Today’s DIY Halloween chalkboard started out as another one of my impulse garage sale buys. This time it was an ornate frame with no backing, lightweight foam, and painted bright blue. Not exactly beautiful, but I loved the shape enough that I didn’t even notice the foam until later, and I snagged it to take…
Halloween is one of the holidays that never stops being fun, no matter how old we get. My own trick-or-treaters are grown, but I still have so much fun getting ready for the neighbourhood kids. Not everyone has time to spook up their whole yard, so I gathered this list of DIY Halloween wreath as…
Did you ever notice there are fairy wands everywhere for dress up and Halloween, all sparkly and covered in stars, but I have never seen a magic wand made just for witches? With my ongoing witchy theme for Halloween, I decided to fix that. I grabbed a handful of old spindles from my stash and…
Halloween doesn’t have to mean store-bought skeleton decorations and plastic pumpkins. I had some fun taking a quirky, inexpensive frog-in-a-tophat canvas from Temu, and gave it a dramatic new life inside an ornate upcycled frame. It’s the perfect mix of whimsical and spooky, and such a fun way to add DIY Halloween decorations to your…
Ghosts have been haunting Halloween fun for generations, from fluttering costumes to dropcloth ghosts swaying in the freeze. These classic spooks are instantly recognizable and simple to create, which makes them the perfect inspiration for family-friendly Halloween treats. Today I am sharing a gathering of ghostly goodies, from fluffy frosting ghosts you can dip into,…
This sweet and spooky Halloween popcorn is made in two fun flavors, Oreo Popcorn and Eyeball Popcorn, then combined into one irresistible snack mix that kids will love. It’s crunchy, chocolately, and just a little bit creepy, making it a perfect Halloween treat for parties, school treat, or a family Halloween movie night. Halloween Popcorn…
This is not your grandma’s crisp, but it might be your new fall favorite. Imagine a silky, spiced pumpkin mousse layered with crunchy oven-toasted gingersnap granola. This pumpkin crisp has all the cozy fall flavors with just five minutes of oven time. It’s creamy. It’s crunchy. It’s cold and cozy at the same time. And…
Is there anything more comforting than blending something old and treasured with something new and thrifty? Doilies always remind me of the careful hands that made them, each stitch done with patience and pride. Even when I find a little doily at a thrift shop or garage sale, I can’t help but wonder who made…
