It's so much fun for the kids to make their own easy recycled "pumpkins" from old water bottles! Look through your recycled bin, for plastic bottles with tops, small water bottles, 2 liter soda bottles, etc. You'll probably want to plastic if small children will be making and play with them; you can use glass bottles, just use caution and … [Read more...]
Halloween Ribbon Wreath
October 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
This is the fastest wreath you will ever put together! This ribbon wrapped wreath can be make for any holiday or special event - I love this because the possibilities are endless. It looks great hanging on the door, also hanging in a window, or the back of the hostess chair, and even as a centerpiece with a glass hurricane and candle in the center … [Read more...]
Halloween “BOO” Banner – Free Printables
October 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
Looking for a great way to decorate for Halloween that takes no time at all? Here's a free printable Halloween banner that will have your home in the spooky spirit of the season! DOWNLOAD BANNER HERE As always, the free printables are for personal, non-commercial use only. … [Read more...]
Candy Corn Jars
October 6, 2011 by 2 Comments
Recycle old jars to make the cutest Halloween treat - these would be great to give to friends or teachers around Halloween! Materials: Acrylic paint made for glass (Enamels by Folk Art), yellow, orange, white Glitter I used Twinkles Crystal by DecoArt...it's not as messy as glitter! Gloss Interior Varnish (sealer) Ruler and … [Read more...]
Halloween Ghost Jars
October 3, 2011 by 6 Comments
Save your old jars and give them new life as adorably spooky Halloween decorations! This project is super simple, tons of fun, and they are so customizable - the faces can be made to match your Halloween decor (and the kids might enjoy designing some, too!). These ghost jars look great as decorations during daytime and even better lit up at … [Read more...]
Halloween Hair Accessories
October 2, 2011 by 4 Comments
So cute and easy to make, these festive hair accessories can slide onto a headband, alligator clip, or any other type of hair clip - the perfect handmade accessory for little ones this Halloween! Materials for Spider: Halloween hair accessories template {DOWNLOAD PDF HERE} Black Felt Orange ribbon 1/4" Black grosgrain … [Read more...]
Fall Pillows
September 23, 2011 by 4 Comments
A super fast and easy way to change the look of your room from season to season is to create new slip covers for your accent pillows. The possibilities for pillow covers are truly are endless; I am showing you just one way to make slip covers, but let your creative side out and have fun with this one! First pick your fabric for the pillow, … [Read more...]
Rustic Stick Sunburst Wreath
September 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
This wreath is super easy, quick, and cheap! I first got inspired to make mine after seeing the idea on The Painted Hive, and I knew I wanted to try one. Get the kids involved by getting them out to enjoy the cooler fall weather gathering up some sticks (lots and lots of sticks!). Then, find a cardboard box to cut up and you are almost … [Read more...]
Fall Printables: It’s Fall Y’all!
September 20, 2011 by 10 Comments
Printables are my favorite quick & easy way to decorate for different seasons, so in honor of autumn, here's a free printable! You can download the printable in either orange or red (just click on the one you like below to download). For best results, print it on high quality card stock. {download orange fall printable … [Read more...]
Recycled Fall Wreath with Painted Paper Bag Leaves
September 20, 2011 by 4 Comments
This fun, kid-friendly project is a great way to re-use those old paper grocery bags and decorate for fall! MATERIALS Leaf template {DOWNLOAD LEAF TEMPLATE HERE} Large paper bags Paint (in fall colors - I used red, yellow, brown, and gold) Hot glue and/or double stick tape Wire (26 gauge) Styrofoam wreath Burlap or … [Read more...]
