Party DIY {Spider Mums}

I've been so busy lately that taking the time to decorate for Halloween was unfortunately put off till the last minute. While I don't usually decorate inside, I like to create a spooky but welcoming experience for trick-or-treaters outside. But with this year's lack of time, I resorted to quick decor with a big impact. I had bought these mini glittered spiders with another project in mind but with time cut close I had to resort to plan B. I'm very glad I did though. By hot gluing these decorative spiders to wooden skewers, I was able to stick them into my mums and create the appearance that spiders were crawling everywhere. This is hands down one of the simplest DIY decor items I've ever done but I think the impact turned out better than any. Plus, I'm really hoping it will spook a few people come Thursday! Here's the simple step by step….

:: Supplies ::

Mini Plastic Spiders (I got mine at Wal-Mart)

Long Wooden Skewers

Hot Glue

:: Directions::

1. Place a dab of hot glue on the underneath of your spider. 

2. Put wooden skewer into hot glue and hold in place until glue begins to set. 

3. Stick into plants or centerpiece.

Party DIY {Birthday Candle Holders}

I feel like I say this with every DIY, but this one has to be one of my favorites. And, this time I really mean it. If you are anything like me (a cake aficionado), then the thought of ever having wax from the candle touch your cake is just terrible. Every year, I rush along the lighting, singing, and wish making process just trying to make sure not a drop ruins the pure amazingness of my Italian Cream Cake with Coconut filling. It's a tradition that comes along once a year and should really be treasured, not rushed. But fear no more, these handy little devises prevent the wax cake dilemma.

Sometimes, a DIY is not about creating something new, but finding a new use for something already in existence. This past weekend we were roaming Lowe's looking for supplies for another project when a mixture of boredom and hunger took over. While Rob was searching for the perfect size nuts and washers, I began opening the drawers labeled "Hobbies" on the hardware aisle. In these drawers I found the best miniature wood pieces with a thousand uses. They had everything from wood cubes to spheres to mini wood flower pots. Also floating in the drawers were these. I looked at them for a brief second wondering what in the world you would do with it. All of a sudden it dawned on me. The pre-drilled hole is the perfect size for a birthday candle! Obviously not it's intended purpose but perfect to solve the wax cake dilemma. I picked up a pack of 4 for a mere $1.78, and with a can of spray paint I already had a home, I created a super cute candle holder that will get more uses than I can ever count. Here's the easy how-to...

:: Supplies ::
Wooden Tires (Hobby Drawer on Hardware Aisle)
Spray Paint
Birthday Candles

:: Directions ::
Spray tires in desired color. Let dry and stick in candle. Adorn cake.

Party DIY {Colorful Clipboard Picture Frames}

I have to say, this has to be one of my favorite DIY's I've ever done. I really struggle with changing the pictures displayed in the house. Sometimes I just don't quite have the time to take the frames off the wall, find a picture that fits and hang it back up. These clipboard picture frames solve that problem. The best part is that I don't have to find a pictures that fits perfectly. You can use these colorful clipboards for anything though. Use them to brighten up your office, hang documents you don't want to forget, or display your kids artwork. They're customizable to fit your decor and an easy way to spruce up your space. Here's the step-by-step...

:: Supplies ::
Acrylic Craft Paint
Clipboards
Sponge Brush
Painters Tape or Stencil

:: Directions ::
1. Use your painter's to mark off 3" wide stripes or apply stencil. Paint in desired color and immediately remove painter's tape. Let dry completely.
2. Hang on the wall and clip picture.