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DIY: Geeky, Breaking Bad Valentines!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Because this year we’re pinching pennies, Jon and I agreed not to do anything huge this year. Typically I load him up full of candies and sweets, and we go out for a fancy-shmancy dinner. One Valentine’s, he surprised me with a limousine, and swept me away to an eclectic cafe downtown!

So, in light of our budget-conscious Love Day, I crafted Jon these cute and geeky Breaking Bad themed Valentines! Tutorial + Template below!

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MAKE THIS: Magnetic Make-up Storage Board!

Do you have too many eyeshadow palettes to count? Are you tired of endlessly rifling through a messy, crammed and powdery duffel bag to find your rouge? Why not organize!

We found this nifty tutorial to organize your make-up and brushes for quick access! Simply create and hang in your bathroom, or in arm’s reach of your vanity. A great way to clear clutter, and display your awesome shades for quick-picking!

INSPIRATION: Last-Minute Halloween Decor

Last Minute Ghostly Jugs [Tutorial]

In a last-minute rush to find tips, ideas, and inspiration to decorate your place for Halloween? Maybe you’re having a last-minute party, or forgot to make a stop at the pumpkin patch this year. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Not all of us have the creativity, nor the time required for some of the elaborate set-ups I posted in my previous Halloween Decor Inspiration post, so this post is for you.

Here are some quick, and easily re-created decor with minimal cheese factor– with minimal glue-gunning required.

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TRY THIS: Create Your Own Pumpkin Stencil, Online!

Enter Sir Scares A Lot. If you know anything about me, you know I love cheesy flash games and ‘designers’. I also love Halloween. Now I can merge my love of both by creating stencils for my Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns online!

Not only is there a cool selection of traditional andsilly face shapes (like eyes, noses, and mouths), but there is also a free-form carve and scratch tool, so those of you who are artistically inclined can completely design an intricate carving from scratch.

Once completed, you can then share your carving with friends, or print a stencil to re-create your Sir Scares A Lot on a real boy. pumpkin.

Enjoy!

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HALLOWEEN CRAFT: Eerie, Dripping Candlesticks

There’s nothing more subtle and eerie on a Halloween night than a room lit entirely by candles. The creepy, dancing shadows they cast on the walls, the dim and wavering light…

Okay, mood set.

Here is a great, and easy craft that  will give your Halloween decor a much needed finishing touch. So step away from the blacklight, unplug your motion activated ghost lamp that sings and dances to ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper’, and get get crafting. Tutorial below.

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Halloween Craft: Creepy Realistic Tombstones

Okay, so the tombstones above are real. But you can easily re-create some realistic-looking tombstones with some Styrofoam and a little spray paint.

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HALLOWEEN CRAFT: Cheesecloth Ghosts

Have you been looking for the perfect handmade decor to set the scene for your Halloween display? Well look no further, as these translucent spectres from Martha Stewart are sure to scare! (Tutorial after the cut)

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(Gift This!) RECIPE: Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Butter

I had been on a hunt for a while for a yummy vegan treat to bring with me to my family’s upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. Usually the bearer of apple pies, once I found this recipe for Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Butter, I decided to try something new. This autumn-approved recipe is perfect served as a jam on toast, or even turned into a delectable dessert atop a slice of pound cake!

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So, I Already Started Decorating for Halloween…

Can you blame me?

When do you bust out the terrifying decor?

How Cute Craft: BubbleGum Machine Party Favors!

This uber cute Gumball Party Theme comes from Kara Allen. In addition to creating all of the fabulous treats above, she also shared how to make the cutest bubblegum machine favors out of supplies that can be found at your local craft store! Check it out, below.  [Read more...]