It’s almost time to go trick or treating and while my kids have informed me they just want a plain old pillowcase this year, I’m much more impressed with a crafty version of the trick or treat bag or bucket. I especially love something personalized or a version that matches a costume … but all […]
A Pumpkin Cloche
I'm kind of loving faux pumpkins this year and all the amazing crafts that can be made with them {and the fact that those crafts can last year after year}. I've already cross-stitched a pumpkin with a monogram and this week I cut up a faux pumpkin and turned it into a pumpkin ... continue reading...
Halloween Drink Dispenser
I was in the grocery store the other day and saw a super cute Halloween drink dispenser. I didn't want to spend the twenty plus dollars to buy it but I knew I could make my own in about five minutes with supplies that I already had at home. The best kind of project, right? And ... continue reading...
Skein of Yarn Halloween Costume
This skein of yarn halloween costume post contains affiliate links. Halloween is creeping up on us and it's time to start planning those DIY costumes. My oldest son laughed when he saw this skein of yarn halloween costume, my latest creation, and commented that I was ... continue reading...
Repurposed Pot Lid Jack O’Lantern
The other day, I sat and stared at a box of pot lids in the thrift store, wondering what I could do with them when a fun upcycled idea for a Halloween decoration popped into my head. This repurposed pot lid jack o'lantern is a unique and whimsical way to add a festive October ... continue reading...
Candy Corn Treat Cones
With Halloween on the horizon, I've been thinking about fun ideas for parties or class treats. These candy corn treat cones, while far from perfect {does anyone else find it tough to add a smooth candy coating to something?}, are a simple way to add a bit of fun to ... continue reading...
Monogrammed Cross Stitch Pumpkin
I'm kind of in a crazed cross stitching mode. Have you noticed? If you've missed any of my cross-stitched wood and chair projects, scroll to the bottom of the post for the links. This time, I mixed it up a bit and instead of cross-stitching on wood, I got a little seasonal ... continue reading...
Repurposed Bundt Pan Pumpkin
You know I love a good repurposed or upcycled project and today's craft combines all my favorites: repurposing, the color orange, and pumpkins. This repurposed bundt pan pumpkin turned out so cute and will make a whimsical and unique centerpiece for fall! If you watched ... continue reading...
DIY Fisherman Costume
I can't let Halloween pass without sharing one more super simple, last minute DIY costume: a fisherman costume complete with a cardboard charter boat! My little guy is an avid fisherman and when we dressed our dog up as a shark earlier this month, he decided he'd love to ... continue reading...
A Hexagon Pumpkin
Kreg Tool Company provided me with the Kreg tools used to make this DIY hexagon pumpkin but all ideas and opinions are my own. Geometric shapes and patterns are such a fun trend this fall and this seasonal project embraces the trend in a super simple project: a DIY hexagon ... continue reading...
A Halloween Tablescape for Kids
Halloween is upon us and if you're throwing a party, I have some simple tips for creating a Halloween tablescape for kids! These ideas can be copied easily even if you don't have the exact same items I do. A total score, right? I used mostly black and white to create ... continue reading...
