I really enjoy crafting for Halloween, but I'm not a fan of gory decor. This cute witch is perfect for Halloween, without scaring the heck out of everyone. I used Martha Stewart Decoupage to turn an angel craft kit into a cheery witch! If you've read my blog before, you know that I love to decoupage. I was excited to be given the opportunity to try out several Martha Stewart Decoupage products. What's cool about this line is that the formulas are dishwasher safe, machine washable, … [Read more...]
DIY Costume Ideas
I mentioned it last year, but my husband and I love Halloween. He says it's his favorite holiday. One of these days I need to remember to take pictures of his elaborate yard decorations! We always have fun dressing up and embarrassing our kids, so here's a round up of a few of our costume ideas: Medusa Costume Couples Costumes Nacho Libre and Luchadores I think our most memorable costume was from when we were engaged. I made a ball costume for myself, and my husband made a … [Read more...]
Faux Etched Mercury Glass
Pottery Barn has some gorgeous etched mercury glass pumpkins available, and I immediately wondered if I might be able to make my own version. Sure enough, they can easily be made at home, and customized to fit your style! I made my version using Dollar Tree pumpkins and Krylon's Looking Glass Spray Paint (which I refer to as "crafter's crack" because I *might* be addicted to spraying it on everything! It's amazing stuff!) Here's how you can make your own etched mercury glass … [Read more...]
A Visit to the South Texas Maize
A review of our visit to the South Texas Maize in Central Texas where there is lots of fun to be had by all, including activities and food. My family recently had the pleasure of visiting the South Texas Maize. What a great experience! I thought we might spend an hour or so between the maze and activities. Nope...we were there the whole day! As we were leaving, my daughter asked if we could return again. That's how much fun everyone had! A giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay … [Read more...]
October’s CAKE: Monster Themed Decorated Candy Bars
It's time for CAKE: Crafty Acts of Kindness Everywhere! Since Halloween is this month, I thought it would be fun to decorate candy bars in a monstrously fun way. Who wouldn't want to find one of these tucked in their lunch box or desk drawer? Every month I like to suggest a fun way to craft and spread kindness. To see some past CAKE activities, click here. To make this month's project, you'll need: snack sized candy bars, ribbon, and googly eyes. For Frankenbar, I used adhesive … [Read more...]
Nacho Libre Costume DIY and Luchadores
This Nacho Libre Costume DIY makes a fun family costume when paired with luchadores. "Get that corn outta my face!" If you've seen the movie "Nacho Libre" then you might be giggling right now. If not, then you might think I'm a bit odd. Either way, if you're looking for an easy DIY costume, you've come to the right post. We like the movie "Nacho Libre". We named the dog Nacho. So when it came to Halloween, we though it would be hilarious to dress our one year old up as Nacho … [Read more...]
How to Turn a Watch into a Beautiful Pendant Using Glu6
I was at a flea market last year, and one of my favorite vendors had a bowl full of watch parts. I chose several pieces, not sure what I would do with them. They've been in my craft room for a while, as I waited for inspiration to strike. I'm tickled with how this first piece turned out: it's an elegant monogrammed pendant, made from a watch face! I decided to try a new crafting product with this project. I was contacted by Nine Lives Products with an offer to try out … [Read more...]
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...]
Hello, and Thank You!
As far as blogging goes, I definitely have a PhD (project half done)! I've had so many ideas for the way I want my blog to look, posts to write, giveaways to plan...all are in the "projects half done" pile. One of the biggest "misses" was my one year blogiversary. I notice that other bloggers make a big deal about that day and plan huge giveaways. Oops! To be honest, I don't know the exact date I became an "official" craft blogger. I kind of stumbled into this gig, and I still fumble at … [Read more...]
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