Create an incredibly realistic fake fire prop with a few simple supplies. This cool DIY looks just like a real fake fire pit and makes the perfect Halloween decoration when you add a witches cauldron to it! I've made a LOT of fun projects over the years, but I have to admit that this fake fire prop is one of my absolute favorites! It still blows my mind that you can create a fake fire complete with faux burning embers from orange Halloween lights, spray foam, paint, and some plastic ... [ Read More ]
Day of the Dead Animals Skeleton DIY
Make a colorful and unique Day of the Dead Animals Skeleton that can double as a Die de Los Muertos and a Halloween decoration this fall. My two oldest kids have been in a Spanish Immersion program at school since Kindergarten. They are fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, and we have learned so much about the Mexican culture over the years. One of the Mexican traditions I just love is Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It's a wonderful traditional holiday that ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Realistic Witches Cauldron {From a Plastic One}
Learn how easy it is to transform a plain plastic Halloween cauldron into an old, worn witches cauldron that looks like old cast iron. It's easy and the results are incredible! Every Halloween I pull out my favorite large black cauldron and use it for Halloween decorating or to add candy to for our church's trunk or treat. I love the shape and size of my cauldron, but I'm just not crazy about the shiny plastic look it has to it. This year I decided I would figure out how to add texture ... [ Read More ]
Creepy Witches Fingers Halloween Treat
Every year I try to come up with some kind of spooky Halloween food to freak out my kids, but that still is good enough for them to eat. A couple of years ago I created these witches fingers and they were a HIT! I mean really, who doesn't love mozzarella sticks? I used frozen mozzarella sticks and pumpkin seeds to create these tasty witch fingers. I even made a simple blood sauce to dip the severed fingers into (okay, it was really a quick and easy marinara sauce)! Whip up this ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Irresistable Leprechaun Bait {In 5 Minutes!}
Whip up a batch of this tasty leprechaun bait for your leprechaun trap or for an irresistible St. Patrick's Day treat in just 5 minutes! The sweet Lucky Charms cereal, Mint Chocolate M&M's, gold chocolate coins, and chocolate covered pretzels combined with buttered popcorn make the perfect sweet and salty combination that will leave your little leprechauns wanting more. Every year my kids eagerly await the arrival of our leprechaun, dreaming up elaborate traps and searching for all the gold ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a DIY Bird Nest {In Minutes}
Last year I made this natural DIY bird nest to display my gold leaf Easter eggs, and it makes me so happy every time I see it. It's very simple, yet so beautiful. It looks like it was plucked right out of a tree and placed inside my home! Today I'll be sharing exactly how to make a bird nest that looks natural and will last for years. This DIY bird nest can be customized to the exact size that you would like. You can also add more items to make it your own. This post contains affiliate ... [ Read More ]