Do your kids normally carry those generic tick-or-treat bags or pumpkin buckets for Halloween? That is what our family usually does but as the kids get older they are requesting costumes that have more accessories. What not try something different this year with us? This DIY glowing pirate trick-or-treat bag lets you coordinate the entire buccaneer look. It also increases visibility of your little one to help keep your child safe. The best part is that this can be worn across your children to free up their hands for swords, hooks, and holding your hand. Add all of that up and you have one awesome and practical costume accessory.

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Materials

Step 1

Open up your jumbo checkers game.

Step 2

Set your red checkers and the board aside.

Note:

You will not be using them for this project.

Step 3

Now paint your black checkers with gold enamel paint.

Tips:

Do not completely cover the checkers. You want some of the black to show through the paint.

One brush dip should by enough to paint 2-3 checkers.

Step 4

Set you painted checkers aside to dry.

Step 5

Now pull out your drawstring bag.

Step 6

Next, paint the outline of your skull in the top center of your bag with glow fabric paint.

Step 7

Then add your skull’s eye sockets, nose cavity, and mouth.

Step 8

Start painting the crossbones starting at the top left of your skull.

Step 9

Continue painting the crossbones.

Tip:

Make sure that the opposite corner bones line up as though they continue behind your skull.

Step 10

Set your bag aside and let the fabric paint dry completely.

Step 11

After all of your paint has dried, add Liquid Stitch to the bottom edge of your checkers.

Step 12

Next, stick the checkers to your bag.

Step 13 (Optional)

Add an additional line of Liquid Stitch around edges of the attached checkers to further secure them.

Step 14

Let the glue dry completely.

Tip:

I let mine dry for 24 hours just to be sure everything was secure.

Now your kids can have a hands-free treat collector this Halloween. This DIY glowing pirate trick-or-treat bag is also great in case you end up having to carry it for the younger children while the older ones finish trick-or-treating. There is a 5 year gap between our oldest and youngest child. The 8 year old lasts much longer than the 3 year old as is expected. When that happens, I can throw this bag on my back and still have free hands and arms for the wee ones. ~~Come back tomorrow to see the coordinating costumes for this bag and get some great face painting tutorials! See you then!~~ **Update** The costumes and face paint will go live on Monday. Thanks!!

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This week we are continuing to move forward with the boys room makeover. The kids love seeing it all start to come together. I am also super excited because the storage piece I ordered has arrived, as well. Of course, you know that I have to tweak it some. That is just what a chronic DIY-er does. The storage post will be coming your way soon. Today, however, as promised we are making this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art. It is inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby but I wanted to create something a little more rustic.

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Materials

Collected Sticks
Laminated Mat or Parchment Paper
Black Washable Marker
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Cutting Mat
Utility Knife

Step 1

First, bake your collected sticks in the oven at 250ºF for 1-2 hours.

Tip:

You can place them straight on the oven rack.

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Step 2

Let the sticks cool before working with them.

Find out how to make this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby!

Step 3

While your sticks cool, pull out your laminated mat.

Tips:

Parchment paper will be easy to pull off of your glued sticks but you will have to get a new sheet to draw your fox on if you mess up.

The laminated mat is more tedious to remove the artwork from but you can wash off any drawing mistakes you make with the marker.

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Step 4

Next, draw the bottom of your fox face as pictured.

Find out how to make this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby!

Step 5

Continue drawing the outline of your fox face and the ears.

Tip:

Make sure your lines are straight. You do not want any curved lines.

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Step 6

Then fill in the interior lines, eyes, and nose of the fox.

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Step 7

Begin measuring and breaking your sticks to fit on your lines.

Find out how to make this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby!

Step 8

Continue fitting sticks until all of your drawn lines are covered.

Find out how to make this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby!

Step 9

Next, start gluing the joints with that glue.

Find out how to make this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby!

Step 10

Continue adding glue until all of your joints are secured.

Tips:

Some joints may need to be held together until the glue has begun to cool.

If your sticks are not straight it causes the joints not to line up well for gluing. Add small pieces of stick underneath that curved piece at the joints to strengthen the glue bonds.

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Step 12

Add the eyes and nose then allow the glue to dry completely.

Find out how to make this awesome DIY wooden geometric fox wall art inspired by the metal wall art available at Hobby Lobby!

Step 13

Next, carefully remove the fox from your mat.

Tip:

I used the tiny spatula from this kit to get under the glue in some spots.

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Step 14

Repair any areas that come apart or weaken during removal and let the glue dry

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Step 15

Lastly, trim the excess glue with your utility knife.

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That’s all there is to making this DIY wooden geometric fox wall art! Now hang it on the wall and you’ll have a rustic modern piece or artwork for the kid’s room. Next week we will make the bear wall art. Until then you can check out this DIY Woodland Explore artwork. It’s another simple and rustic piece of DIY art that is perfect for a camping or woodland themed kid’s room.

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Fall is officially near and that can only mean that Halloween is right around the corner. My inner child is crazy giddy right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love the fun, freedom, and heat of summer. It doesn’t speak to my soul like fall. The beautiful colors, pumpkins everywhere, and the chill in the air all create an ethereal atmosphere that is pure comfort. Whether you love the fall or not, you can’t deny that September is the official go ahead to start your fall decorating. These easy DIY mini pumpkin lanterns are the perfect little addition to your fall mantle.

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Materials

Cardboard Pumpkin Boxes
Small Paint Brush
Black Acrylic Paint
Orange Acrylic Paint
Utility Knife (I used the one in this kit)
Cutting Mat
Electric Tea Lights

Step 1

Remove the lids from 4 pumpkin boxes and set the lids aside.

Note:

You can use the lids to make this Sweet DIY Pumpkin Banner.

Step 2

Next, paint the inside of each pumpkin box with your black acrylic paint.

Step 3

Let the paint dry completely.

Step 4

Then cut out 2 small triangle eyes on each pumpkin box with your utility knife.

Tips:

Cut from the inside of your pumpkin (the part you painted black) to keep the box from bending or collapsing while cutting.

Also cut on top of a cutting mat to protect your work surface.

Step 5

Next, cut a mouth beneath the eyes on each pumpkin box with your utility knife.

Tip:

Again, cut from the inside and on top of a cutting mat.

Step 6

Turn your pumpkin boxes over and cover the outside of each one with black acrylic paint.

Step 7

Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 8

Next, add a light layer of orange paint over the black paint on the outside of your pumpkin boxes.

Tip:

The layer should be light enough that you can see the black show through.

Step 9

Let your orange paint dry.

Step 10

Lastly, add electric tea lights to your lanterns and place where you would like to display them.

**Warning**

Do not use actual flames with these. They are flammable. Use electronic candles only.

These DIY mini pumpkin lanterns turned out so fantastically. Add them to stacked books on your mantle for gorgeous fall décor. I also paired mine with a brown pillar candle on a wrought-iron pedestal. It adds that touch of vintage spook that is perfect. Don’t forget to check out the Sweet DIY Pumpkin Banner that is made with the lids to the pumpkin boxes. Then come back next week for a fun Halloween game made from the boxes. Can you believe one little item can lead to so much fall fun?! Talk about an awesome buy to rock your autumn season.

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