Sunday, October 7, 2012

Halloween Bottles - DIY

A simple way to reuse old bottles and make some cool decor at the same time!!   The Messy Roost: Halloween Bottles: I was reading my October issue of Country Living and was totally inspired.  What do you think? I think they are cute. This is what ...


Saturday, October 6, 2012

Halloween Countdown Tree (Trick or Tree)

As you know we have a few countdown calendars in our house... but not everyone is as stricken with Halloween Fever as we are SOOOOO for those of you who want to have your own countdown for the 31st check out this post -- and download the trick or treat pieces to make your own countdown tree!

Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor}: Halloween Countdown Tree (Trick or Tree)


Friday, October 5, 2012

Quick and easy Halloween freebie

Sometimes all you need is a nice banner to proclaim the event... so for Halloween here is one you can download, print and hang up in your home. Check out the link for the download HERE Please leave her a comment if you download the freebie :)

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Halloween Checklist

Not that we need the checklist because our Halloween stuff is always out, but for those who may need a bit of help, check out this cute freebie... Tricia-Rennea, illustrator: Mr TIme Keeper Checklist


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Welcome to Halloween Forever...

Don't be frightened, come on it... and remember to sign our guest book!



Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Now that October is finally here...

I've been patiently (hah!) waiting for October to arrive because I did take some new photos (and still have more to take) to share on this blog.

We re-arranged a few things and added to our collection (but there are still are a few things left to obtain).  One project that we need to finish off the new 6 feet tall pillars which will be the main gates to our graveyard outdoor haunt scene this year.

A few days ago we put up the iron gates which outline the graveyard.  To start things off check out these photos from last year...


Monday, October 1, 2012

It's here!! It's here!!!

We've been waiting and counting the days, and now, it's here!

Today marks the first of the best month of the entire year - OCTOBER!!!! The party invitations are almost complete - this year we're going to use "regular" card type invites (last year I created a 'magic box' invitation) but of course they aren't normal - once they have been been given out I can share them... don't want to spoil the surprize for those who will get one in their mailbox.

Candles are always a great way to bring a bit of style into a room and for a party they are an inexpensive way to bring your theme to life. Check out these fun Halloween candle ideas that I found using Google...