Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Cheap, easy, and quick HALLOWEEN DIYs and HACKS... made using dollar store supplies

These Halloween DIYs only take a couple of minutes to throw together, and they look great. You don't need to be super crafty... and they are made from easy-to-find dollar store supplies.


Get a closer look and check out all the instructions in the video below:


Cute, right?!?! 






I hope you enjoyed my Halloween DIY video. Let me know in the comments which project was YOUR favourite.

Happy Halloween!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


Dollar Store HALLOWEEN DIY & Decor Ideas / Halloween DIYs on a Budget / Easy Halloween Decor 👻

These Dollar Store HALLOWEEN DIY & decor ideas are soooooo cute! If you like budget-friendly decor, you are going to love these projects and the video I made here. The tray is totally adorable, but they are all sweet. And did I mention these are super-easy??? Run to the dollar store, grab the inexpensive supplies, and get crafting!


This BOO-tiful tray is made from a dollar store plate, a dollar store pumpkin painted pink, felt scraps, and dollar store car wash cloths. Find the full step by step instructions here.


Dollar store candles can easily be upgraded to high-end ghost tapers with a little bit of black craft plate. See how easy it is to transform them here.



It's surprisingly easy to turn a thrifted lamp into a gorgeous colour changing cordless Halloween lamp. Find the "how to" here


This little macrame ghost is simple to make and the materials only cost $2. Check out the details here.


I'm sharing all these fun projects, the supplies I used, and the instructions for making them in the video below.


Happy Halloween!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

9 Easy and Inexpensive GHOST Crafts and DIYs / Dollarama Halloween DIYs You NEED to Try

I have a super-fun collection for you today. I've created NINE easy and inexpensive GHOST crafts and DIYs that you are going to love. AND... most are made with dollar store supplies.



1) Paper Bag GHOST Luminaries -- These are soooo easy and inexpensive to make. You can use them as luminaries or treat bags. You'll need Sharpies, crayons or Cricut decals, and you can see the "how to" here.


2) Re-purposed Lamp Shade GHOSTS -- I'm obsessed with how cute these are! Grab some shades at the thrift store, and check out the tutorial here.


3) Paper Cup GHOSTS -- These cups are perfect for holding party treats (like popcorn) or a cup of hot chocolate after trick or treating. Adults and kids will love creating these cute cups. Find the instructions here.


4) GHOST Candy Dish -- Cute treat containers make fun holiday decor. I grabbed this glass container at the dollar store, but you could also use one you already have. See how I made mine here.


5) Cotton GHOST -- This dollar store vessel makes the cutest vessel for crafting a cute ghost. It looks even better sitting on a dollar store candle stick. Find the "how to" here.


6) Stuffed GHOST (made from dollar store wash cloths) -- All you need to make this "no sew" ghost pillow are: car wash clothes, felt scraps, the insides of an old pillow, a glue gun, and the instructions here.


7) GHOST Halloween Wreath -- A wreath is easy to DIY, and store bought versions can be super-pricey. Find my budget-friendly ghost wreath tutorial here.


8) GHOST Suckers -- This is a craft my mom taught me -- one I made when I was a little girl. It's an easy treat that kids will love. Find the instructions here.


9) GHOST Bars -- Chocolate bars can easily be transformed into ghostly goodies. I've been making these for many years, and they are always a hit! Check out the instructions here.


For a closer look at all NINE ghost crafts and DIYs, check out the video I made...


I hope you liked the nine easy and inexpensive GHOST crafts and DIYs I shared with you today. Let me know which one is YOUR favourite!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

The BEST Halloween Cookie Recipe... including a quick step-by-step video

This no-bake cookie recipe is a family favourite. I make it at Easter and add mini eggs, and at Christmas I make them and call them "reindeer poop". Today, I'm sharing my Halloween version. You are going to LOVE these simple and delicious Halloween cookies.



The recipe is at the end of this post, but you might want to check out this quick step-by-step video first.




To make these Halloween monster cookies:

1)  Mix together the following dry ingredients, and set aside:
  • 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/4 tsp salt
2)  Put the following ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil:
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
3)  Remove from heat, and stir in dry ingredients.

4)  Before the mixture starts to dry out, drop the mixture from heaping teaspoons onto wax paper, and add candy eyes to each cookie.  Allow to cool completely.



They look adorable on a plain, white tray.




But I put mine on the tray I made in the video here.




You really should make this cookies. I guarantee you are going to think they are SPOOK-tacular. :-)


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


You might also be interested in the ideas here...

Turn inexpensive items into CUTE & CLEVER HALLOWEEN Goodies / 15 GENIUS Halloween Treat Ideas

I absolutely love the ideas I'm sharing today. Treats really are the best part of Halloween, and today I have 15 treat ideas that are simply genius! I also have a fun video for you and FREE downloadable tags. Keep reading to check out all the fun.



1) Chocolate bar mummies - This is such an adorable and simple idea. Wrap chocolate bars in streamers, and add googly eyes. Full instructions here.




2) Halloween glasses with punny tags - These are great for kids when allergies are a concern. And the tag I designed is free to download. Find the tag below, and more detailed instructions here.


To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



3) Glow sticks with a sweet tag - This is a perfect (and useful) Halloween treat. It's a lovely little light for Halloween night. Download the tag for free below... and get a clower look at how I put it together here.


To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.




4) Tic Tac Toe Treat - This free board makes a great Halloween treat. Just print it and pair it with buttons or coloured candies. See how it works here.


To download a printable version of this game: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



5) Play dough with a punny tag - Pop the playdough in a bag, tie with a ribbon, and add the tag I designed. Grab the free tag below, and find the "how to" here.


To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



6) Sucker ghosts - I made these as a child, and I'm sharing my version here. They are simple to make... and so stinkin' cute!




7) "Eat, drink, and be scary" straws - This is a simple DIY. Download the tag below, and tie it to a reusable straw. That's it, but if you need a closer look at how I did it, you can check out the video here.


To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



8) BOO-bles - Bubbles with a punny tag become BOO-bles. :-) Download the tag for free below.


To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



9) Halloween cookie decorating kit - This is a fun gift AND a fun activity. Package the following in a mason jar: cookies, icing (in a condiment container), and sprinkles (in a condiment container). Then, add the tag I designed (below).



To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



10) Fangs - I found this fang whistle at the dollar store, but any "fang" trinket would work. Just pair it with the FANG-tastic tag I designed (which you can download for free below).


To download this tag: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



11) Disposible gloves filled with candy - This is such a fun packaging idea. I even included a fun sign you can download for free below.



To download this sign: click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo.



12) Photos with trinkets - I love a personalized treat, and these are adorable. Take a photo of a child with their arm extended. Then, cut a slit above and below their fist. Finish by inserting a pencil or small toy. Cute, right?!?! (Note: I used a dollar store tablecloth as a backdrop for the pictures.)




13) Graham cracker bandaids - Cut a graham cracker in half, add white icing, and finish with a smear of red gel icing. These bandaid cookies would be adorable to serve to family and friends.



14) Vampire donuts - Take store bought donuts up a notch. Use icing as glue to attach candy eyes, and insert dollar store vampire teeth into the centre of the donut. Serving a tray of these at a Halloween party is guaranteed to impress.



15) Halloween bark - These treat looks impressive, but it's super-simple to make. Melt white baking chocolate according the package directions, spread it out over a piece of wax paper, and top it with whatever candy pieces you have on hand. Allow it to cool, break it in pieces, and serve it to family and friends. Easy peasy!



For a closer look at all 15 Halloween Treat ideas, check out the video I made...


What do you think of these treat ideas? Which one is your favourite? I hope you give one or two of them a try this year. Happy Halloween!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


You might also be interested in the ideas here...

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