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Halloween Fun: Tricks and Treats

October 24, 2016

I love celebrating Halloween with my kids. Both of my kids do not enjoy being spooked with scary masks or things that go bump in the night, but rather they enjoy the more whimsical side of Halloween. This year, we were especially lucky that my editor at DIY Network had kid-friendly Halloween crafts in mind…

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Crafts Gardening Halloween Holiday Plants Projects

Garden Path: Mini Pumpkin Lanterns

October 15, 2014

It’s hard to believe that Halloween will be here in just about two weeks! Where has this year gone? A few weeks ago when I was hanging out at our local craft store looking for inspiration, I discovered that all the metal gardening hooks and planters were on sale for fifty percent off. Of course,…

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Crafts Halloween Holiday

Make It: DIY Spiderweb Doormat

October 1, 2014

Happy first day of October! It finally is beginning to feel like fall around here. The weather is starting to inspire me for my weekly HGTV projects. This week, I’m thinking about crisp leaves, apple picking, fall gardening, pumpkins and trick-or-treating. I’m also thinking about plastic spider rings. My son brought one home from school…

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DIY Spooky Black Candy Apples

September 3, 2014

Black Candy Apples As the arrival of fall nears, we begin to think about the delicious treats of autumn. In our house, apple picking and candy apples go hand in hand. This year, I decided to put a twist on traditional and make spooky apples. I turned our traditional red candy apples into spooky black…

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Crafts Fall Halloween Holiday Seasons Thanksgiving

A Wreath Three Ways

October 23, 2013

Thanks for dropping in today. This week I’m sharing a wreath that I made for HGTV Gardens. I wanted to create a beautiful wreath that could transition from Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving. Having a versatile wreath like this helps to keep cost down and decorating dilemmas at bay.Read more

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Crafts Fall Halloween Holiday Seasons

A Beach Chic Pumpkin

September 25, 2013

Fall is officially here! The air is crisp, the leaves are beginning to fall and pumpkins are becoming available in local pumpkin patches, grocery stores and even at craft stores. This week, I took inspiration from coastal living here on Cape Cod and crafted a unique beach chic pumpkin for HGTV Gardens.Read more

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Crafts Fall Family Fun Halloween Holiday Seasons

Black Widow Lamps

September 4, 2013

I know it’s early for fall decorating, but I have been busy working with HGTV Gardens on some Halloween crafts. Today, I’m sharing with you these creepy black widow lace covered lamps complete with spiders and webs! I surrounded the vases with spiny succulents from my garden. These lamps were great fun to make and…

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Crafts Family Fun Halloween Holiday

Create a Raven Nest Candy Dish

October 12, 2012

This is my latest creation for HGTV. I was inspired by nature and the kids just love taking chocolate candy eye balls from under the raven’s watch. This nest was created from found items in the woods and a trip to the dollar store. Click here to make a raven’s nest of your own…

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Crafts Fall Gardening Halloween Holiday Projects Seasons

Jack-O-Lantern~ A Tutorial

October 6, 2012

If you know me, you know that I just love pumpkins and gourds and so many wonderful things that come with fall. I love to bring the outdoors in and then I was inspired. I always love to carve pumpkins with the family and get creative. This is my own twist on the traditional Jack-O-Lantern.Read…

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Halloween Fun: Tricks and Treats

Garden Path: Mini Pumpkin Lanterns

Make It: DIY Spiderweb Doormat

DIY Spooky Black Candy Apples

A Wreath Three Ways

A Beach Chic Pumpkin

Black Widow Lamps

Create a Raven Nest Candy Dish

Jack-O-Lantern~ A Tutorial

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