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 ... [ 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 ... [ Read More ]
How to Make a Halloween Wreath For Under $25 {vs the $199 Designer Version!}
Learn how to make a Halloween wreath with just a few supplies! My Halloween wreath was inspired by a Grandin Road Halloween version that costs $199, while this version costs around $25 to make yourself. It's a no-brainer! What Inspired This Grandin Road Wreath With the changing of every season, I eagerly await the release of the new holiday and seasonal products from some of my favorite companies. I love getting inspired by the new products, and often challenge myself to create some of ... [ Read More ]
How to Make Easy Cobra Kai Pumpkins for Halloween
If you love Cobra Kai and all things Karate Kid, you'll LOVE these Cobra Kai Halloween pumpkins! These 3 pumpkins are easily made with some paint, vinyl, and a Cricut machine. Like many other children of the 80's, my husband and I have been pretty obsessed with Cobra Kai. What's not to love about Karate Kid rivals Johnny and Daniel continuing their rivalry into their 50's? To celebrate all things Cobra Kai and Miyagi Do, I made some pretty rad pumpkins. These are no carve pumpkins ... [ 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 ]
FREE Printable Halloween Invitations For Your Spooky Soiree
FREE printable Halloween invitations for your next spooky soiree! Just print out & fill in your party information on these spooky free Halloween party invitations. Counting down the days until Halloween? Yep, me too! Today I'm sharing free printable Halloween invitations with you that I designed for all those fabulous Halloween parties you'll be putting together this year. This Halloween party invite I designed features a skull, some Gothic flourishes, and a little saying I ... [ Read More ]