Posts tagged Halloween
Two Easy Ways to Make a DIY Wand
Two Easy Ways to Make a DIY Wand

If you are like me and anxiously waited for your Hogwarts letter to arrive for most of your childhood then this wand DIY is for you. With just a couple of supplies you can have your own realistic, magic wand that would make even Ollivander proud. Of course wands can exist in any magical realm so feel free to roam far and wide when sourcing inspiration. In the end no two wands are the same. So gather some wood, sandpaper, paint, clay and/or a hot glue gun, plus some magic and here we go.

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Spice up your Halloween Decor with Spooky Jars
Spice up your Halloween Decor with Spooky Jars

I am always looking to spice up my Halloween decor, whether for a Halloween party or to be the spookiest spot on the block. Using jars and vases from the craft store, flea market, or even a mason jar, you can have a great way to store candy or party utensils, a vase for a skull bouquet, a fun way to light up your porch, or just a unique way to make your space more haunted. This DIY is perfect for kids, for enjoying a nice fall day outside, or watching Hocus Pocus for the seventh hundred time. This DIY only takes a couple supplies and THREE steps, that’s right, three.

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How to Make a Spooky Skull Bouquet
How to Make a Spooky Skull Bouquet

Bouquets are one of the easiest ways to decorate your space and so, I took some inspiration from Day of the Dead (dia de los Muertos), and made a skull bouquet. Two of the main forms of imagery are Calavera, sugar skulls, and Cempasúchitl, Marigolds. So I took to finding some small skulls and some giant fake marigolds and make a centerpiece-worthy bouquet for any Halloween or Day of the Dead celebrating home.

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