With Halloween coming up, you might be looking for a quick project to pull off. I have a great one for you! These funny "walking" bowls take minutes to make but get a lot of attention. Use them for parties or just for snacks at home. They make fun brownie or treat holders!(This project first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!)Supplies:plastic skeletontart tin or small bowl glue gun I used a pack of skeletons from the Dollar Tree. … [Read more...]
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Make a Trick (not a Treat!) Coffin Box
I'm a bit of a practical joker, so at Halloween I like to play a few tricks and not just dole out treats, especially with my kids. This Trick (not a treat!) Coffin Box was easy to make and a fun prank to pull. My kids thought they were getting candy, but they received a surprise instead! (This post first appeared on Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor.) Supplies: Cardboard Coffin Wire Plastic insects Paint Glue 1. Cut a piece of recycled cardboard in the … [Read more...]
Make a Skull Pendant with Resin
The skull ice cube trays at the Dollar Tree have been featured in several projects at Dollar Store Crafts, and here is another fun idea for them. You can use them to create spooky cool pendants to wear! Supplies: Skull Ice Cube Tray Resin Glitter Black Paint Bail 1. Pour-on resin can be found at craft stores, and with a coupon you can get it for around $5. I used Envirotex Resin. Read the instructions before using! I use a disposable cup to mix one … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Gilded Owl Bookends
I like shiny things, and I think a lot of you do, too. I'm seeing lots of gilded decor on Pinterest and in stores and I just love it! There are some great, inexpensive crafter's paints out right now that make it easy to create a faux gilded look. Read on to learn how I turned a Dollar Tree owl into a chic gilded bookend. (This post was originally published at Dollar Store Crafts, where you'll find me sharing a NEW tutorial every Tuesday.) Supplies Needed: Owl Figurine White … [Read more...]
Retro Party Platter Made with DecoArt Glass Paint and Stencils
I see Halloween merchandise creeping into ads and stores. I'm not ready yet. I'm going kicking and screaming into Fall. Let me savor summer for a few more weeks! I'm still in tiki party mode! This platter will be a fun way to serve up treats for a party. The glass paint is not food safe, so keep that in mind as you plan your layout, but it would be a fun dish for wrapped items, cupcakes, etc. The plate coordinates with my tiki party glasses and my raffia placemats. Material … [Read more...]
Queen of Skulls Candy Dish – Made with Mod Podge
Isn't she a sight? We've been calling her the Queen of Skulls candy dish around my house. I wanted something shabby yet elegant, spooky but not to scary, and I think she delivers. (This post first appeared on Mod Podge Rocks!) For this project you'll need: lace a plate 3 inch candlestick paper mache skull (Michael's) sheet music paper Mod Podge: Glitter, Shimmer, and Paper First up: prep the lace. I dug into my vintage lace stash, but any lace ribbon would work, too. Place … [Read more...]
Make a Vintage Lace Mini Crown
No fabric stiffener? No problem! Here's a different way to make a crown using vintage lace! I'm stash-busting, meaning that I am on a mission to use up what I have! I love the tiny lace crowns I've seen in the blogosphere, and while I have a nice stash of old lace, I didn't have any fabric stiffener. Mod Podge to the rescue! I started with a crochet lace collar because I thought the width and shape would look good for a crown. 1. Place the lace on freezer paper. 2. Apply a … [Read more...]
Make Silly Scary Face Cupcakes!
Here are some quick, fun ideas for decorating cupcakes! They would be perfect for a Halloween or monster themed birthday party! My second son was due on Halloween (my husband affectionately referred to him in utero as The Great Pumpkin or "TGP"). He arrived 10 days early, but his birthday is close enough to Halloween that it's fun to have a costume party. I made these silly scary face cupcakes for one of his parties. To make edible "googly eyes", cut a marshmallow in half and place … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl (and Swee’ Pea, too!)
What costume could be more perfect for a couple with a new baby at Halloween? Only Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Swee' Pea! It's hard to choose because we've had so many fun costumes over the years, but THIS is probably my favorite: Popeye and Olive Oyl! Our baby girl was just 3 months old her first Halloween; our own little Swee' Pea. Her costume was a Christmas sleep sack worn backwards over a red shirt. I sewed a strip of lace around the collar, and a white sailor cap finished the … [Read more...]
DIY Couples Costume: Grumpy Old Man and Woman
This has been one of our favorite couples costume to date: grumpy senior citizens! My husband and I LOVE to dress up for Halloween, but we almost always throw our costumes together at the last minute. This one was no exception, and it turned out really well, plus we got a lot of laughs. We hit several thrift stores to find our attire. That dress of mine was a steal at $3! I used bubble wrap to pad my chest and butt, threw some curlers in my hair, and applied my lipstick with my eyes … [Read more...]