Pop-up cubes are hot! When needed for storage -- they spring into a handy tote form. But when they're empty, they fold down flat and take up almost no space. Great idea!

 

 

A go-anywhere ottoman can act as extra seating, a perch for tomorrow's outfit, or a rack to hold a suitcase while you're packing for a smart get-away. You'll never be late for a cocktail party with this alarm clock and sound soother.

Dried cornstalks make fabulous door decorations outside, along with a homemade scarecrow or a pumpkin. Tie them together at the top and fan out teepee style in the front yard.

 

Door Decor
To make an adorable Halloween "trick or treater" for your door, drape some fabric that has been soaked in liquid starch over some balloons shaped to look like the head and shoulders of the trick or treater. Then stuff a pair of childrens' jeans and shoes and attached them together. The top and bottom should be attached so that it appears as if a small child is under a sheet standing at the door with a trick or treat bag in hand.

 

Indian Corn
Hang it this year, then save the corn kernels and plant them next year for free decorations! These also make wonderful centerpieces and wall hangings.

 

 

 

 

Vines
Honeysuckle and grape vines have to be pruned to keep the plants going. Don't throw the prunings away! Use them! You can make all the cool stuff you see in the stores! Just imitate the grapevine decorations you see at craft fairs and stores. Don't have any grapevines to clip? Ask your neighbors, trashpick them, most people will not mind giving them to you as long as you ask! If they are dried out when you get them, soak in some water before bending into shapes

 

Corn Husks
When you buy corn, save the husks to make corn husk dolls and flowers. There are some really beautiful things you can do with cornhusks like the baskets pictured above. Basket weaving and making crafty stuff is just like therapy.