Okio B Designs

This is another Pinterest-inspired project. And I, once again, had everything I needed to make these spooky Halloween bottles.

First, I gave each bottle a couple of coats of black spray paint. While they were drying, I printed out my labels (also found on Pinterest) onto label paper.

I gave each label a couple of coats of clear spray paint so they won't get wet or rub off.

Once everything was dry, I simply peeled and stuck each label onto a bottle. I swear I'm addicted to these and hoping to make a few more!

Jeanine

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When I saw Martha Stewart's black snake wreath floating around on Pinterest, I just knew I had to make one for Halloween.

I had a random wreath hanging around and some fake snakes (from the Dollar Store) left over from last year. I spray painted the wreath black and then used my hot glue gun to add the snakes (which were already black).

The snakes are a little bigger than I remembered. Either that or my wreath is a little smaller than I remembered. Ha! Regardless, I do like the look and am happy because I had everything I needed on hand for this quick Halloween knock-off.

Jeanine

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Here's a quick and easy banner for fall. All you need is some book paper, twine, clothes pins and a printer.

I used some of my leftover Romeo & Juliet book paper for mine. I picked a pretty font to spell out fall. After playing with the sizing (I enlarged my letters 250 percent!), I simply printed out each letter onto its own sheet.

Then I clipped the pages onto the twine using my clothes pins. See what I mean? Super easy! I also played around with some carnival tickets and stamps to make this cute, mini fall "banner."

I also did one that says Halloween but I'm trying not to put it out at least until the end of September!

Jeanine

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I was able to pop in to my favorite church thrift store this morning. Look at the goodies that I picked up for a mere $5.

I never ever pass up a bag of buttons! I'm not sure what the ceramic piece is supposed to be but I love the French writing so I grabbed it. It has a plastic topper?!

The cat head reminds me of vintage Halloween decorations.

The pyrex piece is definitely going to get a spooky Halloween makeover. I'm thinking something along the lines of a mad scientist. The little lantern is also scheduled for a quick makeover.

I couldn't pass up the wood pumpkin since I'm starting to put out some fall pieces on our porch.

Not a bad haul if I do say so myself!

Jeanine

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This little, vintage desk sits in a corner in our dining room. I change it out every season. I started adding some autumn touches to it earlier this week.

I'm still adding some pieces but here it is so far. I found the autumn printable via Pinterest.

What's wrong with this picture?! Can you see it? I didn't have an M Scrabble tile (thanks to my boys!) so I had to turn the W upside down. It's not terribly noticeable unless you look closely at it. Ha!

The white pumpkin was a garage sale find that I painted white last year.

I've had this little guy for years. I actually keep him out year-round.

The fabric pumpkin is from Home Goods and the metal shoe form I picked up at an outdoor flea market in Virginia over the summer.

As I said, I'm still kind of playing around with it but I'm so ready for fall that I just had to share!

Jeanine

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The kiddos are officially back to school and I'm chomping at the bit to catch up on some crafting! Garage sales were a bust this weekend so I looked in my crafting stash and pulled out two Dollar Store prayer candles.

I wanted to make some spooky candles for Halloween - even though I have a bunch left over from last year. First I wrapped some vintage book paper around each candle.

Then I hand-stamped my Raven onto craft paper. It actually quotes Poe's Quoth the Raven although it's kind of hard to see. I ripped the craft paper and then distressed the edges.

Glue the craft paper over the book paper and you're done! My bad for not lining up the craft paper perfectly but I'll be displaying them apart so not too much of a big deal for me.

Jeanine