posted by cindylouh on October 29th, 2009 | Halloween, kids crafts |
Papel picado ("perforated paper") is the beautiful Mexican art of cutting paper into elaborate designs. One of the best sites on the web, The Toymaker, has some simple templates to make your own papel picado Halloween banner.
Traditionally tissue paper is used to make these banners. We had good luck using crepe paper. I printed out the designs, foldel the template in half along with a piece of crepe paper inside and fastened with paper clips. My daughter then was able to cut around the outside edges eaisly. I helped with the inside bits.
Cut out as many as you like.
To make ready for hanging we folded the top edge over a piece of string and glued, being careful not to stretch the crepe paper.
What a simple way to make your home festive!
Be sure to visit the Toymaker for all her lovely paper toys. I love her darling cat favor boxes.
Thanks for stopping by today!
posted by cindylouh on October 27th, 2009 | Halloween, party favors |
.....still thinking about candy corn. These candy corn cones would make a festive favor --- especially cute sitting in the center of a dinner plate.
Candy Corn Favor Cones Download
Download and print on white card stock. Cut out and place double stick tape on the front side edge. Notice that tape starts all the way on the yellow part and tapers off the paper at the white tip.
Roll up into a cone. Okay, it takes a minute to get the hang of it and you have to be forceful to get it to come together. You will need to trim the tape off at the point. Once you have it rolled into a cone and secured, place tape along the inside edge. Glue could be used or hot glue if you work quickly
Take a strip of tissue paper about 7" wide and 20" long and attach it to the tape. "Ruffle" tissue paper as you attach it to the tape. Overlap ends and secure with just a bit more tape.
Fill with treats and tie off with a bow!
You might also be interested in this free candy corn garland download.
posted by cindylouh on October 26th, 2009 | Halloween, party ideas, recipes |
I love candy corn, especially when mixed with dry roasted salted peanuts. It tastes like a Payday candy bar. YUM. Here are some more fun candy corn ideas....
Loving these Candy Corn Parfaits made by Julie (thanks to Mischelle for sharing this awesome blog --- so many other ideas to enjoy on both blogs)
So clever, Candy Corn Look-A-Like Pizza (among other fun Halloween food ideas), from the great Our Best Bites blog.
Cute Candy Corn shaped cookies from The Recipe Girl.
Land O Lakes even shows how to make sparkling candy corn shaped cookies.
Of course Martha never lets us down and shares these so simple candy corn cookies.
Want something totally delicious? Homebased Mom has outdone herself with this Candy Corn Bark -- oh my!
Homebased Mom also shares these darling candy corn cupcakes.
I didn't realize that you can even make your own homemade candy corn. Cakespy gives a great tutorial.
Adults might like a Candy Corn Cordial with candy corn infused vodka from the Food Network.
These candy corn cheese and crackers from Better Homes and Gardens, are a great way to keep the theme going.
posted by cindylouh on October 24th, 2009 | Halloween, free downloads, printables |
The web is overflowing with Halloween treats!
Allsort's Spooky Spinners too clever!
Looking for the perfect goody to give to a friend? Living Locurto shares her darling cookie mix.
If you don't mind the cutting, these cupcake toppers are fabulous from a Fanciful Twist.
Living Locurto has these fun printable cup sleeves.
Accent the Party shares these Halloween Cupcake Picks.
The ever creative Cottage Industrialist shares these fun invites.
PaperCrave always has something awesome to offer. Check out these favor boxes with a choice of papers.
Halloween Labels from Paper Glitter.
Holiday Crafts and Creations has these cool coffin favor boxes.
A Work In Progress has made these cool Ghostie Pillow Boxes.
Design.Wash.Rinse.Repeat shares her creative pumpkin pops and...
her uber cool spooky labels.
Find more Halloween ideas here.
