DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This comes from  www.catchmyparty.com  .  Like I always say, it's never too early to get ready for the holidays and gather up different ideas of new things to make and do.  It's never too early! We’re giving away a whole new collection of  FREE “Little Witches” Halloween party printables  designed by my friend,  Betsy  from  B.Nute Productions . This collection has the cutest little witches and a retro feel that I just love. And in addition to the invitation, party circles, “Bewitched” banner, goodie bag labels, and party labels Betsy designed, she also created this adorable  “cootie catcher” fortune teller  that will keep your kids entertained for hours. DOWNLOAD THE HIGH RESOLUTION FILES FOR PRINTING: Invitation Party circles Goodie bag labels Party labels “Bewitched” banner Cootie catcher Here are some photos of the collection in action… The fabulously fun  cootie catcher … And if you don’t know how

   This diy was found at  www.lifeartcollide.blogspot.ie  .   This was another cool and wonderful element to add to your indoor Halloween decor.  Especially, it could be the centerpiece of your kitchen table, with a matt black table cloth.  Happy Haunting! DIY Crystal Ball GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES GLASS CANDY DISH on a metal pedestal,  no plastic parts  as this will be going in the oven! Works best if the dish has a lip around the top, more visible in the pictures below. I found my dish at a garage sale missing the top and covered in dust, oh the possibilities!! GLASS GLOBE -  NECKLESS  TYPE - only the globe not the entire lamp kit. The neckless type will sit level in the dish.The globes also come in clear, none in stock...darn! Picked mine up at Lowes - $8.99. BLACK  SCULPEY  - 8 oz. (227 g) block - I purchase my Sculpey at Michaels WHITE GLUE -  WELDBOND  - I use Weldbond as it stands up to the heat of the oven.

   Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world. Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating “jack-o’-lanterns”—the name comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack—originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as an early canvas. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Halloween festivities. The Legend of "Stingy Jack"    People have been making jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that