Rustic Petal Creations

11/07/2026

🌲 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🌲

Did you know pinecones can predict damp weather?

Pinecones naturally open and close depending on the moisture in the air! When it’s dry, their scales open to release seeds. When it’s damp, they close to help protect the seeds until conditions improve. How cool is that?!

Pretty clever for something that just lays around on the ground, isn’t it? 😂

Thinking about using pinecones in your holiday decorating?

Before tossing those freshly gathered pinecones into wreaths, centerpieces, or Christmas decorations, give them a little TLC!

Why dry them first?

🍂 Helps remove moisture that can encourage mold.
🐛 Helps get rid of unwanted little hitchhikers.
🌲 Encourages the scales to open for that beautiful, full pinecone look.
🎄 Makes them better suited for indoor decorating and crafting.

Here’s how:

1. Gently brush away dirt and debris.
2. Arrange untreated pinecones in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. If using an oven, keep it at a low temperature (around 200°F), check frequently, and never leave it unattended. Drying times vary depending on the size and moisture content of the pinecones.
4. Let them cool completely before using or storing.

Safety tip: Pinecones contain natural resin, which can be flammable. Keep them away from heating elements, and never bake painted, glittered, or chemically treated pinecones. Air-drying is a great alternative!

A little decorating tip: Pinecones can still respond to humidity after drying, so store them somewhere dry until you’re ready to use them!

Nature really does provide some of the prettiest decorating supplies. And sometimes they’re right in your backyard!

Happy Fun Fact Friday!

Rustic Petal Creations 🌻

11/02/2026

10/31/2026

In just two weeks I will returning to this amazing show! I’m so excited!

10/30/2026

🎃👻 FUN FACT FRIDAY — Halloween Edition! 👻🎃

Did you know that candy corn was originally called “Chicken Feed”? 🐔😂

Yep! When it was introduced in the 1880s, candy corn was marketed with a rooster on the packaging and the slogan “Something worth crowing for!”

Considering how many people either LOVE or HATE candy corn, I’m thinking that rooster might have been overselling it a little! 🤣

So, with Halloween tomorrow, it’s time to settle the great debate…

🍬 Candy corn — delicious Halloween tradition or something that belongs in the chicken coop? 🐔😂

Happy Halloween Eve from Rustic Petal Creations! 🎃🌻

10/24/2026

🍁 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🍁

Did you know that scarecrows have been around for over 3,000 years?

Ancient Egyptian farmers used wooden frames covered with nets to protect their wheat fields from hungry birds. In ancient Greece, farmers placed wooden figures in their vineyards to scare away unwanted visitors.

Fast-forward a few thousand years, and now we’re putting scarecrows on our porches, dressing them in cute little outfits, and surrounding them with pumpkins and sunflowers! 🌻🎃

Somewhere along the way, we went from scaring birds to making our front porches adorable. 😂

My daughter thinks the big-eyed scarecrows are creepy! 👀

What about you? Do you decorate with scarecrows, use them in your garden, or do they just plain creep you out?

Happy Fun Fact Friday from Rustic Petal Creations! 🍂

10/23/2026

Well, this is one announcement I really didn’t want to make. 😔

It makes me sick to have to say it, but I’ve made the difficult decision to cancel my participation in the Westerville Central Holiday Market this weekend.

If you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quieter than usual lately, it’s because I’ve been dealing with another round of health issues. I’m on the mend, but getting back to feeling like myself is taking a little longer than I’d hoped.

As much as I love doing craft shows and seeing everyone, setting up my booth takes a lot of physical strength and stamina. Right now, I just don’t have quite enough of either, and I’ve decided to put my health first (if you know me personally, you know this is not something I’m good at. 😂).

But don’t worry, Rustic Petal Creations isn’t going anywhere! 🌻

While I work on getting my strength and energy back, I’ll be focusing on keeping my booth at Amazing Grace Gifts and More in Sunbury stocked with beautiful creations, along with adding more goodies to my Etsy shop!

You’ll still be able to shop Rustic Petal Creations at both locations, and I’ll be sharing new designs and creations along the way.

And I’m still accepting custom orders! Have an idea for something special? I’d love to help bring it to life! 😁

Thank you all for your continued support, encouragement, and understanding. It means more than you know! ❤️

I’ll be back at the craft shows as soon as I’m ready, and I can’t wait to see you all again! 🌻💛

10/19/2026

Sometimes the display pieces are just as popular as the things I’m selling! 😂

Did you recently purchase this cute little aqua-colored wooden pumpkin from my Rustic Petal Creations booth at Amazing Grace Gifts and More in Sunbury?

I heard you also had your eye on the little wooden stand it was displayed on.

Well, if that was you, I have good news! You can have the stand for just $5! 😁

Just stop back in and let them know you’re the one who purchased the aqua pumpkin!

And speaking of my booth, you all have been doing a pretty good job of emptying those shelves lately! 🥰

But don’t worry, I’ve got some new goodies coming soon!

Keep an eye out because Rustic Petal Creations is getting ready for a little refresh! 🌻

10/16/2026

🍁 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🍁

Did you know that scarecrows have been around for over 3,000 years? 😲

Ancient Egyptian farmers used wooden frames covered with nets to protect their wheat fields from hungry birds. And in ancient Greece, farmers placed wooden figures in their vineyards to scare away unwanted visitors.

Fast-forward a few thousand years, and now we’re putting scarecrows on our porches, dressing them in cute little outfits, and surrounding them with pumpkins and sunflowers! 🌻🎃

Somewhere along the way, we went from scaring birds to making our front porches adorable.

Of course, not everyone thinks scarecrows are adorable! My daughter thinks the big-eyed scarecrows on one of my fall signs are downright creepy! 😂

So tell me, do you decorate with scarecrows, use them in your garden, or do they just plain creep you out? 🤣

Happy Fun Fact Friday from Rustic Petal Creations! 🍂

10/10/2026

🎃👻 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 👻🎃

Halloween wasn’t always about candy, costumes, and pumpkins! Some of our favorite spooky traditions have surprisingly old beginnings!

🍂 1. Halloween has ancient roots!
The Celtic festival of Samhain marked the end of harvest and the beginning of winter. People believed the boundary between the living and spirit worlds grew thinner at this time of year.

🎭 2. Costumes weren’t originally just for fun!
Centuries ago, people wore disguises during seasonal celebrations, sometimes to protect themselves from wandering spirits. A little different from today’s princesses and superheroes!

🍬 3. Trick-or-treating has a long history!
Traditions such as souling and guising involved going door-to-door, sometimes offering prayers, songs, or performances in exchange for food or treats.

🎃 4. The original jack-o’-lanterns weren’t pumpkins!
In Ireland and Scotland, people carved spooky faces into TURNIPS! When the tradition traveled to America, pumpkins became the popular choice because they were plentiful and much easier to carve.

Can you imagine decorating your front porch with a bunch of creepy little turnips?!😂

Which Halloween tradition surprised you the most?

Happy Fun Fact Friday from Rustic Petal Creations! 🧡🖤