Wickedly Easy DIY Halloween Invitations

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.

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!

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.

 

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Materials

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.

 

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)

 

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.

Step 2

Take one sheet of paper and fold it in half.

 

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.

Step 3

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

 

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.

Step 4

Next fold each newly created half in half again.

 

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.

Step 5

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

 

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.

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.

Step 6

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

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

Step 9

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

 

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.

Step 10

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

 

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.

Step 11

Cut out all of the tags.

 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

Step 14

Mount your stamp on an acrylic block.

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.

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.

 

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.

Step 15

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

 

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.

Step 16

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

 

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.

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.

Step 17

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

 

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.

Step 18

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

 

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.

Step 23

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

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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Zombie Ziplining: The Ultimate Fall Experience

Spooky attractions are a blast and seem to be everywhere during the month of October. You have your pick of styles and activities from regular haunted houses to scary weekends at theme parks. This year, try something different from your usual haunts (heehee, see what I did there?). Give zombie ziplining a try. This is the ultimate fall experience complete with heart-pumping ziplines, healthy exercise, and spooky scares! Don’t let the zombie part fool you because this can totally be a family-friendly outing as well.

This year, try something different from your usual fall outings. Give zombie ziplining a try. Don’t worry, this can totally be a family-friendly outing.

 

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Ziplining

Ziplining is a blast! In case you’ve never done it before here is a little bit about what to expect. Each zipline is a separate station. You will walk to the first station with your group after getting all of your gear on. The attendant will hook you up to the line and when you are clear to go you jump off. Remember to place your hands as instructed on the way down. At the bottom there will be attendants to help you get to the end of the line and get unhooked. Then you walk to the next station which is typically nearby. That is all there is to it.

 

Zombies

This is where it gets really fun. How do you take a night of ziplining and make it better? Turn it into a haunted attraction of course! Throughout the area there will be people are volunteers who have invented their own spooky scenarios.

This year, try something different from your usual fall outings. Give zombie ziplining a try. Don’t worry, this can totally be a family-friendly outing.

When my friends and I did it, we went with a camper attack. We pitched a tent and hung some old clothes stuffed with newspaper half out of the door. In the stomach we placed a bowl full of pasta and pretended to eat entrails when zipliners came down the line. Another fun touch was our “brains patch” where we laid out heads of cauliflower dripping with red food coloring in the style of a pumpkin patch.

This year, try something different from your usual fall outings. Give zombie ziplining a try. Don’t worry, this can totally be a family-friendly outing.

To help you out, here are a few tips for you if you decide to volunteer to be a zombie:

  • Dress WarmIt gets cold fast when the sun sets. That goes double when you are repeatedly shoving your hands in cooked pasta.
  • Bring SnacksYou will be at your station the whole night so make sure you pack drinks and snacks.
  • Wear Old ClothesMake sure you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting ruined. Not only will there be zombie make-up on you there will be a myriad of other things like grass and mud that can ruin clothes.

 

This year, try something different from your usual fall outings. Give zombie ziplining a try. Don’t worry, this can totally be a family-friendly outing.

Family

Don’t miss out on the experience because you have kids. These places are set up to be very adaptable to families. Each station attendant has a radio and can contact the attendant at the bottom of the line or at the next station to let them know that kids are in the group. The attendant will then pass this information on to the zombies so that they don’t scare your kiddos.

Kids can also go down the lines tandem with a parent, depending on their size. This is perfect for kids that are afraid to go alone. It is also great for parents that aren’t quite comfortable with their kids going alone yet. The workers want you to have fun and are willing to help in any way that they can.

Ziplining Tips and Tricks

  • Wear pants that are snug to your waist or be sure to wear a belt. The gear will pull on them as you zipline and worrying about your underpants showing kind of takes the fun out of it. Take it from someone with personal experience.
  • Also wear comfortable shoes. There is a decent amount of walking involved including steps up to the platforms. You also want to be able to run a little at the ends of the lines to get to the unhooking point.
  • It’s okay if you don’t quite make it. Sometimes you don’t weigh enough or you slide back at the end. They have tools to get you to the bottom so don’t panic.

Whew! Now you have all the knowledge you need to rock your first ziplining experience. This is perfect for your fall bucket list or simply as a unique girls’ night out. If you go with the latter, please dress for comfort. I cannot stress enough that this is not the venue to “dress to impress”. Your Channel pirate boots may look gorgeous but you won’t feel beautiful when the heel gets caught at the end of the zipline and you ungracefully flail on the line. I also totally recommend trying out being a zombie at some point. It is the perfect way to get the whole experience and enjoy some Halloween fun!

If you want to know where we went you can find The Big Zipper:

YouTube        /        (606) 564-8283      /      8094 Taylor Mill Rd, Maysville, KY 41056      

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DIY Golden Twig Crown

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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Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

 

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Materials

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

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.

  1. Place your twigs in a container and cover with water. Weigh the twigs down with something if necessary.
  2. Soak the twigs for 12 to 24 hours.
  3. Carefully add the twigs to a round container one at a time. Allow them to dry completely.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

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.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

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.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Step 4

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

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

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.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

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.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Step 9

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

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

 

Take your hair from blah to wow easily with this DIY golden twig crown. Use it to instantly upgrade your day outfit or weave it with a glam holiday up-do.

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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