Showing posts with label Autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Autumn. Show all posts

Friday, October 22, 2021

Tutorial: Pictures and Frames

 Hey there!

I decided to add in a tutorial for the Salem Witch Academy frames just in case there is someone who needs a little help with that.


Whether you have a frame or pictures first, it is helpful to know what size they are. So get out that ruler and measure the inner dimensions of the frame.

If your picture is larger than your frame you can use the insert for the template to cut the picture, or the glass if it didn't have the insert anymore.


The frame is slightly smaller than the picture.
 

I used the insert that came in the frame as a cutting template to make it the correct size.


While the frame is all apart it's a great time to give the glass a quick clean and spray paint frame the desired color!
Then place the picture on the glass then add the cardboard and close the holder pins.


There it is. That one was easy! I actually took this one back apart and spray painted it black to match the theme.

  

Here is another example of an oval-shaped frame.
Repeat steps as above. 

Then I have one more example that has multiple pics in one frame.

The frames I used held three 4 x 6" pictures.

I cut the pictures to the correct size making them slightly larger than the 4 x 6" mat and used a glue stick to attach to the back of the cardboard frame. Then I painted the white mat black and inserted it back onto the glass and frame.

I had three pictures that fit stacked and three that were side by side. 



Happy October, Witches!
April
FriggleFraggle

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Halloween Theme This Year is...

 Hello there!

When the weather starts to change and whispers of Autumn can be seen I feel the need to start decorating for Halloween! 

Since moving to Canada it has started a little earlier than when I lived in the southern states. Some people think I am crazy but my friends know me so well they tip me off to the shops that are already displaying Halloween items so I can begin my shopping.

Every year I pick a theme. From Harry Potter at Hogwarts to Ghosts and Goblins, I enjoy many themes but save most of the gory, bloody stuff for the haunted houses.


This year I have decided to have a Witches School theme, not Harry Potter wizards more like Salem witches! So I began by collecting ideas with my kids on a Pinterest board as you can have collaborators so everyone can add ideas. After a few days be sat together and scrolled through the ideas until we agreed on

  the Salem Acadamy for Witches.



I have begun on projects and have lots more in the works. I like to give myself plenty of time to make them because, well, life is busy and I want to enjoy this! So, I will be posting as I go along with some tutorials if I remember to take pics along the way.


Stay tuned to see how the Salem Acadamy for Witches turns out.

Happy crafting Witches!


April

FriggleFraggle


Saturday, August 8, 2020

Candy Corn History

 Candy Corn is so bright and colorful. Some like to eat it and others hate it. Where did the famous candy corn begin? I wasn't sure myself so I did some quick google searching. There are lots of articles written in many different ways but they all pretty much say the same thing.


Candy corn was invented in the late 1880s by a man named George Renninger, an employee at Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia. It was first advertised as "Chicken Feed" as many people were farmers and considered corn as animal food.  



This is the 1898 packaging design for Goelitz candy corn, now Jelly Belly candy co.

In 1920 the motto became "King of the candy cornfields"


The arrival of the war brought a shortage of wheat making people start using corn for human food. It was known as penny candy, later becoming more popular as  Halloween candy. 

Well, there's a little history lesson about the bright little candies that we all know, whether you are the king of the candy cornfield or throw the corn to the chickens.

April
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Fall is in the Air once again

I'm in the mood for Fall because I can feel it in the air already! Here in Southern Canada spring and autumn have been very short with winter lasting more than half the year. I know, it's just the beginning of August but I have felt it for a few weeks now and have started working on Halloween-ish items. Here's a sneak peek at a few that I will be listing in my Etsy shop soon. 


These are part of the Fortune Teller Series that I am working on.


Something a little more colorful...Candycorn!


I have a long list of things that I am going to create so stick around to see what's in store.

April
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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Who's got Googly Eyes

Thirty-One Days of Halloween 
Day 7
Googly Eyes


Happy 7th day of Halloween!
Only 23 days left until Halloween.

We all love googly eyes. So many things you can do with them. Here are just a few...


Cool but Creepy Eye Rings
Eye plant in Purple

Eye Plant in Dusty Rose

Eye Plant in Red

Eye Bottle

Eye your face!



Eye Picture Frame

Shoes - Why not!

Don't forget your clothing...

Wreath

Mummy Jars

Mummy Candy Holder - been making these for years!

Monster Flower Pots



Who doesn't love googly eyes? Grab a pack at the dollar store and get busy making some creepy eye stuff for your Halloween deco.

Ciao
April
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Monday, October 6, 2014

12 Fun Halloween Party Games


Thirty-One Days of Halloween 
Day 6
Halloween Party


Happy 6th day of Halloween!
Only 24 days left until Halloween.

Time to plan for a Halloween Spooktacular!

Getting ready for the HALLOWEEN PARTY.


Hay/Straw bales in a circle around a Fire Pit.

Smores and Hot Dog Station

Pumpkin Drink Station
PUMPKIN crafts and Recipes

Add glow sticks to drink station for a spooky glow

12 FUN PARTY GAMES




PUMPKIN crafts and recipes

Alternative to Apple Bobbing


7. Bobbing for an Apple





9. Mystery Bowls


10. Pumpkin Balloon Darts


11. Halloween Plinko
Make it look Halloween style

12. Guess How Many



I want to have a Spooky Halloween Carnival Party this year.
Last year we had a Harry Potter Halloween Party (Still working on the posts for that)
Looks like a lot of fun!

Ciao
April
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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Halloween Books

Thirty-One Days of Halloween 
Day 5

Halloween Books


Happy 5th day of Halloween!
Only 25 days left until Halloween.

Made some Halloween books. What do you think?

Spider Book




Skeleton Book


These were just a few. I made more but need to take some pics. I'll be updating within the next few days with more photos.
Is anyone interested in a tutorial?

Ciao
April
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Tutorial: Pictures and Frames

 Hey there! I decided to add in a tutorial for the Salem Witch Academy frames just in case there is someone who needs a little help with tha...