Monday, October 18, 2010

Rub-ons, Paint and Pumpkins

I've really been enjoying decorating for Halloween. Tonight I completed several projects that have been floating around in my head for a while. I'm tired and short on words tonight so here goes...

My Halloween Mantel

Did you spot my painted pumpkins?

Using these for inspiration, a little black paint and Max's paint brush I created these:


This little guy is my favorite.

Next, I used this:

To make this:

Cute, right?

Things I learned tonight:

1. Painting pumpkins is not as easy as it looks.
2. When applying rub-ons to glass, forget the little wooden stick and use a plastic baby spoon...works like a charm!
3. The correct spelling for "mantel".

Question I still have: Do I need to do something to seal the rub-ons on my glass candle holder?

Nite, Nite!
Posted by Melissa at 7:50 PM

4 comments:

  1. ColeyOctober 19, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Ohmygosh that candle holder is adorable! I think I might have to make one like that Christmas style. :)

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  2. nest of posiesOctober 20, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    WOW!

    your mantel looks fantastic! super job.

    your silhouette pumpkins are wonderful as well. i love the bunting too!

    thanks for linking up & sharing such a festive mantel!

    kellie

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  3. MelissaOctober 20, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Thanks for the kind words, ladies! Kellie, thank you for hosting the link party...it's a great opportunity to see what everyone else has going on.

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  4. Green Eyed Girl CraftsOctober 20, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    The mantel looks great! I really love your subway votive holder... so creative!

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