How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Fall is here and so is pumpkin everything!  My husband began experimenting with pumpkin desserts last fall.  These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with were a huge hit!  Whip up a batch of our cream cheese frosting to top them off!

If I could bottle up the scent of these while they were baking, I’d be a millionaire.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

• 1-1/3 cups flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp coarse grain salt
• ¾ tsp cinnamon
• ¾ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp ground clove
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 eggs
• 15 ounces pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
3. In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and beat some more.  Add the eggs one at a time while beating.
4. Thoroughly combine the dry and wet ingredients.
5. Fill cupcake liners three quarters of the way up.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely then apply frosting using recipe below.

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

• 4 ounces softened butter
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat together butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and beat a little more.
3. Slowly add sugar while beating and then beat until desired consistency.
4. Optional:  Add ½ cup of real maple syrup (not the maple flavored corn syrup varieties) for an added fall twist! 

Now you can eat your pumpkin spice cupcake with your pumpkin spice latte and all will be right with the world. Enjoy!
Make sure to check out more of our favorite fall recipes here:

• Cranberry Turnovers
• Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
• Easy Fall Cake Mix Cookies
• Best Fall Soup Recipes
• Apricot Pecan Yams

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Everyone’s favorite fall flavor paired with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting!

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1-1/3 cups flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp coarse grain salt
• ¾ tsp cinnamon
• ¾ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp ground clove
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter melted
• 2 eggs
• 15 ounces pumpkin puree – see note**
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 4 ounces softened butter
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place liners in a cupcake pan
• In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
• In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. Add in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and beat some more. Add the eggs one at a time while beating.
• Thoroughly combine the dry and wet ingredients.
• Fill cupcake liners ¾ way up.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
• Allow cupcakes to cool then apply frosting (see cream cheese frosting recipe below)

Cream Cheese Frosting

• Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
• Add vanilla extract and beat a little more.
• Slowly add sugar while beating and beat until desired consistency

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Mason Jar Fall Luminary

We have been so inspired by all of the beautiful fall decor that has been popping up in stores lately!  The crisp, warm colors of fall are so inviting.  You don’t have to spend a lot of money on fancy fall decor when you can make your own, and this year I am bound and determined to change that.  

We whipped up this cute Mason Jar Fall Luminary in no time at all. This would also make a wonderful classroom or craft activity. The supplies for this fall craft activity as so simple. With just a few supplies needed, this is an affordable fall or Halloween craft, and the process of making these homemade mason jar luminaries is enjoyable and fun!

Materials needed to create Mason Jar Fall Luminary

• Cricut Maker or Explore
• Adhesive vinyl
• Mason jar
• Acrylic craft paint
• Foam brush
• Twine
• Votive candles and filler

How to Make Fall Luminary Jars

1. I began by cutting out a maple leaf of adhesive vinyl with my Cricut Explore.  If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can trace and cut out a leaf design on adhesive vinyl.
2. Apply the cut vinyl maple leaf to the smooth side of the mason jar.
3. Pick an acrylic paint color that you want to use.  I chose persimmon for fall.
4. Begin painting a thin coat of paint on the mason jar. Pro tip:  I use a foil cupcake liner for my paint!  It makes clean up a breeze!
5. Be sure you allow the paint to dry completely between each coat.  Otherwise, it will clump and pull away from the glass.  It took about 3 coats for it to be completely covered.
6. Once the mason jar is dry, gently peel away the vinyl leaf decal.  Touch up any rough edges with a small paintbrush.

I added some corn kernels to the bottom and placed the votive candle inside like I did for my Thanksgiving mantel.  Add some twine or ribbon around the top of the jar to finish it off!

Super cute and adds just a hint of fall color and decor to any home! Plus it looks beautiful lit up in the evenings!

More Fall Crafting and Recipe Ideas

Don’t you just love fall crafting? It’s such a wonderful way to welcome in the new season. Here are more of our favorite fall craft and recipe ideas:

• Mini Mod Podge Fabric Pumpkins
• Wooden Pumpkin Lantern for Fall
• Fall Craft: Easy Paper Pumpkin Craft
• Easy Fall Snack for Kids: Scarecrow Pudding Cups
• Mini Pecan Pies Recipe

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Mini Mod Podge Fabric Pumpkins

As a kid, did you like pouring glue on your hand, letting it dry and peel off?  Well, if you answered yes, this is the craft project for you!  In other words, things are about to get messy.  You’ve been warned.

Materials needed to make Mini Mod Podge Fabric Pumpkins

• Fabric strips
  (Wal-mart had packs of these in the fabric section.  I grabbed some that had lots of fall colors.)
• Scissors
• Mod podge
• Mini pumpkins
• Foam brush
• Twine

How to Make Fabric Pumpkins

I used the antique matte Mod Podge because it was all I had laying around the house.

1. Pick which fabric strips you want to use.  I cut five 4 inch sections from each strip.  Then, I cut those length wise four times.
2. Lay out a paper plate and pour the Mod Podge on the plate.  Now here’s where things get messy.  You want to coat each strip of fabric in the Mod Podge.  I made sure that each strip was slimy and full of glue.
3. Once your strip of fabric is sufficiently “goo-ed”, add to the pumpkin.  Place the end next to the stem and wrap it around to the bottom.  Use your fingers to press the fabric into all of the groves of the pumpkin.  You want to maintain the integrity and shape of the pumpkin.
4. Continue this process until the pumpkin is covered in fabric.  See how you can still see the pumpkin’s shape?
5. Set aside and allow to dry.  It took about an hour before it was completely dry.
6. You may have to turn it over and let the bottom get some air to dry.
7. Once the pumpkin is dry, add some twine at the base of the stem and tie into a bow.

Aren’t these adorable?!

They go well with our Mason Jar Fall Luminary!  Don’t you just love fall themed crafts? It’s the perfect way to bring in the season. Here are some more of our fall craft favorites:

• Wooden Pumpkin Lantern for Fall
• Pumpkin Spice Fall Shirt
• Autumn Leaves Fall Sign
• Gold Leaf Stenciled Pumpkins
• Gold Pumpkin Votives

What will you be crafting up this fall?

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This Ecclesiastes bible verse is one of my favorites. (For reference this is Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) It reminds us that we are always changing and this season of life is not permanent. It is about accepting where you are in the present. Every time I read it, I can hear The Bryds singing it.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

This printable is available as an 8×10 print. Simply download our file at the link below. Open in your favorite program. I use white cardstock to print my printables so they are more durable and last longer. You can trim the excess away and place in a cute frame as part of your Thanksgiving decorations or on your Thanksgiving table!

Click HERE to download your Harvest Printable!

Printable content for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, redistribute or claim as your own.  If this printable is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

You can find more Thanksgiving Printables HERE!

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Charcuterie boards have become all of the craze in the last couple of years. There are entire businesses that cater to charcuterie. It’s a fun adult lunchable that you can jazz up with fancier foods. Think of how much easier the prep and clean up would be! Whether you’re looking for a Thanksgiving dinner replacement, appetizer or dessert, these Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards are sure to keep your guests happy and full!

As always please pin from the original source.

Turkey Veggie Tray from Lil Luna

Fall Charcuterie Board by Pizzazzerie

Turkey Snack Board by The BakerMama

Thanksgiving Pie Board by Delish

Fall Dessert Charcuterie Board by Glorious Treats

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board by Tasty Oven

Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board by Simply Made Recipes

Fall Snack Board from Your Homebased Mom

Grateful Thanksgiving Board by Korver Farms

Harvest Charcuterie Board by Number 2 Pencil

Easy Fall Charcuterie Board by I Heart Naptime

Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board by My Heavenly Recipes

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board by Taste of Two

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board by Happy Money Saver

Harvest Charcuterie Board by Coming Up Roses

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board by Krolls Korner

Halloween Charcuterie Board by Cooking with Cocktail Rings – I know this says Halloween but you could easily still use it for Thanksgiving as well.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie by Stickers and Stilettos

Fall Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board by Modern Honey

Pumpkin Spice and Butternut Squash Charcuterie Board

I love the idea of trying something different for the holiday and these Thanksgiving Board Ideas are so much fun. But if you aren’t a fan of skipping tradition, try one of the appetizer or dessert boards!

Have you ever done charcuterie for Thanksgiving? Are you open to trying something like that? I simply love this idea!

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One of the coolest things about xTool is the library full of free projects! Users and official xTool upload projects for you to choose from. I found this pumpkin lantern in the project library and knew it would be perfect for my harvest tablescape.

Materials needed for Wooden Pumpkin Lantern

• xTool M1 10W
• 3mm basswood
• Hot glue/hot glue gun
• Small greenery wreath
• Wired jute twine
• Battery operated tea light

Open xTool Creative Space (XCS). In the upper right hand corner, click xTool Projects. Scroll down to the xTool Exclusive Projects and click see more. Scroll through the library and choose the Pumpkin Candle Holder. When you open the project, it will give you the option to open in XCS or download the file. I opened it in XCS. The instructions for assembly are included.

(Since this project was made for a P2, you will need to click the connect machine option in the upper right hand corner to adjust to the M1.)

Load your basswood into the M1. Be sure to place on top of the triangle prisms. Close the lid to refresh the image on your canvas. Size the project to your real time material image. Check to be sure your settings are as follows…

Laser flat
3mm basswood
Triangle prisms

Click on the image and check that “cut” is selected for your image. Once you have it set as you want it, click “process” and then click “start”. Press the flashing button on the front of your M1 to begin laser cutting your wooden pumpkin lantern.

Cutting time was a little over 18 minutes.

The machine will beep when cutting is complete. Open lid and remove the wood.

Carefully punch out the cut pieces of the wooden pumpkin lantern.

I find it easiest to use a little bit of hot glue on each piece when assembling. Otherwise, the pieces do not stay in place and makes it difficult to put together. Assemble according to instructions that were listed in project library.

Once assembly was complete, I added a piece of wired jute twine and some greenery to the stem of the pumpkin lantern. Place on a small wreath and add a battery operated tea light and you have the perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving!

I absolutely love how this Wooden Pumpkin Lantern turned out and cannot wait to show it off this fall.

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With less than a month to go until Thanksgiving, it’s time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming festivities. I created these cute printables to make hosting easier than ever. This printable bundle includes an invitation, menu and tent cards. The tent cards can be used for place cards or food labels on your holiday spread. Everything you need is right here!

How to customize your Thanksgiving Printables

1. Follow directions below on how to download your files.
2. Open picmonkey.com.
3. Click edit image and choose the file you want to edit from the download.
4. In the gray side bar, click “text”.
5. This opens a new window in the bar next to it. Click the blue “add text” button.
6. Choose your font. (The fonts I used are from PicMonkey. The script is called Saturday Script and the print is called Lexend Mega Extralight.)
7. Once you click on the font, it will bring a text box up over the image. From here you can fill in with your specific information. You can adjust the size of the font with the box or with the toolbar to the left.
8. Repeat until you have all of your information entered.

Super easy! Right? Follow the examples below for inspiration!

Click HERE to download your Customizable Thanksgiving Printables!

All printables are for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, redistribute or claim as your own.  If this printable is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

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If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m a huge FRIENDS fan. The Thanksgiving episodes are comedy gold. My favorite is the one where Rachel makes the trifle. Well, she attempts to make a trifle. I’m cracking up inside my head even as I picture it. Rachel attempts to make dessert for Thanksgiving dinner but the pages of the recipe book are stuck together. It ends up being a mash up of trifle and shepherds pie. Absolutely hysterical.

This printable would be adorable on the dessert table for your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving celebrations! Load your printer with white cardstock and follow the directions below to download. Available with or without the classic Friends door frame!

Click HERE to download your Friends Thanksgiving Printable!

All printables are for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, redistribute or claim as your own.  If this printable is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

PS – If you’ve never seen it, I included a clip below.

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I love a good holiday printable! I thought these utensil holders were perfect for the dinner table. They are super easy to print up and assemble. It adds such a fun touch to your holiday gathering. Pairs well with our Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation Starters!

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Materials needed for Thanksgiving Printable Utensil Holders

Each printable pack includes 4 different utensil holders with unique sayings.

“Leftovers are for quitters”
“Get basted”
“Here come the meat sweats”
“Talk turkey to me”

Simply download the printable pack from the link listed below. (For best results, I recommend printing these utensil holders on white cardstock which is much sturdier to use with silverware.)

The utensil holder printables have dotted lines for cutting and folding. Cut along the vertical dotted lines using a paper cutter or scissors. Fold the paper along the dotted line running underneath the image. Glue the edges together to create a pocket. Add your utensils and place on your Thanksgiving table!

How fun are these Thanksgiving Printable Utensil Holders?! I love adding fun little touches to our holiday dinners and these are perfect!

Click HERE to download your printable for FREE!

All printables are for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, redistribute or claim as your own.  If this printable is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

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I was browsing through images in Design Space the other day for Halloween and stumbled across this cute 3D pumpkin. What a great idea for placecards! This placecard was so easy to make and was finished in 10 minutes!

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Materials needed for Paper Pumpkin Placecards

Cricut Maker or Explore
Fine point blade
Single scoring wheel
Light Grip Mat 12×24 inch
Orange and green cardstock
Black Cricut Fine Point Pen
Hot glue gun

Images used from Design Space:
Martha Stewart Pumpkin #M6A4C5F3

Open image in Design Space. I enlarged it to a width of 19 inches (this was the total width for all cuts, not the individual pumpkin). Change the leaf and stem to a different color so it prompts to cut on a separate piece of paper. Next I added the writing to the leaf using the text tool. Send to cut. Follow prompts to use scoring wheel and then change back to fine point blade with pen.

You should end up with one complete pumpkin, 8 scored pumpkins, a leaf with your name, and the stem.

Gather four of the scored pumpkins. Fold each pumpkin in half and then stack them together. Hold the middle folds leaving the end folds open.

Hot glue the open ends to the pumpkin. Then begin hot gluing all of the side of one fold to the side of the other fold.

Turn over and repeat on the other side with the remaining four pieces.

Wrap the stem piece around a pen or pencil for curling effect. Hot glue leaf with name on it and the stem to the middle of the pumpkin.

How cute is that?! This is a festive addition to your Thanksgiving tablescape! These would be fun for the kids’ table too!

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