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 Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Trick to Treat Shoes

By Candie Cooper – To see more from Candie check out her blog Candie Cooper’s Journal


 

These fun shoes are ready to tip toe through the neighborhood for trick or treating!


 

You will need: Mod Podge, shoes with smooth surface, tiny die cuts, scissors, paint brush and tissue paper.


 

Mod Podge two layers of tissue paper to the toe of the shoe. By the way, these shoes were only $5 at the dollar store!

 



Add the tiny die cuts however you like with Mod Podge, overlapping and such. Words, gems and glitter would also be fun to use.


 

I think my love for Tim Burton was coming out while making them. I love all the patterns and whimsical spookiness.

 



As I look at this picture, trick or treat, smell my (Mod Podged) feet, give me something good to eat, quickly popped into my mind. Have fun!







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 Monday, October 29, 2012

Monday Funday: Trick or Treat Boxes

By Candie Cooper – To see more crafts from Candie visit her blog Candie Cooper’s Journal




These little skeletons look like they are up to some tricks but inside they're all treats!


 

Folk Art paints love any paper mache' surface like these skeleton boxes. You'll need your favorite colors plus white, Extreme Glitter in Hologram, paintbrushes and a permanent marker.


 

Paint the bottom half of the box in the desired colors.


 

Paint the faces with Ivory White and leave to dry. Add a sparkly layer with Extreme Glitter. Use a permanent marker on the edge to add dashes, stripes, or dots.

 



Tissue paper was Mod Podged on the inside and left to dry. Have you seen the MP formula sampler pack? Awesome for beginners and small projects like votives, jewelry and more!


 

I found these die cut eyeballs and couldn't resist adding them to the skulls. Suddenly they come to life! Funny, huh?

 



Baker's twine bows were added with hot glue. Fill them up with sweet or silly treats for your friends this Halloween!








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 Friday, October 26, 2012

Freelance Friday: Starburst Spider Web Mirror Tutorial



Happy Friday. This is the last weekend before Halloween, and that means it is your last chance to get your family together and craft some spooky decorations. In case you are stumped on what to make, try this Starburst Spider Web Mirror. We discovered this project over on the blog, Momma D and Da Boyz. Jennifer made this web mirror using just a few supplies and some Martha Stewart paints. Click here to find all the materials you will need, along with instructions. Happy crafting!

 

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