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November 2, 2017

DIY Halloween Treat Bags Without Candy

November 2, 2017

What’s a Halloween trick or treat bag without candy? A LOT OF FUN! No sugar needed.

Yes I know Halloween is over but I still wanted to share this super easy DIY project with you. This way you can pin the idea to have for next year. #winning

Be sure to listen to the Facebook live I did this past week as I walked you through what I put in the bags.

My niece and nephews loved them!

Until the next project…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: alternatives to candy for Halloween, Eightymillion, Halloween, Michaels Craft Store, Simple DIY Projects, Target Bullseye Section, Target Run and Done, trick or treat bags

October 24, 2017

How to create your own hashtag pumpkin for halloween

October 24, 2017

Here’s a simple DIY project that you can complete in less than 10 minutes. That’s right 10 minutes and under $10 bucks!

Last week I was in the grocery store staring at this huge pallet of pumpkins. Surprisingly they caught my eye since I never really got into the whole pumpkin carving tradition. Perhaps because they seem to spoil so quickly once being cut into.

I’ve seen where people decorate with puffy stickers and various other characters but that didn’t fit my style. That’s when an idea popped into my head.

A hashtag pumpkin. That’s it! I’ll create a hashtag pumpkin only I’ll substitute the knife with a paintbrush.

I ran to Michaels to pick up some paintbrushes and black acrylic paint. Grabbed a 5×7 piece of white paper from the recycle bin and I was all set.

After gathering the supplies, I’ve listed in the image above, here’s what you do next.

  1. Wipe off the pumpkin with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt.
  2. Squeeze a nice amount of paint onto the piece of paper. Depending on how many pumpkins you’re creating will determine how much you need. Using the paintbrush, practice your hashtag on the paper first. This step is not necessary but I found it helpful in deciding which paint brush to use.
  3. Then simply apply the hashtag to the pumpkin.
  4. Allow the paint to dry and you’re done! You can also turn the pumpkin around and paint another hashtag on the backside.

Simple right? And the best part is that it’ll last longer than a carved pumpkin. #winning

Total cost for this project was approximately $8.85. The pumpkin was @2.99, paint .89 cents, brushes 2., and the various gourds were .99 cents each.

Stay tuned for more creative DIY projects. I’ve got several ideas where I focus solely on my obsession with hashtags. 🙂

Until the next project…

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November 2, 2014

Halloween 2014

November 2, 2014

For Halloween this year we decided to give the boys their own trick or treat in the backyard.  They have Easter baskets and Christmas stockings, so why not add some colorful pumpkins.  
Once they figured out what was in them getting a decent photo was a challenge.
They go absolutely crazy over apples and bananas.  Here and there we dice up one or the other and mix it with their kibble.  By the way, apples do wonders for their breath.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: crazy pet owners, dog treats, dogs, Eightymillion Pet Photography, fur kids, Halloween, pumpkins, trick or treat

October 28, 2012

Saturday Night at the Laundromat

October 28, 2012

The local streets were filling up with people in their Halloween costumes earlier this evening.  Me?  I was gathering the dirty clothes to visit the laundromat.  Yep, I went and did the laundry.  Total geek I am.  I really don’t get into the whole dressing up and bar hopping deal.  I prefer to stay at home with the boys.  
There was only one other person there along with the attendant.  Peaceful I must say.  Then my mind started to spin as I watched the dryers.  Christmas is less than two months away and I’ve got so much to get done.  So, I made a list.  The majority of my gifts will be handmade.  With the exception of a few electronic devices that I purchased for my nieces and nephews.  They love the gadgets as well.
I’ve got everything in order in my home studio as to what goes with what.  I have to stay organized.  Now, which pile do I initiate first?  That’s the question.  Is this where I have a complete meltdown?  Take a deep breath with me…
P.S.  Look at the top row of dryers above, third one over.  What do you see?  I see an image of a dog.  Crazy right?  Kinda looks like House.
Until the next word…
~Jennifer

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