BHG Holiday Crafts Magazine!

I was so excited to have my holiday wreath featured in this year's BHG Holiday Crafts Magazine! I bought a copy for myself (and another for my mom!) and had so much fun looking through it (especially page 34!).

In addition to all the seriously cute winter holiday crafts, there are some adorable Halloween projects. Here's a peek at some of my favorites:

I love the holiday season!

♥ Shannon

Ten Halloween Tricks & Treats!

Here's a round-up of my favorite Halloween Tricks & Treats--try something tasty, spooky, or fun!

1. Whip up some Autumn Punch when entertaining guests!

2. This Vampire Bite Necklace is the perfect subtle piece--it's even suitable in the workplace!

3. A Silver Bullet Necklace keeps protection from werewolves close!

4. Follow this guide to plan the perfect Halloween Cocktail Party!

5. For a weekend treat, whip up some Pumpkin Buckwheat Pancakes!

6. Coconut Oatmeal is perfect for those crisp autumn mornings--healthy & delicious!

7. Make a Spooky Halloween Wreath with items from your local thrift shop!

8. Zombify your family photos for Halloween decor with a personal touch.

9. This Hair Fastener DIY is a whimsical take on a Hitchcock classic.

10. A Jeweled Skull keeps Halloween classy, people!

If you try any of these, please let me know and share your photos! I'd love to see how they turn out!

♥ Shannon

White Pumpkins

I love this trend. Decorating with white pumpkins is such a elegant approach.

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Wouldn't a white pumpkin vase be a pretty hostess gift?

♥ Shannon

Halloween Party

I'm planning a few Halloween events, and one is a little cocktail party, so I've started with an inspiration board I wanted to share with you!

1. Invitations
2. Haunting Decor
3. Festive Light Garlands
4. Black Cat Cupcake Toppers
5. Spooky Cocktail Bar
6. Matchbox Favors
7. Custom Fonts
8. Spiderweb Cupcakes Liners
9. DIY Halloween Garland
10. Cute Costume!

Everything you need for a party!

♥ Shannon

Jeweled Skull DIY

My favorite way to decorate for Halloween is to go with my movie prop approach: anything goes as long as it could be a prop for a scary movie. Things that could be in a real haunted mansion or a run down cemetery or a spooky forest.

But I also enjoy a little glam, especially if it's for a party!

This Jeweled Skull DIY is soooo easy and quick. It took me about 10 minutes to make, and about an hour to dry. All you need is a prop skull, jewels (I used pearls in two colors and three sizes), and some clear-drying glue.

Fill one eye socket with jewels and glue them down. Splay a few more across the face however you like, and add a few more in the opposite eye. Remember to use the rule of odds--stack your jewels in groups of 1, 3, 5, etc. Something to do with nature and ratio...

This is a great Halloween decoration, especially with you throw extra beads around. It's also good for a pirate party or to celebrate La Dia de los Muertos!

Enjoy!

♥ Shannon

Halloween DIY Round-Up

I have some fun apartment-friendly Halloween DIYs coming up, but first, let's take a look at projects I've done in the past!

1. This Vampire Bite Necklace is a favorite--wear it for a subtle Halloween touch!

2. Keep your costume cute with this hairpiece inspired by The Birds.

3. Repurpose thrifted goods to make this spooky Halloween Wreath!

4. Be ready for the next full moon with this Silver Bullet Necklace, you werewolf hunter, you.

5. Keep your Halloween decor personal by adding zombie touches to your favorite family photos!

Do you decorate the whole house? Just the porch? What's your favorite DIY out there?

♥ Shannon

Top October Posts

Happy Halloween, friends! Here is a round-up of your top three favorite posts from the month:

1. Vampire Bite Necklace DIY

 2. Last year's Jack O'Lantern Inspiration

3. Halloween Wreath DIY

I love that you love my tutorials--I promise to keep them coming!

♥ Shannon

Hair-Piece DIY

I did this tutorial for Paper & Sparrow's amazing Alfred Hitchcock Party. If you haven't checked out the party--go ahead and do so now. I'll wait!

This movie legit scared me when I was little--to this day I hit the deck when birds fly by, so I thought it was an appropriate piece! Plus it makes an easy accessory for Halloween! Enjoy!

Here's what you'll need:

--Old fabric straps, cut into strips (1-2 inches wide, 6-8 inches long)

--A barrett or hair clip of some sort

--A used avocado bag (lemons, potatoes, etc also work)

--Floral Stem Wire (I've got 26 gauge--use what you like)

--Birds! (I'm using silly little craft store birds, but you could do paper cut-outs or even sew your own!)

--Also helpful: scissors and a glue gun

Step 1: Make a flower rosette. This is done by wrapping the fabric strip around itself and glueing it down. I kept mine messy, and then wove another color into it. Finished it off by glueing it down on a third strip of fabric.

Step 2: Weave your wire through the rosette, glueing it at the bottom. Use as much wire for as many birds as you have.

Step 3: Glue the rosette to the strip of paper at the bottom of the avocado bag (cut the top of the avocado bag off). Then glue the avocado bag to the barrette. 

Step 4: Place a dab of glue to the bottom of your bird and insert the wire. 

You're done! I paired my with a 60s beehive and cat eye. This baby is a head-turner.

Thank you so much to Andrea for having me--her blog parties are always so fun!! Also, check out her adorable Frankenstein DIY--it's so easy and fun!

♥ Shannon

Harvest Halloween Wreath DIY

Today I am excited to share a guest post from Messy over at 2MESSY--and it's a fun one! Enjoy!

Hi Everyone!!! I am uber excited to be here at Little Luck Tree with my Harvest Halloween Wreath DIY for you all!!!
 
I adore having a wreath on my door...I just think it makes a home look so put together...even if it isn't. LOL

What You'll Need:
 
~ raffia wreath or foam wreath of any size
~ sewing pins
~ faux or silk autumn leaf garland
~ bunches of fake gourds, berries or pumpkins
~ Halloween ribbon with wire edging
~ Halloween garland, mini skeletons (optional)
~ fun Halloween sign or saying

STEP 1: Start with your wreath and wrap your leaves and berries (or whatever you have) that is in garland form around your wreath base. Tuck the ends in the back where the with pins or tucking like I did. {HINT: If you have an area where there is a open spot use a pin to force a leave to cover it!}

STEP 2: Stick your clusters of faux gourds and pumpkins through the base and bend the ends in back if too long. 

STEP 3: Tie a bow out of your Halloween ribbon around the bottom of your wreath. I left longer ends, cut them in peaks and used the wire to make a wave effect.

STEP 4: Add your Halloween sign and skeletons or whatever you have to make it spooky!!! :) {Last year I added a little spider webs to be different}
 
STEP 5: Add a hanging ribbon and hang on your front door.
 
Hope you enjoy! I often redo my wreath from year to year to change it up a bit. 
 
Thank you to Shannon for letting me Guest Post!
 
Cheers,
Messy 

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Thank you so much, Messy! I love this bright wreath--it's perfect for October and it can so easily carry over to November! Be sure to check out her blog over at 2MESSY. Tell her Shannon says hi--she'll know what it means.


♥ Shannon

Tutorial Tuesday: Silver Bullet Necklace DIY

Are you ready for the full moon tonight? Everyone knows that silver is your best bet if you want to defend yourself from a werewolf. Best to be prepared. Fear not! I'm here to help.

Here's what you'll need:
--Non-lethal bullet (these come prepped for you at any Army Surplus store--complete with a hole pierced through the shell or a ring adhered to the top, seen above)
--Rope/String (hemp would be cool--very werewolf slayer-esque)
--Necklace clasps (although a good ol' knot will do in a pinch)
--Model paint (may I suggest chrome or silver over gray?)
--Paintbrush

Step 1: Paint your bullet. Let it dry, then scratch some of the paint off.
Step 2: Wrap your rope around the bullet however you like, then string remaining rope through loop (note, I used two strands because I liked how it looked)
Step 3: Fix your necklace clasps to the ends.
Step 4: Tighten (I used pliers, but that may have been overkill...)

Voila--you're ready should you come face to face with a bonified werewolf! Plus it just looks kind of cool, don't you think?

Here's a little lore for you:
--Werewolf mythology dates back to Ancient Greeks
--Traditionally, werewolves were created from the bite of another wolf--or a curse
--Full moons have been associated with temporary insanity (hence the term lunatic) and other magical incidents (you know, like becoming a werewolf)
--The October full moon is known as the Harvest Moon, or the Hunter's Moon

♥ Shannon