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| Pumpkin Carving Art |
One of the best things about Halloween is the opportunity to get creative; with crafts, costumes, parties and even food. Here are some fun things we did this season:
Let’s start with the Jack o' Lantern.
What I like about carving a pumpkin is that you can never mess it up! So what if you miss an eye or make the mouth too big? Our son thought he messed his up last year…so to cover it up, he made a puker pumpkin. Boys! But, really, he's on to some thing- the best masterpieces are the unexpected ones: like this year's pumpkin eating another pumpkin!
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| This Year's Winner of the Funniest Pumpkin |
A little bit of crafts:
I found the best little ceramic painting place when I lived in Pennsylvania. I went there so often, that I only had to sign my first name to pieces I created: I miss it. I'm sure you have a place in town close by that offers a paint your own ceramic....if so, you should definitely go with the kids or even make it a girl's night out (some have wine parties!). I made this candy bowl in 2000
Now for Treats:
As you may know, today is my birthday! Yes, another year older and as a friend so kindly wrote, another year wiser. If I am to blow out candles, I prefer to have them on a cake that I did not bake! So, my daughter has been making cupcakes for the last couple of years. This year she got very creative, and made each cupcake different!
Didn't they come out so cute??!
Me? Total slacker: I took Little Debbie Snack cakes and added a little bit of icing and mini chocolate chips:
And now a Trick!
I have no idea how I discovered this....but I share this trick to anyone who will listen! HA!
Did you know that a banana splits into 3 equal parts? It's true!
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| Whole slice of banana... |
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| Three equal pieces! |
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What are some of your favorite Halloween creations? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Happy Halloween!
Happy Birthday Kelly!! Love the trick, I will have to pass that one along. That bowl you made is beautiful. We have a place near us like that too. Every year I want to make something. Have I done it yet ? I don't think so. Have a great Halloween and birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanya! Every time I eat a banana I always look to the closest person and say "Hey, did you know..." Haha!
ReplyDeleteYou should go to your painting store! I've made some Christmas stuff too...really fun.
Enjoy your Halloween-hope the kids liked your cupcakes!
I ADORE (covet a little bit) that ceramic bowl! Your daughter did a great job on the cupcakes too! Visiting from SITS
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