Spell Books

I saw Martha "antique" paper a few years ago, and although I don’t remember her technique, I do remember that it was complicated. I played around with the general idea, though, and came up with an easy way to get the same aged look. Supplies You'll Need for Aging Paper A piece of paper you want to age. (I used regular 24lb laser paper. Of course, print your poem, passage of writing, and etc. to the page before you attempt to antique it.) 1/4 cup of hot, black coffee. (Although I’ve only used…

I have been SO excited to decorate for Halloween this year. I've been collecting things and ideas since the end of August. I've finally got the house in enough order and most of it unpacked that I couldn't wait any longer. I'm only about half done, I still need to do out side and get some pumpkins but for now this will hold me over. I pinned a lot of ideas on Pinterest and these are some that I actually did. I made my own spell book from a old dictionary I found at DI. I made my spell pages…

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I’m cackling like a happy witch over here, because I’m so excited about this free printable!! It started out as a custom order for a MOST fabulous customer – one who cussed four times while talking about Martha Stewart in a positive way, therefore sealing ...

For those new Frosted Fans... Every Sat I post finds from local stores (but national chains) that may help you stock up for your next party. I try and keep a rolling 2 months in the link on the right "Frosting at Local Stores" Target's new plastic ware! I am always interesting in what they will come up with. I really love the bird one! They have matching cups, bowls and even metal bins! Found: Target Section: Kitchenware end cap Price: $1.99 - $9.99 Great for a bowling themed party! Either…

Beginner Spells

SMALL Vintage Paper Mache Halloween Witch's Book of POTIONS BOX A small Witches BOOK OF POTIONS made from paper mache. The Book opens to create a secret hiding place inside. The outside of the book is painted a vintage creamy White, and edged in black acrylic paint (and quite distressed). A Vintage cat is hand painted on the front of the book, {along with stamped images}. The back of the book is plain white {and signed}. The inside has vintage paper with stamped images. This small book…

SMALL Vintage Paper Mache Halloween Witch's Book of CHARMS BOX A small Witches BOOK OF CHARMS made from paper mache. The Book opens to create a secret hiding place inside. The outside of the book is painted Orange, and edged in black acrylic paint (and quite distressed.) A Vintage moon is hand painted on the front of the book, along with stamped images and various papers. The back of the book is plain orange {and signed}. The inside is painted black and has vintage paper with stamped…

Get this free printable spell book page and add it to your Halloween decor! Halloween potion label printables as well! #halloween #spellbook #freeprintable #printable

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I have to tell you, I'm not a crafty person. I've always wanted to be, but every time I try to make something I feel like it looks like crap. I've always wanted to do a project, finish it and love it. Well, it actually happened! This spooky Halloween spell book turned out great! I saw this when I was at a candy making class at my friend Mandy's house. I walked into her entry and there on a side table was the cutest Halloween decoration I've seen in a long time. It was the talk of the…