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Using garlic in your Halloween decor – keep your pantry stocked AND keep vampires away.

October 14, 2011 32 Comments

Garlic was on my shopping list.  While shopping I noticed it was on sale, 3 for $1.  We love garlic and use it a lot.
You know who doesn’t like garlic?  Vampires.
So I stocked up and incorporated it into my Halloween decor.
Garlic in Halloween decor

I had an apothecary jar that was holding big cinnamon sticks.

I took those out and placed a packed of silica gel on the bottom to absorb any moisture.  Click here to read more about that tip.

I used moss to cover the packet, then added several heads of garlic, some plastic spiders and a single pair of plastic vampire fangs.

Ta-da.  Easy-queasy.

I like that this decoration will actually get used up too.  Happy Halloween!

Filed Under: apothecary jars, Autumn, Bargain, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Fall, Halloween, UseWhatchaGot

Comments

  1. ChrissyK says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    What a great idea. And I love the jars!

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  2. Richella says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    You are SO funny. Your garlic looks wonderful (and there’s that brilliant silica gel tip again!).

    I have a collection of crosses (hmmm. . .sounds kind of cheesy when I write it out like that). Anyhow, it’s a big collection I’ve been building for 10 years. They comprise most of the art in my living room. When we moved into this house and I was working on hanging them all, my husband said, “Well, at least we should be well protected from vampires.”

    Maybe that’s why I like you so much–your sense of humor reminds me of Jack’s! I think dry humor is indicative of a very keen mind.

    (See a pic of my vampire protection here if you like: http://www.impartinggrace.com/2011/09/room-for-living.html).

    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
  3. Jessica @ O. Alouette says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    I never thought about decorating with garlic for Halloween! What a good idea! I love the fangs you stuck in there 🙂

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  4. Becca @ R We There Yet Mom? says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Wow! Garlic? Only YOU could dress up the garlic to look so fun!

    Please plan a vacation for m=you and HH to go on! wine tasting sounds fantastic – maybe something to put on the agenda for next year??

    Thanks for linking up!!!!

    ~Becca

    Reply
  5. Kelli says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    You and your honey need to try and get away ASAP. I know it’s so much easier said than done.

    Reply
  6. Shannon@FoxHollowCottage says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    LOL… it looks like a Vamp sorta melted in the jar and all that’s left is the teeth 😉

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  7. Connie says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I think you bangs are cute!

    I bought a pair of shoes last week and I took that little packet out and put it in my junk drawer because I remembered that you said to keep them but i couldn’t remember why.

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  8. Sarah Kate says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What a cool idea with the garlic!! I never would have thought of that. The spiders are a cute addition, too. You’re so creative!

    I have never been to a wine tasting, but always wanted to. We vacationed earlier this year in Asheville, NC and *almost* got to do a wine tasting at the Biltmore Mansion. Then I got sick. :o( Not the best time to go wine tasting. Maybe another time. BTW – I don’t think the bangs are that bad! You looked beautiful!

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  9. SammaMichelle says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    What a cute idea!!! Love it and I especially love the “easy-queasy” comment!!! Halloween is too fun!!

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  10. Impulsive Addict says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love me some garlic! Don’t you like vampires, viv? JK will be so disappointed.

    OF course I love what you did with the jars. But the spiders kinda creep me out since they look real…not that I’m a freak baby about spiders. Just snakes.

    Anyway, I love the pic of you from 2007. And you can TOTALLY rock some bangs. Quit being so hard on yourself!

    xoxo

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  11. THIS IS ME....ONLINE says

    October 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Really cute, but the spiders are almost too realistic. Love your ideas.

    And about the wine tasting….Go! Get-outta-here! You live in California for a reason. Remember?

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  12. Lisa says

    October 14, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    What a great idea – a Halloween decoration that isn’t totally creepy – my kids are going to love it!!

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  13. Date Girl says

    October 15, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Love it! What a great idea. I love garlic too, and I have a big ol’ bag of it in my house. I need to get one of those jars and the rest of that stuff!

    Reply
  14. Elz says

    October 16, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Such a great (and spooooky) idea.

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  15. Rhissanna says

    October 16, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    You’re brilliant, you know that? I have a straight-sided vase and I’m so going to do this. Thank you!

    Reply
  16. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Garlic is SUCH a great idea. Is is budget friendly, super unique, and looks great! Great idea!

    Reply
  17. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I like that you put the garlic in there that will get used. Way to be green! The spiders might creep me out a little. I would probably think they were real out of the corner of my eye. Perfect for Halloween.

    Reply
  18. ~ Laura says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    The garlic and spiders is so cute!! It’s awesome that it will be used, too!!! I totally share your eerie Halloween vibe!! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Erika says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Love this idea! I may try it at my house!

    Reply
  20. Coley says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    honestly, this is amazing! So whitty 🙂

    Reply
  21. Brandy J. says

    October 21, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    This is such a clever and cute idea. I love it!! Thanks for leaving me totally inspired.

    Reply
  22. Anne says

    October 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    That’s so cool! I love that you don’t have to worry about storing it for next year! 😉

    Reply
  23. TidyMom says

    October 22, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Fun idea!

    Thanks for linking up!I featured your post on my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/10-easy-halloween-crafts/ Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  24. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    October 23, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Love your jars Viv~ they are fantastic- super charming and I love garlic too!!!:) Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  25. Jackie says

    October 23, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Wonderful idea. I love these jars and this is the perfect idea to add to our mantle. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Love this creative and clever decorating idea, Viv!

    Thank you for lending your creative spirit to “A Little Birdie Told Me…” at Rook No. 17

    Jenn

    Reply
  27. Katie says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Can I tell you how much I love this! Super easy and impactful way to decorate for Halloween!

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  28. Katie says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Can I tell you how much I love this! Super easy and impactful way to decorate for Halloween!

    Reply
  29. Jennifer says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Watching a vampire movie while reading this. It made me giggle. I have started saving my little packets after reading your post a couple months ago. So smart! 🙂
    Jen
    P.S. I like the jar with the corks!

    Reply
  30. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

    October 27, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    VERY smart, Viv! You have the best tips!

    Reply
  31. Holly Lefevre says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Clever and smart…looks great!

    Reply

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