Almost free & cute Halloween decor
October 29, 2009
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It hit me this week that, uhhhhh, Halloween is like, in two days and I hadn't shown you more of my decor. Maybe you can file some ideas away for next year, yes?
Most of my Halloween decor -- well ALL of my Halloween decor -- was made by moi or purchased on the cheap. I showed you my free spooky mantel decor, my googly eyed candleholders. All were super cheap or free!
Here are more inexpensive Halloween decorations I promise every one of you can do!
I took a glittery wood cut out from the craft store and attached it to scrapbook paper in an old frame:
The gumball machine was $4 at Goodwill and I couldn't. resist. it. I tried, I did. It's perfect for peanut M&M's. Makes it a bit harder to get to them, which is a good thing. ;)
These cute Halloween bottle labels are free online:
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This year I got a few more little jars for $.25 each at GW, and printed off itty bitty labels I found here.
They've lasted for a long time and I love how they look on our windows:


When you take three cardboard letters that spell out BOO and half off scrapbook paper, this is what you get:

Four bucks total, I believe?
I think the paper cost more than the pumpkin for this one:

Outside, I used spidey web lights I found at the drug store last year on clearance (drug stores have some fun stuff for CHEAP after the holidays.) I think these cost me two bucks:

And of course my dollar store tombstones are all over the front yard! I touched them up with white paint and they look awesome:

This one was probably the most expensive project -- I found these vinyl stickers at HomeGoods a few weeks ago and got Spooky and Scary for $6:

I took some scrap wood, spray painted it, distressed it and drilled holes for the ribbon to hang it:


Adorable. Cheap. Thankyouverymuch. ("Scary" is vertical and leans against a wall in our foyer.)

Fun stuff eh?? (You can see my DIY no sew roman shades tutorial and then those magnetic curtain rods here!)
Please don't let all of this fool you. I have a secret...
I am sooooo cheating...
When you take three cardboard letters that spell out BOO and half off scrapbook paper, this is what you get:
Four bucks total, I believe?
I think the paper cost more than the pumpkin for this one:
Outside, I used spidey web lights I found at the drug store last year on clearance (drug stores have some fun stuff for CHEAP after the holidays.) I think these cost me two bucks:
And of course my dollar store tombstones are all over the front yard! I touched them up with white paint and they look awesome:
This one was probably the most expensive project -- I found these vinyl stickers at HomeGoods a few weeks ago and got Spooky and Scary for $6:
I took some scrap wood, spray painted it, distressed it and drilled holes for the ribbon to hang it:
Adorable. Cheap. Thankyouverymuch. ("Scary" is vertical and leans against a wall in our foyer.)
Fun stuff eh?? (You can see my DIY no sew roman shades tutorial and then those magnetic curtain rods here!)
Please don't let all of this fool you. I have a secret...
I am sooooo cheating...
I'll also share my first Christmas project next week -- I've mentioned it before but you'll need some time to prepare for this one. ;)
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The new look of your blog is inspiring! I may have to do this myself one of these days...Janell
ReplyDeleteLove the SPOOKY sign! Did I miss that earlier?
ReplyDeleteI also love the new look. Very fancy!
Danielle
The $6 on the SPOOKY sign, was definitely worth it... IT ROCKS!!!
ReplyDeleteALL of your Halloween decor is just awesome!!
Tiffany @ Mine Are Spectacular!
Oh how cute! Love how you made your own signs and stuff, cool! Your blog makeover is awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo many cute things. Love that meatloaf hand. I think I'll make that after Halloween just to freak the family out!
ReplyDeleteWanted to be sure to say that I also LOVE the new blog makeover. Very nice.
Love the Halloween decor -- GREAT stuff, and that it's on the cheap makes it all even better.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
happy Halloween!
Cass
Your spooky sign is adorable. I love it. I want one. Looking forward to seeing your Christmas project!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog design is STUNNING and so "you"! Luuuurvvve it!
ReplyDeleteAll of your Halloween ideas are so awesome! I still can't believe the prices you are able to create such amazing things with.
~*~Happy Halloween!~*~ BOO! :)
I love the spooky sign. Adorable. =)
ReplyDeleteTarget santa towel? I almost got that!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me excited for halloween next year :) Just too much going on and ZERO decorations for this Halloween - booooo!
ReplyDeleteGREAT HALLOWEEN DECOR! AND I LOVE THE NEW LOOK OF OUR BLOG...SO CHIC! BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteLove the decor! I have the same tomestones from the dollar store! I put mine on the wall in the livingroom...our livingroom is painted bright orange so it worked perfect with the Halloween theme!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your great ideas! You are one creative gal!
ReplyDeleteLove your new look!!! Your home is beautiful! I love those labels. And I want those stickers you got at Homegoods! I need them. I have been so busy with my burlap obsession that I haven't been shopping in weeks. I am going over there tomorrow to see if they have any left!
ReplyDeleteHave a spooky Halloween!
XOOX
Jen
Love the new look, just so perfectly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLots of cuteness here!
ReplyDeleteI just found those potion labels recently too! They are from the Love Manor flickr photostream (in case anyone wants to know)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemanor/
Or there is the Love Manor website: http://www.lovemanor.com/
Love the new look! I heart the BOO letters - They turn out adorable and look so easy to make! I'll have to keep this in mind - It can be used for so many things! Thanks =)
ReplyDeletecute spooky garland.
ReplyDeletebarbara jean
Love the Halloween decor, it's very tasteful and chic.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
I like the BOO sign you made with the letters and half off paper. Very cute! :) Interested to see your Christmas project!
ReplyDeleteoooo great job!!!!!! i cant wait to hit up the after holiday sale! i go every year. and i always find really good deals.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these great ideas. I really like the BOO sign. An easy project that can be used for all holidays (I see JOY for Christmas)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the new look BTW! It is "GORG"!!!
CRAZY cute!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteYAY! So excited to start the Christmas crafts!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, how did you stick the black felt shapes to the windows?
ReplyDeleteLove all of your ideas. Please keep them coming. The DR rocks.
ReplyDeletewww.rivieraboardwalk.blogspot.com
Super cute ideas!!
ReplyDeleteIf you like vintage-looking labels, you should check out iDIY (www.i-do-it-yourself.com) It's a wedding website but has lots of freebies that you can update for your own projects, like some great apothecary jar labels! You would like it I think.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE every single one of those projects!! I'm almost mad at you for not posting them sooner so I could make a few for halloween this year!! :) SOOO AWESOME! I can't wait for next year!
ReplyDeleteLove your new blog look! The labels are so cool. I googled and found some (maybe the same ones?) at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemanor and I'm thinking of making my own for next year. I love all of the adorable ideas you have. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm dying to find out where you got these green curtains on this door-window!! I have so many of these doors in my house, and I hate not having some sort of cover on them! Did you make them or did you buy them? Please email me at sara.garrison@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLoooove your site! :)