Lace filigree cabinet knobs.

I love Anthropologie, and not just the clothes. I love the housewares, too. The only problem is that I don't love the prices. I really don't want to pay $42 for a cool dresser knob (okay, not that much, but you know what I mean). Amanda didn't want to either, so she used a set of knobs from Anthropologie to inspire her to create this lace filigree version. I love hers just as much, if not more, than the original inspiration. Pay a visit to her to find out how she got that gold filigree - it's so easy!

Lace filigree cabinet knobs at House Revivals

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Upcycled Halloween craft - tic-tac-toe.

Walter has delighted us with his projects for over a year now - and I really really love what he does for Halloween! I'm not sure if you remember his fun jack-o-lantern magnets or his cute Halloween cupcake pedestal tutorials, but those are a must see. He's back again with a recycled project to have a little bit of fun this Halloween, and I love it. Here's how he made his Halloween tic-tac-toe.

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As you may know, I too adore Halloween and the imagery. I have been wanting to create a recycled craft tutorial for some time and this "Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe" item is super FUN to make.

Supplies:

Sometimes making stuff from discarded items can be surprisingly good . . . I am so pleased with the way this traditional, fun game came out. This is how I made it:

• Any Mod Podge will work . . . I used Gloss and Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.
• 10 plastic caps, washed and dry! Mine came from the Almond Milk I drink and have a 1" opening.
• 1" Friskars Circle Paper punch
• Halloween themed rubber stamps
• Paintbrush
• Mod Podge tools
• 6" x 6" jewelry box, got mine at a yard sale . . . you can buy newer unfinished boxes available at most craft stores

I created a 6" x 6" digital image using vintage Halloween ephemera and had a laser copy made. If you don't have Photoshop skills, no problem - use scrapbook paper with pre-printed graphics! Divide the square box by three vertically and three horizontally and Mod Podge your grid to your liking. I then decoupaged the the sides of the lid and sides of the box with, orange and black textured cardstock.

It looks so good! Next, seal the whole box with Mod Podge for a durable finish. TIP: I used the NEW silicone Mod Podge mat. WOW, I love this product!!! This mat is fantastic! I use to decoupage on old discarded newspapers. No more unwanted "image transfers" on my decoupage items . . . and clean up is so easy! I hope Plaid introduces bigger sizes in the future.

For the game pieces I created two (1" square) designs with some Halloween themed rubber stamps (skull and jack o' lantern) and used my 1" Friskar Circle paper punch to cut out the images. Decoupage the images into the cap, let dry and repeat!

***You want to make sure the insert is fully coated with Mod Podge, including the sides or the Dimensional Magic will seep into the image. I tripled coated my game pieces. Then I added the Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and let dry over night. They came out AWESOME; it looks like I used a resin coat without the mixing and toxic smell. 

The game pieces are stored inside the box for storage . . . genius! Project completed! Let's play Halloween tic-tac-toe on family game night! This is a great craft for children and parents - a far cry from playing video games and no interaction with family members. I plan on making another with my niece and nephew and introducing them to a game of tic-tac-toe. Happy Halloween!

Don't forget to visit Walter's Etsy shop or follow him on his blog, Facebook and Twitter.

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Halloween clothespin wreath.

I'm not sure if any of you use clothespins in real life, but they are awesome for crafting. This wreath by Kaysi is a great example of why you need them in your stash. And if you have them in your stash, you need to bring them out immediately and make a wreath. I love Kaysi's method in particular because it's budget friendly - there are some reused materials involved and it doesn't take a ton of paper to get great results. Visit her to learn how and see more pictures. She used a special formula with schparkle, so be sure to check it out.

Clothes pins Halloween wreath at Keeping It Simple

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Mod Podge Halloween faux mosaic.

There are, on occasion, those projects that are very time consuming but are completely worth it in the end. It's like the time I painted acorns. That was a labor of love. But the truth is that time consuming crafts can be worth it and also SO relaxing. I imagine that was the case with this amazing Halloween mosaic from Melissa. You can tell she spent a lot of time on it but the results were oh-so-worth it. You can adapt this mosaic process to any holiday or image (I'm thinking of doing my pug Roxie). Melissa's tutorial makes it easy to understand, so head over there and then get your mosaic on ASAP.

Halloween faux mosaic with Mod Podge at The Happier Homemaker

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Mod Podge kids craft - a haunted house.

Halloween is such a fun holiday - don't forget to include the kids in the craft-ivities. Krissy has a great way to do it, and you'll get to use some fun formulas of Mod Podge as well. She started with a cardboard house base, threw in some paper and Mod Podge (love the new Kids Wash Out formula that comes out of clothing!) and then put it all together. The finished result is so cute and you can tell everyone had a blast. Visit Krissy and her blog below to learn how it came together.

Haunted house kids craft at B-Inspired Mama

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Ghostly Halloween candy display.

Let's be honest, friends - Halloween is an excuse to eat as much candy as possible. I only lament the fact that whatever I eat that day goes straight to my butt. I just need Halloween to be the day that there are no consequences to my eating actions!

Lyuba made this candy bowl display to celebrate the sweet part of Halloween, and the ghost part too. Her display has a special touch with the very special Glow-in-the-Dark Mod Podge, and I think it's delightful. What a cute way to pass out candy, don't you think? Visit her to see more pictures and to check out the glowing for yourself.

Ghostly Halloween candy display with Mod Podge at Will Cook For Smiles

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Vintage card Halloween banner.

We're getting down the the Halloween decorating wire, so it's time to break out the big guns and do a quicky banner project. By "big guns" I mean The Graphics Fairy, which is what Justine used as the vintage cards on this banner. She did some fancy footwork and used a special Mod Podge formula to bring it all together. You'll have to visit her below to find out. Isn't it cute?

Vintage card Halloween banner at Sew Country Chick

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Cute coffin dog bed.

Hello dog lovers! You are going to find this project simply fabulous - because it's a dog bed that looks like a coffin. If you can get your dog to lie on their back with a cape the entire night of Halloween, you've got it made for the trick-or-treater entertainment. My pug Roxie would never personally stand for that. She's all about treats and less about tricks!

This budget project was made with cardboard, fabric and Mod Podge, so you won't end up breaking the bank to get your funny dog bed. Visit Erika to get the how-to.

Halloween DIY dog bed coffin at Sew Doggy Style

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Halloween candle wraps.

I am a huge fan of The Graphics Fairy. If you need a graphic to Mod Podge, Karen is the person that you want to visit! She is amazing because she supplies her graphics for free. Isn't that nice? Anyhoo, she recently put some graphics together that you can use to wrap LED candles. Which is nice because you don't have to worry about your house going up into flames before a major holiday. She used some Glow-in-the-Dark Mod Podge and Dimensional Magic as well - making an awesome display. Head over to Karen's blog to learn how she did it.

Halloween candle covers with Mod Podge at The Graphics Fairy

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