Decorating for Halloween in Black and White

Happy Halloween, everyone!  I finally have all of my spooky stuff out.  I have to admit I sometimes dread decorating for holidays.  The main reason is getting the stuff out of my storage space.  It is really packed and is a tiny hallway connecting to the area under our basement stairs. (spooky and spidery in there!)

I changed most of the photos here to black and white even though everything I've used is mostly black or white.  I like how black and white photos emphasize the contrasting textures in the items.

These are some sticky fake eyeballs from Target.

The skull and crow are also from Target.

I bought this vintage owl on Etsy.  It used to be painted to look realistic but I sprayed it with black spray paint.  I also used a lot of my vintage hobnail white depression glass on the mantel display. 

The black velvet garland is a smooth contrast to the hobnail.  I love hobnail pattern in black and white photos!

This is my every season rag wreath.  I added a black rose garland to it that I tied to the wreath with twine.  It's kind of a different and funky look.  I also bought this garland at Target.

It's hard to see but I have black vinyl bat clings on the windows.   They're from Martha Stewart Crafts and I purchased them at JoAnn's.    

Here is  a "faux" white pumpkin on my bench.  I want to find real white pumpkins to carve with my kids this year.

This is how it looks in color photos.  

Happy Halloween!  I hope you enjoyed visiting my house.

Erin

Boo Sign

 This is a post I did last year and I thought of it when I was pulling out my Halloween decor for this year.  I had to completely change the post because I was just learning to blog and everything was backwards! Here it is:
 This is the "Boo" award clipped to a pumpkin. I thought it would make a cute prize for a pumpkin carving/decorating contest. It also looks cute just attached to a plain pumpkin as a greeting.
 I also hung the ribbon to a plain square orange berry wreath and hung on a door.

These are the supplies needed: circle stencil, pencil, scissors, glitter paper, about 14 inches of 1 1/2 inch black grosgrain ribbon, 3 yards 1/2 inch ribbon of your choice, rub on letters, clothespin, glue gun, cardboard.

First, cut out 3 circles from glitter scrapbook paper. (I traced them using a circle stencil about 3" in diameter and then cut out..you could also use a punch or circle cutter...or a Cricut machine if you are lucky enough to own one!) I bought this one sheet of glitter paper at JoAnn's and it already has adhesive on the back. Use Rub On letters to spell "BOO" on the glitter paper circles.

I cut out 3 slightly larger circles from cardboard. This picture shows the size of the cardboard is a little bigger than the glitter paper circle.

Here I am hot gluing the 1/2 inch ribbon to the cardboard circle. In order to ruffle it, you have to first glue about a 3/4 inch spot flat to the cardboard, then fold about 3/4 inch and hot glue inside the fold. (then repeat the process until it covers the edge of the entire circle. ) If you have fraying ribbon ends, use a little hot glue on the edge or run a lighter over the edge to heat seal it. When I was done with all three circles, I attached the "Boo" glitter circles to the center. (if your paper doesn't have adhesive, use hot glue or better yet white craft glue like tacky glue) The last step is to hot glue the three finished ruffled circles to a length of 1 1/2 wide grosgrain ribbon equally spaced. I glued a small black bow to a black painted clothespin to use as a clip.

Have a great weekend!  Go Spartans! 

(MSU vs. U of M is Saturday)

Lucky Linky Tuesday Oct. 5

 

Hi there, crafty people!  This is the first week of October and I am guessing there are a lot of Halloween and pumpkin related projects out there.  I love holidays and Halloween is one of my favorites.  Last year my costume was the drummer from Kiss.  I haven't decided on a  costume yet for this year...any ideas?? 



normal picture of Mike and Erin



Mike and Erin in Kiss makeup..haha my husband is wearing makeup!

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Boo Award

This is the "Boo" award clipped to a pumpkin. I thought it would make a cute prize for a pumpkin carving/decorating contest. It also looks cute just attached to a plain pumpkin as a greeting.


This is the ribbon attached to a plain square orange berry wreath and hung on a door.



This shows the step of hot gluing the 1/2 inch ribbon to the cardboard circle. In order to ruffle it, you have to first glue about a 3/4 inch spot flat to the cardboard, then fold about 3/4 inch and hot glue inside the fold. (then repeat the process until it covers the edge of the entire circle. ) If you have fraying ribbon ends, use a little hot glue on the edge or run a lighter over the edge to heat seal it. When I was done with all three circles, I attached the "Boo" glitter circles to the center. (if your paper doesn't have adhesive, use hot glue) The last step is to hot glue the three finished ruffled circles to a length of 1 1/2 wide grosgrain ribbon equally spaced. I glued a small black bow to a black painted clothespin to use as a clip.


I cut out 3 slightly larger circles from cardboard. This picture shows the size of the cardboard is a little bigger than the glitter paper circle.

First, cut out 3 circles from glitter scrapbook paper. (I traced them using a circle stencil about 3" in diameter and then cut out..you could also use a punch or circle cutter...or a Cricut machine if you are lucky enough to own one!) I bought this one sheet of glitter paper at JoAnn's and it already has adhesive on the back. Use Rub On letters to spell "BOO" on the glitter paper circles.

These are the supplies needed: circle stencil, pencil, scissors, glitter paper, about 14 inches of 1 1/2 inch black grosgrain ribbon, 3 yards 1/2 inch ribbon of your choice, rub on letters, clothespin, glue gun, cardboard.

Halloween Dining Room (Almost Done)

This is what I have ready for the Trick or Treat party so far! I have some very tempting candy and treats out that my kids like to drool over. I also have some of my mom's milk glass pieces I am using as treat bowls. My favorite is the candy bowl in front. I added black chandelier shades that I purchased for $2.99 each at Tuesday Morning and some black velvety/leafy garland I bought from Target last year to the light fixture. (I really want a new fixture but haven't decided what yet.)

This frame is one of the things I spray painted in the black metallic spray paint. I added the Clapsaddle image on a black piece of cardstock. (it is actually a post card)

I put the black spray painted flowers in this centerpiece with some old candles I had left over from my wedding. Yes, I have been married like 8 or 9 years now!
If I decide to light the candles I will take the flowers out because those things are probably pretty flammable! (it's just for looks)

This is the buffet so far...I found the old vanity mirror frame at the antique mall. I am going to add a spooky menu written on the black piece of paper I cut to fit where the mirror used to be. This big mirror is also a refurbished antique and I just added a black monogram decal.

A new scrolly piece I found at Hobby Lobby for $15 above the window. I really love my shutters and wish I had them everywhere in the house. They are so easy to clean and I love the way they look. My husband hates fabric so this works well for him, too!




Ready for treat bags!

Sneak Peek at Halloween Dining Room

Halloween Decorating

Welcome to my first "official" blog post. My 5 and 6 year old boys asked me , "Mom, when are we going to put up our Halloween decorations?"

As I have already decorated the house for fall, I am not quite ready to get the spooky stuff out yet! This picture is the dining room with minimal decorating. Stay tuned for a spooky Halloween re-design with many crafty ideas!