Pumpkin Dump Cake

 Hello friend !

I just love a good fool-proof recipe, don't you ?

This one is a family favorite-

Of course as you know a dump cake is

quick, delicious and  easy to make.

You might even have all the ingredients in your pantry now!

Pumpkin Dump Cake

1 - 15oz. can Pumpkin

1- 12 oz. can Evaporated milk

1 cup granulated sugar

4 eggs, beaten

2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 tsp. salt

Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl.

Pour into an ungreased 9 x 13 glass pan.

This is the base layer.

 Ingredients needed for topping :

1 -18 oz. box yellow cake mix- dry

1 cup chopped nuts( walnuts or pecans) optional

1 and 1/2 sticks , melted butter

Sprinkle dry cake mix over the base layer.

next add nuts, drizzle butter over the dry mix.

DO NOT STIR!

Next add nuts, drizzle butter over the dry mix.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins.

Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream

or plain.

Can be made ahead of time and rewarmed.

Travels well for a party-

We enjoy it served cold.

I make sure to have these ingredients

 on hand in case I'm invited over-

Let's have coffee,

xo Lisa S

Old Wood Spool PUMPKINS

 

Hi friends!

Happy First Week of Fall-

My very favorite time of year!

Just a super quick craft idea today.

A friend gave me some old empty spools last week .

She thought I could use them.

I decided to make some rustic

 place card markers for seating at Thanksgiving Dinner.

I had a roll of orange jute in my gift wrapping stash.

I just wrapped each spool, single layer with the jute.

Went in the yard to find a stick for a stem.

I found a pinch of Spanish Moss in my craft supplies'

I pushed some moss in the spool hole, then pushed in the twig.

These could be finished at this point if you want to make a 

small shelf sitter!

They can sit on a shelf throughout October and November.

I cut a 4'' piece of wire and made 2 loops on the end with 

needle nose pliers.

I poked the wire in the opening-

I cut small leaf shapes out of brown paper.

I wrote names on the leaves-

I need to make some more before Thanksgiving!

The wire is strong and will hold a thick card 

without falling over.

Here are more ideas for spools -

Thank you so much for letting me share with you!

xo Lisa S

Pumpkin Pancakes and Syrup Label

Hello my friends!

I LOVE PANCAKES 

and this recipe is our family favorite.

We eat Pumpkin Pancakes year round.

 

Pumpkin Pancakes

In a large bowl whisk together the following-

2 1/2 cups milk

2/3 cup pumpkin puree (approx. 1/2 of a 15 oz. can )

4 Tablespoons oil

2 eggs- beaten

4 Tablespoons sugar 

Mix in dry ingredients-

2 1/2 cups Flour

4 teaspoons Baking Powder

1 teaspoon each-

cinnamon

ginger 

allspice

salt

Heat griddle to medium heat. 

Pour batter on to griddle.

When they bubble and are no longer glossy-

Flip with a spatula!

Ready to serve.

Light and fluffy

Perfect with Maple syrup

Makes about 24 medium size pancakes

Enjoy!

xo Lisa S

Just for fun !

I recycled an old brown bottle with this label.

This time I have a maple syrup label to go with your pancakes!

Baking Pan Pumpkins

 

Hi friends,

I see these painted pan pumpkins everywhere!

The first time was probably 5-6 years ago

on Lora B's blog Create and Ponder

I didn't have any pans

at the time but I kept the idea

in the back of my head.

I really wanted to make some for myself!

Finally I came across some perfect pans this summer.

I was happy to find these!

This paint was in my cupboard- I thought it would

be a great color, even though 

the color is Sun Dried Tomato.

Painted the outside of the pans.

Found a stick in the yard to use as stems.

I pulled a small amount of sphagnum moss 

and wrapped it around my finger.

I used hot glue to attach the moss and stick piece

to the pan.

I collect old T.V. trays and change them up

 with the new season-

This one below is a favorite. I love the black background

with the fall leaves and scattered acorns.

I like how they came out-

I stamped some gift tags for place cards.

We use our FIESTAWARE for the holidays-

I just move the colors I want to use up front

 and the others to the back!

I put away the pastels and bring out the orange, marigold,

cobalt blue and some green.

It's a fun change.

When I put my pumpkin on a plate-

like a cake dome-

Just lift cover to reveal treats!

 

I love this little hiding place-

or use as individual place settings

and hide a treat.

So cute- I can hide some cookies for now

and only you will know.... so don't tell.

Thank you !

I really appreciate the visit.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

xo Lisa S

Succulents on Pumpkins

 Hi FRIENDS!

I know you've

seen these

before, but today I'm sharing what I made this week.

This Saturday we will be back to selling at the Flea Market!

I wanted to make my booth look festive so I went looking for pumpkins.

I found these at Trader Joe's. 

They are called TIGER PUMPKINS-

Love the fall colors and stripes!

To attach the succulents, you will need a hot glue gun.

A small amount of floral moss.

And a few cuttings from succulents in your yard

 or the yard of a neighbor!

Try to find a good variety of colors and shapes.

Tip: Gardeners love to share!

I added a few springs of fresh Rosemary for the scent.

Attach moss to the top of pumpkin.

Pieces hanging down looks great and can be trimmed

when you are finished.

I'm working on three at at time.

I position my succulents like I would

 assemble a floral arrangement.

 

Taller in the center and work out from there.

Turning the pumpkin as you work, filling in spaces as you go.

Extra moss can be used to help

support tall cuttings.

Fill in nice and tight!

Let's be real-

I made a mess!

But they turned out great!

These will go with me to the flea market and if they don't sell

I will use them for our Thanksgiving table!

Here's a view from above-

I used similar succulents on each

 

of the pumpkins because I wanted a cohesive look.

Your pumpkin will last well over a month since they are not cut.

The succulents can be spray misted with water.

When you no longer want to keep your pumpkin or it starts to get soft,

Just cut through the top portion horizontally and plant the whole top in the ground

OR

You can pinch off the succulents and plant 

only the cuttings.

Don't forget to save your seeds!

I want to see if I can grow Tiger pumpkins:)

Thanks for visiting with me today!

xo Lisa S