A HaPpY HaLLoWeEN...

We had a good one. 

And we've got the treats to prove it...

 

These little sharks went out...

And they attacked!

Dad even got in on some of action...this way he gets to claim his share of the treats.

A veRy HaPpY HaLLoWeEN indeed!

How was yours?

PoiSoned ApPLes: Activity Days

So here's another not so quick but easy idea for Activity days.

I wanted to do something festive and a little creepy for Halloween for my girls this month.  I found these way cute (and a little bit creepy) beaded spiders.  At first I wasn't sure if they were going to be too complicated, but the girls had fun making them even though they were a little time consuming.  I enjoyed the craft time very much, it was a nice {QuiEt} activity.  They had to concentrate a little to get those little beads on there! 

And to add a treat to the tricks (there must ALWAYS be a treat) we did caramel apples.  Cause really, who isn't down with a little caramel apple this time of year. 

Have you used the Kraft Caramel Bits yet?  I recommend.  They melt quick and you don't have to mess with those stinkin' wrappers!

We carameled and sprinkled our apples...

Made our spooky spiders...

Ended up with a tricky treat...PoiSoned ApPLes.

MonSteR EyeBaLLs

I've been on a desperate search for a cute little Halloween handout and found this idea here.  LOVED it!  I did exactly what I was told and ran to Michaels to find the fun little eyeball stickers...but of course, as my luck goes...they were sold out.  Believe me I searched!  Very sad, I took myself home ready to give up on the idea...when it came to me...I can make my own stickers!  And so, that's exactly what I did.

Whipped up a few EyEbaLLs in Photoshop...

(copy, paste, print...if you're interested)

Made up a few tags to match...

I cut out the eyeballs and ran them through my Xyron (sticker maker...although I'm sure a dab of glue or glue dots would work just as well), stuck them in a cello bag with a piece of cardstock in the back to make the bag a little more stiff.  Then I stuck the tag on front and there it was...MoNstER EYeBaLLs for my little monsters to handout to their monster friends.

Now if EyEbAlls aren't your thing check out another idea from it is what it is...witchy hats.  So cute!  I still may have to make a few of these...

I'm thinking moNster eYebaLLs for the boys, wiTchY haTs for the girLs...

CraFtY SeasOn

Look at me, 3rd post in 3 days...I don't know what's gotten into me!  I'm on a roLL.  I think it has something to do with the fall season.  Something about pumpkins, the cool air and soup simmering on the stove makes me want to craft.  So I've been in the mood and decided just today that I just may break down and make something, not sure what yet...to be continued.  For now, because it's just not right to post without a pic, here's a look at my house all HaLLoWeENeD up...have you got your spook on yet?

Made these paper covered stars last year.

And this bOo burLaP baNner...

I've added a few new skulls this year.

Still one of my favorites...

And another SkuLLy...

My 3 year old asked me why I put the noodles in there (the spanish moss)...

I'm starting to think I may have as many haLLoWeEn decorations as Christmas!

sOmetHiNG gOoD

Okay, so it's not that great...but it is something.  I figure that at the rate I've been blogging, I can call it good. 

Are you in need of a little HallOweEN treat?  Or something to spoOk things up a bit?  I made a couple of prints in photoshop to put out as decoration in my house and thought I would share.

Print them if you dare...ooOoohaHAHhaaaa...

 (Good to print up to 8x8)

(good to print up to 5x7)

Found the FREE digi kit here.

TriCk Or TreAt...sMeLL mY fEet

I posted this super cute HaLLoWeEnY craft on my personal blog, but thought I would share it here too.
Yes. I may be a day late, but file it away for next year and make up some tRicKy tReaTs yourself.

These are witchy shoes...

Made from a little paper and glue...

Stuffed with some treats...

That smell like feet.

I'll be handing a few of these out tomorrow night.

Have a

HaPpY HaLLoWeEN!!

Found them here (click for the pattern).

A Taste...

Thought I'd share just a taste
of goodies we had at our open house...



















There was much,
much more but I forgot
to use my camera.
Thanks to all those who came
and to all those who helped.
It turned out great.
Can't wait to do another.