If you are looking to set your Halloween party apart from the others this year then these wickedly easy DIY Halloween invitations are perfect for you. Most of the components come from the same set of Halloween paper from <arel=”nofollow” href=”http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/halloween-a1-550760.fltr” target=”_blank”>Oriental Trading making it easy to achieve perfectly coordinated invites. Don’t limit yourself to a prefab party this year and instead make a unique fest that will keep your guests talking for years. These invites are the first tutorial in our Rocking DIY Halloween Party Series!

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Materials

Halloween Paper Pack
Vellum Halloween Overlays
Halloween Chipboard Phrases
Paper Cutter
Glue Runner
Glue Dots
Orange Sheet of Cardstock
Square Green Brads
Halloween Baker’s Twine
Invitation Stamp
Black Pigment Ink
Hole Punch
Small Halloween Stickers

Step 1

Pull the purple and black polka dot sheets and the purple and black striped sheets out of your paper pack. (4 sheets total, 2 of each style)

Step 2

Take one sheet of paper and fold it in half.

Step 3

Open folded sheet of paper and cut along the fold line with your paper cutter.

Step 4

Next fold each newly created half in half again.

Step 5

Again, open your folded sheets and cut along the fold lines.

Step 6

Repeat steps 2-5 with your remaining 3 sheets of paper.

Step 7

Next attach opposite designs of paper. Start by placing glue along the edges of one square and then running an “x” in the center.

Note:

This ensures that your square sheets of paper stick firmly together.

Step 8

Carefully align the edges of paper together and press firmly to attach.

Tip:

If the sheets don’t align perfectly trim excess around the edges with your paper cutter.

Step 9

Continue repeating steps 7 and 8 until all of your squares are attached. Set finished squares off to the side.

Step 10

Next find the sheets in your Halloween paper stack that have tags on them. (See picture for references.) Pull out one sheet.

Step 11

Cut out all of the tags.

Step 12

Start assembling the fronts of your invitations following the formula listed below for each:

1 square + 1 tag + 1 vellum embellishment + 1 chipboard saying = Complete Invitation

Step 13

Next get your sheet of orange cardstock and cut into 9 equal(-ish) pieces.

Tip:

You can measure these if you want but I chose to just eyeball it. Uneven sizes kind of fit with the Halloween vibe.

Step 14

Mount your stamp on an acrylic block.

Note:

You will notice that my stamp is for a shower invitation however it still contains all of the pertinent information for an R.S.V.P. invite. By inking only the parts I want I am able to use this stamp for any invitation.

Step 15

Ink your stamp and press firmly onto the bottom two-thirds of your orange cardstock piece. Do this for each one.

Step 16

Next use your hole punch to put holes in the top corners of each piece of stamped cardstock.

Step 17

Now pull out your brads and your baker’s twine.

Step 18

Put the end of your baker’s twine through the top left hole of your orange cardstock and secure with a brad.

Step 19

Next cut your baker’s twine so that it is slightly longer than the end of your card. Then thread the loose end through the top right hole of the orange cardstock and secure it with a second brad.

Step 20

Flip the orange cardstock over and trim the excess baker’s twine.

Step 21

Repeat steps 18 through 20 for the remaining pieces of cardstock.

Step 22

Attach your pieces of cardstock to the back of your invitations by placing a glue dot on each back corner of the cardstock and pressing firmly to the center of your invitations.

Step 23

Lastly, add your little Halloween stickers to the bottom left corner of your orange cardstock. (See the picture above for reference.)

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I am so excited with how these turned out! They are perfect for an adult costume party or a family-friendly soiree. Handmade invitations are always the best (like these awesome luau ones for summer). During the busy Halloween party season handmade invites can be the difference between your guests responding “Yes,” to your party over another. Now that your invites are done it is time to get to work on the party décor with these Easy Painted Pumpkin Coasters. Then come back on Friday to find out how to make a super sweet Halloween pumpkin bunting! **UPDATE** The kiddos came down with something gross and absolutely horrible this week which has resulted in no sleep for this momma due to constantly cleaning up things, that no one should have to clean up, hourly. I promise to get the banner tutorial up a.s.a.p. Mom stuff simply has to come first. Thanks everyone!

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Yay! It’s time for another Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge!! I’ve paired up with an amazing group of talented ladies to bring you a monthly thrift store challenge. Each month we will create a new home decor piece from an item(s) we’ve found at a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. There is no budget or specific theme so we are free to let our creativity run wild! You can see previous Thrift Store Hop projects or keep reading to find out how to make this gorgeous DIY gold monogram bangle.

Meet the Hosts

Thrift Store DecorUpcycle Challenge

Amanda | The Kolb Corner Chelc | Inside the Fox Den Erlene | My Pinterventures

Kim | Made in a Day Sara | Twelve on Main Debra | Shoppe No. 5

Shirley | Intelligent Domestications Marie | DIY Adulation Lindsay | Crazy Organized

Michelle | Our Crafty Mom Julie | Live From Julie’s House Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek

Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles Pili | Sweet Things Sherry | Savvy Apron

Ann | Duct Tape and Denim Dru | Polka Dot Poplars

Megan | C’mon Get Crafty Jennifer | Hydrangea Hippo

You can also follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!

You’ve been there: you’re at the store with your kid and she simply has to have that awesome item she’s just laid eyes on. Most of the time you say no and move on with her pouting until she sees the next thing she just Has. To. Have. Occasionally it is a small trinket, a 25¢ bangle for example, and you say yes. I did this at the thrift store the other day and purchased a cheap (and frankly kind of ugly) red bangle. Once we got home and were putting away items. I tried to hand her the new bangle. Guys, I kid you not, she looked at me, crossed her arms, and said, “I don’t want that bracelet.” Ahh, such is life with a 4 year old. Instead of tossing it I decided to make it something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this gold monogram bracelet is!

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

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Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Materials

Old Plastic Bangle
Gold Enamel Paint
Gold Letter Charm
1 Gauge Gold Wire
Paintbrush (about as wide as your bangle)

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 1

Remove any price tags if you bought your bangle. Next, quickly clean it using soap and water.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 2

Cover your work surface with newspaper and paint your first coat of paint on your bangle. Remember to paint the inside of the bangle as well. Let dry.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 3

Paint a second coat of paint on your bangle. Again, allow it to dry.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 4 (Optional)

You may need a third coat of paint depending on the color of your bangle. This one was red so I opted for a 3^rd coat.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 5

Cut a small piece of gold wire large enough to loosely wrap around your bangle twice.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 6

Place your charm on the piece of wire.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Step 7

Wrap your wire around the bangle twice with the overlapping ends on the inside.

Tips:

Make sure that the wrapped wire is loose enough for the charm to slide some.

Before you wrap your wire ensure correct way. You don’t want to put your bangle on and find that your letter is backwards.

Step 8 (Optional)

If the ends of your wire don’t quite overlap you will want to bend the tips towards the bangle. This will prevent them from poking you during wear.

Instead of tossing old bangles make them something beautiful to wear. That is exactly what this diy gold monogram bracelet is!

Isn’t this such an improvement? The thrift bangle has been transformed from something I wouldn’t look twice at into something stunning. Plus you can’t beat the 25¢ price tag since I already had all of the other elements. One last tip before you check out the other great makeovers below: if your bangle is larger, like an inch wide or more, you will want to choose a larger charm. The delicate charm is perfect for this size but would be swallowed up by a larger bangle.

Be sure to check out all of the other creative upcycle projects my fellow bloggers have come up with!

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Floral crowns are gorgeous! They are such an easy and fun way to dress up any hairstyle. That makes them absolutely perfect for busy moms. Unfortunately, finding the perfect flowers to match your fall outfits can be difficult. The bulky flowers can also be too much for your autumn layers and boots. That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a season of top knots and yoga pants (not that that is always a bad thing). Instead, take your fall hair from blah to wow with this easy DIY golden twig crown.

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Materials

Plastic Headband (I recommend one with teeth because of how it is worn.)
Floral Wire
Small Twigs (Literally collected these with my kids from the backyard.)
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Gold Spray Paint

Step 1

Thicker twigs that are not pliable need to be curved to make them form to the headband without breaking. Luckily, you can do this in 3 easy steps.

Place your twigs in a container and cover with water. Weigh the twigs down with something if necessary.

Soak the twigs for 12 to 24 hours.

Carefully add the twigs to a round container one at a time. Allow them to dry completely.

Step 2

Choose one of your longer twigs to add to the headband. Begin attaching it with your floral wire.

Tips:

I don’t recommend swapping out the floral wire for anything else that you simply have on hand. I started this project using Soft Illusion Cord to attach the twigs. It was too difficult to tighten and secure while also holding the twig in place.

Don’t worry if your twig doesn’t completely cover your headband. You can add a second one to cover the rest. That’s what I had to do and it still turned out awesome.

Also, leave an inch or so on either end of the headband. This lets it slip more easily into your hair.

Step 3

Continue attaching your twig with the wire. You do not need to cover the entire twig. Using the wire every couple of inches will suffice.

Step 4

If your first twig does not cover your headband, add a second one now.

Step 5

Once your base twig or twigs are attached start adding additional twigs. These ones can be attached with hot glue.

Tip:

You will want to break these twigs into smaller pieces. This is what keeps them from coming off when you stretch the headband to place it on your head.

Step 6

Continue adding twigs to your headband until you achieve your desired look.

Step 7

Allow all of the hot glue to dry completely. This shouldn’t take too long.

Step 8

Cover your entire crown with gold spray paint.

Tips:

You will need to do this one side at a time unless you have a way to suspend the headband while painting.

If you choose not to prime the crown as I did, you will need to do 2 coats of paint for the best color result.

Step 9

Let your paint dry completely before wearing your new golden twig crown.

This crown is so versatile that you can throw it in your hair to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do. It’s also so easy to make that you can easily and inexpensively make a second one in silver. With two in your arsenal you can match any outfit that the weather throws your way. Don’t’ forget to complete your entire autumn look with this Pretty Spooky Jack-o-Lantern Bracelet. It’s the perfect accessory to rock on your PSL holding hand!

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