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  • Turkey picture made from real fall leaves.

    Turkey picture made from real fall leaves.

    This turkey is made from fall leaves that I collected in the woods by my house.   I picked fresh ones and pressed them between two pieces of plywood to make them flat. Then I used the back from a large inexpensive frame to glue the leaves on. I used to take my kids out for [...]

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  • Tiny truffle box for Thanksgiving treats

    Tiny truffle box for Thanksgiving treats

    I got the pattern for these little boxes out of a Martha Stewart magazine. I adapted them for Thanksgiving and will make truffles to put inside the boxes. I will put one at each place setting. Materials: pattern  (I got mine from a Martha Stewart magazine but I will provide a link for getting some online) cardstock paper [...]

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  • Spooky Halloween candleholder

    Spooky Halloween candleholder

    This candleholder is made with a picture printed on velum paper and then placed between two pieces of glass. The glass pieces are then held together with copper foil tape. Materials: Two pieces of glass of equal size.  (I cut mine but if  you don’t want to do this just buy two picture frames and use [...]

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  • Easy pumpkin tea light holder.

    Easy pumpkin tea light holder.

    Candles are such a big part of Halloween at my house, (especially because my daughter sells Party Lite candles) but due to the economy I couldn’t justify spending a lot of money on candle holders this year. I saw this block style tea light holder at Wal Mart for $1.50 and decided to turn [...]

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  • Halloween wreath made with moss and crows

    Halloween wreath made with moss and crows

    This Halloween wreath is so easy to make and looks great hung on your front door or entryway. I used a grapevine wreath, some crows, and moss and completed it in about an hour. I used some wooden candy corn to add some color but you can use your imagination and use whatever you want. [...]

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  • Ghost pictures printed on velum paper for Halloween decor.

    Ghost pictures printed on velum paper for Halloween decor.

    Paranormal investigating is one of my many hobbies and I was fortunate to get a couple of very interesting photos taken in the woods by my house.  I thought it might be fun to display them in a fun way for halloween. This is quick and easy and you could use almost any kind of [...]

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  • Polka dot candle cover for Halloween.

    Polka dot candle cover for Halloween.

    This polka dot candle cover is made with scrapbook paper and laced up with orange ribbon. I used a battery operated candle for this project but I also cover real candles in this way. However, when I do, I ALWAYS watch it  very carefully and NEVER, EVER, leave it unattended. (Both of my brothers were [...]

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  • Crow in a jar for Halloween decorating.

    Crow in a jar for Halloween decorating.

    Inexpensive Halloween crafts are really easy to make using things you have around the house and additional items that can be purchased for very little cash. i got this idea from Country Living magazine and I really love it. This crow in a jar makes a great Halloween decoration and is so easy to make. [...]

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  • Glitter picture frames for Halloween

    Glitter picture frames for Halloween

    I made these picture frames as take home gifts for all the ladies I’ve invited to my traditional “Old Hag” party. I took video of the entire party last year and (with my son’s help) will be making it into a movie for this years party. Since we are going to watch the movie during [...]

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  • Boo pillow for fun Halloween decor

    Boo pillow for fun Halloween decor

    This pillow is really easy to make and will be great for Halloween.  I made the pillow with a green fabric and the pillow case from a black spider web fabric.  The pillow case has fabric (or ribbon) ties to keep it in place. Materials: black fabric  (amount depends on what size pillow you want to [...]

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