Day 16 Halloween Decoration: Spooky Spiders Wall Decor (with free printable)

October 23, 2015 | Posted by

Spooky Spiders Wall Decor

Day 16 of my 50 DIY Days: Spooky Spiders Wall Decor

This DIY is so creepy gross, but I made it and I accept it’s creepiness. The hardest part of this HP Create project was looking up the tarantulas to make the Spooky Spiders Wall Decor printables. Have you figured out that I’m not a fan of spiders? Even though I don’t really like spiders, this is the perfect Halloween decoration. You can put these spiders anywhere in the home like a wall, your front door, or make them into scary silhouettes by placing on your window. Want to make these in time for your trick or treaters?

Supplies needed to create the Spooky Spiders Wall Decor:

Spooky Spiders Wall Decor

Spooky Spiders Wall Decor

Total cost for this project: Under $2 (I only had to the wall tac adhesive).

To check out the full DIY, head on over to the HP Create blog.

Are you wondering what the 50 DIY Days is? Each year I share a bunch of holiday DIY ideas, recipes, and guides to inspire you during the Fall. Starting now, through early December, you’ll find a ton of great ideas to get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any sort of holiday gift giving. You can check out this link to explore past DIY Days.

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the HP Create blog. If you create this project, I’d love to see it! You can share a link in the comments below, or tag me in Instagram with a photo, @thepapermama, and use the #papermamafriends hashtag.

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Day 15: Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

October 21, 2015 | Posted by

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

Day 15 of my 50 DIY Days: Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

Your mouse pad doesn’t have to be boring, it can be fun! This DIY gift idea is perfect for the techie person in your life (and fruit lover). Maybe this gift is the absolute perfect gift for the fruit farming-computer savvy person in your life? Ha! Anyway, I actually made this DIY for the HP Create blog and gave it to myself. It makes my desktop so much happier.

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY:

Directions:

STEP 1: Print out the grapefruit printable (set to the highest print quality) onto the heavy cardstock paper. Cut out the grapefruit just along the fruit’s edge. Then, in a well ventilated space, (preferably outdoors and wearing a mask) apply a layer of clear acrylic spray to the printed paper grapefruit. Let dry completely.

Note: spraying a layer of clear acrylic spray onto a printed paper will keep the Mod Podge from making the ink smear.

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

STEP 2: Paint a coat of gesso in along the top edge about 2 inches (be sure to also paint the cork trivet side). Let dry completely.

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

STEP 3: Apply a layer of the creamy orange paint over the gesso. Let dry completely.

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

STEP 4: Paint a layer of the gold paint on the side of the cork trivet. Let dry completely.

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

STEP 5: Use the Mod Podge to glue the grapefruit into the center of the cork trivet. Apply a couple layers of Mod Podge over the whole trivet (allowing 30 – 60 minutes of dry time between coats). Let the last coat of Mod Podge dry overnight.

STEP 6: Optional: In a well ventilated space, preferably outdoors and wearing a mask, apply a couple layers of clear acrylic spray to the whole cork trivet. Let dry overnight (preferably a couple days before use). You don’t have to seal the mousepad, but it will extend the life of your creation.

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

Total cost for this gift: Under $5 (I only had to buy the cork trivet for this project and had everything else).

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

Grapefruit Mouse Pad DIY

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the HP Create blog. If you create this project, I’d love to see it! You can share a link in the comments below, or tag me in Instagram with a photo, @thepapermama, and use the #papermamafriends hashtag.

You can check out this link to explore past DIY Days.

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Day 11 Halloween: Twin Peaks Costume Inspiration (for the ladies)

October 16, 2015 | Posted by

DIY Twin Peaks Costume Inspiration

Day 11 of my 50 DIY Days: Twin Peaks Costume Inspiration (for the ladies)

A couple of weeks ago I shared costume inspiration for Bob’s Burgers and I had so much fun putting it together that I decided to share some MORE inspiration for another favorite show, Twin Peaks. This show is nuts. I did not watch it when it originally aired in the 90’s, but I have caught up watching it on Netflix and I love how weird it is. There are so many amazing characters I had to pick and choose my favorites. It would take me weeks to put together inspiration for all the characters. Maybe I’ll share some more next year?

Agent Cooper Twin Peaks Costume

Agent Dale Cooper:

Audrey Horne Twin Peaks Costume

Audrey Horne:

Shelly Johnson Twin Peaks Costume

Shelly the Waitress:

Log Lady Twin Peaks Costume

Log Lady:

Bob Twin Peaks Costume

Bob:

I hope you loved all the inspiration. If you’re not into dressing up, but still love Twin Peaks, maybe just try out these twin peaks nail decals? They are amazing. Happy Halloween!

– Chelsey

P.S. Are you wondering what the 50 DIY Days is? Each year I share a bunch of holiday DIY ideas to inspire crafting during the Fall. Starting now, through early December, you’ll find a ton of great ideas to get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any sort of holiday gift giving. You can check out this link to explore past DIY Days.

 

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Day 10 Gift Idea: Jewelry Hanger DIY

October 15, 2015 | Posted by

Jewelry Hanger DIY

Day 10 of my 50 DIY Days: Jewelry Hanger DIY

With the holidays coming up you may find you need somewhere to put all that jewelry you might be receiving. Right? Or, maybe you know someone that needs a great jewelry organizer? Either way this jewelry hanger DIY (made for the HP Create blog) is the perfect way to hang all of those items that tend to tangle easily if you leave them in a jewelry box.

Supplies needed to create this Jewelry Hanger DIY:

  • Paper
  • 1” wide round dowel
  • Hand saw or table saw
  • Painters or washi tape
  • White gesso paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Straight edge paper trimmer
  • Mod Podge
  • Old paint brush for Mod Podge
  • Nine gold screw eye hooks
  • Pencil and measuring tape
  • Gold ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Positive Printable Paper (all different colors can be found on the original HP Create post)
  • Optional: clear acrylic sealer spray
  • Optional: small Command Strips

Total cost for this gift: Under $5 (I had all the supplies to make this, so it was free for me)

To check out the full DIY, head on over to the HP Create blog.

Are you wondering what the 50 DIY Days is? Each year I share a bunch of holiday DIY ideas to inspire crafting during the Fall. Starting now, through early December, you’ll find a ton of great ideas to get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any sort of holiday gift giving. You can check out this link to explore past DIY Days.

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the HP Create blog. If you create this project, I’d love to see it! You can share a link in the comments below, or tag me in Instagram with a photo, @thepapermama, and use the #papermamafriends hashtag.

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Day 9 Halloween Decoration: No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

October 14, 2015 | Posted by

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

Day 9 of my 50 DIY Days: No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin

The cheeseburger pumpkin. This has been on my Halloween to-do list FOREVER. I’ve had this awesome cheeseburger pumpkin link saved for about 3 years now. I wanted to create this pumpkin with free printables so my readers can also make it, and I finally did it and shared it on the HP Create blog! This no-carve pumpkin is less mess and will last so much longer than a carved pumpkin. I’m in love with this weird little pumpkin. It’s current home is right in the center of my fireplace mantel. Do you need to make one? Not want, need? Making a cheeseburger pumpkin is probably a need.

Supplies needed to create my cute No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin:

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin

Directions:

STEP 1: Print out the cheeseburger printables. I provided two sides for each printable so you can print them double sided, just be sure to click the “two-sided” box before printing (the burger and sesame seeds are the only toppings that does not need a double side). Cut out the food: I suggest cutting the cheese into triangles and cutting the tomatoes in half. You might not need all of the toppings, this will depend on how big your pumpkin is. Tip #1: You can adjust the size to make the toppings smaller before you print, if you’d like. Adjust the sizing in your print settings.

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

STEP 2: Fold the end of the lettuce before gluing it onto the pumpkin (this will make the lettuce stick out from the pumpkin). Use the hot glue gun to glue the folded edge of the lettuce along the center of the pumpkin.

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

STEP 3: Fold the end of the cut in half tomatoes before gluing it onto the pumpkin (this will make the tomatoes stick out from the pumpkin). Use the hot glue gun to glue the folded edge of the tomatoes along the center of the pumpkin over the folded edge of the lettuce.

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

STEP 4: Fold the ends of the triangle cheeses. Use the hot glue gun to glue the folded edge of the cheese triangle on the BACK of the burger strip.

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

STEP 5: Glue the burger/cheese strips onto the center of the burger of the lettuce and tomato glued folded edges. Repeat until the burger goes around the whole pumpkin.

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

And, you’re done! How cute would this pumpkin be combined with a Bob’s Burger costume?

No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables) No Carve Cheeseburger Pumpkin (with free printables)

You can check out this link to explore past 50 DIY Days of Christmas.

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the HP Create blog. If you create this project, I’d love to see it! You can share a link in the comments below, or tag me in Instagram with a photo, @thepapermama, and use the #papermamafriends hashtag.

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Day 6 Fall Decoration: Maple Tree Seed Wreath

October 9, 2015 | Posted by

Day Fall Decoration: Maple Tree Seed Wreath

Day Fall Decoration: Maple Tree Seed Wreath

Day 6 of my 50 DIY Days: Maple Tree Seed Wreath DIY

Still one of my favorite wreaths. I shared this guy last year on the BHG blog and I felt like it needed some more love. It’s a DIY that your kids can help you gather materials for. Head to the backyard, or park, and find some pine cones, acorns, and maple tree seeds. Add to a felt covered wreath and you have a beautiful door decoration. Since you’re finding 75% of the materials you need for this project from the outdoors this DIY is very low cost. Yay!

Supplies needed to create the Maple Tree Seed Wreath:

  • a collection of maple tree seeds
  • 20+ small pinecones
  • 50+ acorns
  • 1 foam wreath
  • about 1/2 a yard of teal felt
  • hot glue
  • scissors

Head on over to the original tutorial on the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

Are you wondering what the 50 DIY Days is? Each year I share a bunch of holiday DIY ideas to inspire crafting during the Fall. Starting now, through early December, you’ll find a ton of great ideas to get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any sort of holiday gift giving. You can check out this link to explore past DIY Days.

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the Better Homes and Gardens blog. If you create this project, I’d love to see it! You can share a link in the comments below, or tag me in Instagram with a photo, @thepapermama, and use the #papermamafriends hashtag.

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Day 4 Halloween Decoration: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor

October 7, 2015 | Posted by

Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor

Day 4 of my 50 DIY Days: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor

We love Halloween in our home, but I feel like I never have enough time to truly decorate for Halloween. We always do the pumpkin thing and put out a few spooky decor items here and there, but the time goes by so fast and then I’m ready to start decorating for my favorite holiday, Christmas! If you’re like me and want to keep your Halloween decorations simple and quick, then I have the perfect DIY for you. My mustache and googly eyes door decor will take no time at all to make and it’s fun. Your kids and trick or treaters will love it!

Supplies needed for this DIY:

  • a pair of googly eyes (these can also be found at Michaels)
  • two 8.5 x 11 black glitter foam sheets
  • one 8.5 x 11 sheet of felt
  • scissors
  • Command Strips
  • hot glue
  • free Mustache Pattern Printable

Directions:

Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor

STEP 1:

Print and cut out the mustache pattern. Trace the front of the pattern onto the back of one sparkle foam sheet, then flip that pattern over and trace the other side onto the back of another sheet of sparkle foam. Cut out the mustaches.

STEP 2:

Cut out two “sharp” triangles out of the white felt. These are the teeth.

STEP 3:

Hot glue the felt teeth onto the back of the mustaches.

STEP 4:

Apply two Command Strips to the back of each eye. Apply 3, or more, Command Strips to the back of the mustache pieces. Attach the eyes and mustache onto you door! Tip: Before you attach the decorations to your door, clean the door off with soap and water.

Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor

Are you wondering what the 50 DIY Days is? Each year I share a bunch of holiday DIY ideas to inspire crafting during the Fall. Starting now, through early December, you’ll find a ton of great ideas to get you ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any sort of holiday gift giving. You can check out this link to explore past DIY Days.

– Chelsey

P.S. I use affiliate links. If you create this project, I’d love to see it! You can share a link in the comments below, or tag me in Instagram with a photo, @thepapermama, and use the #papermamafriends hashtag.

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