Skull Serving Tray

Halloween is almost here and this is a quick project to make a fun holiday tray.

All you need is a serving tray, vinyl and paint (optional). Inexpensive trays can be found everywhere.  I found mine at the grocery store for just a couple of bucks.

I love the border design, but I wanted it to stand out more.  So, I brushed on some black paint and quickly wiped it off.  Then, I added the skull vinyl decal.

That's it! It's great for a decoration or use it to serve up some spooktacular treats! 

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Freebie Friday - Spider Web Welcome

I've been learning how to make my digital cutter files available in different file formats, so I can share them with you! Each Friday, I will post a link for a free file for your digital cutter! Downloads will be available for two weeks and are for personal use only. Link is at the bottom of the post. Here is this week's freebie. Enjoy!

Here is the project I made.

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Spider Web Welcome Sign

Welcome family, friends, and other spooky guests to your home with this spider web welcome sign!  It's easy to make and will look so cute hanging on your front door.

 Here is what you need:

Wood
Paint

Vinyl Decal
Sand Paper

Wire
Spiders
Spray Finish

Here is what you do:
1. Cut your board to the size you want (mine is about 11.5" x 6.5").
2. Paint your board white (or whatever color you want) and let dry.
3. Cut your vinyl a little larger than your board (mine was about 11.75" x 6.75").  Use registration marks to make lining up your colors easier.
4. Apply the black vinyl. The border should hang over the edges just a little bit.  Use a craft knife and trim off the excess vinyl.
5. Apply the orange vinyl.
5. (Optional) Lightly sand the edges of the board (I sanded both the paint and the vinyl).
6.  Add a few coats of spray finish.
7. Drill holes and add a wire for hanging.
8. Finish off by gluing on spiders and tying a bow on top.

I was really sad to take down my acorn door hanger, because I love it (I think it's one of my most favorite projects). But, I think this one is pretty cute, too!

Come back later to get the free digital file to create your own.

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Freebie Friday - Halloween Silhouettes

I've been learning how to make my digital cutter files available in different file formats, so I can share them with you! Each Friday, I will post a link for a free file for your digital cutter! Downloads will be available for two weeks and are for personal use only. Link is at the bottom of the post. Here is this week's freebie. Enjoy!

Here is the project I made.

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Halloween Luminaries

Here's what you need:

Paper Bags

Digital Cutter (or craft knife)

Silhouette Pattern

Cardstock

Spray Adhesive

Candles

Sand or Rocks

Here's what you do:

Open out the sides of the paper bag (use the creases that are already there). Find the seam of the bag and fold the bottom up on the same side.  This will be the back of the luminary.

 Cut a piece of cardstock that fits tightly inside the bag.  Apply a light coat of spray adhesive and then insert the cardstock inside the bag. 

Use your digital cutter to cut out the design. Make sure you cut on the side without the seam.  Remove the cutout pieces and carefully pull the bag off the cardstock. If you don't have a digital cutter, you can trace a design on the bag and cut it out with a craft knife.

Add some sand or rocks to weigh the bag down.

 

 Add a candle to create a spooky glow (I used battery operated votive candles).

Luminaries look great along sidewalks and stairs.

And, they look so cute glowing in the dark!

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Freebie Friday - Witch Shoe Repair

I've been learning how to make my digital cutter files available in different file formats, so I can share them with you! Each Friday, I will post a link for a free file for your digital cutter! Downloads will be available for two weeks and are for personal use only. Link is at the bottom of the post. Here is this week's freebie. Enjoy!

Here is the project I made.

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Witch Shoe Repair Halloween Sign

I'm excited to share my project this week because I think it's a fun Halloween decoration and I love how it turned out!  I've had these witch boots for a while and just needed something cute to use them on. I thought this sign was perfect.

This is a multi-color vinyl sign and I thought I'd show how I applied each layer of vinyl. For the full tutorial on how I make multi-color vinyl signs, check out this post.

After I had applied all the vinyl, I wanted to distress it.  I used an ink pad and gently rubbed it over the top and along the edges.

To hang it, I screwed two eye hooks on the top and then added a chain.

I sprayed it with a protective finish to keep the ink from smearing.

Have you started decorating for Halloween?

Come back later for the free digital file to create your own.

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Monday Craftastic Mon, Craft-O-Manic Mon, Made By You Mon, Made With Love Mon,Making the World Cuter, Market Yourself Mon, Marvelous Mess Mon, Metamorphosis Mon, Motivate Me Mon, Tuesday Anti Procrastination Tues, Get Your Craft On, Home Stories A to Z,Nifty Thrifty Tues, Show Me What You Got, Take A Look Tues, Time To Shine, Wednesday Linkin' with Luna, Look What I Made, Penny Pinching Party, Show And Share,, We Did It Wed, What I Whipped Up Wed,  Whatever Goes Wed, Wow Me Wed, Wow Me Wed, Thursday Taylor House Thursday, A Crafty Soiree, Hookin' Up, Strut Your Stuff Thur, Catch as Catch Can, Transformation Thur, Under $100 Linky Party, Friday Flaunt It Fri, I'm Lovin' It Fri, Inspiration Fri, Remodelaholic Fri, Weekend Wander, Weekend Wrap-Up, Saturday Show & Tell Sat, Sunday Just Something I Whipped Up, Nifty Thrifty Sun, Sun Showcase, Sun Scoop, Think Pink Sun