Project : Tin-O-Lanterns

I'm loving this project from the Martha Stewart Crafts Department. Great Halloween look without the mess that regular Jack-O-Lantern cause (both at creation and at demise). All you need is a few cans, a hammer, an awl, and paint.


From MarthaStewart.com:
Create a new Halloween tradition by punching robotlike faces into cans. Add votive candles, and the heads come to life. Place in window, or stack as a centerpiece. Begin by cleaning empty coffee or soup cans and removing labels. Fill can with water, and freeze. Steady frozen can on a bag of rice, and punch holes with an awl and hammer. Defrost and dry. Paint exterior with oil-based enamel; if holes get blocked, poke with a toothpick.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. What better way to donate some money to a good cause than a pink KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer? KitchenAid makes a $50 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for every stand purchased. I can't live without ours and it's one of the top things on my list of small appliances to purchase when I move out. So click away and purchase one! And ladies, remember to take your ladybit check-ups seriously, especially if you've got a history of cancer in your family. Stay healthy everyone!