easy halloween decorations
My girls love to decorate our house for any holiday. They especially love to decorate with decorations they have made. This can prove tricky as my two oldest are 3 and 6 and have me for a mother (in case you haven't guessed by now, I'm a bit concerned with the overall aesthetic).
In order to make us all happy, we have come up with a few simple (yet tasteful) homemade decorations: 1) a bat garland made from black construction paper, black grosgrain ribbon and googley eyes; 2) floating tree ghosts made using styrofoam balls, white fabric and fishing line; and 3) candy corn-filled apothecary jars.
For the candy-filled jars, I used a little trick to save on buying loads of candy. I taped sets of clear plastic cups together which I then stacked in the middle of the jars. I poured the candy corns over the cups and no one was the wiser. I love the colors of the candy corn and I also love that the apothecary jars are perched on a tall cabinet, far away from little hands. Happy decorating!
10.6.2009
Reader Comments (13)
brilliant idea on the candy apothecary jars. saves on buying loads of candy for sure.
How beautiful. I love the simple, yet chic decorations! Love your blog...
Thank you for such beautiful and tasteful ideas for Halloween decor. What do you think about this burlap garland... tasteful or tacky?
http://web.me.com/josh.wolff/Adoring_Audrey/Blog/Entries/2009/9/16_Halloween_Crafts.html
I think it's quite clever! Thanks for sharing. –Angie
Very clever thinking w/ the candy jars! All of the decorations are very tasteful as well!
I LOVE these ideas! I live in an apartment with 3 other girls and these are the perfect seasonal decorations!
Sweet! What a great idea with the plastic cups! I can't tell you how many times I've dropped my jaw at the counter from the price of candy!
love your simple, smart & tasteful decorating...
thanks for the inspiration...
Love it!
Does that tree stand in your house year round? Or is it a Halloween addition? Where does one get such a tree?
Love the cute decor!
You gilrls are the bomb! I love the birthday ideas, particularly the wrapping of the water bottles in the coordinating designs.
I would love to see you ladies do more for themed parties. I am part of the MOMS Club of Peoria and we do parties frequently and it would be so neat to be able to draw some ideas from your blog!
Love your stuff!!!
I filled three jars w/ candy too. Next time I'll use your paper cup idea instead of buying loads of sweets. Thanks for sharing!!
these idea's are so cool. i love to decorate my house and these idea's made it easier