Halloween: Glam Pumpkin Bucket Floral Arrangement

 

This week's BFF Open House Link Party continues here through today! 

Who says the classic plastic pumpkin bucket is only for trick or treating? I grabbed one at Walmart and had fun with it. 

Supplies:

• Plastic Pumpkin Bucket (Walmart)
• Multi Surface Acrylic Paint (Waverly)
• Black Acrylic Paint and Fine Paint Brush
• Creatology Gems (Michaels)
• Dimensional Glue (Glossy Accents)

The classic plastic pumpkin bucket. $1.97 at Walmart. 

I used this Wavely No Prep Paint that goes on anything. Plastic can be tricky to paint because normal acrylic kind of beads up. I used a sponge spouncer thingy to apply, and then went back over any bare spots. 

I knew I'd be filling it so I didn't worry about painting the inside and once filled, you can't tell. 

I went over the eyes and teeth with a bright silver acrylic paint to make them stand out. 

Then, outlined the eyes and mouth with black acrylic paint using a small brush. 

I grabbed my little jar of Creatology Gems (Michaels) and went to work adding them to the eyes and mouth, and hearing "too much work" from Mr. Chocolate. 

It actually went pretty fast. I love the Glossy Accents glue for that reason. It grabs things quickly. and unlike some glues, doesn't leave strings. 

I found these black floral picks at Walmart and already had some other floral picks in my stash. I grabbed a block of styrofoam (Dollar Tree) and placed it in my pumpkin along with some tissue paper to hold it in place. Then added my florals. 

Yes, my desk is a mess! But it's a workspace so... I found the black and white pumpkins at Dollar Tree...one of my earliest Halloween purchases this year and good thing too because I haven't seen them since. 

I played with the florals until I was happy and voila!

If it sits still, it gets blinged. That's why the hubs and dog stay moving!

Sharing At:

BFF Open House

 

Happy Friday Eve, all. Happy to have a creative refuge. 

Dollar Tree is already stocking Christmas stuff,  so I'm sure everyone else will not be far behind. I think Mr. Chocolate finally gets that if you don't get things when you see them, you may never see them again. Exhibit something he almost missed out on. 

I'm definitely missing JoAnn at this time of the year :(

This week I shared:

How to Make Hot Glue Tombstones (or any other thing for which you have silicone molds)

and

Happy Accident: Salvage a Broken Dish with Resin

Now, let's take a look at some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party! 

Steph Creates shared this DIY Candy Jar that would be lovely to give as a gift or to have at home. 

Press Print Party shared a fabulous Dollar Tree Ghost DIY. So cute! 

Ann's Entitled Life shared a gorgeous Fall Lantern Swag that can carry you through the season.

Finally, Hunny I'm Home DIY shared these Mini Halloween Trifles that would be perfect for any Halloween dinner, party, etc. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up, commented, pinned etc.!

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BFF Open House Happy September!

Happy Friday Eve and SEPTEMBER Creative Peeps! I might just be biased about it being the best month because it's my birthday month, but also the birthday month of  besties, and my Fairy Granddaughter. 

We had the BEST getaway last week. Just wonderful. The place we stayed surprised us with a bottle of champagne and a beautiful fruit platter, then outdid themselves another night by decorating our room to celebrate our anniversary. Even the weather being iffy didn't matter. We had such a great time, and it was so nice after a chaotic year. 

Like the creatively obsessed person I am, I even got a chance to do some Dollar Tree sleuthing in another state! 

This week I shared: 

Vacay Craft Haul

Pinkoween Glam Skeleton 

So excited for the 'ber months! September, October, November, December...these are a few of my favorite things, and let's take a look at some inspiration from the last BFF Open House. 

This idea has SO many possibilities! Fresh Vintage by Lisa S. shared how to make an Altered Book Picture Frame. Best part? The pictures can be interchanged. 

Steph Creates shared a Simple DIY Autumn Floral and Bead Wreath. Perfect transition piece! 

Master Pieces of My Life shared this ingenious Chalkboard Craft Customizable Pennant Banner. You can update for each holiday! 

Finally, my caffeine addicted heart couldn't resist these Double Espresso Cake Balls from Cindy's Online Recipe Box. Of course, they also have chocolate! 

Thanks all who linked up and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

 

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BFF Open House: Two Week Party (Aug 21-Sept 1)

 

Happy Friday Eve all! Hope you've all had a good week. So many things going on...Back to School continues for parents, students, and teachers... Summerween and Augtober, as we transition from Summer to Fall...LOTS of home garden harvesting...just tons of things! 

Scheduling this as a two-week party because our busy-ness includes our upcoming 34th Anniversary, so we're getting away next week to celebrate. It'll be nice because Mr. Chocolate is feeling so much better after dealing with the illness that led to his surgery last month, and we have MUCH to be grateful for. 

This week I shared a couple more Halloween projects I made: 

Glam Pinkoween Ghost

Glam Witch Cottage Furniture

Let's take a look at some of the inspiring projects shared at last week's party. 

Steph Creates Things shared a BRILLIANT use for all those candle lids we accumulate from our scented candles and repurposed them into Fall Shelf Decor. 

Artsy Karma shared a beautiful way to repurpose plastic bottles into BEAUTIFUL Flower Lights!

It All Started With Paint shared a perfect gift for a Math Teacher (or student!) with this Math Mason Jar Pencil Holder. 

And even if it's not yet sweater weather where you are (like me) you can get ready for Halloween and Fall with this Upcycled Sweater Vase shared by From the Bay to the Beach! 

Thanks to all who linked up, and can't wait to see what you've been up to! It'll be September when I post my next party so happy early September, which may or may not be my favorite month of the year. 

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Happy Friday Eve, all! Our monsoon season seems to be going out like a lion. Living in the desert, we don't follow "traditional" seasons. It's been a mild one but whew, last night was everything by me. Lightning, thunder, rain, wind. I was looking for the Wicked Witch flying by. 

It felt great to be in my craft room this week and started on some Spooky Season projects! This week I shared: 

Dollar Tree Dollhouse to Haunted Mansion 

Dollar Tree Fairy Houses to Glam Witch Cottages

Busy working on a few more things to share. 

OK! Let's take a look at some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party!

Back to school calendars are all over the place so if school hasn't yet started (or even if it has) Creatively Beth has a wonderrful Clay Pot Apple for Teacher project! 

My Thrift Store Addiction shared this beautiful Vintage Headboard to Trellis transformation. 

Press Print Party shared this amazing DIY Coral Reef! Perfect for a Little Mermaid theme or any party celebrating the sea! 

Finally, it's never too early to start thinking of holiday and host/hostess gifts, right? Flour on My Face has you covered with DIY Rosemary Salt. 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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BFF Open House

 

Happy August and Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! This year's been a blur, but I've actually had time this week to organize my Halloween craft supplies and start a couple of projects I look forward to sharing next week. Back to school is underway around me, as I was reminded when we saw the parade of school buses yesterday while out and about. 

Here are some of the fun ideas shared at last week's party to Pin, Share, and Try!

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared this Tiered Metal Tray that's easy to DIY. I love tiered trays for holding and displaying collections of things and this is perfect for Fall! 

Steph Creates shared this fun Coffee Canvas Tutorial. I pretty much run on iced-mochas or hot-mochas or mochas, period...you get the drift. 

If back to school hasn't started for you yet, here's a very Sweet BTS M&M Teacher's Gift from Hunny I'm Home DIY. 

Finally, how fun are these Lego Brownies from 24 Hour Family? Perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've been up to this week! 

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