Halloween Wall of Frames... for Pennies!

` make ornate halloween frames out of cardstock

` print vintage halloween art onto ivory cardstock 

(we like www.vintagerio.com)

` mix it up with stickers, die-cuts, and patterned scrapbook paper

 ` matte images onto bright colors

` play with spooky fonts

` complete your presentation with spray painted accessories

Materials

cardstock

vintage Halloween art

Halloween stickers

die-cuts

Mod Podge with foam paintbrush

tape

Directions

Trace frames (see printables) onto cardstock and cut out.  Paint Mod Podge onto frames before adding art, stickers, or die-cuts.  Tape to your wall in no particular order, and enjoy!

Warning:  DO NOT MOD PODGE PRINTED ARTWORK!  Trust us.  We tried.  The printed art looks best when left alone. 

printable frame

printable frame

printable edges

Halloween Garland

` felt chain garlands

` decorate with halloween ornaments 

` hot glue scrapbook embellishments onto mini clothespins

Materials

sheets of felt

rotary cutter

cutting board

hot glue gun

sewing machine

Directions

Cut sheets of felt, two at a time, into 9" x 1.5" strips.  Stack two felt strips and sew together.  Use hot glue to link chain together.  Use about 30 rings for a six-foot garland.

Warning:  Individually sewn strips tend to look sloppy.  Don't worry...it's the overall!

 

Paint Everything Black for Halloween!

 ` spray painted dead twigs, candlestick, frame, bird cage, and owl

` add spiders to painted twigs

` spray painted old candlestick

` spider web table runner, Marshalls $12.99

` wrap chairs with black halloween shrouds, Walmart $5
` finish with black rose bunches, Michaels $1.50

` spray painted birdcage, Ross $8.99

` fill in with existing halloween decorations and any black home accessories

Complete this Halloween tablescape for $50!