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Category Archives: Halloween
Free Halloween Candy Envelope Printable
Ian’s school is having a Halloween party this week. They are going to do a little trick-or-treat event, so us parents are charged with bringing treats in from our student.
Of course, I couldn’t just bring in some candy.
I made these cute little candy envelopes. They fit one Fun Size pack of M&M’s, or similar candy.
These are perfect for giving to friends or neighbors.
If you would like to download this printable, you can here.
To assemble: cut out each envelope. Fold along lines, four sections.
Have child write their name, or other sentiment in the white space on the back.
Tape the candy inside, use a dollop of glue under the pumpkin/skull to secure.
Happy Halloween
This Halloween printable was made using graphics from Just So Scrappy and was prepared by Mama Sonshine.
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Halloween Popcorn Box printable
Ian is in preschool now. I know I can’t believe it either.
His school is having little Halloween parties on two days. That way everyone gets to participate, since it is preschool, not everyone goes everyday. The day that he gets to attend, Wed., is my day off! That means I get to go too! Whoo Hoo!
The great thing about him going to preschool at a private school with about twenty students is that I can make treats for the kids!
While browsing the blog Ginger Snap Crafts, I came across a guest post by I Dig Pinterest. It was a recipe for Gooey Caramel Apple Monstercorn.
Image from ‘I Dig Pinterest’
Doesn’t that look fantastic?!
Christine (I Dig Pinterest) made caramel popcorn and then poured melted Caramel Apple Taffy over it and accented with candy eyes. (For her recipe click on the picture above)
I just knew this would be the treat I wanted make for the kids at school. I thought about just putting some in little plastic bags, but realized that is a bit too simple for me.
So I designed these popcorn boxes.
I used the graphic from a couple of Halloween kits from Just So Scrappy.
You can download this printable here.
The PDF file has two pages to print on cardstock or other heavy-duty paper. Each page is for two sides of the popcorn box. Simple cut each out and glue/tape them together then secure the bottom (download includes instructions).
Enjoy!
Happy Crafting
A bitter-sweet goodbye
I am a child of summer.
I love the feel of warm sun rays on my face.
I love playing in the water, being on a boat or just sitting outside reading a book. I love the heat.
Growing up I always said I was born in the wrong region. This area is not known for it’s nice weather.
I always get depressed when summer ends and the fall, meaning constant rain, begins. Fall also brings weakened immune systems, the flu, bronchitis, and always being cold. Have I mentioned how much I hate being cold?
Well, I will now. I hate being cold! It is the worst. OK, I know, there is really no such thing as cold, only the absence of heat. Just another reason why I love summer; HEAT!
This year is a little harder cause fall also means my baby boy turned one! And Ian started school! They are growing up right before my eyes!
Here is the kicker. I love the holidays that come with the cold weather months. And I couldn’t possible spend a Christmas in an area that doesn’t require me to wear a winter coat. Or where you don’t have to wear a layer of thermal and waterproof gear under your Halloween costume.
I know crazy right?
I haven’t always LOVED Halloween; I have always enjoyed it, but never really loved it. Well I do now!
Not just the costumes but all the decorations and fun things. It is another holiday where creative juices don’t just flow, they burst the dam with tsunami sized waves.
This is even more apparent now that we all have Pinterest. I can’t believe all the great decorating and costume ideas I have found on there.
Both last year and this year I have let Ian pick out his costumes. We do this while it is still summer, because if it has to be made, my mom doesn’t want to make it at the last-minute. I am absolutely amazed how after he makes a decision about his costume he sticks with it. For months! Let me remind you that he is three. It doesn’t matter how many times we look at costumes, once he made up his mind, it is set.
Since Sid is a year old and can’t make these kinds of choices on his own, I picked his costume. And of course it is in theme with Ian’s. They are going to be so cute!
Even as I am writing this I am looking forward to all the wonderful things we will be doing this fall and winter. And I am getting happy and excited. It doesn’t hurt that today the sun is shining through my window, even if I am freezing.
With not as much sadness as I would have thought, I am saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Even if it means I have to deal with constant rain, wetness and cold. Even if it means putting away the bikes, pools and lawn chairs and bring out our winter clothes and rain boots.
Happy Fall y’all
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