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.
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!
What a great idea. And I love the jars!
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!
I never thought about decorating with garlic for Halloween! What a good idea! I love the fangs you stuck in there 🙂
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
You and your honey need to try and get away ASAP. I know it’s so much easier said than done.
LOL… it looks like a Vamp sorta melted in the jar and all that’s left is the teeth 😉
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.
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!
What a cute idea!!! Love it and I especially love the “easy-queasy” comment!!! Halloween is too fun!!
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
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?
What a great idea – a Halloween decoration that isn’t totally creepy – my kids are going to love it!!
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!
Such a great (and spooooky) idea.
You’re brilliant, you know that? I have a straight-sided vase and I’m so going to do this. Thank you!
Garlic is SUCH a great idea. Is is budget friendly, super unique, and looks great! Great idea!
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.
The garlic and spiders is so cute!! It’s awesome that it will be used, too!!! I totally share your eerie Halloween vibe!! 🙂
Love this idea! I may try it at my house!
honestly, this is amazing! So whitty 🙂
This is such a clever and cute idea. I love it!! Thanks for leaving me totally inspired.
That’s so cool! I love that you don’t have to worry about storing it for next year! 😉
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!
Love your jars Viv~ they are fantastic- super charming and I love garlic too!!!:) Thanks for linking up!
Wonderful idea. I love these jars and this is the perfect idea to add to our mantle. Thanks for sharing.
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
Can I tell you how much I love this! Super easy and impactful way to decorate for Halloween!
Can I tell you how much I love this! Super easy and impactful way to decorate for Halloween!
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!
VERY smart, Viv! You have the best tips!
Clever and smart…looks great!