Showing posts with label Halloween decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween decor. Show all posts

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Falloween Jars

Hi there! Today I'll be showing you how to make two types of distressed mason jars, perfect for Fall/Halloween. The first is a candy corn pint size Mason Jar that's perfect as a centerpiece with some fall colored flowers.  The second is a pumpkin jelly jar that would be a great favor for your Falloween parties.

You will need the following supplies:

- One pint size mason jar and one 4oz jelly jar
- One 3/4"x1" cork
- Ceramcoat paint in Pumpkin, Hello Yellow, White, and Green
- Jute/twine
- E6000
- Sandpaper, preferably 150 or 180 grit
- Paint brush













We'll start with the candy corn jar.  First, paint the bottom third of the jar yellow.  Apply a thick coat of paint.  If you try to paint a second coat the first coat starts to peel off so try to just do one thick layer of paint.




















Paint the next third of the jar orange and the last third white. 




















Let the paint dry completely.  You can use a heat tool or blow dryer to speed up the process.  Once the paint is dry, distress your jar by lightly sanding off some of the paint. 




















That's it! Now for the second jar, start by painting the whole jar orange.  Again, make sure you apply a thick coat of paint.  While that's drying, paint the lids green. 
























 


Let everything dry before distressing.  The paint on the lids comes off really easily so make sure you sand very lightly. Put the lid back on the jar after you're done distressing.  Place a drop of E6000 on the center of the lid and on the narrow end of the cork.  Wait about a minute for the glue to get tacky before putting the cork on the lid.  Let that dry for a few minutes until the cork is firmly in place.  Cut about 10 inches of twine.  Wrap it around the base of the cork a few times then tie it in a bow. 































There you have it! Like I said these make great rustic looking decorations for your Fall/Halloween parties. 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Rachel @ Mapunapuna

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Halloween Unbreakable Ornament



Halloween Ornament

Creepy, Crawly and Creative is what your going to say when your child makes this bat ornament. 




Supplies:
30143772 – Clear unbreakable ornament
77613620 – Black Foam Sheet
30055159 – Moving Eyes
30131084 – Stickles
30121824 – Glitter it
30141797 – Vintage Sparkle

Cut the shape of bat wings with the black foam sheet. Make any design with the Stickles on the foam sheet. Pour a small amount of glitter it in the unbreakable ornament and swirl it around. Make sure to get all of the ornament coated. Pour any remaining liquid back into the Glitter It bottle. Add a good amount of glitter to the inside of the ornament. Give it a good shake to make sure the glitter has coated the inside. Glue the eyes and bat wings. A hat or add some pom poms to make bat ears will finish the ornament. 

Happy Crafting! Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC

Monday, October 14, 2013

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 300 - Pumpkin Flowers


B-Dizzle drops in this week to show us a simple and beautiful craft to decorate your home or door with!  

Fun Halloween Flowers made with kraft bags


Supplies:
Kraft colored paper sacks
double stick tape
1/8" hole punch
twine or jute
decorative scrapbook paper
black paper
scissors
hot glue gun
glue sticks

Watch as she turns ordinary paper sacks into a cute Halloween decoration.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Spooky Halloween


Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is scary Halloween Decor. Here on Maui, we are getting ready for Halloween in a big way. We have a variety of animated ghouls, ghosts and witches to haunt your Halloween festivities, plus ideas on how to display them.

Come by and get "spooked", or check out:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGgOqbhMwYY

Happy Crafting!
Robin @ Kahului

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Edward Cullen's Ashes ~ Quick & Easy

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a quick & easy craft - Edward Cullen's Ashes. One of our glass canisters was filled with silver, a label was printed, adhered and EUREKA - quick Halloween decor. Of course, you may pick the vampire(s) and glitter color of your choice.

Supplies:
Glass canister with Lid (30134020)
4 oz. Silver Glitter (77565986)
White Light Vellum (77188854)
Giga Circle Scallop Punch (30090355)
Tack 2000 Spray Adhesive (77641951)

Happy Crafting!
Robin @ Kahului

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Haunted House Decoration

Here’s a great way to turn a wood birdhouse into a great haunted house centerpiece. These can hangers-on to great table decorations. 


  
Supplies:

Acrylic paint

Decoart Decoupage Gloss

Wood Birdhouse

Scrap paper – The Authentique Thriller paper is great to use

Double-sided tape

Pop Dots

Halloween ornaments/accessories

Shape punches

Tim Holtz's Distress Stain



Paint the birdhouse black. Let it dry. While it is drying, I looked through the Authentique Thriller paper to decoupage the house or using the scrap paper picked out to decorated the birdhouse. To give the paper a distressed appearance I ripped the paper and used the Tim Holtz’s stain. To finish it off I added a spider web and used grey acrylic paint on the roof. 

Happy Crafting! Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC





Friday, September 21, 2012

Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wall Hanging

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Deco Mesh Pumpkin. An interesting alternative for a Halloween Door Wreath.
 
Supplies:
  • Wire Form Metal Mesh: 77570457
  • Embroidery Hoop (size is your preference): 77614164
  • Orange Chenille: 77674432
  • Orange Deco Mesh: 30121903
  • Gold Deco Mesh: 30135365
  • Green Deco Mesh: 30115873
  • Light Green Deco Mesh: 30115876
  • Adhesive of choice
  • Marker
  • Scissors
Instructions:
For Pumpkin Body:
  1. Trace around Embroidery Hoop on to Wire Form Metal Mesh using marker
  2. Cut out Wire Form Metal Mesh circle
  3. Adhere Wire Form Metal Mesh to Embroidery Hoop (I used a glue gun)
  4. Cut Orange Chenille into 3" lengths
  5. Cut Orange Deco Mesh into 10" strips
  6. Cut Orange Deco Mesh 10" strips into 4 (four) - 5" strips
  7. Roll 5"x10" Orange Deco Mesh strips starting from one of the 5" sides
  8. Fold rolled Orange Deco Mesh roll in half, twist tie 1 of the Orange Chenille lengths around it once
  9. Thread Orange Chenille ends through Wire Form Metal Mesh twist tie & secure.
  10. Continue rolling, threading and securing Orange Deco Mesh rolls to Wire Form Metal Mesh until circle is full
For Stem & Leaves:
  1. Cut 10" of Gold Deco Mesh, roll, attach one end to top of pumpkin for (you can attach with a chenille length or glue)
  2. Depending on how thick you want your leaves, cut the Green Mesh  between 5"-8", roll & adhere
 Happy Crafting!





Friday, September 7, 2012

Halloween Candles with Black Sparkle Lace

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is inspired by our new 6 inch Sparkle Lace. Here it was used to enhance candles for a Halloween theme table setting.

Supplies:
  • 6" Black Sparkle Lace (30132555)
  • 3"x6" White Pillar Candle (30060780)
  • 6"x6" White Pillar Candle (30060768)
  • 10" White Taper Candle (30060744)
  • Candlestick (30129586)
  • 3/8" Halloween Ribbon (30133900)
  • 7/8" Black Satin Edge Ribbon (30116795)
  • 7/8" Orange Satin Edge Ribbon (30116772)
  • 7/8" Orange Satin Ribbon (30116688)
  • 1/8" Orange Satin Ribbon (30090693)
  • Box Dish Round (30107253)
  • 3/16" Dbl Stick Tape (30013283)
  • Fabric Scissors of choice

Instructions for Pillar Candles: 
  1. Cut Black Sparkle Lace to wrap around candles. Adhere to the candle with doublestick tape.
  2. Cut 2' of Black Satin Edge Ribbon, Orange Satin Edge Ribbon, and 2 types of Halloween Ribbon
  3. Adhere 1 type Halloween Ribbon to middle of each of the Black & Orange Satin Edge Ribbons.
  4. Tie bow around Black Sparkle Lace on each candle.
  5. Cut Black Sparkle Lace to fit around Box Dish Round, adhere using doublestick tape.
  6. Cut 2 ~ 1/8" Orange Satin Ribbon to fit around Box Dish Round. Adhere to top & bottom edge of Black Sparkle Lace on Box Dish Round.
Instructions for Black Sparkle Lace Pumpkin Candle:
  1. Cut 4 ~ 16" lengths of the Black Sparkle Lace. Cut each length in half = 8 ~ 3"x16" lengths.
  2. Adhere doublestick tape to each end of each 3"x16" Black Sparkle Lace lengths (same side of lace).
  3. Adhere 1 edge of 1st length of Black Sparkle Lace to collar of candle stick.
  4. Set candle stick on middle of Black Sparkle Lace length.
  5. Bring Black Sparkle Lace up to opposite edge of candlestick, adhere. 
  6. Continue adhering each piece of Black Sparkle Lace to candlestick per steps 3-5, working around candlestick to form "pumpkin".
  7. Freehand cut 2 leaves from Black Sparkle Lace.
  8. Doublestick tape 1/8" Orange Satin Ribbon to edges of leaves.
  9. Gather 7/8" Orange Satin Ribbon on to doublestick tape for the collar of the candlestick. Adhere.
  10. Tie 3 ~ 1/8" Orange Satin Ribbon to taper candlle.
Happy Crafting!