Halloween – And Then Home

Easy No-Carve Painted Pumpkin Idea

Admin Admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:14:24 +0000

We have an easy no-carve painted pumpkin idea just in time for Halloween this year! This easy Halloween painted pumpkin looks great on the patio. Finish it with your own colour choices. Consider metallics, chalk paint or even pastel colours, it works, just look at this amazing Pastel Jewelled Skull. We used stick on jewels, found at the local dollar store, to give this painted pumpkin some glam.

Not only is this Halloween decoration easy, it’s very inexpensive! Use paint that you have at home, and grab some accessories (like the stick on jewels we used) from the dollar store and your set. A real pumpkin from a pumpkin patch, or grocery store and that’s all! Paint varying sizes of pumpkin and arrange them together to create a full fall porch decor idea. The little pie pumpkins look super cute alone or with a larger one. Let’s get into what you’ll need for this fun craft!

Materials:

Real pumpkin
Acrylic Paint
Painters tape
Jewel stickers
Paint brushes

Firstly, apply the painters tape in vertical lines. Follow the natural grooves in your pumpkin.

Secondly, paint your pumpkin. Let the pumpkin dry between coats. You may need multiple coats, depending on the colour you choose (light colours will need more). Set aside to dry completely.

Once the pumpkin paint is dry, carefully remove the tape. Then add the stick on jewels where the tape was.

We hope you loved this Easy No-Carve Painted Pumpkin Idea as much as we do! And if you’re looking for more fall or halloween ideas, certainly check out our Get Ready for Fall Ideas or our Quick and Easy Pumpkin Spice Decorations.

Be sure to check out this Macrame Pumpkin Cover or this Cute and Simple Cork Pumpkin Idea for more Halloween fun!

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Get Fall Ready with these Easy DIY Fall Ideas

christine — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:00:59 +0000

It’s still summer, but the days are getting shorter and cooler already. It may not be time to put the pumpkins out, but its never too early to get your DIY fall and halloween Decor projects started. Since the nights are so cool right now, it feels like a good time to break out some fall seasonal decor and scents. We’re bringing you the best of everything DIY in home decor so you can Get Fall Ready with these Easy DIY Fall Ideas.

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Let’s take a look at the best in DIY Fall home decorating

Photo by: Get Green Be Well

Get fall ready with this all natural DIY cleaner. This recipe uses essential oils to create the perfect fall scent for all your home cleaning needs! Check it out here —> Easy as Pie Pumpkin Spice Cleaner by: Get Green Be Well

Photo by: Pink Fortitude

Have a diffuser? Create the perfect fall aromas by using these diffuser blends, try them all to see which one you like the most. 5 Autumn Diffuser Blends to Welcome Fall by: Pink Fortitude

Need some general fall decorating tips? Here’s Five Helpful Tips for Fall Decor by: And Then Home to help get you started!

Photo by: Cookies, Coffee and Crafts

This cute sign is just what you need for pumpkin spice season! And to make it even better, this sign is an up-cycle! See the tutorial here —> Happy Pumpkin Spice Sign for All by: Cookies, Coffee and Crafts

Photo by: Gingham Gardens

Here’s some great tips on getting your garden ready for fall! Save money and use the same planters from summer and adding some fall decor. These Tips on Transitioning Container Gardens to Fall by: Gingham Gardens has the how to!

Photo by: Attainable, Sustainable

If your prepping your gardens, you don’t want to forget about fall clean up! Just before winter consider doing these outdoor chores to help keep your lawn and gardens growing the way they should. Read more here —> Fall Clean Up: Four Chores to Tackle Before Winter Sets In by: Attainable, Sustainable.

Get Fall Ready with these Easy DIY Fall Ideas

Photo by: Intelligent Domestications

Now the gardens are prepped, the decor can be placed! How about creating a DIY garden flag? This flag is a beautiful addition to any garden, especially the leading up to the front door. Check out how to make this easy fabric sign here —> DIY Garden Flag Using a Pumpkin Stencil by: Intelligent Domestications.

Photo by: The Gifted Gabber

Definitely one of my favourite things, decorating with plants! Using plants coupled with home decor is never a bad idea, they will fit in with any style of decor. Think about farmhouse, modern, Scandinavian styles and many more. Here’s some great ways to incorporate plants into your home —> Inexpensive Fall Decor with House Plants by: The Gifted Gabber.

Photo by: Burton Avenue

Love stencilling? This pillow will look perfect on your patio chairs or in the living room, not to mention it’s easy to make. Choose your own colours or paint in like manner as recommended! Here’s the step by step tutorial —> Stencilled Autumn Pillow by: Burton Avenue.

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This beer bottle decor is easy and inexpensive to make while creating a beautiful entry way or mantel decor display! Match it with some pumpkins and you’re set. Check out the pictured tutorial here —> Fall Decor – Accessorize with Beer Bottles by: And Then Home

Photo by: Sustain My Craft Habit

This wreath is a summer to fall crossover decor piece. What does that mean? Simply that this wreath looks equally beautiful in the summer as it does in the fall. Make one today and enjoy this beauty for two seasons! Easy DIY Burlap and Floral Fall Wreath by: Sustain My Craft Habit.

Easy DIY Fall Ideas, Be Fall Ready!

Photo by: Dad Life Lessons

This pumpkin porch sign is a great addition to any fall decor arrangement! The kids will have fun painting the pumpkin and seeing their hard work displayed. As mentioned in the tutorial, you could even add a jack-o-lantern face to carry it into Halloween (consider doing it on the reverse side!). See the easy step by step here —> How to Make a Wood Pumpkin for Thanksgiving by: Dad Life Lessons

Photo by: A Happy Home In Holland

This cute moss pumpkin is very easy and inexpensive to create. Perfect for a table centrepiece or sitting on the mantel. It’s got a farmhouse feel and would complement any white surface or natural wood accents. See how to make yours here —> How to Make a DIY Moss Pumpkin by: A Happy Home In Holland.

Photo by: And Then Home

If your not quite ready to dive into the riot of fall colours, here’s the perfect project to get you started. Pine cones and acorns rustically painted with a neutral palette, hang them from your door or put them in a vase coupled with fall flowers – they make for a beautiful start to Autumn decor. Rustic Painted Pine Cones and Acorns by And Then Home

Hope this helped you find the perfect fall decor project!!

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Top Outdoor Halloween Decor Ideas!

christine — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 02:01:20 +0000

I love to see my neighbours Halloween (and soon Christmas) decorations and displays. Some displays are simply a pumpkin with some straw or corn husks while others go above and beyond with elaborate mechanical skeletons and ghosts. In the past I have always used my pumpkin topiary with a few real pumpkins thrown in but recently I’ve been wanting to do something a little more fun.

There are many ways to decorate your home for halloween, but the one thing that looks the best is consistency! It needs to flow. You can achieve that by using the same type of decor, colour or theme. And don’t forget, less can be more! I’m going to show you some of the top Halloween decorating tips that I found during my searching, so stay with me. There’s going to be some spooky birds, ghoulish ghosts and glowing lanterns.

Let’s get into the Top Outdoor Halloween Decor Ideas!

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First up is this eerie Raven Inspired Halloween Porch by Create, Craft, Love. This outdoor halloween decor really caught my eye because it’s simple yet impactful! You can find the ravens at your local dollar store and the branches from your backyard or walking path, the black and white pumpkins are a perfect addition and if you don’t want to spend the money at the craft store, spray paint some real ones.

Photo by: Listotic

This one is also very easy and inexpensive to create but looks fantastic on the front lawn. And really, it’s all you need to decorate your home! Outdoor halloween decor can’t get better then this. You could add some black eyes to these ghosty faces, or leave them with none to give an extra creepy vibe. See Listotic for these ghosts and more.

Photo by: House of Hawthornes

This one is great for kids and adults alike. Turn a simple gourd into a ghoulish ghost!! Very cute, super easy and halloween effective. This project gets an A+ for meeting all the important criteria for those on the go. These gourds are perfect to transform the outdoor decor you already had for fall. See how to make these ghosty gourds by House of Hawthornes here.

Loving the list? There’s more Top Outdoor Halloween Decor Ideas!

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I love this set up! The white DIY ghost in the background finishes off the black and white props on the table. The black caged skull is perfectly placed with minimal effort. This is what I was talking about when I mentioned having a theme, all of the items go together, creating a high end look! Check out the DIY tutorial at DIY Show Off here.

Photo courtesy of: Pinterest

This one is from Pinterest, there are a couple others too, but this one really stood out for me. It’s super creepy because all of the elements work together. The old rusted wheel barrel, weathered shovel and matching lantern all help to make this outdoor halloween display come to life. Adding some leaves and browning long grass around the skulls keep it realistic…and by using only skulls and not bones, it tells a story! Love this!

Photo by: And Then Home

Let’s not forget a lighted pathway! This look is mysterious or enchanting, however you want to view it. It’s an easy way to light up your home for halloween. Add some hay bails and some pumpkins and your all set for halloween night. Be sure to use battery operated ‘candles’ for this project! See the easy tutorial by And Then Home here.

These are just a few of the awesome DIY outdoor halloween decorating ideas I came across during my search. I hope you found one or two that will work for your halloween home! If you’re looking for some indoor halloween inspiration check out this Glam Pastel Jewelled Skull Decoration Champagne and Sugarplums.

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DIY Wooden Porch Pumpkin Home Decor

christine — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:47:25 +0000

So, the time has come again….summer fun is fading, the days are noticeably shorter and the weather is cooler. BUT, this means we can welcome all of the fun fall decor!! Fall could be one of the best time for crafters and DIY’ers because we get to use materials, colours and themes we wouldn’t usually. Today I’m cracking out…and at some wood logs that I conveniently got from my neighbour. You can use any wooden log for this craft as long as it has a flat end to stand it on. On that note, let’s take a look on how to create a DIY Wooden Porch Pumpkin Home Decor

As I was saying, any log will do if it can stand by itself. The sturdier the better, so it doesn’t fall down easily, especially if you intend on having it on your porch like mine. You also want to pick a log that has bark that will peel off easier, this just makes life easier and also won’t damage the underlying wood. Removing the bark is the hardest part of this project and the most tedious. Once the bark has been removed, it’s a matter of sanding down the rough parts. Any knots are good because it gives the project a natural look, which is nice. When the log is smooth and sanded you can begin to paint it. I used an orange paint because…Fall. I actually used three different colours for this project to create some depth and character but it would look just as nice with one colour.

Read on for the DIY Wooden Porch Pumpkin Home Decor tutorial!

What you’ll need:

Three wooden logs, bark removed
A small branch cut into three (2-3inch pcs) to use as stumps
Glue
Sand paper
Chisel or Flat head screwdriver
Orange paint (one to three shades)
White paint
Paint brushes
Finishing spray
Embellishments (ribbon, burlap, etc)

Step 1.

First step is to peel the bark off of the log. A chisel is best for this (although I only had a flat head screw driver that worked nicely too). The bark can be a little stubborn so be careful! Also, it’s a lot messy so be prepared for that too.

Step 2.

Sanding. Sand all the areas down so it’s smooth, a little time consuming but worth it.

Step 3.

Now to paint. Paint each log orange first. You can use different shades for each log, or the same like I did. When the orange paint has dried completely, add a layer of white. Once the white paint has dried, take your sandpaper and gently rub it over the log. You will see that some of the orange paint starts to peak through. Rub as little or as much as you’d like!

Step 4.

Glue your small ‘stumps’ onto the top of each log. This will create the pumpkin stump and give a finished look to the project! It really does make a difference.

Step 5.

Sealer. I used a spray sealer with a little shine to it. Give it two coats, allowing them to dry in between.

Step 6.

Add some twine, string, ribbon or burlap to the top. You can also add some metal pieces, a trend we are seeing this year is different types of materials being used in fall decor!

Ta-Da! Your DIY Wooden Porch Pumpkin Home Decor is finished.

That’s it! Your fall decor is ready for your front porch, mantel or office. This DIY fall home decor project is definitely one of my favourites, it was fun to make with a bit of a challenge to it. Taking a piece from a raw condition and creating a decor piece was definitely worth it.

Looking for more decor for your home this fall? Check out these Rustic Painted Pine Cones and Acorns, for another hot trending craft idea.

Happy Crafting!

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Awesome Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

christine — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:02:03 +0000

Life gets busy and before we know it the annual Halloween Party is days away! I’ll admit it, I spend too much time decorating my house and not enough time on my Halloween Costume. This year, I’ve put together some great Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas that I think you’ll love.

My friends and I usually have a Halloween Party every year, it’s an excuse to get together, drink some drinks, eat food we shouldn’t and have a laugh. The costumes are of course the highlight of the night. We have seen witches, ghosts, pirates, ware wolves and even Homer Simpson pass through our house. The costumes vary in effort year to year, sometimes we’ve planned the costume for months and others it’s a quick clothes change.

Let’s take a look at some Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

Spooky Black Cat

What you’ll need – Make-up is key for this one, spending extra time on creating a cat like face will go a long way. You’ll also need some black clothes, and cat ears. Add some eyelashes too for extra flair.

Scarecrow

What you’ll need – Some straw, plaid shirt, jeans, squares of plaid fabric, a straw hat, make-up, and to top this outfit off – a fake crow!

Clark Kent – Superman

What you’ll need – suit with a white dress shirt (preferably), a superman t-shirt, thick rimmed glasses. Be sure to expose your superman suit at the right moment!

Little Miss Muffet

What you’ll need – a cute dress, an apron, make-up and a wig (if you like) and of certainly a spider friend.

Zombie

What you’ll need – a ton of make-up is absolutely needed to make this costume work well. We’re talking fake skin, fillers and fake blood. Add some old clothes that you don’t mind mucking up and you’re set!

Skull

What you’ll need – white face paint with some black make up should do the trick. Add some colour if you like, but keeping the contrast here really makes the look ‘pop’. Adding a scary accessory to your hair finishes this costume up perfectly.

And a few couples costumes!

Jack and Jill

What you’ll need -for Jack you’ll need a bloody head wrap made of some bandage material, a plaid shirt and some white bib overalls. White will show the dirt and fake blood better since Jack has a fall and ‘breaks his crown’. For Jill a white apron to show that she went “tumbling after”, some piggy tails and a tin bucket as a prop.

Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf

What you’ll need – the Big Bad Wolf will need some make up and some fake teeth, an outfit can simply be a dark coloured dress shirt and pants. Little Red needs her signature red cloak and if you really want to have fun with it, using make-up and a contact lens to achieve a scratch from the Big Bad Wolf makes for an awesome twist on this couples costume.

There you have it! Some pretty awesome costumes that are fairly simple, yet very impressive! A special thank you to my friend Sarah for sharing her costume ideas and And Then Home’s ever creative Victoria and husband M!

If you’re looking for some Halloween Decor to prep your house for that annual Halloween party, certainly check out our popular Halloween Crafts and Decor!

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Fun and Festive Halloween Garland Craft

christine — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 23:51:13 +0000

I have this big beautiful fireplace in my living room that is begging for a Fun and Festive Halloween Garland Craft. The mantel is looking pretty good with my purple cat and “Boo” sign, but the front definitely a little bare. So I rounded up the kids and together we made an awesome halloween garland to hang across the mantel and it looks oh so cute!

To make these fun little characters I used ribbon, beads for the eyes, pipe cleaners, hot glue gun and styrofoam balls. I already had a bunch of ribbon on hand, but if you don’t a quick trip to the local craft or even dollar store won’t take long. This garland would also work nicely with bats and ghosts. You could replace the mummies and spiders or add to it with extra characters! Googly eyes would also be a fun touch too. Play with it and see what you can come up with!

Here’s how to make this Fun Halloween Garland Craft

Fancy Pumpkin

This on requires some orange tinsel ribbon that I had in my craft stock. This type of ribbon makes the pumpkin stand out and gives it some character. To achieve this fancy pumpkin simply wrap the ribbon around the styrofoam ball, using some hot glue to stick in in place. I added some sequinned ribbon to make it sparkle, cause who doesn’t love sparkle?! And some green pipe cleaner glued into the top for a stem. The pipe cleaner also works as a hook for to attach to the garland.

Spooky Spider

This guy was made by gluing some black ribbon around a styrofoam ball and adding pipe cleaners (two per side should do it) for legs. Two small beads are glued in place for the eyes. My girls enjoyed sticking the legs in and seeing the spider come to life! Of course you will want any glue to be dry and cool before handing it to your little ones.

Wrapped Mummy

Finally our mummy. Made with two styrofoam balls with white ribbon glued this wrapped mummy finishes this garland nicely. Be sure to wrap in a horizontal direction, cutting the ribbon where needed. Once you have two styrofoam balls wrapped, use a pipe cleaner with hot glue to attach them together, adding a piece of ribbon dangling in the middle for arms. Add two small beads for eyes.

All the these festive characters are then added to a string or twine that you can hang on your mantel. This garland is fun for the kids, whether they are creating it or seeing the finished product already hung! If you love this craft check out our Top Outdoor Halloween Decorations or this DIY Cork Pumpkin.

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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Macaroons

christine — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:30:26 +0000

When Victoria and I were kids we didn’t like pumpkin flavoured anything. I’m not sure if this is because we actually didn’t like it or just assumed it would taste bad because pumpkins weren’t things you ate, they were things to carve and put on your front porch. Fast forward to today and we both enjoy baking with pumpkins…and eating the results! This fall season I decided to give some Pumpkin Macaroons a try. If you’ve never baked with pumpkin before this recipe is a great place to start. Check out these yummy, easy to bake Pumpkin Macaroons.

On a little side note…every fall I look forward to baking and creating a fall atmosphere in our home. I have a list to complete before Halloween to take advantage of this festive season. I love to burn scented candles bake and of course decorate (see my new Fall Welcome Sign). As a family we love to go to our local pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin and go hiking to catch glimpses of the fall colours. I have a Fall Checklist for all the fall-ness that needs to happen before Halloween. Check it out…

Back to the macaroons…these little snacks are easy to make and the ingredient list is not scary. They are quick to whip up for work snacks, office parties or family get togethers…and for at home snacking ? . The pumpkin seed on the top are optional but look oh so cute. Considered putting some orange food colouring into the mix to make them even more pumpkin-y or placing some candy eyes on them to give the kids a giggle.

Let’s get to the recipe now!

Pumpkin Macaroons

Tasty, cute and easy to make. These Pumpkin Macaroons won't disappoint and are perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch today and see for yourself!

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1/4 cup crushed praline peanuts
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp pumpkin spice
1/8 tsp cinnamon sugar
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg white until fluffy adding the sugar in slowly.
Add the coconut, and the rest of the ingredients into the sugar/egg mixture and stir them until well blended.
Roll the mixture into balls (about 1 1/2 inch) and place them onto the cookie sheet
Place one pumpkin seed into the the top of each ball (to create a stem)
Bake them for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Make these bite size pumpkin macaroons for any occasion and they won’t disappoint.

Happy Baking!

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Top 10 DIY Creative Halloween Decor Ideas

christine — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:35:30 +0000

Hallowe’en is coming fast and furious so I thought I’d bring you a list of some pretty awesome DIY decor ideas made by some great people. There’s a little something for everyone on this list with varying skill levels. There are some that are perfect for the kids and some that are just for you! Let’s dive into the Top 10 DIY Creative Halloween Decor Ideas

1. These Floating Witch Hats via Polkadot Chair one looks amazing hanging from a covered porch or, if the weather allows, from some trees. These Floating Witch Hats are definitely unique and will have your neighbours talking!

Floating Witch Hat Luminaries – Polkadot Chair

2. All You has created an adorable Black Cat Decoration and has a list of the materials needed to recreate it. Try this one with the kids, it’s easy to make and they’ll love to pitch in.

Halloween Black Cat Decorations – All You

3. Check out this amazing step by step by One Little Project. Every step is carefully outlined making this DIY tutorial fun and easy. These cute Yarn Pumpkins are sure to impress the guests and would look oh so cute on your mantel!

How to Make Yarn Pumpkins Using Balloons – One Little Project

4. This one says it’s for fall but I have it on good authority that you can create it for halloween! If you want to make it a little more spooky consider painting the back board black and adding some skeleton letters.

Fun Fall Welcome Decor Sign – And Then Home

5. Smart Fun DIY has put together this DIY decor idea using glass vases and water beads. It’s a perfect Halloween project that can be displayed anywhere in the house. See her awesome step by step, there’s even a video!

DIY Candy Corn Halloween Water Beads Vases – Smart Fun DIY

6. With just 3 materials these Mummy Lights are super fun and cute! The kids will get a kick out of making these. Hi Sugarplum will let you know exactly how to get these googly eyed lights on your mantel asap.

Halloween Mummy Lights – hi sugarplum

We’re Just Getting Started! More DIY Halloween Decor to Go!

7. And Then Home brings us a pictured step by step this DIY decor project is easy and looks amazing. Use these Paper Bag Lanterns to guide your guests to your door, or have them placed around your house for some illuminating holiday beauty.

Easy DIY Halloween Paper Bag Lanterns – And Then Home

8. A kids craft at it’s best, this totally fun decor idea is great for hanging in the trees. Happy Clippings walks you through the steps with pictures and easy to follow instructions.

DIY: Halloween Egg Carton Bats and Leaf Ghosts – Happy Clippings

9. Looking for something a little more creepy?? Your friends are sure to get a kick (foot…hand?) out of this DIY Coat Rack. Designs Sponge shows you how to hang your coats halloween style with their step by step.

Natasha’s Babydoll Coat Rack – Designs Sponge

10. Not one but THREE different ideas to see here. Create a few Halloween Decor items and scatter them throughout the house!

Three Fun Halloween Ideas (With Prinables) – A Beautiful Mess

So that’s our list! What will you be making? Not ready for halloween yet? Try our String Art Leaf in Autumn Colours or follow our Five Helpful Tips for Fall Decor.

Happy Crafting!

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Fun Fall Welcome Decor Sign

christine — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:23:04 +0000

Fall signals the end of summer but the beginning of a great decor season! Here are And Then Home we love fall. With so many colours and materials to use during this season there doesn’t seem to be enough crafts to make, or time to make them Today we are bringing you a Fun Fall Welcome Decor Sign that allows for many colour options and materials. This craft is fun to do with the kids and doesn’t take long to finish.

You don’t have to use exactly what we used for this craft, just take a look around the house and see what you find. Some other options could be buttons, leaves, burlap and string. My girls really enjoyed making this craft with me. Of course, I operated the hot glue gun as my little’s aren’t big enough to use it yet, but they loved picking the materials and seeing the sign come together. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need to make this fun welcome sign.

Fun Fall Welcome Decor Sign

What you’ll need:

Wood board
Fall coloured card stock
ribbon
styrofoam ball
hot glue gun
ruller
pencil
scissors

What you’ll need to do:

Measure and draw your letters onto the card stock. Cut them out. Use different colours and have fun with it! Glue the letters onto the wood board using the hot glue gun. Add your embellishments, we used ribbon on the ‘E’s’ giving them some depth and fun.

The ‘O’ in on the sign is made with half of a styrofoam ball. Once cut in half, hot glue some ribbon (I used a sequin ribbon) onto it. Then, place a good amount of glue onto the flat part of the ball and apply it to the board.

There you have it! A fun and easy DIY Fall Welcome Sign. What materials did you use? If you love this multimedia craft check out our Micheals Copycat Mixed Media Love Canvas or if you’re looking for more fall decor try our Fall Decor – Accessorize with Beer Bottles.

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No time? Here’s some decorations that can be delivered to your door!

Happy Crafting!!

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Easy DIY Halloween Paper Bag Lanterns

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 02:31:56 +0000

Halloween is coming up so here’s a Quicksie to brighten up your holiday. These paper bag lanterns are very simple but so pretty and will give your Halloween decor a wonderfully personal touch.

THE GOODS:

Paper bags
Halloween stamps (use as many or as few as you would like, I used four because that’s what I had)

Ink pad
LED candles (do not use real candles for risk of fire)

STEP ONE:

Press and place your stamp onto the ink pad. Be sure to press firmly and move the stamp around the pad if you’re using a large stamp like the one pictured here.

STEP TWO:

Place and press your inked stamp onto the paper bag. Remember to press firmly for complete transfer.

STEP THREE:

Place a candle or two in each lantern and set into place and wait for trick or treaters to arrive!

There you have it! An easy yet powerful accent to your Halloween Decor.

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