found your blog today. I’m following you on google reader.
Please include me in the drawing.
thedomesticfringe says
Love your entryway! The special halloween elements are really cute.
-FringeGirl
Michelle@Sustainably Chic Designs says
I LOVE the chalkboard wall in your hallway! What a cool idea!
I linked up to Fall Festival & I am a follower! Thanks for the giveaway!
http://sustainablychicdesigns.blogspot.com/
Room to Inspire says
What a great link party – there are so many great ideas! Thanks for hosting.
Chelsea
Linda@Coastal Charm says
What a FUN hallway for your little ones…I’m going to pass this on to some young mothers that I know. Thanks so much for hosting the party and please count me in on your CSN giveaway!
Blessings,
Linda
Linda@Coastal Charm says
I’m a new follower:)
Blessings,
Linda
ctb says
thanks for all the inspiration! i love decorating for fall. i tried to link my monogrammed jack-o-lantern but i’m not sure what happened. 😉
Ellen says
Please count me in!
Melanie says
I’m subscribed to your blog, and am now following. Thanks for the chance to win!
Melanie says
I like you on Facebook.
Bonnie says
I am a facebook fan 🙂
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Bonnie says
So happy I found your blog. I look forward to many more inspirational ideas 🙂
Krista says
I ADORE your decorations. A silhouette is on my wish list too! Your kids must think the world of you. You rock!
Krista says
I would LOVE to win this giveaway. Sissy is getting a room makeover 🙂
Krista says
I am a follower!
Mrs. Curtis says
If my husband & I ever move into a larger home, I’m definitely going to have a chalkboard hallway/wall/something! such a good idea 🙂
Mrs. Curtis says
i follow your blog & twitter
LaVonne says
I found you at Tidy Mom today. I am now your newest GFC follower.
Blessings!
LaVonne says
Because of Tidy Mom giveaway I already like you on FB. 🙂
LaVonne says
I now follow you on Twitter. @lavonnelong is my username.
LaVonne says
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/lavonnelong/status/26093703877
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
What amazing links! I’m going to enjoy visiting them this afternoon! Thanks for the giveaway, too! ♥
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
I’m a new follower ! Hope you’ll visit me soon, too! ♥
Kristin says
Thanks for the great opportunity to win! I’m a follower here on the blog and just followed you on Twitter too! Happy October to ya!
sassafrass says
I’ve only been following you a short time but already love what you do. I feel that fall isn’t over so the fall festival should continue! 🙂
Theresa says
As usual, your post is ‘chalk-ful’ of inspiration:) Thanks for the opportunity to link up during September, it’s been fabulous!
Cheers!
Theresa
Theresa says
Of course…I’m a follower!
Theresa says
Oh, and…I {like} you on facebook!
Theresa
Dorangela says
I “like” you on facebook!
Dorangela says
Thanks for providing me with so much inspiration! My two year olds birthday is on Halloween so you’ve given me a lot to work with!
Dorangela says
I am a follower of your blog!
Ginny says
I follow! I want to get my mom a pink Rollater from there, they have great prices on them!
Ginny says
like you on facebook
Dixon Family says
I am totally jealous of your adorable hallway. Love the stairs to!
Dixon Family says
I “LIKE” you on Facebook
Dixon Family says
Follow you on twitter
jennysrushton@hotmail.com
Jenny Rose says
I love, love, love CSN!!! This would be fabulous to win! jen_michelle@hotmail.com
Jenny Rose says
I like you on facebook! jen_michelle@hotmail.com
Cristin @ Simplified Bee™ says
Great giveaway! I would purchase a starburst mirror.
Am a new follower too!
xo,
cristin
Cristin @ Simplified Bee™ says
Just sent out a tweet to the peeps!
xo,
cristin
http://twitter.com/simplifiedbee
Heather says
Didn’t see the date the giveaway ended, but hope I squeezed in! I am now a follower & love your blog. Thanks for such awesome ideas. 🙂
Heather
The Gift Closet
http://www.thegiftcloset.blogspot.com
Heather says
I follow you on Twitter now. 🙂
Heather
The Gift Closet
http://www.thegiftcloset.blogspot.com
Heather says
I like you on Facebook! 🙂
Heather
The Gift Closet
Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun says
feautured this today!
kimboscrafts.blogspot.com