6 halloween DIY crafts

 6 halloween DIY crafts

Now that the calendar has officially turned to October I thought I would share some halloween crafts I have created in the past.  I’ve shared all of them here on the blog before but I am creating a round up and consolidating them all here in this post for your convenience as well as mine.  I have not brought down the halloween bins from the attic yet but this exercise gets my creative juices churning and wheels turning with halloween ideas for this year.  I hope this inspires you too and gives you ideas to do on your own.
§ nevermore
Nevermore9nevermore
This is absolutely one of  my favorite vignettes around here for the past few years.  The original post shares all the details on how I created it.

Nevermore4

Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” is the definition of macabre; it lends itself for great halloween fun.

§ spell books
  Spell books 12spell books – DIY
I created my own book of spells a few years ago, which I had wanted to do for a few years before that.  So I had read a bunch of tutorials and researched quite a bit.  My original post shows the step by step instructions I used.

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And of course I could  not just stop at one spell book.  This witch needed an entire library {wink}.
§ potion bottles
Potions11halloween potions, poisons, powders and more – DIY
Along with the curse and spell books i needed the potion and poison bottles that went along with them. 

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I love how these turned out.  All grungy and decrepit.  As they should be. 
§ witchy decor
Halloween mantle4the witch is in – halloween mantel
I love all the free printables available on the internet and the profile of this witch that I found is fabulous. 

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I always pick up frames at thrift stores, garage sales, flea  markets etc. and they work great with all the printables you can download.

§ haunted glitter house
Halloween inspiration1halloween inspiration
Although I haven’t really decorated with halloween whimsy for years now, I’m always attracted to all the glittery haunted houses out there. 

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So I decided to create my own {of course} instead of shelling out for a Pottery Barn, Pier 1 or a boutique version;  I wouldn’t even open my wallet for a craft or big box store version, which aren’t as cute anyway.
§ ribbon candy corn
Halloween inspiration6halloween inspiration
These ribbon candy corns are super easy to make.  I’m considering making some different sizes this year so I can maybe fill a bread bowl or basket…hmmm…still contemplating…not sure…stay tuned.

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And don’t ask what possessed me to create these ‘cuz it’s outside my color wheel and | or style, but I love how they turned out.  
I have some ideas for other halloween crafts this year, which I hope to share real soon. 
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near halloween.”
~author unknown~

sharing @:

amaze me monday @ dwellings-the heart of your home

show & share @ coastal charm  

met monday @ between naps on the porch 

make it pretty monday @ the dedicated house 

 the scoop @ stonegable 

inspire me monday @ my uncommon slice of suburbia

celebrate your story @ the sweet sensations 

inspire me tuesday @ a stroll thru life 

tuesdays with twist @ stone cottage adventures  

reader tip tuesday @ jodie fitz  

talk of the town @ knick of time 

fall into fall @ diy by design  

wow @ savvy southern style 

 creative muster @ fluster buster

wonderful wednesday @ oh my heartsie girl 

vintage charm @ our hopeful home  

home & garden @ a delightsome life 

share your cup @ have a daily cup of mrs.  olson 

home sweet home @ the charm of home 

the inspiration gallery @ craftberry bush

share your style @ 21 rosemary lane   

feathered nest friday @ french country cottage  

morning cup  of joe @ the cottage market   

create bake grow gather @ shabby art boutique  

funtastic friday @ olives-n-okra

diy salvaged junk @ funky junk interiors   

farmhouse friday @ the painted hinge

 bff open house @ answer is chocolate

saturday sparks @ pieced pastimes  

a bouquet of talent @  life on lakeshore drive  

 scraptastic saturdays @ scrapality 

 saturday-blog-hop sunny simple life  

sundays at home @ love of home   

diy party @ diy showoff  

 nifty thrifty sunday @ nifty thrifty things  

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9 Comments

  1. Linda says:

    Great Halloween diy’s. The bottles look amazing. That vignette is so awesome. Love your creative ideas.

  2. Amber says:

    Every time I go to a link party my eyes are drawn to your thumbnail!!! I love your style! Such a great post and I hope you will consider linking up to the Hauntingly Beautiful Decor Halloween Link Party too. It is ongoing all month and you can add as many posts as you like, old or new!
    https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/hauntingly-beautiful-decor-halloween-link-party-friday-features/
    Hope to see you at the party!

  3. Spooky Halloween crafts, indeed! Visiting from Bouquet of Talent party.

  4. Thanks so much linda. I love being able to personalize my decor. xo- mj

  5. Thank u so much amber! I will most definitely pop over to your party & link up. xo- mj

  6. Thanks so much victoria! xo- mj

  7. Kathleen says:

    You are so incredibly creative! I can’t decide which one I like better:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

  8. Thanks kathleen. It’s funny when I first make something I never think it’s comes out that great then the next year I admire it and the following year even more. Lol. Like a fine wine they get better with age. xo- mj

  9. Carol says:

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your Halloween decor! Featuring when my link party opens up tonight! Thanks so much for sharing.

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