Cheap and Chic Fall Centerpieces 2013 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;">Fall entices us to spend more time in the cozy warmth of hearth and home, and often that means gatherings around the table. Luckily, there are many ways to update your table without splurging on new dishes and linens. Look instead to items from nature, quick and easy DIY ideas, budget-friendly finds and long-lasting centerpieces, to create a fresh, new look without a lot of shopping. Read on for 12 cheap and chic ideas that will make you smile each time you pass by your table.<br /><br />I hope that you will like and find it useful for you ... Enjoy it !! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1If_GJqiF8Pf4ymBM4Ez3RqpfWlDf74NX3ia7Om2em_JmUuskLNopHN1GFcwEndXjI0fQetPpkyOzsXrcTz_4vDGDwuhg4EhF1_J5CRKsQ6cAsOyBfWXlRWzoZx_gyDKlWmw3LKD4nE/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas.jpg" width="424" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Create a woodland-inspired living centerpiece. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Plant any ground cover you like in a shallow, mod pot for a lasting display. Accent it with ceramic mushrooms or foraged wood and stones, and be sure to use a trivet or dish beneath it to protect your table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVamSkFQHijnhi-VaYIRKBwMUW9ie387tAkkLMJH59tVA33cOFLFZe9aIzhf5NPeyNEumgESLhpIcBYlKiLUiYkB_xoQGcDyaNm8wd_WFsPbx6kBb7ZShIZCdSAs1pOo9p0zDuoCMzfg/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-2.jpg" width="426" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Use other items from nature. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bare branches can be paired with tea lights or air plants as a sculptural centerpiece. Pheasant or other feathers look striking in a simple cylindrical vase, while sheepskins (real or faux) and a stack of firewood add to the warm, cozy feel. Keep your eyes open in your own backyard, on nature walks  and if all else fails, in the craft store  for supplies you can use in creative ways.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFWrAVbn95lQPhL99e5JEH7Zj7Zq67vTAamsFefgxM84I4ldeFvN5K_uImujldR4W9w5oyW1uhmd9BCV3zwgiC1Gh2DKcinGQdure-5iVzLGO6sytK3i0OnEM7H3BlbbzNwVhYMhnqcM/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Choose long-lasting items from the farmer's market. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look for more durable items like dried persimmons or pomegranates, berries and interesting foliage to extend the life of your arrangement. Whereas fresh flowers last only a week, these finds can last anywhere from one month to a whole season.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhkhqn_M-C2ZIqP9aDA_6SNwx6T7Z5xxRTYhiK3KKxc8WwpSzj8iqMp1BD0NOy953RaFosmfeqcOYpiXeW_sKaeV6rq-nLbSo2-LIZH1hrHcn48ZVI6cZJswtwehlgA_6CPUZlBP2068/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Make a statement with a single swooping branch. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A vase filled with one lovely, arching branch of foliage or berries takes up enough visual space to stand alone. Pair contrasting hues  like the red berries and blue vessel shown here  for a vibrant look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEituR3DN3e-XcXZo0tTVx8smaJ3OHok5prGMPbzIc8GEf1hBwGTUcYhH-Umj6mYrumKAh79VUvSrtMp7Gn3W7EiVpOVdOUzUP574KT1M_BqMCWKUNCHEHMFj27iSLolOx0CUTWEcxwJ7Bo/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Keep arrangements low for easy conversation. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Casually arrange berries or other small branches along the center of your table. Intersperse candles (be sure to keep branches away from the flames!) and anchor the arrangement on a simple runner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIVId7rBdZIynilhnkw7J1GkoMBysOfuMM1L_b-oam4NPJTNfa4GzK-9OM9IQEVNR6vjcf8E-WUcU08k9GWZUE28Fk4OUnNRI9e_wj3n1JnxcamGzJcDCLVy4ss8dCoBzh8uhSRccl9E/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-6.jpg" width="460" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Spice up your table or chairs with a new hue. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Embrace the season by painting your table a vibrant, warm color like red or golden yellow. If you are nervous about making a big commitment, try painting just the table legs, or a single bench or chair, and see how the color feels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJRXCxd-RmT7CjVZe2pm9f5Wwozz9t_8Lg7ogIZpfBLN2MTbPLxjVf1lsGxfZGQNQ_2hi6UqtqjkTYSkoQftMtKZ3UBuz8RbwRo2vcZOz5btEL1I8xE95IWtZHXOBWOT5vmf3mXcuGlY/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Shop your kitchen for creative table decor. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Think beyond standard vases and planters for centerpieces. Pitchers, teacups, coffee mugs, serving platters and trays, and even soup terrines can all make wonderful containers for seasonal flowers, fruit and candles. Have some pretty herbs growing on your kitchen windowsill? Grab those, too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3EXZWKR3C9HHZvvpYpQK0B6E4TwC2SYbuC7MhLQpH5Xl0l_xLRpWv97TXpWlmJsYC14o6pfjJR3TZCODfedA9k6FJlyc3gBOPJEnadFryTdIsb4dsOFRTAP-Swj28O6JLNo6_DIfbEk/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Give small items more presence with plates and platters. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You don't need an overblown centerpiece to make a statement. A small potted plant and a few slender candles can take center stage when elevated on a plate or cake stand. Use pretty cups as bud vases for flowers snipped from your garden (or plucked from a market bouquet) to round out the arrangement.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioY_N9DPvHEzE_3Nhy4U9z6z48Citz7WKhK-YFfPPqyK_onOmghOq7r_yEQn5KyDKxHHCgun_KsgsECTGujOXxuNPH6oNdQxucyqnrCGV6rRizbTCmqneBdg3bVrLRWW0PCFQxq1R43po/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Use burlap and mason jars. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simply cut and fold burlap for a quick, rustic-chic runner or tablecloth. Use mason jars as candleholders, vases or glasses for water or wine. Or create easy embellished vases by wrapping a few of your jars with burlap (secure with hot glue). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREZvZIB0kTsSJyErY9Qz6ty3dQnRWHqiT_HSEhosmiUU8jTke65V5xGbYMvmNP220wtJwuK7oOlnBGQOptPt4jT2LkVpXPjtAxDvMfNGMJFjV5rWQ5Ok4nWCPBSgSKvBi2YJqe8F-Cac/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Set up a functional display with frequently used items. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Display silverware in a caddy and pretty cloth napkins in a basket, and keep ready-to-eat fruit on a pedestal or cake stand. If the containers you choose don't match, give them a fresh look with a coat of unifying black or white paint. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNS7Rei5DHrz5IILnk32lNtGsYXa0fmvPi4-2XU3uxzbLziRjC5P1DrTS5FnR3GGPlxKgi_ZHqpMMT13z9JXCUYpjtaRDkuhegZjA_XseZAwaK2sY-t42ugInnJlZMKSKDWg_vG2nwSlA/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Corral favorite objects on a tray. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Choose items in a tight color palette for a collection that hangs together. Silver paired with mercury glass, and white with wood, are two foolproof combinations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69IXdMMnEdURX0ZxF-BFflfQBNw7t-HZ-BbMJo95gZC2X6sZ5ZnO9Ds9otzvfgcOqdfYdOcma8lDLPFCbSx4MlNrOBbuxL-TAP8MP5dArf5zjSDwo0A45OoXE8IdK3M8297XMn0pY6L0/s640/Cheap-and-Chic-Fall-Centerpieces-2013-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Include food in your tablescape. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing is more luscious than perfectly ripe, in season produce, so let your market finds take center stage when you set the table. Place a perfect pear, pomegranate or persimmon on each plate, fill a bowl with figs and grapes, or make a heaping pile of colorful squash. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Cheap and Chic Fall Centerpieces 2013 Ideas

Fall entices us to spend more time in the cozy warmth of hearth and home, and often that means gatherings around the table. Luckily, there are many ways to update your table without splurging on new dishes and linens. Look instead to items from nature, quick and easy DIY ideas, budget-friendly finds…

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Halloween 2013 Entry Decorations Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Welcome trick or treaters and party guests this Halloween with front door accents that cast just the right spell. Our ideas for wreaths, door decorations, and entryway accents are sure to give your porch spook-tastic flair for Halloween.<br /><br /> I hope that you will like and find this ideas useful for you ... Enjoy it !! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsHyNsKf55yg_y4i58ONGhZDeW__wKXR8OT8zjlfVGbd0lK2smQcYaBWjjHH3ntqanBnow6gD2KPEJnC3z3iV1dO-ChCKNnt1cBKuvWZegso0pYIXooyZBVwldx2tAx8LKMAx21ROAbM/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Traditionally carved pumpkins wide grins, seasonal words are a welcome sight on a Halloween theme front entry. This trio focuses on the eyes googly eyes, a Cyclops as well as a swoopy script for the Halloween message. Get our free designs below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Editor's Tip: </b>Rub petroleum jelly on the cut areas of the pumpkins to preserve them for even longer, and use battery-operated candles for ease and safety. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSUrzCxt5BJjYpum3lLDSMI3wdGQmSCRbPMJZn_sA4VzfHxHm59CSB4sB3UQdbG9dIrDbPQa9T1Yy_ku-bWiYTA2S4BWezpTitHwa5twMidl7rN50Aaz4mmn2E1aqL7hiNfcwSuVVcltA/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress up your Halloween porch with these easy to make painted pumpkins. Mask off the areas you want to remain unpainted, spray paint the pumpkins black, and remove the tape to reveal your design. Draw the outlines of block letters onto your pumpkins and fill in with black crafts paint; add polka dots to your pumpkins by carefully drilling holes with a cup drill bit. Make a black-and-white dotted pumpkin by applying black circle stickers to a white pumpkin. Use metal laundry tubs, barrels, or old chairs to give your fun pumpkin display varying height. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggBJgezONyExew_6r5OXB4FBJRa1Mz11YJBcHgQm_Eq6yRitumyu9yB0XuJYplShhlLoMww5cNILl-v2lf31RifLDOpj6DTJli8-iZKzoPyXK6auCGGjqqDfecYsvSiIxqZv6nr4V8klg/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add jack-o'-lantern faces to a cute wreath for your Halloween theme door. Paint about a dozen floral pods with black acrylic paint. Adhere stickers or use a liner brush to paint cheerful (or scary) faces on several of the pods. Once dry, use double stick tape or a T-pin to adhere to a floral wreath. Settle the wreath in between pumpkins or hang with a thick silk ribbon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYG_9s1h2Nhacmagu_rUIC_i2iHCV8hyEY_mhkyA_0dT3WGRQk_4Ys33XTSGhgyu5g69UtFeSTn28eyNFXMICyIalKqiVKFVASR8Lr6n4BfOA9CbWMVy2VKaipZs9fewyWFsk8tS1xns/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Set a spooky tone this season with decoupaged plates displayed by the front door. Use computer printed house numbers embellished with copyright free skeleton illustrations. Search for the art online under "human anatomy" or "anatomy." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGfWg9QwLkRpU4Q6vHYKb3dAMfBOvwLA3PmJb-a-XAH1hqBk_PqB9oiB8KJAzGKcbl6cS5Q0sfuQYRj-b-t1PlwWNNIT3CG-DnhUpTDB-Ncrc6fNX79NlusybHcY4vQTdg0faME-CfDjE/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's easy to transform foam pumpkins into one of a kind accents for your outdoor Halloween decorating. Spray one pumpkin with glossy black paint and the other with matte black paint; cover a few pumpkins with discarded book pages. Cut a few additional book pages and silver crepe paper into leaf shapes for contrast. Group several pumpkins into an oversize cauldron or pot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeWciVgxtX6k0o8aMLVP4c6ksgZOuMnMvSQYFtcix2uwZrrm_2qJMmCzSj7qEOwPzJ46tVhhZ4AX74QnoFH8GvWl6itNpwNmOLR92CXEkMTXq4c-VFd_ER5rWRG6_7bggT4hzGGY8ik0/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever wondered what to do with those cute, inexpensive urns from the crafts store? With a simple coat of spray paint they become spooky Halloween decorations. Stuff cotton batting and blocks of crafts foam inside. Stick white branches into the foam as desired. Cut-out black bats, fabric leaves, black webbing, and a few creepy crawly spider accents complete the look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGp4EFBdYFcC51zHkrLeKv9DQFUJt62K3VKlmtRq8HFrQEAjbt2W43upW_vtvG28AvRNEI3Ha8i4bNbt57pGhAD4w0ZkWCneREGb0DSv8AaElJoyoA1fgWh564ew2kYqOwXkPT3Ft6AM/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If classic, not creepy, is your autumn decorating style, than use an elegant display of pumpkins to send a welcoming holiday message. Here, three pumpkins each one a bit smaller than the one below it rest on each other. Use a favorite font and stencil a message with spray paint or a paint pen. Trail some moss or other accent from the base of a tall planter or urn. If you stack the pumpkins away from a wall, insert a piece of rebar or a dowel from top to bottom to prevent toppling. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLT761gZhex3WC48iqzoBK53KhQRbnHAqwFaeRbq5peON3WerdjVCVqGYXPUHIcNNY9yQvR_NJGn1x75TbptE4DAb_g1oD8x3UiR7S4lZh0ykxGYQmcg05JvEkiwEuMiURqgyscc7Iyg/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Add a Halloween theme window covering to your front door to welcome the spooky season. Print two copies of our spider and web pattern, available below, onto white paper and enlarge to fit your window. Cut out the spider and web in two separate pieces to use as patterns. Trace the pattern pieces onto black construction paper, flipping the web pattern to use for the bottom of the window covering. Cut out the pieces, including the webbing indicated by the white within the web. Cut two rectangles from black construction paper to use as side pieces that join the top and bottom pieces, and cut yellow cellophane to fit inside the window. Tape the two web pieces, the two side pieces, and the spider to the cellophane, referring to the photo for placement. Tape the finished cellophane panel inside the window frame. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbXfWtJ_TS-ekFehKlPnIC3dAYdD6SuESSTg8P1biX8aOQE_xb2ZUzz2ERcltTL6ott13AnoTJh3g4mLZ0XsKns2tJ0imNFvDxRRc70x1jXZxe98EcttjC415MTJhW5OyDF3fza5VUG-c/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Skip the pricey holiday mats and make your own spider theme welcome mat for just a few dollars. Start with a lightweight black mat cut into a circle. Hot glue lengths of clothesline to the mat in a spiderweb pattern. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcBHmXbFqCLSfTH0FL3GQ6cKjZso7_AtuJaqs7arOcIYHP_P8bh-dt44CN9hnmPblu0jravQ3ykJXBOljyxcLIAptFIuG56eZVLabUyCI4Ve2J1LJaXwcl-Um0EJUy2htrwoR-wi_bMwQ/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A supersize felt spider waits for Halloween guests in this wreath, making a spooky decoration for your front door. Wrap one skein of thick orange yarn (or two skeins of thin orange yarn) around a 12-inch straw wreath form so the threads lay neatly. Hot-glue one end of black rickrack trim to the back of the wreath form; wrap the rickrack around the form, evenly spacing the wraps and securing the trim to the back of the wreath with hot glue. Trace our spider pattern, available below, onto white paper and cut out. Trace the pattern onto black felt using a chalk pencil; cut out with a crafts knife. Position the felt spider in the center of the wreath, using straight pins to fasten the ends of the legs to the back side of the wreath. Hang the wreath with a wide black ribbon. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtzVLkyebdRCIW4qDNhRyOy0zOoy7evdqr3g4EFrvGHPhEOM_ClLRc5ZnfewbXZ0HQRvWTRlICAFRVR29owWT1RfThYbDaXdDHTiDr0dnGu300MN5WMlCyMNPf0tykG2BuHW61NQ5PgU/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Infuse plain white lanterns with spooky spirit in minutes. Run lengths of black ribbon along the surface of an open paper lantern (we made one lantern with ribbon and one without). Print basic jack-o'-lantern clip art (a quick online search offers lots of options) onto white paper. Trim and tape to the front of the lantern. Hang it on your porch for a delightful welcome. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nZop9ZaBYGuB6Sw99pCZjpbcY6ljzLkoCUxp1L0K7buv4_KMx8uh7cVXxTSvI5ycCWmst5wcjMiynZpAysxG18zL1cqoMo-nFJdWS4uYChzqlvRN9OXYmQnojPRX8uQK8iteUBQ_hk0/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a little witchcraft you can set the stage for a spooky evening at your front door. Light a warm path to your door with luminarias and a lighted grapevine garland framing the doorway. Dangle a few faux bats and spiders near porch lights. Add black witch, cat, bat, and ghost silhouettes made of heavy paper to windows to increase the spooky ambiance. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzF0fr2f4YHEomLzAyXI9PEJ27z4YQ2y9gnkIttoOLpsNnqE0yqYZjsNyaQKxj2ReKi5ejQJWfbAJWxIvpBF4HNyYpK1f-PTNEGuf1ki16orZO0hBKgFISFqu20TSUz8hSEx0fUnJYkc/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple steps and easy to find materials transform planters, lanterns, and pumpkins into a scary-fun Halloween doorstep arrangement. Adhere cat eyes (search online for copyright-free images) with crafts glue to urn planters or other pots. Tuck twigs, leaves, or flowers into sand or plastic foam-filled planters. Cut pieces of orange cardstock to fit lantern panels and tape jack-o'-lantern face pieces (cut from black cardstock) to the orange pieces. Place them behind the glass panels to protect from wind and rain. Add a few pumpkins and voila: Doorstep masterpiece accomplished! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOmEgIs87tQg1FBTmEajNRQt45bB428Ob792Xa-XhdUA91GZkxFiVZSYszw3VDTComBQjNMBV51tNbcKmVXeSODY4bCp-eDaSSwsiMIgP0yzzTosvW3wgv8vJ3pbdz4u8A_XM3eghbqc/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Embrace the spirit of Halloween in your front yard with this spider filled bonanza. Secure a skeleton to the ground with rebar; use monofilament to pose the arms. Create a swarm of spiders with inexpensive plastic foam balls and chenille stems; secure to the ground with wired florist's picks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj9eV0tMDrVpB9qpobEoiRpRYi1J3AG40V18EXmYDVNLOSW15Z4yBbiA35707aTLW056ke0Ps8Buqaj6FOUsWBXoZ4r7k1xHf0sq-2BWoVxWEjtfLagwbKQOmvAuUmUVQaUlfgrHbF6-g/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn a front door window into a spider's clever trap with black crafts tape. Start with three long strips of tape, creating an off center X shape with two pieces and using the third to cut across the middle of the X, dividing your glass window into six sections. Starting at the center, add tape strips to each section until a web starts to take shape. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6H0AP5lxt1hcjKuukbvyj0M3gylAxGy9FrdP1H2oMsKBXp8Ws4zYLM3rBJ9fLBWg2w8bfgrPfkXV-5XU4ntEsxJEzhJMVfkQBJsSG2zW_Ha0BUIXYPCwXyYw-pBs2r6RrO2_j-imqeZQ/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Symmetry is a wonderfully simple decorating tool to guide you in creating a seasonally beautiful entryway at Halloween or any holiday time. Here, two black feather wreaths, accented with long lengths of shimmery silver ribbon, dress up the towering front doors. Whimsical and not too spooky faux ravens beckon their own sort of welcome. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RusYpLq6cz5ZQOGXZGGq6MXAYBRBj7HmzZMQ2cUfSUJyOCSDmlvIxXdQdrB2jwUaL4IhsUicXhGaiAI5ebjClYH9vnqR1c0t_BjLCUQFYeIjRaDNyrCwHTzhqWFs5fJjz91SFWUH4IQ/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-17.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go all-out on your outdoor Halloween decorating. On the stairs, welcome guests with tall lanterns wrapped in cardstock cut with faces, and situate among small pumpkins and gourds. Accent pillars with spooky planters, hang ghosts from the porch, and use tape to create black spiderwebs on your doors. As a final touch, wrap spare brooms with electrical tape for a cheap door side accent. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjOv5JG5DYGR0Ay1V-kexGWyws0cFhzFNmnFyyhsHT6Eir3H2hiDU_Z_Vsy6IrEqWJ5kIyKL8fBzFYjElOjIguQmUJb2U9mlen4jcMslpnnRu1Eb5dTlNupEbJhCdbsXVR7y4ldMeOMM/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-18.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Part frightful, part formal, this skull-adorned wreath gets its stripes from overlapping strips of felt. You'll need about 50 each of 10x1/2 inch pieces of black and white felt. Use straight pins to secure to a 14 inch straw wreath form. Print the free skeleton image, below, and coat with decoupage medium; let dry. Use skewers to attach it to the wreath and tie a bow with upholstery fabric for dramatic effect. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uWPn05Tx06fmgtQhTa3tW5FDLvVUBgiZ2oPudfKxizchJMSQ6tEWHkY3DTcaU76iN_Po66Q_s7vPyH_7jgrEwVkNbG5RvuTSnaApSFuAPuPY5nZngxhUTIt_hpWcq0JEAnUnuF10Nis/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-19.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Create your own spooky outdoor spiderweb planters from stretched and pulled cotton balls fitted over plants. Spell out a Halloween message with black foam letters attached to small dowels using adhesive before sticking them into the plant. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxVlDagCwcJJ7OYDMt7rQMcy8uiDXUDUqqWhdKOnWdPqlZ-BFM3XP0zHqEHXrH3Q0R0CQKsscWgsrD2NY-v1otGOZvwSiq2NJkQPtp8tinqxaGhG-WLm8igr3UXQaEi8rU-WcroUjAeI/s640/Halloween-2013-Entry-Decorations-Ideas-20.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You don't need a lot of crafting skills, fancy tools, or even pricey supplies to add unique, fun Halloween accents to your front entry. Here, inexpensive spider rub ons, stickers, and trims decorate white kraft bags. Fill the bottoms of the bags with sand and stagger on the stairs or along your front walkway. Light with battery operated votive candles and accent with a variety of pumpkins. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Halloween 2013 Entry Decorations Ideas

Welcome trick or treaters and party guests this Halloween with front door accents that cast just the right spell. Our ideas for wreaths, door decorations, and entryway accents are sure to give your porch spook-tastic flair for Halloween. I hope that you will like and find this ideas useful for you .…

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2013 Easy and Quick Indoor Halloween Decorating Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Even with just a few days till October 31, it's not too late to decorate. Pumpkins from the grocery store, leaves from the backyard and a few things around the house can transform a table or mantel into Halloween central.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI0YUTbgnPb3ZMVJflLVshmma69V7OLWrU-x9ULaT7puz7HNDr7eXox6Z0WWwnld9xNQMWTgH3j2qSQDFKVHqjp_0wQEEW9896z-ququiDPrAxvqOwVg3NxI6Li-921rcQssyVdjLNwq4/s640/2013-Easy-and-Quick-Indoor-Halloween-Decorating-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><b><span style="color: orange;">Family Portrait in Pumpkins Forget carving. </span></b><br /><br />Forget covering the whole pumpkin with paint. Just add a circle of leftover chalkboard paint to one side of each pumpkin and draw on some funny faces (anyone you know come to mind?). Do the family, a group of friends, your pets or even Mr. Jack-o'-Lantern himself.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReE9gn-XXrbUMLHdOlWh6m-Y2YFcM3maUTQXSlcZOjZrhlcj4eWzMowf_nVVJBrWggvAUPBqrkFRgecLBHDKfqT4VCGSN1XeZg9sy_BIkRNS759_U8LkUQcFYfZoRDooHQrhWEYQoJ_A/s640/2013-Easy-and-Quick-Indoor-Halloween-Decorating-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span style="color: orange;"><b>To make your own pumpkin family portrait: </b></span><br /><br />1. Select pumpkins in a variety of shapes. Look for smooth sides without too many blemishes or deep ridges. Wash and dry your pumpkins thoroughly.<br /><br />2. Paint chalkboard circles with a paintbrush an inch or so wide. Apply at least three coats of paint, allowing the paint to dry completely between each coat.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUPB1pjZYbKgpOtwf_-9baA59jXf8Ka_ura1qMd-7JyCiuWHB1laqZ18rxhyXsvosA0gJ9B7ihJNl1G0YROpYnZ7IdawddEQtML_BlzvEDkraJFuebAWiTqgz0C924c9Mr-vF6qjnexk/s640/2013-Easy-and-Quick-Indoor-Halloween-Decorating-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />3. Rough up the end of a piece of chalk before drawing on the pumpkin. The square edges of a fresh piece of chalk can scrape off the chalkboard paint. If this happens, just touch up the scuff with more paint.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7E3KeRnSc5R5KSzjN8f1q4x9zMEsLd5FWse_fEbvNoxVZs3RGctntQr9rvzURFqq_clC1NeHDmIZx0_OCTavytEkg4hpsPyH7kfu9pmC9rxO8iOXfqqwg0M-UcOPQPzdkXHGsEe8xzQ/s640/2013-Easy-and-Quick-Indoor-Halloween-Decorating-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br />4. Erase any goofs or smudges with a damp paper towel. You can also completely erase your faces and try different people, hairdos and expressions.<br /><br />5. Finish off your scene with grocery store mums and a vase of twigs and leaves, and candles if you like. (Don't leave candles unattended, and be sure to keep wicks well away from leaves.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0oiaj0arvlfHBCsn3jLDqgdd0G6zddxJmYG8gvcXZb0d2fsXy-73H2NaYARiXXCiJBLe0XBLzY4MmdA_-C_Hilj-4CZ5hZED5Wf2RSgMiLTUmH0u5ERr0hDkefre_6axgspog-xl844Y/s640/2013-Easy-and-Quick-Indoor-Halloween-Decorating-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSWgiBnys68PvWHrK5BfhlBp64QN_wDTQegZMZHldPWrNmJas1ZEAQRL5UmKcE4rvpdpUgNQHHmNGo07vznQ5Dn7z6RpYijiwR268bKf3bkOaYV9g4pi27tKLNXPRSuutRXPYEznZ_d0/s640/2013-Easy-and-Quick-Indoor-Halloween-Decorating-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /></div>

2013 Easy and Quick Indoor Halloween Decorating Ideas

Even with just a few days till October 31, it's not too late to decorate. Pumpkins from the grocery store, leaves from the backyard and a few things around the house can transform a table or mantel into Halloween central.Family Portrait in Pumpkins Forget carving. Forget covering the whole pumpkin w…

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Easy Halloween Party Recipe 2013 Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: left;">Here is an easy Halloween party recipe you can make before your guests arrive. For a kids’ party just add spiders; for an adult party, add spiders and a little something extra. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: orange;"><i>By :  Manvi Drona </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkN0YT3IPS48yytVamyl2N2rvRGM7Hm7OKspTLQdCMzH91jkejFyq_HS8h-8Jdq0LbhPmuW0eEALakFNGQrIX-xsSq7luE0xgoX2GNI1lWvhGXWnHaMGZhuHalqtk91c2-miH4BIY4Po/s640/Easy-Halloween-Party-Recipe-2013-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Simple and Sweet </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For this year’s Halloween party, add a few creepy-crawlies to this party favorite. It’s easy, eye-catching and inexpensive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48dWrUn3pBhFnCJhCIYLeVZYKHHERrA7zIENQ1mJ4paNhH9FvZ8CKWmk75_yQqOWnjDtJzgHQjWBAC4FjvdAEZQb3yQf4BF00GPz6tpb7GqBMQW2UK5-xh4LF6ZWqqPbdCAhPSjGDhC0/s640/Easy-Halloween-Party-Recipe-2013-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Tools and Materials </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To make these, you’ll need: 4 packets of Key lime flavored gelatin, plastic spiders and other critters (approx. 30); 10 to 12 clear containers (we used small square-bottom plastic cups); optional: substitute tequila for some of the water on the manufacturer’s instructions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yglUg3PUhwxiVz-57Lq8imFeCDW-nHqjPsn8Gb21mRaYpeoMEa4aq6qNdSzojzesniuz_kLzVAemMdbTkZ5VUqGSQj2e990ENoEaoZnSSIWr3cTKLwtgDY6NW3NfIN6GMgymZJRcyBY/s640/Easy-Halloween-Party-Recipe-2013-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Use Clear Containers </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make the gelatin as instructed on package. When you’re ready to decorate, scoop two to three tablespoons of the gelatin into each container. Insert 3 to 4 plastic critters into each cup. Space them well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ZvEDsEooLG47onvgHzHcA5FgWLOrsVV89S0l2ntpkTtuFp4jtYz_rtIVE2QbffROuQpA2iSQnzL-BABVDcENAvuuf6VqBEzfADkpAv-o9cUWOv3f4QAJuCCejDLhU_gnhBQSFfyFhs/s640/Easy-Halloween-Party-Recipe-2013-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make Them Glow Place the cups in clusters on coffee tables, side tables and dinning/buffet tables. Add a couple of green glow sticks near each cluster to create a dramatic spooky effect.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Easy Halloween Party Recipe 2013 Ideas

Here is an easy Halloween party recipe you can make before your guests arrive. For a kids’ party just add spiders; for an adult party, add spiders and a little something extra. By :  Manvi Drona Simple and Sweet For this year’s Halloween party, add a few creepy-crawlies to this party favorite. It’s …

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Kids' Candy Crafting Table for Christmas 2013

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">From creative crafting ideas to candy-colored decor, designer Casey Noble shares fun and festive ways to turn a living room coffee table into a kid-sized holiday hangout.<br /><br /><span style="color: orange;"><i><b>By Brian : Patrick Flynn </b></i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVKXhyoR5HfGOxwNSaanmI6kDHnfvsTcz3-PsEZ3AO_TBWNTEV7nLSlDpRb5ILHZh6fMfXpAbzh7kd9B-sL6PikdqfW23FWA50g0hCTYwHvD_TA0hQH332PLMFQ8JE8m3dgx2MacNVtw/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The center of this great room is designated as a holiday gathering spot for kids, complete with snacks and interactive crafting ideas. With kids occupied, parents can enjoy a more formal dining experience in the next room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fjrB-SWq7ShRIQeGAEdNd0sG7YQW9iMuyX8H47RKFWS6gChXg6-gsZDmDXpo6Ci8HK6fOw0_fwqcRHU5ElZn2f3FGgQRRJaQCfAHGJQeqQQvbjXJBHCl0OX69esYlDLvBzk-G1XSkrA/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn a coffee table into a holiday snacking and crafting spot by grouping floor cushions in seasonal hues around the perimeter. Similar to high chairs at standard dining tables, a small stack of fluffy cushions or pillows can help boost toddlers up to the perfect height. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWX_5LuGuXDjDK1dqGULxUIh0fKfeRDQMHVZQtNoIvZ07a14QyYMq5Pl4D8OUXhanBdljwOzrbNehxtTUf90pGV6ms-Z_4aDuZ_XI9bwfz8gmTpfaiti3sHSuL2ETIt7s08QyVsKzNy40/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give kids a designated surface to draw on with a roll of kraft paper spread across the surface of the table. In addition to being able to express themselves creatively, this also gives parents a chance to suggest seating by writing each child's name onto the paper with markers, chalk or crayons. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghx5AfrTcKxb4qsPPJl-dXb6tfH9Ct39vX44MZYucMkgV4IUqIXD74sAMl-4u9qfW7V7w2Dr33IV4V-J8PJheM_8Qmrzalfopd9NFW9j_-UbAVP6f_UlXZDlsft-I08HexoXN5SpdoA0M/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Similar to vintage milk bottles, Mason jars are a sophisticated alternative to plastic vessels or drinkware. To bring classic farmhouse style to a kids' table, consider using Mason jars for snacks such as crackers or pretzels. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hi-Fly1XBnCwqVMTQwhTtYx0gyyyax3Biv3sS4-WfsW-l-IW2OrNMtyauWYSaGQsvEZsmy4RTmOQLoQNT0UsQreeuQ1iezOXexADjs2ZItc_6JX1PusBvDUh9jRQDmsb_pyJATSfEw0/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While kids entertain themselves at the holiday soiree, it's important to always consider safety first, especially when it comes to candy. Before laying candy out, be certain to ask parents if their children have any allergies or dietary restrictions, then stick solely with small, soft styles rather than hard candy, which could pose a choking hazard. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiEazpCIKJb-q82i1DZyEjr9AbJxhyphenhyphencnP3UyfNXnGZ-g7aozYNc82R5PbJheUf_FqEOlMyu5R0_aFNrJAWWLjBWptJ8pzYTF88MTso0ZRjCSZKr4zQXbUwOCTg-JQtJoy4c8No9lSiu6I/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the keys to making candy and snacks interactive as crafting supplies is to choose ring-shaped options with holes directly in the center. This will allow kids the option to use their food to make crafts by sliding twine, ribbon or string directly through the center to create garland, bracelets or necklaces. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFz__GD33W9JEJssfMp0Jk2xjc4ooA-0C-cPfMeDtaYzcF8I2r6cyNFIOIOYlRAYhM1OBT1xgtC2DOkv0kTddJHjaWBNLy3c5E0qEx8c9zSDEDibO0oLMpabX0McmEG8dKjtl3PqWOt8/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kids can also put the holiday table to use as a place to create handmade gifts for friends and family. To turn colorful candy into necklaces or bracelets, supply kids with string, twine and ribbon in assorted styles. Encourage them to get creative with color and shape, and then bestow their creations to friends or family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMLuTesxCFelRJivfRzsrTcDkcEa5CkJvOv58kbYXDqY1NuwU-xYS-2FrrvARIEbJWyS0nZrE0AuO4O3UtEmvK2j2yR5PJ-Gou6BRUXbqZgUPyhd8tFxxmPVk34La9l47A5P5lRD2nsg/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Candy garland is a more practical alternative to candy necklaces or bracelets. The key to creating these effectively is ensuring kids use safety scissors to cut strands no less than 48 inches in length. Once placed around the tree, these strands can create a cohesive, seamless look without the hassle of having to start directly at the bottom, then winding up and around the tree with one extra-long single strand. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJAmDFZ_Dkmr_Oazg-bdufe681BmGUanqH6VT5AhKAwqs-0ge-kUvmHB3gSJuWbBaBfDvZA2EYyBu-fzM8D3onNiOTUFPGAYgKdj3RIG7VMcw6qXy7M79mzTnXz3dGJ5BQPvu5yriEh8/s640/Kids'-Candy-Crafting-Table-for-Christmas-2013-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Help tiny guests gather their culinary crafts with unique party bags. Find letters and fonts online, and then print them directly onto paper bags by running them through a basic color printer. Prior to the end of the party, keep the bags displayed nearby as tree decor, encouraging kids to take them down and fill them up before they leave. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Kids' Candy Crafting Table for Christmas 2013

From creative crafting ideas to candy-colored decor, designer Casey Noble shares fun and festive ways to turn a living room coffee table into a kid-sized holiday hangout.By Brian : Patrick Flynn The center of this great room is designated as a holiday gathering spot for kids, complete with snacks an…

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