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this is halloween – diy halloween tree

September 25, 2014 7 Comments

Quite some time ago I pinned this awesome Halloween tree. I kept going back to it on my Halloween board for inspiration, and then finally realized it was Gretchen's from Boxy Colonial's. She scored this amazing tree at a thrift store for next to nothing and decked it out with a handmade banner and lights. Color me jealous, because thrift stores in South Florida are horrendous so there was no way I was going to find a Halloween tree like that (or much of anything for that matter). But I wanted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays, tutorial, uncategorized Tagged With: craft tutorial, crafts, halloween, holidays

this is halloween – knock off pottery barn chalkboard tombstone

September 18, 2014 4 Comments

Knock Off Pottery Barn Chalkboard Tombstone - Directions Not Included

Welcome to another day in the This is Halloween Series. Are you getting ready yet?  Yes, I skipped last week - it was a nutty work week, but I'm back on schedule. While this is such an easy one, I'm almost embarrassed to share it, I''m sharing it anyway, because Pottery Barn is selling a set of three for $119! Chalkboard tombstones for $119?! Not for this DIYer. Plus, any of you can do the same for a fraction of the cost. I made a bunch of tombstones last year with leftover plywood for the front … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays, home decor, tutorial

this is halloween – diy haunted mansion sign

September 4, 2014 12 Comments

DIY Haunted Mansion Sign - Directions Not Included

Since it is no surprise that I'm a huge Halloween fan, it should be no surprise that my favorite ride at Walt Disney World is the Haunted Mansion. No matter how long the line, I must go on it at least once every time we go to Disney. Ray shakes his head every time. My employees I took to Disney in June thought, think I am crazy. I love it. It was obviously my inspiration for our DIY haunted mansion sign. I made this last year during my delinquent blogging year so I don't have photos … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays, tutorial, uncategorized Tagged With: craft tutorial, crafting, diy tutorial, halloween

this is halloween – a series

August 28, 2014 6 Comments

This is Halloween Series at Directions Not Included

It's almost here! This is the time of the year that I start singing The Nightmare Before Christmas' "This is Halloween" over and over. Planning for Halloween is definitely one of the highlights of my year. I actually went all out last year for Halloween, but I wasn't blogging much and even though we had an epic Halloween party, I took no photos with my camera. Bad Anna. This year, I'm starting early with a new series, appropriately titled "This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays, party decor Tagged With: blogging, crafting, halloween

i’m just getting soft – simple valentine’s day idea

February 6, 2014 3 Comments

Okay, maybe it really isn't completely growing on me but in my  old  age, "either I'm getting sensitive or else I'm getting soft". Yes, that is Bob Dylan lyric ;) I can't help it. I'm crafting for Valentine's Day. Eek. To be honest this simple Valentine's Day idea would not be possible without the Target One Spot. I  love dollar anythings. Dollar Tree, Target One Spot, Michael's $1 bins  - I love them all. When you pick up cute stuff at such ridiculous prices, you get in the spirit. At least … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays Tagged With: candy, craft tutorial, holidays, valentine's day

my birthday is coming – simple valentine’s day wreath

January 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Simple Valentine's Day Wreath

Since I was born on Valentine's Day, I have always had an aversion of anything heart and pink related. I've made a few crafts here and there but not really for my own home. This year, I decided to embrace it and add something for the front door since needed something before I put up a spring or summer wreath. For the time being, we have a simple Valentine's Day wreath to grace the front door. Shocker! It is heart-shaped and has pink in it! I might have been drinking when I made it. That is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: crafts, holidays Tagged With: craft tutorial, holidays, pom poms, valentine's day, wreaths, yarn

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