Victorian Halloween Tablescape!

 Victorian Halloween Tablescape! I wanted a vintage inspired classy look for the tablescape this year. I decided to get a bunch of Black, White and Gold items so I could recycle them for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well.  I received fabulous pieces from Oriental Trading Company in exchange for this post! Oriental Trading is really are party central.  I've been buying from them since I discovered  them 13 years ago!   They have everything you could possibly need! Keep your fun party supplies and reuse them too!  Here's what I love with all the links. (not affiliate) Halloween Skeleton Cat Foam Candelabra centerpiece Candelabra Placecards Realistic Gummy Earthworms Cupcake Stands Clear Plastic Plates Vintage Frame Cutouts Black Tissue Balls Gold Lanterns Tea Lights Gold Skull Glass Apothecary Jar Set Black Taffeta Tablecloth Gumball Eyes Black and White candy sticks Black and White Swirl pops I used 3 big sheets of black taffeta for the tabl

I Love My Husband Shirt!

 I Love My Husband Shirt! I had a request to do the vinyl for this version of this shirt. "I love (it when) My Husband (doesn't play video games) I had my silhouette cameo cut it out of flocked heat transfer vinyl...in reverse. Weeded out the excess vinyl.  Place it plastic side up on my shirt and iron it for a couple minutes.  Remove the plastic and ta-da!  Good for a funny shirt! Loads of laughs! And check out this I love my husband shirt too! This post published on Doodlecraft first 

Inspirational Chalkboard Tray​

Adorable Chalkboard Quote Home Decor DIY! This posted on Oriental Trading Blog earlier this year. I received the supplies from Oriental Trading in exchange for this fun post! I love putting quotes, scriptures or other inspirational sayings in my home.   Making it part of the home decor is even better! Easy DIY: Inspirational Chalkboard Tray You will need these wonderful supplies from Oriental Trading: Wood Tray Chalkboard Markers Chalk Paint As well as some paint and ribbon of choice Paint the outside edge and inside edge of the tray with the paint. I used my favorite color, Aqua!  Let the paint dry completely. Paint the inside of the tray with chalkboard paint. Let it dry completely.  Now for the inspirational quote....find one you like...I chose a quote that says: The more we Share, the more we Have. These can be changed on a regular basis.  Different scripture verses, short quotes or even holiday fun signs! Just erase with a warm

Quoth The Raven Nevermore Wreath!

Quoth The Raven Nevermore Wreath! I love simple DIY's and crafts for Halloween.  It's my favorite Holiday. Not the blood and gore, but the Victorian decor and the Costumes. This wreath was totally inspired by Poe.   Here's another Poe inspired post with freebies, if you are interested. The most awesome author/poet for spooky Halloween and slightly psycho verse. He is perfect for a Halloween chill. Okay, so The Raven.  First off, I went to a ladies craft night at a friends! It was my first time actually bringing a bunch of stuff over to someone else's house to craft! I loaded up a cauldron of supplies, not really knowing how this project would turn out. My friend, Shannon, is super crafty herself, and hosts a night each month to get together and chat and craft.  It was a blast! I looked like a total dork taking pictures of my every move.  Anyways. I used a pile of stuff. Fabulous things for many different companies. This is not a sponsored post, al