• HOME
  • BLOG
  • PROJECTS
    • ONE HOUR PROJECTS
    • RECIPES
    • SEASONS
    • REPURPOSE IDEAS
    • TIPS
  • MEET LAURA
    • COLLABORATE
  • SHOP
    • SHOP MADE IN USA
    • SHOP ETSY
    • SHOP MY AMAZON STORE
  • CONTACT ME

  • HOME
  • BLOG
  • PROJECTS
    • ONE HOUR PROJECTS
    • RECIPES
    • SEASONS
    • REPURPOSE IDEAS
    • TIPS
  • MEET LAURA
    • COLLABORATE
  • SHOP
    • SHOP MADE IN USA
    • SHOP ETSY
    • SHOP MY AMAZON STORE
  • CONTACT ME
email
You are here: Home / Archives for Halloween

HOW TO MAKE A GHOST CENTERPIECE

October 11, 2021

If you met me you would think I was crafty. I have a room filled with paint, glue, and glitter. But, the truth is I talk a big game when it comes to crafts. My truth? It is all smoke and mirrors. I cannot stand sticky fingers or glitter. Most of my craft projects go sideways because I lack patience. Until I made this ghost centerpiece. You guys I think my craft curse was lifted. I am so excited to share how to make a ghost centerpiece for the Halloween season!

I wanted an easy Halloween theme centerpiece for my kitchen table or beverage bar.

how-to-make-ghost-centerpiece-feature

STEPS TO MAKE A GHOST CENTERPIECE

The first thing you need to know about this ghost is it is a messy project. Make sure to cover the floor or maybe take this project to the garage or driveway (weather permitting).

And, I have almost zero photos because the steps are messy and you have to work fairly quickly to drape the fabric. I will add photos in the off-season. #wink

SUPPLIES NEEDED

  • Mod Podge
  • Basketball, volleyball or round styrofoam form
  • Wire hanger
  • Cheesecloth (this one is Made In the USA)
  • Tarp to catch the mess
  • Bucket to soak the cheesecloth + Mod Podge

STEPS

  1. Prep the area with a drop cloth or these

Mix the Mod Podge into a small bucket or large bowl

Assemble the ghost. This is a bit tricky with a basketball because it is heavy and it rolls.

I have used styrofoam and metal buckets like the ones I used earlier this season. You just want to create the shape of a ghost’s head.

I found this tissue ball on clearance and wrapped it with one of these to try and reuse it for a second ghost.

The process is a bit of trial and error so let me know what worked best for you!

I used a planter because it was a more stable surface than a ball.

Once you have an idea of how you want to drape your cheesecloth soak the cheesecloth in a mixture of water and Mod Podge. I have used glue too when I did not have enough of the Mod Podge.

This is the most critical step because you want to move quickly and drape the cheesecloth over the ball-shaped object. And, you want to position the cheesecloth around your entire object (planter) before it sets.

The more layers of cheesecloth the more substantial the ghost.

The wire hangers work if you want a wider ghost with a “wingspan.”

Draping the cheesecloth over a wire hanger worked great to manage the layers of cheesecloth.

The fun part arrives as the Mod Podge dries and the ghost takes shape. You have a little time to play with the drape of the cheesecloth before it sets.

Once dry, I used a marker to create the eyes, but felt and googly eyes would look great too!

I ended up setting him up with our beverage bar because he just looked so comfortable and it was out of the way of the day-to-day cooking and eating.

And he joined me for morning coffee!

Please pin for your Halloween or craft boards! You can find my favorite crafts on my Pinterest page. Thank you!

Leave a Comment / Filed In: All Blog Posts, CRAFTS, DIY PROJECTS
Tagged: CENTERPIECE, Halloween

How to Make Halloween Donuts in Minutes

October 26, 2020

a last-minute idea to make Halloween donuts for dessert or breakfast

Halloween may look a little different this year which makes these Halloween donuts all the more special. The last week of October is packed with social events and school-related deadlines. In Colorado, Halloween usually brings snow and frigid temps! With a few Halloween parties on the calendar, I always include Halloween theme donuts in the dessert lineup. Here is how to make Halloween donuts in a minute.

how-to-make-Halloween-donuts-in-a-minute-everydayedits

HALLOWEEN DONUTS IN A MINUTE

Every year, I plan to make a Pinterest worthy Halloween dessert. And, every year I realize I lack the patience or maybe it’s talent. And, that is how I made these these fun and inexpensive Halloween donuts.

These Halloween Donuts take a minute to prepare and you only need 2-3 items from the baking aisle.

how-to-make-Halloween-donuts-in-a-minute

These Halloween donuts are fun, easy and guaranteed to get a reaction from a crowd of teenage boys. And, kids and families of all ages can join in the fun. It’s foolproof and fun-packed for all ages and stages.

GHOST APPROVED DONUTS

  •  no oven required to make these donuts
  • the ingredient list is in two aisles (bakery & baking aisles)
  • flexible ingredients
  • inexpensive
  • all ages and stages can enjoy this fun
  • makes for a fun Halloween, bite-size dessert

 

How-to-make-Halloween-donuts-in-a-minute

The best part? All you need is a bag of mini donuts. I bought a few bags of Hostess donuts, icing gel and a tub of icing.

halloween-donuts

If you buy the donut holes in the plastic containers in the bakery they are $3.49 or you can head towards the English muffins and buy the Hostess bag of cake donuts for $1.99.

Halloween-donuts-in-a-minute

I used Halloween themed cupcake liners to serve as a plate/napkin for the donuts. The cupcake liners reign in the powdered sugar and minimize sticky fingers!

So easy. No cleanup. No sticky counters.

Happy Halloween! Hope these Spooky Donuts show up in your kitchen!

Looking for a fun autumn cookie, check out this recipe! It’s an easy alternative to sugar cookie cutouts! And this Halloween theme Chex mix was a winner in my boys’ college care packages for them and their roommates.

how-to-make-Halloween-donuts-in-a-minute

3 Comments / Filed In: DIY PROJECTS, RECIPES
Tagged: Halloween, recipes, Seasons

MEET LAURA

Hi there! I am Laura the coffee-fueled creator behind Everyday Edits. This is a creative outlet for my Realtor life & my passion to re-imagine spaces on a budget.  Read more …

email

WEEKLY IDEAS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

READERS FAVORITES

  • WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THIS NAVY BLUE PAINT COLOR
  • PLASTIC FOOD BAG DRYING TIP IS A GAME CHANGER
  • CHECK OUT THESE BUDGET-FRIENDLY WALL ART IDEAS
  • THIS RUG PAD WAS A GAME CHANGER
  • HOW TO MAKE PLANTS LOOK BIGGER

DOG BAG

HOW TO ADD HEIGHT TO PLANTERS

AFFILIATE LINKS

Everyday Edits may use affiliate links, which means a small commission is earned if you make a purchase via the link. The price you pay will be the same whether you use the affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website using a non-affiliate link. Click here to read my full disclosure page.

Theme by 17th Avenue · Powered by WordPress & Genesis