Halloween 2011

For some reason- Halloween seems to be the consistent season of crafting. We had two really fun ideas and both turned out great. One was found on Pinterest, from "Not So Idle Hands," and another Sara found that was quite a pleasant surprise. Lace-covered, spray painted pumpkins.

First was the glow in the dark one, using a pizza pan, multiple paints, and cut out glitter-foam bats, or witches. Many layers of glow in the dark paint were necessary to get it to show up, but with a black light- those babies shine like the real thing. Tonight I'll put the light on it and take a picture, so stay tuned for an update. But here it is in normal daylight:

Super cute, and looks good day or night. Then, we did the pumpkins. I can honestly say I didn't put my best foot forward, but after seeing the result, I wish I had. But still, look how cool:

So go out- get some pumpkins, spray paint, and lace- and go nuts. Send pictures.

Happy Halloween!

(Click on link "Not So Idle Hands" to get info on how to make the first one.)

October: Halloween 2010

These guys I almost feel like I need to apologize for. Though they are cool, I'm not sure if they are worth the constant mess and the continuous shedding. These masks were only $2.50 at Michaels, and they were pretty sweet. Of course I thought of Martha Stewart Glitter, and with my spray glue it all seemed to come together. But you need a hefty load of VERY EVENLY DISTRIBUTED spray glue, and you need to be prepared for the glitter to be EVERYWHERE and always fall off every time the mask is touched.

SUPPLIES:

Papier Mache' mask

Spray glue

Martha Stewart Glitter

Patience.

October: Halloween 2009

The day Martha Stewart glitter entered our lives. This stuff is glorious, fine, and beautiful to look at. However, it has now become know as the "herpes of crafting" because it is impossible to clean up. But it sure is pretty.

These are real pumpkins, painted with a mixture of elmer's glue and water, then showered with glitter. They will last through Thanksgiving for sure.

Artificial pumpkins may be used as well. Be sure to cover the pumpkin thoroughly with the glue wash, and having a stem makes it easy to maneuver the pumpkin around as you shower it with glitter.

SUPPLIES:

Pumpkins (real or fake)

Martha Stewart Glitter

Elmer's glue wash (3 parts glue, 1 part water)

Foam paint brushes

October: Halloween 2008

This was the night that began our tradition of getting together, to visit, eat and create. We made "Jack-O-Lanterns" with glass ball votives, painted inside with shades of orange and yellow oil paint, then etched outside was a glossy black faces we shaped with masking tape, then sculpted with exacto knives. Also, we decorated artificial white pumpkins with fine Sharpie's, and everyone got VERY creative. Each person's pumpkin was different and it was really fun to see what we all came up with.

Being the beginning of our venture, we didn't have a LOT of people, but we certainly have some of the regulars.

Sara made a very cute swirly pumpkin.

Lot's of spiderweb pumpkins came to be.

Halloween seems to be the holiday that brings forth the most options for crafting I'm not sure what it is, but it seems really easy to come up with Halloween Crafts. They are always welcome.

So are the treats.

SUPPLIES:

Glass Jar, or votive

Orange oil paint

Glossy black paint

Exacto Knife

Masking Tape

Votive candle

tip: oil paint takes a day or two to dry, don't light till set.

Artificial pumpkin (any size)

Sharpies

Ribbons