DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

A metal lamp frame and chicken wire are repurposed for this simple project that can be decorated for all seasons. Paint them black and add artificial spiders to create a creepy cobweb effect that is perfect for Halloween. Materials Needed: small roll of chicken wire wire cutters work gloves needle-nose pliers black satin spray paint wire lampshade frame (optional) Option One: Use a Lampshade Frame to Create Cloche Put on work gloves and roll out chicken wire. Gently wrap wire around lampshade frame to estimate how much is needed to fully cover sides (Image 1). Remove shade and use wire cutters to cut wire to appropriate size. Wrap wire tightly around frame, pinching over top and bottom edges (Image 2). Cut excess wire if needed to make it fit properly. Image 1 Image 2 + Trim Wire and Connect Ends Trim excess wire where ends of chicken wire meet (Image 1). Using your fingers or needle-nose pliers, gently twist wire together to connect the ends (

 This diy comes from  www.mizerella.blogspot.com  .  You never know when you're going to need a top hat for a costume or for one of your props. So anyway...Hats! I wanted more whimsical shapes than I saw at the store. I saw some online but they were quite expensive!  So as usual I decided to make my own. So I had some ideas in my head but I always do an internet search first to see if anyone has tried this and what they did.  I found a few tutorials right away.  The one I liked best was by Thread Bangers on youtube.  Here are the links This one is for the oversized mad hatter hat http://youtu.be/zKcbk6xnSz4 This is for the mini hat. http://youtu.be/z3Nx0igPai4 I used both here and only made a couple modifications. The red silk hat. Supplies. .. poster board piece of cardboard big enough for about 12" round circle  ( could use cardboard cake rounds they sell at craft stores) fabric a yard or so, or j