Ideas For DIY
The creative Ashleigh from Bee in Our Bonnet is one of the crafty ladies who moved on to Round Two of Crafting with the Stars. This wonderful cubby shelf project was her entry for round one and obviously the voters loved it! She didn’t purchase this shelf and just paint it, she made it with her own hands. I think she and her star, Cheri from It’s So Very Cheri did a marvelous job, don’t you?
See the PB inspired cubby shelf how to here.
This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.
I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.
This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.
What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.
Thanks for the feature Amanda! I hope someone else out there makes these things as it is just too fun to decorate with! I love “craft gossip” and I’m so pleased to know the fabulous person behind this site now!
You’re welcome Ashleigh! I’m just a part of this great site though, there are several awesome editors, they rock! 🙂 Keep the great projects coming and it’s fabulous to know you now as well!