Happy Halloween! TAG!

Halloween is all about having fun, so instead of a DIY today I'm sharing a FUN tag video with you.

Find out my fondest Halloween memory, my oddest fear, and do I believe in ghosts?

Check it our and find out below!

 
Direct link to the video here:  https://youtu.be/eTROC9TnZdM

Quick Spray Paint Makeover

I have a confession.  I am a home decor hoarder.  Ok, maybe not, but I do have a hard time getting rid of things that go out of style.  I like to think I can always rework things to make them work with my current decor.
I held onto these very heavy planters for quick awhile before I stumbled upon them again.  They were definitely not going to work for me the way there were, so it was time to take out the spray paint.  I used an oil rubbed bronze to give them a metal look instead of the stucco earthy look.  Then I sealed them with a water resistant spray since they will be outside.
The darker color give them more versatility.  I have them in my Halloween decor right now on the front porch.  I hope to plant some mums in them once Halloween is over.  Then I think they will fit in with my rustic Christmas decor after that.
I made a quick makeover video to show you just how easy and quick it was.  I also include video of how they are being used right now in my Halloween porch decor.
Hope you enjoy!

Direct link to the video: https://youtu.be/6NBwYKyJu1E

DIY Pallet Shutter

We created this shutter for a wood working workshop that me and a friend host monthly.  We liked the idea that you could use this shutter in a bunch of different ways.  By adding a hook to the front it made it versatile so you could hang a wreath, a lantern, a picture or whatever matches your decor.  We also liked that it could be used inside or outside.  Add a picture hanger to the back and you can even hang it on the wall.  So many great options!

The even better news about this project is that it's EASY!  Definitely a great beginner wood workers project.  Not a lot of cutting and easy assembly.

I share with you in my video tutorial below, step by step how to create this awesome home decor piece.

Hope you enjoy!

Direct link to the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/CTni_GBSNRA

Hocus Pocus Halloween Decor

"It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!"
This movie is a favorite of mine and many others too.  I created a Hocus Pocus mantel last year which I LOVED.  

However, this year I'm loving my apple orchard themed mantel and didn't want to take it down.  So instead, I set up my Hocus Pocus decor on our dining room cafe shelves.  This way I get the best of both and I'm actually loving how it turned out!

I tried to include all the pieces of the movie that I could.  I have the black flame candle, all 7 ingredients in the witch's potion, I created the friendly zombie Billy's headstone, and found a cute black cat to represent Binks.  Then I found a fun print that sort of fit the vintage look and framed it, along with a picture of my kids in my favorite Halloween costumes of theirs - Jack and Sally.

I added some candles and some black meshy fabric and it all came together nicely!
Here's a video of the whole display and up close details. Hope you enjoy!


Direct link to the video: https://youtu.be/EHhZun6p_Pk

*~*DIY Unicorn Headband*~*

So I shared with you how to make the faux fur skirt and legwarmers for my daughter's Halloween costume already in THIS POST.  Now I'm sharing how I made the beautiful headband that pulls this whole costume together. THANK YOU to www.DistinctiveFabric.com for providing the "Monkey Rainbow" faux fur for this project!  You can shop their online store HERE. The supplies for this project include a headband, felt, gold metallic fabric, stretch gold sequince, hydrangea silk flowers, rhinestones, and faux fur and hot glue!

Roll the gold fabric into a cone

Stuff with cotton fill

Add felt ears

Add fur mane and flower accents

I share with you in the video below the steps to create your own beautiful unicorn headband! Enjoy!

*~*DIY Unicorn Costume*~*

When my "little" girl asked to be a unicorn for Halloween I almost jumped for joy!  She is 10 years old and I wonder when the joys of Halloween and trick or treat will come to an end.  Not to mention, she's still rocking the colorful girly girl costumes!
I hit Pinterest and looked for ideas.  Nothing much caught my eye, but I did like the look of the white "body" and the colorful headband.
Then real MAGIC happened!  www.DistinctiveFabric.com contacted me wanting to know if I'd like to try their fabric!  I browsed their online store and thought to myself, how will I ever choose!?!  Then I came across this BEAUTIFUL faux fur called Monkey Rainbow.  It could not have been more perfect to up the cool effect on my daughter's Halloween costume!
They were so great and shipped the fabric to me super quick, which was great because I only had a week to complete the costume before all of our fun Halloween events.
My first thought was - skirt.  So I started with that, which led to legwarmers, then arm warmers, and then a scarf, and then a mane on the headband.
The monkey rainbow faux fur was so easy to work with!  I'd suggest it to even beginners.  I created a DIY video with a full tutorial as well as tips and tricks to working with this awesome fabric.
Hope you enjoy!


BIG thanks to www.DistinctiveFabric.com again for supplying the faux fur fabric for this costume!

Craft Show Set up and Display

I used to do tons and tons and TONS of craft shows.  Since my son was born, I have majorly cut back.  This show is my biggest of the year with the most product and most elaborate set up.  It is an outside show at an Oktober Fest.  I just love it, which is why I keep doing it.  Our booth is right next to a running creek, it's an adorable little German town with all kinds of cute traditions.  Most of the booths are antiques and not handmade, but there are a few craft style booths, mine just happens to be one of them!

Tent Before

Tent After

I always enjoy seeing other people's displays and how they set up their booths and tents, so I'm sharing mine!  I change things every year and bring different items every year too.  We were lucky to have a beautiful day this year, but it has rained in the past.  I try to keep my booth contained instead of spread out because you just never know when the rain might start coming down.

I lost my business banners, so whipped up a wood sign to replace them.
I think I love it much more then the printed style!

I made some of my displays too - my pallet wood crates which cost me $0 instead of $10 each (saved me $40!).  All in all it was a GREAT show!  I had lots of buisness and the show itself was bustling with people thanks to the beautiful weather.  I'm already looking forward to next year! Here's a look into how I set up and then a tour of my booth and products.  If you are interested in any of the items you see please e-mail me at: CrossinMyHeart@hotmail.com  I'm happy to recreate things for you!

Enjoy!

Direct Link to Video: https://youtu.be/tc_mAgltVHI