Have you ever strolled up to a garage sale and seen the most sad, adorable ceramic pet staring at you? It happens to me all the time and I can never determine what I would do with these darling vintage pets, until now! This is a great way to reuse a vintage ceramic cat or dog, or really whatever animal you would like to add some spookiness for the Halloween season. Supplies Vintage ceramic cats or dogs (Here are a few inexpensive options I found online) Black spray paint Hot glue gun Small witch hats (I used these!) Directions 1. Enjoy the hunt. I loved searching for more cutie cats to add to my spooky collection. Glass cats or dogs are best, but plastic works ...
How to Paint the Perfect Terracotta Pumpkin
Everyone, I mean EVERYONE is in love with the terracotta pumpkins that Pottery Barn released this year, but most are not in love with the steep price tag. So I set out to discover how to paint the perfect terracotta pumpkin, one that looks realistic and doesn't break the bank. I used my collection of vintage terracotta pots as my model to get the perfect color! Perfect Paint So I took a gamble on two types of acrylic paint. Both were said to resemble authentic terracotta. I tested each paint color on a pumpkin by itself, but found that they actually created the perfect color when mixed together! I used this Cermacoat Terracotta and FolkArt Dusty Trail. I used baking soda with ...
Quilted Ghost Garland
Vintage quilts carry such a tremendous story and their warmth and comfort is unmatched. I love to create new life with vintage quilts that are in tough shape and sometimes a few scraps remain. This project is the perfect idea for those scraps! Here are the supplies that you will need for this simple project! Supplies Quilt Scraps Rafia Buttons Hot Glue or Sewing Needle and Thread Scissors Cut out your ghost pattern (found here) This task is made easier if you use a card stock for your pattern. Pin your pattern to your quilt scraps and cut them out. I cut out 7 ghosts for this garland but you could do as many or as little as you would like. Choose matching ...
