DIY Skeleton Earrings

These skeleton string lights from years ago are a perfect way to channel your spooky spirit with in. Even though they're missing sum of their "bony" parts I didn't want to throw them away. Why not make something crafty with them. Earrings is one creative way of reusing these little guys. I wonder how they would look if they were painted black or red, or even make them glow-in-the-dark, etc. For now we will use them as is.

You will need:

1 string of skeleton lights (lurking about your home)
2 6" long craft wire  (I used a 26 gauge)
2 skeleton from said lights  (with working parts)
2 light bulb socket
2 earring hooks
pliers/wire cutters
(I only used what I had on hand. If you have other supply's feel free to use them)

Make sure you have two complete skeletons with complete body parts
Carefully unscrew body from head
Use wire cutters about 1/2" above the skeleton head to remove it from string. (do this for both skeletons)
Remove light from head (should fall out)
Remove light from socket
Pull out old wires from socket. (use pliers)
Cut two strands of 6" craft wire.

Feed wire through top of light bulb socket. Bring it through and up back to the top. I wanted to reuse the socket so the skull would have a tight fit. (It did add some weight but not that much)

Following the picture below. Twist the wire on one side back to the top of it self. Do the same to the other side. Then twist both sides together to form a loop.

Thread socket through skull. (should fit snug) Pull up loop and carefully round it out.
Add earring hooks
Attach your body to the head. (should be a tight fit)

Giving me the chills I dare say.

BOOLA! ~*M

 

DIY Sucker Punchkin Display & DIY Starlight cutout

When these "Foam Pumpkins" first hit the shelves, I couldn't wait to get my drill on. I was carving up a storm with these delightful seasonal creations. Well that's what I thought until I tried to weld them to obey my every command. Not only are they messy (just like the real ones) but they cave in just like farm picked ones UGH! In the end with glue and some tlc they are fun to be crafty with and saves money. Here are two that have survived over the years. 

First you will need:

1 Foam Pumpkin (9" or bigger)
1 bag of Suckers/lollipops (of your choice)
a drill
a 5/32 drill bit (the size of the stick)
a marker

Your pumpkin should be free of dust.  

Using a maker make a diamond shape pattern all over your pumpkin. (I started at the top and worked my way down) Don't forget the stem. (optional)

Take your time drilling holes (ONLY DRILL 1/4" IN)

Try not to press to hard, your pumpkin might cave in or break.

Arrange your suckers/lollipops and BOOla! your done.

OR

Starlight cutout

For this one you will need:

1 foam Pumpkin (9" or bigger)
 star cookie cutters (make different sizes pattern) 

1 box cutter or pumpkin knife

1 clear Mini 10 String Lights (optional)
1 marker

                                                             

Your pumpkin should be free of dust. Trace different shapes and sizes of stars (hearts) all over your pumpkin. I started on one side working my way around. Keep the pattern evenly spaced and sized.

                                                                       

Carefully cut along traced lines while trying not to push too hard.

For that "Starlight" look, I cut out a small circle on the bottom of my pumpkin and filling it with lights.

Tell me what you think.

Post me what you make.

I'd like to see it.

~*M  

DIY Halloween Stand (Paper Plate Style)

Once a month I make treats for my team @ work. So when I saw these paper plates at the store, I just knew they were a perfect way to display this months goodies.

You will need:

                                                1 Lg. Paper Plate (style of your choice)

                                                1 Sm. Paper Plate (of course)

                                                1 Plastic Flute

                                                2 Glue sticks w/gun

                                                1 Plastic Spider

                                                ... some Webbing

  
I glued the bottom of the flute to the bottom of the smaller plate. 

Now fill the flute with webbing & a plastic spider 

(Spider should stick to webbing and not move).

 Now glue the wide end of the flute to the face of the larger paper plate.

                                                                      BOOla!

                                                                               OR

This one is for Thanksgiving next month. I added candy corn in the flute. You could go on all year long with this concept. Good thing is if you forget it at work, you wont worry if they throw it out or not.

~*M