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5 Free Halloween Printables

posted by cindylouh on October 21st, 2011 | Halloween |
T.G.I.F.!!! . . . and to celebrate, here are 5 Halloween printables from 5 great websites!   So easy to get into the Halloween spirit when you see these creative ideas!
Aren't these images from Graphics Fairy fabulous?  So easy to print on fabric and frame!  I would love to have these in the entry hall to greet little goblins on Halloween!


Oh, my gosh, wait 'til you see these "dreadfully vile Halloween treat labels" from design.wash.rinse.repeat. . . A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!! Such brilliant designs!


Are you bagging treats or making cupcakes for a classroom?  Here are some Halloween printables from printyourparty.com to give your treats a professional look!

If you are looking for cupcake toppers, mimibun.com has some really cute designs for her free Halloween Cupcake Picks.

and I have some free Halloween party circles that can be used on drinking straws or made into cupcake picks!

Enjoy!

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Printable Halloween Party Circles

posted by cindylouh on October 20th, 2011 | Halloween |

Here is a free Halloween printable to bling out some straws or make cupcake picks with.  I think it is the small details that make a party extra special and memorable.  These Halloween party circles are a perfect way to make your party festive and set a fun party mood. How do you make a party special?  Leave a comment on this post and you will be entered to win one of 15 Halloween Prize Packages (each a $100 value) from Fanta!

Download the printable Halloween party circles and print in color on white card-stock.

Printable Halloween Party Circles PDF

Using a 2 inch scallop circle punch (my very favorite punch), cut out the circles.

Tape the circles to fun striped straws with transparent tape.

Just a few simple steps and a couple of minutes and you have added something really cute to your party!

We will be using the festive drinking straws this Halloween before we go trick or treating.  We have invited some families over to have dinner before they head out for candy.  This is a great way to fill their stomachs with something good before all that bad!

Now I'm curious to know, what are your favorite Halloween party tips, tricks, and memories? By answering you will be entered to win one of 15 Halloween Prize Packages (each a $100 value) from Fanta!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fanta. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Contest Rules.

$120 Julian & Co {Giveaway} Closed

posted by cindylouh on October 19th, 2011 | Giveaways |

Thank you everyone for entering the pepper kids giveaway.   I am glad you like their site as much as me.    Check back to see who won! I hope it's you!

I am really excited for this giveaway.  Julian & Co  is a great company with fabulous jewelry.  If you are looking for something that is both unique and personal, this is the place for you.  With the holidays approaching,  you can find that perfect gift for Mom that is also sentimental.  Julian & co also had a great start take a minute to read her story here.  What a beautiful inspiration to start a business.  I just love how simple her pieces are, beautiful stuff for kids, Men, and Women.

Now is your chance to get your own piece.  One lucky winner will get this beautiful pendant, personalized just for you.

All you have to do is:

1. comment on this post for a chance to win!

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3. Like Skip to my Lou on Facebook

 

Congrats to the winner!

Jen Stevens says:

I love your jewelry… If I had the good fortune of being a winner, I would have a necklace made honoring my baby daughter who was born still almost 8 years ago. So lovely.

Contest Closes Wed. Oct.26th, 2011 at midnight central standard time.

Halloween Cookie Pops Tutorial

posted by cindylouh on October 18th, 2011 | Halloween |

If you are looking for a no-bake Halloween treat, here is an idea for Frankenstein Cookie Pops.

Supplies for Frankenstein Cookie Pops

Vienna Fingers Original Cookies

Green Candy Melts

Black Candy Melts

Candy Eyes (1/2 inch or 3/8 inch)

Sucker Sticks

Black Candy Writer

How to make Frankenstein cookie pops

Melt about 1 cup green candy coating discs in a microwave safe bowl. Melt the candy coating for 15 seconds, stir, microwave another 15 seconds, stir, microwave 15 seconds and then continue stirring until all pieces are melted.

Carefully separate cookies. Dip sucker stick into candy coating

Place sucker stick on cookie and place another cookie on top. Place the inside of the cookie facing out for the front so it is smoother. Firmly (but carefully) press cookies together. Allow candy coating to set before proceeding.

 


Spoon candy coating over cookie, smooth and remove excess with back of the spoon. Allow to dry.  Cookies can be placed on wax paper to dry.

Dip top of cookie in black candy coating to make hair.

Place candy writer in a glass filled with hot water. Once candy coating has become liquid inside the tube add details to the cookie pop. Use a dab of the candy coating to attach the eyes.

 

You can make ghost cookie pops with white candy coating and Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies!

Made by you Monday

posted by cindylouh on October 17th, 2011 | Made By You Mondays |

Happy Monday everyone!  Make sure to pop over and enter our Pepper Kids giveaway there is still plenty of time.

 

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