13 Halloween Tips and Tricks

Be prepared this Halloween with these useful and fun tips and tricks. 

 Here is a better way to slice a pumpkin,
allowing you to light a candle without singeing off your arm hair.  
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Better yet, skip the candle all together and add a string of Christmas lights inside your pumpkin. 
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Silica Gel will prevent pumpkins from molding. I would suggest not opening the packet. Just toss the entire thing inside your pumpkin or gourd display.  

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Create this amazing fog effect by adding hot water, salt, and dry ice to a tall glass inside your pumpkin. 

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For those of you on a budget, make some simple spiderwebs from trash bags. 

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 Keep track of the kids this Halloween with these glowing Trick-or-Treat bags. 

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This squishy eyeball doorbell is a great way to gross out your guests.  

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 Did you know that petroleum jelly glows under black light? Check it out for yourself!  

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Use cookie cutters to carve your pumpkins. 
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Make your own sculptures using packing tape. 
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 Fill a spray bottle with water and add a small amount of bleach. Spray this on your pumpkin daily to fight mold and keep your pumpkin from drying out.
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Get the look of spiderwebs inside a balloon using hi-float and a couple rubber spiders. 
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Eyes in the bushes. Cut eyes in toilet paper rolls. Insert a glow-stick and place in bushes and trees around your home.
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Halloween Wreaths

Wow!! I was at Cracker Barrel yesterday and they had a Christmas display set up next to the cash register. 
Christmas!! Seriously!?!! I'm not even ready for Halloween!!
EEK!! Definitely a sign that I better get on the ball.
What about you? Are you ready for Halloween? What about Thanksgiving? Christmas? New Years? 
Its hard to believe they are right around the corner.

In the meantime, check out these fun Halloween wreath tutorials. 

 Felt Flower Halloween Wreath

 EEK Wreath

Chevron Bat Wreath

Black Burlap Wreath

Skeleton Wreath

Spooktacular Halloween Wreath

 Felt Ghost Wreath

Skeleton Head Wreath

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Using Pumpkins in Fall Decor

When I think of pumpkins, I think of Halloween and scary faces. 

However, there are several ways you can incorporate pumpkins into your fall decor to keep on display all season long. Here are just a few of the wonderful ideas that I have found.

Pumpkin Pileup

Pumpkin Vase Filler

Gold Thumbtack Covered Pumpkins

Pumpkin Tower Welcome Sign

Mini Pumpkin Wreath

Metallic-Glazed Pumpkins in Urn

Pumpkin Votive Holders

Pumpkins Lights

Etched Pumpkin

Pumpkin Topiary

Monogrammed Pumpkin

Junk Pumpkin

Pumpkin Party Cooler

Glitter Pumpkins

Lace Pumpkin

Do you use pumpkins in your fall decor? 
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Fall Into Fall

Fall starts next month!!
Are you ready!!!
Well, don't worry because I have prepared a list of super simple fall decorations that will only take a few seconds from your day but will add a huge impact to your fall decor.

Add some berries to a vase and a insert a couple pressed leaves into glass frames.
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Leaves and pumpkins in a vase.
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Ornamental grasses tucked inside a copper pipe fitting.
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Gather wheat in brown bottles.
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Display gourds and pumpkins in clear bowls, vases, and cloches.
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