Monday, October 13, 2008

~ Halloween Craft Fun ~

While we were in Carpenteria recently, do you recall me telling you Lisa and I visited a darling shop called The Feather Nest. This sweet shop has wonderful antiques, vintage and holiday items. So many treasures and Lisa surprised me with these darling vintage Halloween labels. I love them. There are 28 designs and the art work is just precious. I've had more fun playing with them. Let me show you what I've made so far. This weekend I made this Halloween tray. This is a project I saw on Sharon's blog (Rose of Sharon). Sharon belongs to a crafting group who get together every month or so and complete a holiday project. Well, her group had made the sweetest Valentine trays and I thought why not a Halloween one.
So here you go. First thing is to spray paint your tray and then embellish with seasonal art pieces using Mod Podge. After it dries you can apply a clear acrylic sealer. For my next project I scanned three of my favorite label images......
printed them and then framed them. I think this little girl riding in her pumpkin is so cute...I love the way the sunlight is playing on this little picture......oh, by the way the frames are from the 99cent store.
Isn't she a sweet little witch? Cute kitty too. The last picture..
is my all time favorite picture. I just love this lady. I think she is magical in her fancy dress and gorgeous hat..she is even carrying a fan. I wonder where she is going? I hope she has a lovely evening and you too....hugs, Linda

28 comments:

Andi said...

Oh Linda...I love the things you made! Your tray is wonderful and it sounds like something I could do. I have some Mod Podge as a matter of fact. I love the 3 prints you have framed and I think my favorite is the same as yours.

Unknown said...

Love your projects...cute and inexpensive! My favorite kind of art projects! Great job!

Jackie said...

Oh Linda, I think the lady in fancy dress is going to a Halloween party. She is my favorite too.

God bless.

Heidi said...

I love vintage postcards and have a couple of Halloween ones myself. They make great decorations. Love yours framed.

Sorry that I am not around much. We are very busy and I am not getting around to blogging as much right now. I miss you when I cannot stop by.

Hugs ~
Heidi

Anonymous said...

Linda, I love what you've done, here. Cute idea, framing the images.

Lib said...

Hi Linda,
What sweet projects!:o)
What a nice Lisa!:o)
Thanks for your prayers and encouraginf words!
Blessins',Lib

Country Cottage Chic said...

The labels are such fun & you did some great crafting with them!

Attic Clutter said...

The Feather Nest
Hi Linda darling Halloween pictures and things ..I used to go to a store (in another town) called NEST FEATHERS..it was a mix of old and new..just a delightful place.. My sis and I went there every time I went to visit her.. well dear have a great day.. Cute post..hugs Patty

Rose of Sharon said...

Hey there....what a surprise to see that I got mentioned in your blog today! :0) Thank you! I am excited that you got an idea from me and I love how your tray turned out. I made a Thanksgiving one too that turned out cute. I just got all my Halloween stuff up and will share it soon. I love all your things!

xox Sharon

Nancy said...

Linda,
The labels are great. Wonder if you can find them in the Hallmark Stores? You really did some cute things with them. Love the tray.
Nancy

Love Bears All Things said...

Love the pictures in frames.
Mama Bear

Sweetie said...

You really have many awesome things - touches of fall, the dump cake, crafting, the frames. I had a great visit.
Sweetie

Kelli said...

What fun projects! I love the vintage postcards!
~Kelli

Anonymous said...

Just too cute! love um.

Thanks for your kind words Linda.

You are a sweetie.

Kathy b

Naturegirl said...

Hello Linda it's been awhile but I've been over at Deb's and saw your name so I thought I'd pop by!Looks like your having some Halloween fun!

BittersweetPunkin said...

I love your projects...especially the tray. Blogland is full of inspiration isn't it?

hugs,
robin

Ronda said...

You are always so creative. Luv it!!!
Love & prayers,
Ronda

Back Through Time said...

Those are some really cute stickers and look at all the fun crafty things you have been up to! Too bad you didn't live closer, you and I would have a good time in the camper making stuff!!
Many hugs,
Michelle

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

What a great little tray! I'm going to have to try that.

Anonymous said...

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Lena said...

Linda, you've been busy! I think your ideas are really nice ones. I enjoy making Halloween decorations too, but so far I've not made a single one. I guess I'd better get busy!

Michelle said...

Cute, cute! Your tray looks great ~

M.

Attic Clutter said...

Hi Linda..Oh the orange bottle trees hummmm
I think I bought several from
KD VINTAGE..I have a catalog..
I should look into getting more to sell I guess.. well or you could go there and get some..I'll see if it is on the web too..
thanks for your fun comments too~!!hugs Patty

Attic Clutter said...

HI Linda..(:) Oh yes the MEME ABC is fun ..have fun if you do it.. My life is pretty ordinary so I suppose alot of us are really fairly similar(:) Which is a good thing~~LOL..means we have alot in common ~~
hugs, Patty

Kelli said...

Linda, you did a wonderful job...such beautiful projects! I love the tray!
~Kelli

Kathi said...

Linda, Your crafts are so cute. You inspire me. Hugs, Kath

Priscilla said...

I love what you have done with the images! Such a good idea, is mod podge a bit like the white glue? The one children usually use that dries clear? The images are lovely and look great on your tray! Cue frames too, so vintage....

Priscilla x