From My Halloween Decor…

October 27, 2008 // kristen // 2 replies

We have a small, somewhat awkward corner niche in our new apartment. Since we moved in about three months ago, I’ve been searching for something that will look great in this space, but I haven’t found anything that I love yet for year ’round display. However, after I saw the October issue of Martha Stewart Living, I had my inspiration for Halloween. I talk more about my pumpkin obsession and show the pictures that inspired me on my personal blog, Domestifluff.

In order to create the display, I purchased a butterfly paper punch, made a quick butterfly template in a few sizes, and got to punching and cutting out cardstock. I used Zots to attach the butterflies to the wall and the pumpkin, and I really like how it came out! This small project has definitely gotten the wheels turning, and I can’t wait to work on my next holiday display!

images from Paper Crave

Stolloween Papier Mache Pumpkins

October 16, 2008 // kristen // 2 replies

Holy awesome Halloween decoration! These papier mache pumpkins from Stolloween are beyond cool, and they actually show you how to make them over on their site. While you’re there, you’ll want to have a look around because there’s much more papier mache awesomeness to be found. Examples: Halloween 2006 and Halloween 2007. via Craftzine.

image from Stolloween

Sewing Stars Skeleton Cut Out Decoration

October 13, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

Use the leftover brads from those Martha Stewart Halloween Invitations to make this adorable cut out skeleton decoration by Sewing Stars. I never thought that I’d be using the words adorable and skeleton in the same sentence, but it really is cute!

image from Sewing Stars

Halloween Paper Toys from Goobeetsa

October 10, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

These Halloween-themed paper toys from Goobeetsa are a must see. Love the fantastic illustrations by Brian Gubicza, and I can’t get enough of the clever names. Hehehe, Beelzebone! Download the PDFs here.

image from Goobeetsa

Autumn and Halloween Paper Pumpkin Ornaments

October 08, 2008 // kristen // 3 replies

I spotted these super cute paper pumpkin decorations from Three Wheels Turning on Hostess With The Mostess the other day. Not only do they look great, but they don’t require a lot of special supplies to make, just construction paper, scissors, string, and a couple of other easy to find items.

I love the orange, but I’m imagining off white, golden beige, or blue/gray paper for the pumpkin part, too. Yes, I read the article about pumpkins in the October Martha Stewart Living, and now I’m completely and utterly obsessed with exotic pumpkins and squash like the Fairytale, Long Island Cheese, Jarrahdale, and Casper.

Topic? While you’re checking out these cutie patootie decorations, you should take some time to stop by the Three Weels Design stationery shop, where you’ll find darling stationery and much eye candy.

image from Hostess With The Mostess