When I hand out candy at Halloween, I like to give a little trick with the treat. This spooky hand popping out of a candy bowl is a fun way to send a shiver down someone's spine! Make your own creepy candy bowl to scare trick or treaters with at Halloween. (This post was initially published at Crafts Unleashed.) Supplies: Clear, Deep 4 quart bowl - 11 inches Silver spray paint Black Acrylic paint Plastic spiders Paper Mache Hand Display with Base Green spray paint Mod Podge … [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 Halloween Costumes
Lots of fun DIY couples Halloween costumes to make. Looking for quick, inexpensive DIY couples Halloween costumes ideas? I'm sharing some of my favorite past costumes here. Read on to learn how easy it is to put together a costume for yourself and your sweetheart! My husband and I love to dress up for Halloween, but we usually don't start planning until the last minute. Here are some of our favorite past costumes that we threw together quickly for little to no cost! The Addams … [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...]
Make Your Own Medusa Costume
Looking for a costume that's a head turner, but don't have a lot of time or money to spend on it? You'll love this idea: make your own Medusa costume! Not into Medusa? Find a lot more costume ideas HERE. This is one of my quick "go to" costumes. I've worn it a few times and it always attracts a lot of attention. It's kind of hard not to stare at the lady with snakes on her head! I tend to wait till the last minute to decide what to wear for Halloween, and this quick costume is … [Read more...]
Craft Fail: A Wormy Jell-o Mess that my Kids Still Loved
Have you seen all the awesome gelatin worm pictures on Pinterest? They look like they'd be perfect for Halloween and oh so easy to make.PinterestWrong.This is what my worms looked like: We couldn't get them out of the straws. Well, we could, but then they looked like bloody, blown up worms. Which my kids thought was pretty awesome. I didn't feel like scraping red gelatin off my walls all night, so I told them to just suck in the jell-o.Instant hit!! The jell-o … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Felt Pocket Tissue Monster
With school back in session and fall around the corner, we'll all be dealing with the sniffles soon. Why not carry your pocket tissues with some whimsy? My Pocket Tissue Monsters are easy to make and are a fun project to do with kids. Supplies: Felt Glue Embellishments (google eyes, pom poms, etc.) 1. Measure felt so it is three times as long as your pocket tissue and about one inch wider. 2. Fold your felt rectangle into thirds, slightly overlapping (as pictured). 3. … [Read more...]
Turn a CD into a Clock with Plaid’s Martha Stewart Glass Paints
Turn a scratched CD into a hip, custom made clock. It's so easy and fun to make! On Wednesday I showed you how I made a fabulous Anthro inspired mug with Plaid's Martha Stewart Glass Paints. I have been having so much fun with this product that I will have lots to show you in the coming weeks! First up is this clock that I made out of a recycled CD! I love it and it will be a gorgeous addition to my craft room! The word "vola" means "fly" in Italian. It alludes to both the … [Read more...]
Anthro Inspired Mug made with Martha Stewart Glass Paints
Yes, I made that! Would you believe that I've never painted on ceramic or glass before? That's all changed, thanks to Plaid's new line of glass paint products from Martha Stewart. Read on to learn how you can make this, too! When I saw these mugs at Anthropologie, I knew I wanted to try to make one. As I mentioned here, I had received a HUGE box of Martha Stewart Glass Paints and products from Plaid. When I experimented with the products, I was blown away by the detail and shading … [Read more...]
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