Scary & On Sale

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Last night I went to Joann, mainly to check out the new Halloween stuff on sale. I was surprised to find out that Martha Stewart has a Halloween line there. I was super excited! I wanted to share with you some of the cool, spooky craft and décor items they had that I was excited by. I think you will be too! Such cute and spooky stuff!

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There were patterned paper packs in cute orange/yellow/green characters as well as vampire/haunted pack in blacks, red, and gothic papers.

Halloween stickers
These are just some of the stickers. I love the candy ones the best!

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These glitter letters are spooky and fun! Love the little spiders!

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I love these treat favor gloves! Such a cute update from the plain plastic gloves you fill with popcorn.

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Of course, I heart vintage characters. I have a soft spot for the black cat. Like I said, there’s a funny/cute version and a more gothic set.

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There were paper punches too that wer spider webs and blood drips. Too cute.

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And look at this glittery fun!

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And love the red foil on these. I don’t really buy labels like this, but I think they are really cool.

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Look at these cute banners and décor. Love it!

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And speaking of blood drops, I think the blood drop is my favorite stencil from this set.

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Here’s a little look at more items in the aisle…

Just a heads up, I know this line is available at the Etc. stores, but I’m not so sure if it is at the smaller stores. You may want to call your local store just in case!

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Here’s the loot I brought home! Crafty projects to come!!

I hope you enjoy these spooky finds. I’ll be bringing more Scary & On Sale finds I find at various stores at some of my fave places.

Until next time Swellions!

Alexa

Veggie Head Halloween Party Idea

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Looking for a fun way to present your veggies, fruit, or dip this Halloween season? Look no further than your local wig shop or Halloween supply store!

A few years back, I purchased this Styrofoam head for $5 at my local Halloween Express and it sure has come in handy at Halloween time ever since!

All you need is the head form and some toothpicks! Oh, and veggies or fruit of course! I though about how I wanted to arrange the different veggie shapes on my head and then went to town. I simply stuck them in place with the toothpicks. I tried to adorn certain areas like the neck with a radish necklace and the top of the head with red pepper bangs. You could also put radishes for eyes or peppers for funky-looking lips.

For mine, I also decided to scoop out part of the top with a knife so that I could insert a bowl full of dip at top. Be careful when working with the knife when scooping!

In honor of my 24 Halloween crafts in 24 hours, I’m giving away a Swell & Spooktastic Halloween prize pack. Click here to check it out and enter!

Check back next hour for another spooktastic craft!

Alexa