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

It's October Witches, Happy Halloween!

 Oh look, another glorious day...Makes me sick!

Ahh, October. That means Halloween and Halloween makes me Happy!

Get out your decorations (if you haven't already) and start decorating with me.

This month I will be posting what I'm doing in my house for Halloween along with tutorials and anything else that I can think to share.

I've already made a post about this year's theme The Salem Academy for Witches.

 I will be transforming my house into an alternate version of Hogwarts :)

Here is a sneak peek of my stairs.

Happy Halloween,

See ya tomorrow Witches!

April

FriggleFraggle

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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Apple Crafts and Recipes

Thirty-One Days of Halloween

Day 1
APPLES

On the first day of Halloween, I have chosen APPLES. We love apples in this house. Eat them all the time.  Our favorites are Gala and Fuji. We enjoy eating them plain and with peanut butter. Apple pies are always a big hit around holidays. Grandma used to get in the kitchen and make 10 pies at a time. As soon as they were coming out of the oven they were driven over to the neighbors, other family members' houses, and of course eaten at her table. She had the biggest kitchen table I had ever sat at. It was always inviting, filled with delicious foods, family, friends, and laughter. I miss that table and Grandma every day.

Around this time of year, we celebrate by going to the Apple Orchard to pick our favorites right off the tree. It is a wonderful experience for young and old. We would get on the trolley that drives around the orchard and makes stops calling out which varieties are available in those areas. You would raise your hand if interested and he would stop at the variety you wanted to pick. The kids would run around the trees playing and spying "the biggest one" here or there. When you were done picking as many as you wanted you could either walk back up to the front of the orchard or you could wait for the trolley to come back around.

At the front of the orchard, there is a barn that had apple cider, apple juice, and lots of baked apple goodies to purchase and picnic tables to eat at. They also had a children's area where the kids could play games and pick out pumpkins.

Next weekend is the Apple Festival.  Our friend is celebrating his birthday so we will be meeting them at the Spooky Llama trails to see if we can get spooked ;)

Now, how about some apples....

Thinking about having a Halloween Party? Here are some delicious Apple treats

Once Upon A Time or Snow White inspired candy apples. Look at the twigs...

Mini Caramel Apples, Great idea! Less waste.

Bloody Apples -  Great for a Dexter or True Blood-themed Party!

Apple Cider is a must in this house the whole month of October! We actually already bought a jug and finished it off before October even began :) We always drink ours warm, add cinnamon and cloves.

These look interesting. Haven't tried this recipe yet but grandma used to make apple Dumplings that we couldn't get enough of!

Then there is the Classic Apple Pie - Can't go wrong with these.

Lastly, I have to add these. They look fun and spooky. Going to get a bag of cheap apples for this...

Dried Shrunken Heads made from apples Cute but Creepy! Make some for decorations and use some in your Apple Cider.

Tell me what kind of Apple goodies you have this time of year.

Now get some Apples and get busy!

Ciao

April

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