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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Doin' Halloween the Goodwill Way!


 This year little man is going to have a Spooktacular Birthday Bash! With his birthday falling so close to Halloween {Oct.28} we thought this year we would tie it all together.

It's going to be spooky but not scary. So I started thinking up a few goodies this past weekend.

First, this lovely little frame that I picked up for a mer $.90 {after my Goodwill discount}.



After a coat of spray paint, scrapbook paper and some glittered up plastic house numbers. This is what I got. I like it so much that I may make a few other designs. I found this little mini brass candle stick holder {sorry no before pic.} for $.50. It was so dull I didn't even paint it. Just applied a little spray adhesive and sprinkled a bit of Martha's super fine black glitter. I already had the orange candle sticks.And these larger candle stick holders were 50% off. So I got them both for $1.50. Applied my trusty black spray paint and we are good to go. This Halloween card was given to the kids last year. So I placed it in a black frame that I already had. Put a little bit of scrap book paper in the back and voila!
Hope this helps you think outside the box next time you are looking for a unique{cheap} item to create.


16 comments:

  1. Cute, I love the frame with the house numbers! What a GREAT idea!

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  2. Yowza! I love that little candle holder! Great idea!
    Kimba

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  3. SO cute. I LOVE the glittery candlestick. I was just at a thrift store yesterday and walked right by a bunch of candlesticks--I had no idea they could be so cute! Now I've got to go back and check them out so I can recreate this decoration! Oh yeah...I'm just linking over from Kimba's...first time reader, but I'll definitley be back!

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  4. Oh my I am IN LOVE with the candle holder! I am going to find one of those and make one for myself! Great, great idea and beats the prices of all the stores. ;)

    Like the glitter numbers and the invitation too.

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  5. oh! i love the candlesticks! i need more halloween decor! thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. This back happy memories for me. My youngest dd has a birthday in early Nov. so we always had a Hallowe'en bday party for her (she didn't mind celebrating early). It makes a great theme! If you want, I would be happy to share ideas for 'spooky ' food, decorations, etc. Just email me at: maureen.mccrackin@whitetree.ca .

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  7. Hey, I just wanted you to know I made a special GW trip today just to look for a candlestick like yours! Alas, they had NOTHING close. I'll keep looking though.

    Would you mind if I link to you and use your pic in a post sometime?

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  8. Victoria- Sure! I would love for you to post and link back to my sight. Just let me and maybe I can post at the same time to your site.

    Thanks!

    Good Luck on the candle stick hunt!

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  9. Very cool in a spooky sort of way !!!!
    Kammy

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  10. These are such cute and creative...not to mention super thrifty Halloween decorating ideas! love them all, and thanks for linking up to Frugalicious Friday...this day was created especially for people like you! Hope to see you next week!

    Jane @Finding Fabulous

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  11. Kate, thanks again for linking up! I featured you on my Frugalicious Friday Favorite! Your blog is super cute! Have a great week!

    Jane @ Finding Fabulous

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  12. I love finding treasures like that at thrift stores. Great job on all!

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  13. I love all your decor! It's a fabulous idea to have a spooky birthday bash. Perfect idea for a boy!
    God's blessings,
    Sarah :D

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  14. Ahhh! LOVE IT! I think I need to glitter up my goodwill candlesticks! You inspired me! I'm your newest follower! HOpe you'll come visit SewWoodsy.blogspot.com

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