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Spooky Spirits: Easy Halloween “potions” you already have in your kitchen.

October 11, 2012 4 Comments

I have a thing for pretty bottles and decanters.  I always keep my eyes peeled when I am thrifting, hoping to find some cool ones.  So far I have exactly 4, and they are making an appearance in my Halloween decor this year. These cool bottles got a creepy make-over, thanks to fabulous Halloween Clip […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Bargain, cheap and easy, Fall, Halloween, no reason - just fun, project du jour

Easy chain covered pumpkins for Halloween.

October 9, 2012 10 Comments

Nothing says Halloween like pumpkins covered in chains. (Right…? Possibly…? It’s just me, then?) I love how these chain pumpkins turned out!

Filed Under: Autumn, cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Pumpkins, tutorial

Make a skeleton monogram for Halloween.

September 27, 2012 7 Comments

I love monograms and initials.  I love Halloween.  I love the Dollar Store.  Ergo, I love this project: a monogram made out of silver skeletons. It was pretty easy to create. I grabbed a few of these skeleton garlands from the Dollar Store, took the ropes from around their bony little necks and spray painted […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, Dollar Store, Fall, Halloween, Handsome Hubby, spray paint

A handy reminder about silica gel packets…

September 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

Using silica gel is a great way to preserve and protect your seasonal decor, especially items left in apothecary jars.

Filed Under: apothecary jars, Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Let me help you, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

Decorating with {free} sticks.

September 20, 2012 6 Comments

I love decorating with sticks and twigs. There are so many options! The best part? They’re usually just laying around, waiting to be picked up.

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, decor, Fall, Free, Sticks, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

Ombre Owl Artwork (from Dollar Store Halloween decor)

September 17, 2012 17 Comments

I love “distressed” art projects.  They’re so forgiving.  If it isn’t perfect, or you really mess something up…. that’s ok.  I meant to do that.  That being the case, I really enjoy this type of project.  Here’s my latest: Ombre Owl Artwork, using Halloween silhouettes from the Dollar Store. This was really quite easy to […]

Filed Under: artwork, Autumn, Crafts, decor, distressed, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, tutorial

Make a Houndstooth Pumpkin from Duck Tape

September 11, 2012 34 Comments

I love pumpkins.  I love Duck Tape.  I really, really love houndstooth… so it’s only natural that I would make a Houndstooth Duck Tape Pumpkin. This is so, so, SO easy to do. Grab yourself some fabulous Duck Tape and a Dollar Store pumpkin.  Split the tape down the middle so that you have thinner […]

Filed Under: Autumn, cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Pumpkins

Make a ribbon covered globe for Halloween.

September 6, 2012 24 Comments

Last year I snapped up a cool old globe for 50 cents at a yard sale and I used chalkboard paint to make a Scary Places Halloween Globe.   Well, it’s been sitting in the garage since last Halloween and I’ve been thinking about how to change it up for this year without ruining the […]

Filed Under: Autumn, craft time, Crafts, fabric, Fall, Halloween, project du jour

My First Pumpkin of the Season… and it’s a total Craft Fail.

September 4, 2012 14 Comments

It’s September!  I am so ready to start thinking Fall! Unfortunately, I am kicking off the season with a Craft Fail. Last week I shared my big, fat feather failure…  Well I had set some of the orange ones aside. This is what happens when you cross a pumpkin with a Muppet. Please believe me […]

Filed Under: Big Time Fail, craft time, Fall, Halloween, Keepin' It real, Pumpkins

Fifty shades of pumpkin. No-carve pumpkin ideas.

August 21, 2012 15 Comments

OK, maybe not 50, but it sure seems like I did a whole heck of a lot of pumpkins last fall. As autumn approaches and we gear up to go into another fall season, I thought I’d do a quick recap of last year’s pumpkins.

Filed Under: Autumn, cheap and easy, Crafts, epsom salt, Fall, faux finish, glitter, Halloween, Pumpkins, Round-Ups, spray paint, Thanksgiving

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