Vintage with a Modern Twist
Welcome my pretties! Enter if you dare. Or shall I say Keep Out! Would you take candy from this lady? Make your neighbors skin crawl by creating this Arachnophobia Spider Wreath for your front door. My witch loves bling so my DIY Copper Jack O'Lantern is right up her alley. Watch your fingers boys and girls … [Read more...]
I just typed in the word Halloween on Hometalk and came up with some of the craziest ideas! From a pumpkin man with a serious case of plumber's crack from 2 Crafty for My Skirt ... to a witch right out of Oz from Rocky Mountain Waterscape - she's melting, she's melting ... to a pumpkin with a serious case of bed head from Garden … [Read more...]
Spiders, rats and snakes are trapped under glass. These critters love the warmth of the blazing fire. A few have managed to escape their traps ... Anyone have anti-venom serum? Remember my Fall Mantel? Both mantels share a few things that make it simple to go from Halloween back to fall in a snap. Want to make your own … [Read more...]
Remember as a kid when you were just about to nod off to sleep. Until you glanced up and spotted a huge, hairy spider dangling from the ceiling, right above your head! Screams could be heard for miles until that little guy was squished (or let out the window - yes, my mom did that). Well, get ready for some real arachnophobia with this simple … [Read more...]
Watch your fingers! This poor soul didn't and look what happened. So heed your mothers advice ... Or you may end up like poor Lefty here. I've been a busy girl - check out all my Halloween ghoulishness! Sharing Here:Between Naps on the Porch, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia French Country Cottage, The Charm of Home, 2805, At the Picket … [Read more...]
Remember when I met Martha Stewart? Our eyes met across the crowded room and I could have sworn she mouthed, "call me"! Seems her number is unlisted so imagine my delight when I received this box full of Martha Stewart Crafts supplies from Plaid. But what to create that's Martha-worthy? This will surely make her skin crawl. DIY Spider … [Read more...]
There's nothing like the joy of reading a great book. Except maybe making something fabulous from a not so great book. I mean, whoooo wouldn't love this? How To: * Trace owl silhouette onto a book page (pack of owls from the dollar store - or print your own pattern) * Draw eyes with black marker * Cut out the owl (I used a tiny cuticle … [Read more...]
I heart Hometalk. Where else can you find such amazing inspiration all in one place. Change is good and so are mini pumpkin vases 5 ways from Addicted 2 Decorating! Silhouettes are a favorite and they are especially bewitching on pumpkins from Uncommon Designs. Homeward Found made the most amazing pumpkins from light globes. I will be … [Read more...]
Hoarding comes in handy sometimes. I know you understand (unlike my Hubs)! As I was rummaging through my Halloween bins in the dark hole that is my basement, I came upon a huge garbage bag filled with cheap plastic pumpkins that I bought for a Halloween party game years ago. Cheap plastic pumpkins = halloween ugliness. How to rectify … [Read more...]
Why don't mummies take vacations? They're afraid they'll relax and unwind. These mummies are working overtime and talk about a cinch. Supplies & Deets: * Mason Jars ($1 each - dollar store) * Gauze ($1 per box - I used 2 boxes for 3 mummies - dollar store) * Flameless Votives ($1 for 3 - dollar store) * Googly Eyes ($3 for package of … [Read more...]
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