{Halloween decorating} Newbie party started!
But that's OK, then we get into another Holiday and there is more fun to be had decorating.
I have ONE more Halloween post after this, and that is it! YAY for you.
Well....
Can you spare a buck? I am betting you can...
{I had this banner last year on our mantel..I changed out the banner this year and you will soon see that.}
Now let me tell you the quick story of this Mr. Owl graphic from the Graphics fairy.
I bought this pitiful picture from the dollar tree.
Yes it is cheap and looks and feels every bit of it.
HOWEVER, I loved the background surrounding the palm {or whatever plant that is} picture,
and had a light bulb moment.
I thought I would paint the frame mustard yellow, add a little wax, distress it, and then mod podge the graphic
right over the pic!
The idea worked like a charm!
I told you I can spread a buck a long way.
Mike noticed it last night and actually said, that's a pretty cool picture.
I told him I made it up...surprise, surprise!
Lucy likes it too!'
I really hate that my cords are sticking out. I had a plant there covering them, but of course, it was in rough shape and I moved it to hopefully bring it back to life.
**NEWBIE party GUIDELINES**:
NEXT MONDAY there will BE NO NEWBIE PARTY!
In lieu of IT, I will be hosting a Magazine copy cat challenge, which you may read all about it on my side bar!
Joining:
MM {SBNOTP}
Amaze me Monday
Graphics fairy
Tip junkie
Labels: Halloween 2011, newbie party, owl
59 Comments:
You are such a great host, with so many ideas for us to copy! I always enjoy my visit!
Your decorations are super cute, Debbie! I love the owl!
Oh- I love that- REALLY cute idea! xo Diana
I love your delightful, creative creepiness, Debbie. Nice job upcycling that dollar tree piece.
Great idea to reuse the background of the original picture! I really like the whole vignette. Thanks for letting us know about your next magazine copy cat party...I am looking forward to it.
Looks positively spooky, Debbie! Very creative and creepy owl art :)
Super cute Debbie! Love the skull heads! Martina
That is a cool picture. Great Halloween decor.
I love that Lucy always finds the sun! Thanks for hosting!
Hi Debbie,
I recently came across your blog, and wish I would've came across it sooner!!! :) I have been blogging for almost 5 months and this is my first link up. :) Love your blog and am your newest follower!
XOXO's,
Jessie
HI DEBBIE DEAR!! I've missed you and see you've not run out of ideas! This is so cute and little Lucy looks so gorgeous blending in with Halloweenyness! :)
Hope you're doing well.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Debbie -Your decorations are super cute. I always chuckle when I read your posts:-) and I wantd to tell you none of us even see your cords-honest we are all just mesmerized by your decorating and of course Lucy!
Debbie, Everything looks great.My favorite is your owl picture.
I love what you did with the frame... You've really got an eye for potential, Debbie!
I am loving your Halloween posts!
Debbie, you did an excellent job on the picture frame, I have to read up on mod podge I've been hearing so much about it. Thanks for hosting this linky party, lovely projects posted.
That owl picture turned out great. Last night I went outside to bring in a plant after I heard it might frost. I actually heard an OWL. That was so cool.
I think Lucy loves Halloween!!! She is too cute!
Hi Debbie, you have created instant art... always so inspiring! Love the cute owl, it works so well with your Halloween decor and the skulls on the pedestal look so cool for the theme! And I really love your tiled mirror, it looks so striking! Thanks for the party, Debbie. This is the last time I will be joining the newbie party and will thoroughly miss participating in it. Thanks for introducing so many wonderful ladies through this party. Have a great week and Happy Halloween to you and yours. Hugs~Poppy
http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/
You really do know how to stretch a dollar! I always forget about those dollar tree stores for some reason. They probably are a great source for crafting things! Just one week left of Halloween decorations. I can't believe that Christmas decorations will be going up in about a month!
Now that is ingenious! What an excellent idea & it turned out great too.
Debbie, thanks so much for sharing your Halloween decor and tips! Those dollar stores can be little gems, if you know what to do with their merchandise! And, you, my dear, most certainly do! Thanks for sharing your ideas and hosting this great party!
Love all of your designs! I'm your new GFC follower :)
Breena
http://mommyknowslife.blogspot.com/
Debbie, it's my last newbie post! Thank you for all of your support! andrea@townandprairie
I love the Halloween decor,, you have the touch you do,,the magic touch!!
Very clever idea! I will have to take a look at all my cheapo art work and see if it can be reborn! Thanks for sharing!
I agree with Mike - cool picture!
The owl picture looks great and kind of spooky. Like that banner, too. I tried to leave a comment earlier on the craft post, but it wouldn't take. Those houses had some great idea. I wish I had made it down there to visit. The picture you took of your hubby and son are so like my family photos, except w/ teenage girls, you get the eye roll, too. Your youngest son looked like he was the only one ok w/ you taking the picture. LOL!
I am really not into Halloween, but love what you did, especially the $ store print. What a great idea.
Karen G
Cute display, what is Lucy going to be for Halloween??
Ok, that's an incredible transformation of the Dollar Store print! Nice work my friend!
Have a great week.
Pam
Halloween is more popular here in Hong Kong. Love the festive mood in fall. Pumpkins are the main decoration. Inspired by your blog I've put in the corner of my garden a little pumpkin. Your decoration is very festive. Everything is delightful.
Thanks for hosting.
He looks really cool! Love the banner!
I'll bet you never knew this was the first time I used Mr Lindy ??? I haven't a clue what I did to get all those pictures. Sorry if I messed up the program.
It's only 3 am and I have been at this all night. It really should be very simple, and it is. Someone should have yelled, "STOP".
Debbie, I hope this can be fixed for you.
Hi Debbie...ooohh I have to say that Holloween looks like a load of fun..al the goodies and ladies are sooooo creative...love all the wonderful links and your post as weell. Thanks for having us
Veronica
Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for letting me link up my new blog. I have been following you since Uber Savvy and continue to do so of course! You have wonderful tips! Lynda
That looks great and I know it took a lot of time. Those glittery skulls are wonderful.
I love the banner and the owls very much. Cute!!
Joining in on our party as I have been blogging less than 6 months (but I have over 150 Followers)...
Love your owl print from GF-- I used it on the project I'm linky up this week for the first time at your party-- it's SPOOKY!
Found you by your link AT BRAG MONDAY at GraphicsFairy, BTW.
Smiles from NW Illinois,
Suzanne
I love the owl and your new owl DIY pic. Awesome post as always, Debbie!
~ Wendi ~ xo
Love the owls! That is a cool altered art piece too.
I saw that owl on Graphic Fairy (thank you for introducing me to her!) and loved it. I think it is 15 times better the way you did it than I could have ever thought of! You are one crafty woman! I also love your skulls on the candlesticks. That just made me chuckle!
Debbie, I just know your kids love Halloween at their own home better than anywhere else that night. Such a fun house you provide. Love your spooky ideas! Thanks, Helen
Love the owl and the owl print, very cool! You are set for Halloween. =) xo ~Liz
Love the owl you did! What a great way to use and inexpensive print. Thanks for hosting again this week, Laura Cottage and Broome
Wow, Debbie an Owl theme was going to be my main element for next year...where did you find yours? I love him, he is the perfect size! luv your halloween decor by the way!
What a fun vignette! Love all of your decorations. Genius idea mod podging directly over the framed print! Thanks for sharing.
Nice. So cute! Good idea! Joann
How cute!
Cute, cute! I LOVE the original owl and you did a great job on the new one.
xo
Pat
Happy Monday!! Love your Halloween decor and can't wait for what's next! Thanks for hosting!
Linked up! Thanks for doing a Newbie Party! I'm definitely a newbie, but I can't deny I'm obsessed, fulfilled and replenished with what I'm doing! Thanks again for giving me and those like me a forum! - Lori
Having fun with halloween decor!Love all you do. Thanks for the fun!
Hi Debbie! I made it back to civilization =) Thanks for hosting, I've made quite a few new friends with your help!
AHHH!!! Debbie! My computer froze on my first try to link up so I had to do it again...don't hate!! LOL!
P.S. Love your owls. Very cute/creepy. :)
Debbie, you do Halloween seriously well! What fun!
Hi Debbie, I had some problems with linky - it kept giving me an error message and then it finally went through but now it has added my link seven times!! I couldn't delete them either. Sorry to cause you bother, but could you please delete all but one link? God bless x
Hi Debbie!
This is my 2nd link up on your Newbie Party - hope that is ok. I had another "fall post" to share. :) Thank you kindly for hosting such a wonderful newbie party. :)
Hugs from here,
Jessie
Really cute ideas! You're such a fab host! Have a great night :)
Wow! 103 entries to your current Newbie Party? No wonder you have Carpal Tunnel symptoms. That's a whole lotta links! : ).. I will be joining again shortly after a short break last week. Thanks for being such a great host!
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