Fill these crystal ball favors with Halloween candy, and share with friends, neighbors, or party guests. Find the full tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Monday, October 17, 2022
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Confetti Club : Intro & Inspo
Welcome to Confetti Club! I don't know about you, but every time I receive a package in the mail, it really makes my day...especially when it's something I ordered from a party shop. I literally feel like a kid on Christmas morning! One of my favorite items to use for special occassions, parties, or photos is definitely CONFETTI.
Currently, my favorite tissue confetti has to be anything Studio Pep, and most of the online party shops carry a few mixes. While I adore the confetti alone, I started adding a few pinches of extra confetti, glitter and mylar to personalize it for specific holidays or themes.
I started thinking, "how fun would it be to get some friends in on collecting items for confetti mixes, and everybody gets to give and receive some HAPPY MAIL?!" I mean, this could become a monthly thing...or quarterly?? You could just do it for all the major holidays, or include seasons, birthdays, and other relevant events. Most of my mixes use about four different items, so invite three friends to join your club.
To get started...
1. Decide how often your members will create mixes. You may need a President to send reminders each month or quarter!
2. Choose your first theme and/or color scheme, and assign confetti / glitter types, or you could take a chance and just see what each person contributes.
NOTE: I would recommend taking turns purchasing the different types of glitter and confetti, since the cost may vary. Once you have a nice collection of mylar and stars, you can all just focus on theme-specific additions.
3. Decide on a date for each member to agree to have their contributions in the mail.
4. Each member will purchase an item for the mix, and divide it into four (or the number of club members). Package each pile, and send it along to all members. (More on this in the next post...)
5. Wait to receive a variety of items from other members, and then combine for a fun confetti mix!
Another idea is to have each member get their own "starter kit", including gold, silver and iridescent mylar, as well as silver and gold star confetti. Then, happy mail can just include tissue confetti, glitter, and other shapes depending on the holiday or season.
SPOOKY MIX
bat glitter (similar item)
HAPPY MIX
DAYDREAM MIX
heart shaped confetti (similar item)
UNICORN MIX
rainbow & cloud confetti (similar item)
If you start your own Confetti Club, be sure to share pics of your mixes, and tag @fetegazette on Instagram or Facebook. I would LOVE to see what you come up with and share inspiration. Let's use #fgconfetticlub and spread the word!
Monday, September 19, 2022
Halloween Moon Pouch Favors
These moon pouches are a simple, paper plate DIY for a fun Halloween craft, class party, or cute favor, and you could even use these Oh Happy Day plates if you want to skip the painting! Find the full tutorial here. Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Bubblegum Skull Cupcake Toppers
Skulls chewing bubble gum is my kind of creepy! Be sure to file these cupcake toppers away for next October 31st. For the full tutorial, head to Handmade Charlotte. Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Licorice Allsorts Gelatin Squares
This Halloween, serve some licorice-flavored gelatin squares inspired by the cutest licorice allsorts! Find the full tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Spider Cupcake Toppers
Happy Fall y'all! A sweet friend showed up at preschool drop-off with some beautiful Gigi's cupcakes. I feel kind of guilty for posting pics, because I know so many of you are doing the "whole30" diet right now...and obviously I'm NOT! I just can't seem to give up my sweets, my vino, and my chippies (my husband's recipe with Tapatio Doritos, and melted cheddar cheese...you should really try it!). Anyway, I actually just wanted to share the cute little spider cupcake toppers I made to match my spider straws! I'm afraid I won't be posting a tutorial, because I am hoping to open an etsy shop in the near future! You can feel free to snoop around the blog a little, and I'm sure you will be able to figure out how to make them...or you can come back (soon?!) and help support my chippie addiction, as well as more important things...like sending my kids to college! ;)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
DIY Halloween Spider Straws
Fall is "birthday season" at our house! With three birthdays in two months, I highly doubt we will be adding a Halloween party to the schedule...but if we did, these fellas would certainly be invited! Not including drying time, these took less than ten minutes to whip up, and they would be such a fun surprise in your kiddo's Halloween lunch!
Supplies:
1.5 inch styrofoam balls
black glitter
black pipe cleaners
googly eyes
tacky & elmer's glue
sponge brush
paper plate
Squeeze a puddle of Elmer's glue onto your paper plate, and using a sponge brush, cover the entire styrofoam ball in glue. Pour glitter over the ball until it is completely covered, using a bowl to catch any excess glitter. Allow it to dry, then use my swan straw instructions to create the hole for your straw. Cut six 2.5 inch pieces of pipe cleaner, and bend at about 3/4 inch to make a right angle. Place three legs on each side of the styrofoam ball, slightly under the midpoint. They are sharp enough to poke through the styrofoam without a tool. Finally, use tacky glue to stick on your googly eyes!
Happy Halloween!
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