Have you ever played Mad Gab? We love it! I couldn't find Halloween Mad Gab anywhere so I made my own. We played it at Madison's 5th grade class Halloween party and it was a big hit! I played it with some girlfriends and we had a blast too. So it's great for all ages. If you're looking for Continue Reading
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September 24, 2014
Snake Coffin Wreath – Easy DIY Halloween Decoration
Halloween is right around the corner so Maddie and I decided to make an Easy DIY Halloween Decoration for our front door. We mad a snake entwined coffin wreath that is decked out with tons of creepy crawlies. This is sure to gross out even the bravest trick or treater! We got everything at the Continue Reading
October 27, 2013
Creepy DIY Halloween Candle Sconce
Holy moly less than a week till Halloween and we haven’t done much decorating yet. Living in an ongoing remodel means not every being able to find anything when you need it because everything is in boxes. And the boxes you need are never the ones on top or in front! We have TONS of Halloween Continue Reading
October 11, 2013
DIY Halloween Tombstones
It's October and at my house that means Halloween! We are official Halloween nuts inside and out. Today I want to share our grave yard with you. Or should I say I want to show you how we made some awesome DIY Halloween Tombstones. How to Make DIY Halloween Tombstones These outdoor Halloween Continue Reading
October 1, 2013
Spooky Halloween Stick Wreath
Make this DIY Halloween decoration with a few sticks, some scrap lumber and coffee filters. Cheap, easy, and so spooky! Complete the project in less than 30 minutes. It's a fun project to do with the kids, just wear gloves and masks when painting or you may end up looking zombified long after the Continue Reading
September 22, 2013
On trend Halloween Decor: Part 3
Holy cow September is almost over!!! Do you have your Halloween décor all planned out? If not here are a few more ideas to incorporating design trends into your display. See trends 1-4 here, and 5-9 here. 10. 50 Shades of black + white (yes that = gray) Halloween menu from Continue Reading
September 9, 2013
On Trend Halloween Decor: part 2
Ready for some more trendy Halloween décor ideas that let you experiment with and enjoy current trends and then pack them away before they become passé. Here are 5 more on trend decorating ideas. See Halloween Trends 1 – 4. 5. Au Naturel I love the antlers, horns and tortoise shells I am seeing Continue Reading
September 1, 2013
Trendy Halloween Decor: Part 1
Happy September! Halloween is almost on deck and we Sawdustgalz are getting excited about all of the decorating possibilities! Have you been tempted by some of the more trendy décor treatments but don’t want to make the investment in time or money for something that you might be sick of seeing in Continue Reading
October 11, 2012
Halloween Marshmallow Pops
When you don't have a lot of extra time, but you want to create special holiday memories with your family, you look for "the easy button". I saw some cute Valentine Marshmallow Pops on Pinterest from Mommy Gaga and knew that would be something special Madison and I could do in an afternoon...but Continue Reading
October 4, 2012
Ghostly Halloween Menu Chalkboard
Madison and I have planned a very special dinner for Wes tonight and since it's so super duper special, we made a special "Ghostly Halloween Chalkboard Menu" so he'd know what he was in for! Muhahahahahaha ! [pinit] I know, you totally want to come over for dinner tonight, Continue Reading
October 20, 2011
Halloween Mantle
I can't believe it's almost Halloween. I have to admit that decorating this year wasn't high on my priority list. Having just moved, the idea of unpacking all the decorations just to pack them back up in a few weeks didn't thrill me. But Madison loves Halloween so we did up a Halloween Continue Reading
October 17, 2011
Coffin Halloween Party Invitations
We LOVE Halloween and we LOVE hosting Halloween Parties! The other day while at the Dollar Store when I spotted these 8" coffins full of gummy body parts, inspiration struck. I made these Coffin Halloween Party Invitations. At $1 each, these are not bargain invitations but I couldn't pass them Continue Reading
October 7, 2010
“Trapped Soul” {Halloween Decoration}
Here's a quick, easy and totally cheep Halloween decoration. This mirror was on clearance because of the crack but it has a nice frame so I bought it. I decided to make a Halloween decoration out of it before I remove the mirror and use the frame for who knows what. You can scrape the Continue Reading
September 14, 2010
Skull Candlesticks – Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Decorations
Make these spooky skull candlesticks for about $5 each! It will only take about 30 minutes to make these easy DIY Halloween decorations. They rival Halloween decorations you would find at a Halloween Superstore for upwards of $15 each. Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Decorations Be on the lookout Continue Reading
September 7, 2010
Halloween Subway Art
I know, we've seen lots of subway art projects lately. Well I made one too so I might as well share! I was inspired by Jen's Spooky Subway Art project on Tatertot's and Jello and one from Swainston Vinyl and Design. This project cost me $1 because I bought four 25 Continue Reading
August 5, 2016
Wood Drawer Runners
I used wood drawer runners to install the 28 tiny drawers I built to hold all the tiny little craft embellishments I have accumulated over the years. I know what you're thinking, "CRAFTS?". Right? Yeah, I used to make a bunch of crafty projects like; handmade cards, party invitations, and lots of Continue Reading
February 25, 2016
Life and Stuff
Hi guys! I just got home from a two week trip to Idaho. I helped with some projects while there but this post is more about life happenings than projects so I'll share some project photos another time. Some of you have been hanging out with me for the whole 6 years that I've been blogging and Continue Reading
November 7, 2013
It’s only drywall
So you've seen what's happening upstairs and you know that I'm having my air return and some vents moved. Well before that can happen we had to prepare the basement so everything could be accessed easily. We first had to put all the Halloween decoration boxes away and then move EVERYTHING from one Continue Reading
October 25, 2013
DIY Faux Overmantle = No More Holes in the Wall
I have been informed that exposed wires and power tools do not constitute Halloween decorations. I don’t know why—they scare me! To keep the peace and have a happy home I have been cajoled away from finishing the trim work in the upstairs bath and put on decorating duty. To be honest, it really Continue Reading
October 30, 2012
Trash Bag Ghosts {Kids Corner}
These SUPER easy and inexpensive trash bag ghost Halloween decorations would look good during the day but also at night with a little LED tea light illuminating them from the inside! What do you think? This project was submitted by 11 year old Sophie Perrins of Boise ID. What a fun family Continue Reading
October 29, 2012
A series of unfortunate events (and sneak peeks)
On Friday, Madison hosted a Halloween Party -- and even though the library was not finished, I scrambled to clean up and make the house presentable and somewhat "decorated"! (Soooo tired having a huge plate of treats --and not giving you much of a sneak peek because that would be Continue Reading
September 17, 2012
All Inclusive Holiday Mantel
I've been doing some decorating and am excited to share! Who has time to decorate their mantel every time the leaves change? Every time a new Holiday pops up on the calendar? Not Me! Not lately anyway. Don't get me wrong, I love having a homey home. I like to get in Continue Reading
October 31, 2011
Master Closet Adventure (The Movie)
Crown moulding, paint, build drawers, install closet rods, build sliding doors...and then I'm done! When I see the video of me IN the room standing next to the giant cabinets, it puts it all into perspective for me why this project has been taking so long... it's a HUGE project and I can't wait Continue Reading
October 24, 2011
Clingman’s Dome
Sunday, after Madison's fun but exhausting Halloween Sleepover party on Friday/Saturday, we needed some peace and quiet. (Come to find out, when you send six 12 year old girls to bed at an already questionably unhealty hour, they don't actually put their heads down on their pillows and lay still and Continue Reading
October 19, 2011
Trick or Tip Week
Halloween is just around the corner and to help celebrate the trick or treating festivities, I’ve partnered with a few of my favorite fellow bloggers and we’re hosting Trick or Tip Week starting next Monday. Each day, one of us will be sharing our favorite tricks and tips. Then on Friday, we’re Continue Reading
October 3, 2011
Finding Mojo – Closet Remodel
Well hello, Mojo. It's nice to have you back! After getting ONE single, stinking cabinet built for Wes' side of the closet last week, I "WOKE UP"! Saturday morning I got up and finished EVERYTHING but the shoe cabinets! That's 8 cabinets plus the base! I'm proud -- I admit it. This closet remodel Continue Reading
February 28, 2011
How to Hide TV Cords in Trim Work
Whether your TV is hung over the fireplace, on a wall or it is sitting on a table or console, how to hide the cords is always the big dilemma. Angie over at Angie in the Thick of it is here to share her idea and solution of hiding her TV cords in the trim work around her fireplace. It's Continue Reading
October 20, 2010
Skull Book Ends
It turns out I bought about a dozen of these dollar store skulls last year. I found them all in my Halloween boxes now that I'm finally getting around to digging through them. {Apparently I thought they were going to run out and I stocked up!} I just threw those book covers together so don't Continue Reading