Monthly Archives: October 2009

Halloween Decorations: How to Make Electric Candles

October 21, 2009 | Topic: Guest, Halloween

Dave Gugel, of Davenport FL, has one of the most impressive Halloween decorated houses I’ve seen in a long time. Check out the interview we did with him last year, and the pictures! His website has pictures of the finished product for the past several years, and pictures

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Taxidermied Mice, and other web oddities…

October 20, 2009 | Topic: inspirations

Today we have a collection of fun links, some halloween, but most not… ! To start off, this has got to be the most retweeted thing I’ve ever twittered. Wouldn’t you like Taxidermy Mice for YOUR wedding cake topper!? Available here! I’ve been going cool link crazy on… Read on...

Decorating for your Halloween Party – Links Galore!

October 19, 2009 | Topic: Halloween, inspirations

Planning a Party? Or just getting into the Halloween Decorating Spirit? Here is a roundup of a bunch of cool ideas, for classy, spooky, creepy or scary decor! First off, for some general sources of inspiration.. Check out The Swell Life’s 24 Crafts in 24 Hours.… Read on...

Halloween Sweets Ideas! (Part 1)

October 18, 2009 | Topic: food, Halloween, inspirations

A roundup of cakes, cookies, and assorted sweets with a halloween theme… Check out the new flickr Gallery below, plus a reminder of some of the past goodies posted here. Some Halloween Sweets posted previously on Dabbled

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Halloween Cocktail Roundup 1

October 17, 2009 | Topic: food, Halloween, inspirations, party

It’s that time of year… time to start thinking about Halloween entertaining! Whether you’re planning to throw a big halloween bash, or just want to invite a few friends over to hang out while the kids trick or treat, wouldn’t it be nice to surprise your guests with a really… Read on...

Halloween Costumes, part 3 – Homemade Kids Costumes (plus more links)

October 16, 2009 | Topic: Halloween, inspirations

A third flickr Gallery for your inspiration… this time featuring some cool/cute and homemade kids costumes. ( See Part 1 and Part 2)
I’m from the old school that likes to make rather than buy costumes. And I totally remember being “Dracula” with a red towel… Read on...

Halloween Costume Tutorial: The Spider!

October 15, 2009 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Guest, Halloween, inspirations

Welcome to yet another Halloween post! (Don’t miss any this month: Get the Feed (RSS) or Get Dabbled via Email)
This easy and fun homemade costume was the hit of last year’s Halloween carnival–I love how the arms all move!–so I insisted that my friend… Read on...

Kids Halloween Costume Ideas: How to make a Garbage Man, and more!

October 14, 2009 | Topic: Halloween

I’ve been posting cute kids costumes over at the Dabbled Facebook page, and inviting readers to join in, and Lisa posted this one. I thought it was so cute we just had to share it with everyone. Lisa made this Garbage Man/Truck costume, and I think she did an… Read on...

Halloween at Dabbled Thus Far..

October 13, 2009 | Topic: Halloween

Here’s the recent Halloween posts you might have missed… Food:

Halloween Food: The Mummy’s Hand..

Costumes:

Decorations:

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Halloween Decor: Make Creepy Blackbirds!

October 12, 2009 | Topic: craft, Featured Craft, Halloween

I’m guest posting today at Dollar Store Crafts, one of my favorite cheap crafting blogs! Last week, Heather posted her Spooky Halloween Tree tutorial over here, and today I’m returning the favor. So if you want some scary halloween decor on the cheap (less than a… Read on...