Make a cement pumpkin planter for fall! I inherited my passion for Halloween decorating from my parents. My dad, raised in the south in a deeply religious family, was not allowed to watch movies or listen to rock music. With such a strict upbringing I imagine Halloween wasn't celebrated in his home, either. My mother, from Italy, was introduced to Halloween after she married my father and they moved to the United States. Whether they were making up for their missed childhoods or just … [Read more...]
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Foil Pillow DIY: Christmas Quick Craft
This foil pillow DIY is a quick Christmas project to make! Sponsored post. I love to make my own decor and crafts for the holidays, but I don't always have as much time as I'd like! It can be hard to squeeze time for making in with all the shopping, parties, and other events going on. That's why this project is so great: it took less than 30 minutes (maybe only 15 minutes!) to make this pretty foil pillow DIY. I used a premade pillow cover with Fairfield World's Poly-Fil Premiere … [Read more...]
Uncle Fester Light Addams Family DIY
Make an Uncle Fester light using items from Goodwill San Antonio, the dollar store, and DecoArt. You might have noticed that my family is really excited about the new Addams Family movie. As a child, I loved the Addams and the Munsters, and I've shared the old TV shows with my kids. The new movie makes the story even more "hip" in their eyes, and it's fun to be able to share these kooky characters together. We've made Cousin It, filmed a craft tutorial in Addams Family costumes, and I … [Read more...]
Cousin It DIY: Addams Family Halloween Tutorial
Use thrift store finds to make this Cousin It DIY. This is a sponsored post. I loved the Addams Family TV show when I was a child, and one of my favorite characters was Cousin It. I had very, very long hair as a kid, and I loved to flip it over my face, put on sunglasses, and pretend to be It. With the upcoming movie release, I was inspired to grab some items from Goodwill San Antonio to make this Cousin It DIY project. Supplies Used for this Cousin It DIY: Dress form (can … [Read more...]
Jack In the Box Costume Tutorial
Make a Jack in the Box Costume this Halloween! I love unique costumes, and this one is both cute and one of a kind! This easy to make costume Will be loved by your little one this Halloween. I made this costume for Fairfield World last year, and I have another cute kid's costume for you to enjoy this year. You can learn how to make a colorful cake slice costume in my tutorial on their site. Supplies Used to make the Jack in the Box Costume: Oly-Fun Fabric in various … [Read more...]
Little Pig Brick House Costume Tutorial
Make a little pig brick house costume this Halloween! Once upon a time there was a mom who wanted to create fun and unique Halloween costumes for her children. First she gathered her supplies: large rolls of project foam and a bolt of bubble gum Oly-Fun fabric. Then she painted, cut, carved, and glued until she had built a house fit for a little pig to live in. She cut, sewed, and assembled the cutest little piggy suit and piggy face. When it was all put together, her children were … [Read more...]
Minecraft Storage Boxes DIY: Steve, Skeleton, Zombie
Make Minecraft storage boxes to organize your stuff. It is so hard to help my kids learn to keep their stuff organized, especially stuff for homework! I want them to learn that having school supplies organized and in one place makes it so much easier to get homework and projects done! Decorating your storage space makes homework just a little more fun, too, I say. I was inspired by my son's favorite game, Minecraft, to make some cool and functional storage boxes for his desk. His most … [Read more...]
Hot Glue Banner for Glittery Fall Decor
A hot glue banner is a quick way to create decor! I've joked about it in the past, but if I can use a hot glue gun for something I will. I've hot glued costumes and even made Christmas stockings using hot glue because it is quicker than sewing for me. It's amazing all the things you can do with hot glue! I thought I'd tried almost everything until I received a hot off the press book about crafting with hot glue. Hot Glue Hacks and Crafts: 50 Fun and Creative Decor, Fashion, Gift … [Read more...]
Wolf Mask Kit Papercraft DIY with Fun Costume Ideas
Get a preview of how to build the amazing wolf mask kit from Fox not Wolf. Wolf costume ideas included. This is a sponsored post. With this project I'm stepping out of my comfort zone a little bit. I am trying something I always wanted to try but have been a little scared to do. Have you ever seen those really cool 3D paper models? This is the same idea, but instead of hanging it on the wall you can actually wear it as a mask! I'm using a wolf mask kit from Fox not Wolf for this … [Read more...]
$250 Oriental Trading Gift Card Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win a $250 Oriental Trading gift card! I'm thrilled to be a part of this giveaway to give you a chance to win a $250 Oriental Trading gift card! I love to buy my party supplies from Oriental Trading, and they're also a great source for unique Halloween costumes. My husband and I got a lot of compliments with our Alice in Wonderland themed couples costume last year. Just think of all the incredible costumes and party supplies you could buy with $250 to spend at … [Read more...]