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November 1, 2013

October In Review

November is here! It’s officially time for the holiday season (at least in my mind). I’m so excited. That also means that I now have only 2 months to finish all of my big projects for this year, eek!

In case you are new around here or missed a few posts. Here is a quick recap of all the top posts on DDD in October. Since Halloween has already come and gone I suggest pinning them for next year :)

DIY Projects & Crafts

DIY Halloween Favors via @tarynatddd #Silhouette

DIY Halloween Favors

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Kid’s Halloween Table Decor

Egg Carton Spiders via @tarynatddd

Egg Carton Spiders

Rustic Fall Vignette 3 by @tarynatddd

Rustic Fall Sign Tutorial

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How To Install A Bathroom Faucet via @tarynatddd

How To Install A Bathroom Faucet

RecipesRainbow-Chip-Cake-Mix-Cookies-via-@tarynatddd

Rainbow Chip Cake Mix Cookies

Apple Pie Bites made with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Apple Pie Bites

4 Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Truffles via @tarynatddd

Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta Dish via @tarynatddd

Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta Dish

 

Acorn Inspired Cupcakes via @tarynatddd

 Acorn Inspired Cupcakes

Witch Hat Cupcake Tutorial via @tarynatddd

Witch Hat Cupcakes

I also want to give a quick shout out to my Top 10 Referring Blogs from October. Thanks SO much for all the love!

1. Listotic.com

2. The 36th Avenue

3.  Our Home Sweet Home

4. The Frugal Girls

5. Bead and Cord

6. Craftgawker

7. Tatertots and Jello

8. Craftberry Bush

9. Trucos Y Astucias

10.  Saved By Love Creations

Looking forward to a new month ahead!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. JaneEllen says

    November 1, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    So much awesome stuff. Can hardly wait to see what the next two months brings. I’m ready to start making holiday things.
    Just think you’re little man’s 1st. Christmas, how exciting, will be so fun for you all. Can hardly wait to see photos of the little sweeties. Happy weekend

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