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Transform a $2 pumpkin bucket into a vintage inspired candy bucket with a little paper mâché and paint!

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.

Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday. So it should come as no surprise that I start thinking about it in August, decorating for it in September and craft for the big day all the way up until October 31st! Today I thought I'd share my Top 10 Favorite Halloween Crafts. These are my personal DIY's...not ones that I've done with my students. I'll be sharing my fave fall projects for kids this week, so stay tuned. Until then, here are my Top Ten! 1. Celluclay Pumpkins These pumpkins were so…

One of my favorite characters from vintage Halloween folk art is the black cat ~ always sporting a mischievous look and a cheeky gri...

Every year, when fall approaches and the light begins to change, I get this urge to create. Often times that results in a Halloween-inspired dress, needle felted sweater or painting (stay tuned for a big ole blog post with all my fave fall crafts!). This year, I was inspired to create these wannabe vintage Halloween trick or treat buckets! I got the idea from a shop I happened by one morning. They had these sweet little papier mache treat buckets on display in their window that were more…

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.

I have always loved the look of vintage paper mache trick-or-treat buckets. However, since they are so delicate there aren't many authentic ones left and those that are come at a hefty price. So, a couple of months ago I decided to make my own! I make them Out of miniature glass fish bowls coated with paper mache. I then add facial features made of clay and other materials. Each bucket takes a minimum of 3 hours to make so I hope that explains the price! These buckets are 4 Inches tall…

It is getting quite spooky around here! I went to some vintage flea markets, antique stores and thrift stores and got some awesome Halloween goodies!! It is fun to find just the right pieces. I Love these jack o'lanterns, I know they are reproductions....but they are soooo cool. They are well made too. I used to have some vintage ones, but sold them during hard times... these are a good replacement for me. Look at the cool old book...only $3. It has the sweetest pictures. I love the orange…

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