Christmas Decoration: 10 Green Ideas with Pine Cones!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Its December already and Christmas decorations are everywhere! If you have been looking for some eco-friendly, nature inspired ideas and inspiration to get ready for this holiday, its all happening here :)<br /><br />Pine cones are found in abundance, and picked wild or bought scented from craft stores, these are lovely rustic accent for making centerpieces, garland, and topiary. Check out <a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-decor-interesting-decorations.html" target="_blank">this popular post</a> from last year for even more inspiration!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Lovely table decoration- simple tiered platter, pine cones and evergreens, red berries and sparkling ornaments! You can customize the colors of ornaments and platter too :)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-StORSGC9ULg/UqFl9gez-1I/AAAAAAAAJzE/nAEMu5vRHkQ/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-rustic-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-StORSGC9ULg/UqFl9gez-1I/AAAAAAAAJzE/nAEMu5vRHkQ/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-rustic-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/simple-christmas-centerpieces/#page=33" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><b>Love the concept and so delightfully unique! These will surely get lot of compliments can be used over and over again. Beautiful rustic chic!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1sgIZ4HJL0Q/UqFl8xWghKI/AAAAAAAAJyo/rl1QQqlt4ls/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-lighted-rustic-hand-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1sgIZ4HJL0Q/UqFl8xWghKI/AAAAAAAAJyo/rl1QQqlt4ls/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-lighted-rustic-hand-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/911326/lighted-pinecone-arrangement?center=0&gallery=274684&slide=911326" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b>Cute little garlands to decorate. The lovely antique gold finish adds oodles of style to humble pine cones. Spray paint or brush, add big beads and string-Done!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h4Hce_6OHcc/UqFl-WH90WI/AAAAAAAAJzA/Lydj6QmL5ic/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-garland-wild-beads-budget-idea-inspiration-brown-gold-rustic-combination-diy-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h4Hce_6OHcc/UqFl-WH90WI/AAAAAAAAJzA/Lydj6QmL5ic/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-garland-wild-beads-budget-idea-inspiration-brown-gold-rustic-combination-diy-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>A well put together winter arrangement can be such a delight! Sans flower, muted green in different shades have an elegance so unique. Celebrating nature's bounty.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HtTuTlh9Gyg/UqFl8z7RZ0I/AAAAAAAAJyk/0ONYpdlsBQM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-basket-table-ddecor-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HtTuTlh9Gyg/UqFl8z7RZ0I/AAAAAAAAJyk/0ONYpdlsBQM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-centerpiece-basket-table-ddecor-wild-berries-fir-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">here</a></div><b><br /></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Imaginative! Love how pine cones are used in many variety of decorations, no dearth of inspiration here. Beautiful ideas for getting your cottage ready for holidays!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7t_OFOazLuA/UqFmAXMI-7I/AAAAAAAAJzk/VlFI9CiUURo/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-mantle-fireplace-decoration-holiday-special-rustic-wild-picked-cottage-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7t_OFOazLuA/UqFmAXMI-7I/AAAAAAAAJzk/VlFI9CiUURo/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-mantle-fireplace-decoration-holiday-special-rustic-wild-picked-cottage-budget-idea-diy-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/all-about-pinecones-1206#slide-1" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><b>Fresh easy way to use pine cones flowers. Decorate placeholders with these. Love how simple and elegant these are!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XkIusL1Djbc/UqFl_xaKUZI/AAAAAAAAJzY/eEQWfp_u0YM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-place-holder-handmade-rustic-cute-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XkIusL1Djbc/UqFl_xaKUZI/AAAAAAAAJzY/eEQWfp_u0YM/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-place-holder-handmade-rustic-cute-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/266058/pinecone-place-card" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Simple sophistication! These extremely textural pine cone trees are perfect for rustic decor. Environment friendly, pine cones are perfect accents for holiday decor. </b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K4_H8hFQ7iE/UqFl-45NBFI/AAAAAAAAJzU/H5sO7UCUrII/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-pine-cone-berries-tree-centerpiece-mantle-decoration-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K4_H8hFQ7iE/UqFl-45NBFI/AAAAAAAAJzU/H5sO7UCUrII/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-pine-cone-berries-tree-centerpiece-mantle-decoration-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/rustic-woodland-holiday-christmas-floral-pinecone-tree.aspx?cm_mmc=AFFILIATE-_-3EZZY4-_-0-_-0&amp;cm_lm=&amp;mr:trackingCode=&amp;mr:referralID=" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffd966;"><b>Sometimes adding a bit of imagination goes a long way! A handful of pine cones added to wine chiller looks super cute! Specially love the in theme bottle decoration too :)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u3PFLP1ELfY/UqFl_y6W78I/AAAAAAAAJzc/iahxvLmpmjA/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-wine-chiller-holiday-special-wild-rustic-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-earthy-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u3PFLP1ELfY/UqFl_y6W78I/AAAAAAAAJzc/iahxvLmpmjA/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-wine-chiller-holiday-special-wild-rustic-picked-budget-idea-inspiration-earthy-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b><span style="color: #a2c4c9;">Cuteness!! These will make excellent gift for teachers! Include a little hand made pine cone owl to gift cards bring a smile. Love them :)</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7Ql_DoABG4/UqFl-WMtJLI/AAAAAAAAJy8/o7Ea0SAA4AI/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-felt-pine-cone-teacher-owl-animal-gift-centerpiece-budget-idea-inspiration-cute-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7Ql_DoABG4/UqFl-WMtJLI/AAAAAAAAJy8/o7Ea0SAA4AI/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-felt-pine-cone-teacher-owl-animal-gift-centerpiece-budget-idea-inspiration-cute-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://familycrafts.about.com/od/pineconecrafts/ss/Pine-Cone-Owl-Craft.htm" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>And while you are enjoying every bit of holiday with friends and family, leave a little treat for winter birds too. Roll pine cone in nutella, next in bird feed and string them up as you will! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Little birdies will thank you!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lW38nWh5pl8/UqFl80T-PwI/AAAAAAAAJys/TEJPA9-090s/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-bird-food-fun-wild-berries-diy-rustic-easy-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lW38nWh5pl8/UqFl80T-PwI/AAAAAAAAJys/TEJPA9-090s/s1600/pinecones-craft-christmas-eco-friendly-decoration-holiday-special-bird-food-fun-wild-berries-diy-rustic-easy-budget-idea-inspiration-trendy-elegant.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://int.rgo.ru/news/special-winter-menu%E2%80%A6for-birds/" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>We at theinteriormotive.blogspot.com love hearing from you! Please leave us your thoughts and comments. They inspire us :)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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Christmas Craft : Creative Pasta Ornaments and More!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Christmas is fast approaching!!We have a whole series of posts centered around Christmas coming up just for you lovely readers :)<br /><br />Crafting and decorating is a fun part of Christmas. You must have checked our post on '<a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/12/10-christmas-craft-ideas-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Christmas Craft ideas for Kids</a>'..if not, follow the link, you will love it!<br /><br />We keeping looking for easy, <a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2012/11/11-creative-gift-wrapping-ideas-for.html" target="_blank">budget craft ideas</a> for kids and teens. It's time to look into your pantry for ingredients because today we have all the inspiration you need to craft these gorgeous Christmas ornaments, table top Christmas trees and garland with Pasta!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Do these even look like pasta on foam wreath? Love these Christmas ornaments, specially the colors. They will look cheerful just about anywhere!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n5Nc9CpH-lo/UogmZFX4jTI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/AbObbx5wFjk/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-cute-colorful-last-minute-bird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n5Nc9CpH-lo/UogmZFX4jTI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/AbObbx5wFjk/s400/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-cute-colorful-last-minute-bird.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://blog.ismoyo.com/2012/12/vintage-inspired-craft-pasta-christmas.html" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>There are so many versions of pasta angels, these by far are my favorites! Lovely singing musicians. They would make gorgeous gift as a set too!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LUONh57CdmM/UogmY0O9RYI/AAAAAAAAJxg/b0nuizPzx0I/s1600/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-angels-musician-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-diy-gold-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LUONh57CdmM/UogmY0O9RYI/AAAAAAAAJxg/b0nuizPzx0I/s400/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-angels-musician-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-diy-gold-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://osztod.hu/igy-keszits-bajos-karacsonyfadiszeket-tesztabol/" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>A little bit of geometric symmetry. Let your kids try sticking simple Vs and then glue them in different patterns. White glue and glitter glue is all you would need!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HJ07bITBLB0/UogmYMM5kqI/AAAAAAAAJxA/Uw5G5T6PYtI/s1600/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-geek-ornament-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-geometric--white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HJ07bITBLB0/UogmYMM5kqI/AAAAAAAAJxA/Uw5G5T6PYtI/s400/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-geek-ornament-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-geometric--white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.education.com/activity/article/pasta-ornament/" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>A little bit more coordination, and little kids can easily follow this pattern to make beautiful stars! There is no substitute to the feeling of creating something :-)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRb9Fzw0_7I/UogmYnZ23GI/AAAAAAAAJxI/Vb_ye92rGZc/s1600/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-geek-ornament-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-step-by-step-star-geometric-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XRb9Fzw0_7I/UogmYnZ23GI/AAAAAAAAJxI/Vb_ye92rGZc/s400/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-geek-ornament-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-step-by-step-star-geometric-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://pustunchik.ua/treasure/christmas/Makaronni-novorichni-prykrasy" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>If glue is too messy for your liking, lets make a simple pasta garland! Gold glitter, twine and pasta is all you need, this craft sure looks addictive ;-)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KoPIvBgcNE0/UogmYNmX2LI/AAAAAAAAJw8/60XJPpr5v3U/s1600/christmas-tree-pasta-garland-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-glitter-white-glue-dollar-craft.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KoPIvBgcNE0/UogmYNmX2LI/AAAAAAAAJw8/60XJPpr5v3U/s400/christmas-tree-pasta-garland-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-glitter-white-glue-dollar-craft.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://blog.tinyprints.com/diy/diy-glitter-bow-garland/" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Cute table top Christmas tree idea. A foam cone, painted pasta and glue to make trees for an elaborate tablescape. Use glitter or spray white for a snowy effect.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-94cFpZZGcxI/UogmXI445aI/AAAAAAAAJwg/IYbGxwDNdGY/s1600/christmas-tree-handmade-idea-tabletop-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-94cFpZZGcxI/UogmXI445aI/AAAAAAAAJwg/IYbGxwDNdGY/s400/christmas-tree-handmade-idea-tabletop-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Simple steps to beautiful craft!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b8g97FhTqOo/UogmXI3Y5GI/AAAAAAAAJwc/so_ykxGdEjw/s1600/christmas-tree-handmade-idea-tabletop-pasta-handmade-ornament-steps-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b8g97FhTqOo/UogmXI3Y5GI/AAAAAAAAJwc/so_ykxGdEjw/s400/christmas-tree-handmade-idea-tabletop-pasta-handmade-ornament-steps-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://babyonline.pl/maluch_wychowanie_galeria.html?galg_id=2708&ph_center_01_page_no=3" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Similar to the one above, just more glittery and grand! Use spiral pasta and paint it gold. Stick shiny red beads for contrast.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2o2twsMQskI/UogmXE0NJhI/AAAAAAAAJwk/LDNdhzi2ysc/s1600/christmas-tree-handmade-idea-gold-tabletop-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2o2twsMQskI/UogmXE0NJhI/AAAAAAAAJwk/LDNdhzi2ysc/s400/christmas-tree-handmade-idea-gold-tabletop-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://babyonline.pl/maluch_wychowanie_galeria.html?galg_id=2708&ph_center_01_page_no=3" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Tips</b>:  </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">   </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Use white glue, it dries clear. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Once the entire pattern is stuck, rewash it with a little bit of watered down glue to help reinforce.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Color it after its glued well and dry, use bright gold or bright popping ones!</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> For a difficult surface, spray paint would work better, specially with tricky twisted pasta (tree above!)</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> Be sure to get your twine or ribbon in! You can hot glue it too.</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Some simple patterns to get your creativity flowing! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rhl9EtwDIjQ/UogmaQ6Eo2I/AAAAAAAAJxw/qfqBfWRS5EU/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rhl9EtwDIjQ/UogmaQ6Eo2I/AAAAAAAAJxw/qfqBfWRS5EU/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://annonces.creatiblogs.com/post/adornos-navidenos-con-fideos-fid-138713" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MwTR69jIAnI/UogmZOekqxI/AAAAAAAAJxY/URavSbZ8zb4/s1600/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-easyfrugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MwTR69jIAnI/UogmZOekqxI/AAAAAAAAJxY/URavSbZ8zb4/s1600/christmas-tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-easyfrugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S30F7-XOC8w/UogmaPKR41I/AAAAAAAAJxo/UcRaNyPAs6Q/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-easy-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S30F7-XOC8w/UogmaPKR41I/AAAAAAAAJxo/UcRaNyPAs6Q/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-easy-home-craft-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2NUVmnNoTB4/Uogma9FCWEI/AAAAAAAAJx0/vGoQ9s23qt4/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-ideas-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2NUVmnNoTB4/Uogma9FCWEI/AAAAAAAAJx0/vGoQ9s23qt4/s1600/tree-pasta-handmade-ornament-christmas-eco-friendly-kids-home-craft-ideas-frugal-fun-idea-holiday-gift-novelty-diy-spray-paint-white-glue-dollar-craft.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5eJQ339o-xM/UonBVR7NLSI/AAAAAAAAJyI/JighMCugfho/s1600/kids-craft-holiday-paper-christmas-tree-easy-diy-preschool-christmas-pasta-ornament-glue-simple-decoration-diy-decor-cute-funny-quick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5eJQ339o-xM/UonBVR7NLSI/AAAAAAAAJyI/JighMCugfho/s1600/kids-craft-holiday-paper-christmas-tree-easy-diy-preschool-christmas-pasta-ornament-glue-simple-decoration-diy-decor-cute-funny-quick.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>We at theinteriormotive.blogspot.com love hearing from you! 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8 Halloween Craft Ideas: Decorate on a Budget!!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Lots of diy craft ideas dear readers! Make your Halloween holiday special with these budget craft inspirations!<br /><br />These are simple, make at home,add little special touches to your Halloween decor. Keep kids and teen busy with variety of stamping, felt, and sewing projects. Find your inspiration among the many Halloween themed posts here, check these:<br /><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/09/20-halloween-pumpkin-craft-idea-easy.html" target="_blank">20 Last minute pumpkin ideas</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-halloween-decoration-and-display.html" target="_blank">25 Halloween decoration and display</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2010/10/ideas-and-inspiration-home-decoration.html" target="_blank">Home decoration ideas for Halloween </a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.ca/2013/10/11-ideas-for-fun-ghostly-halloweenboo.html" target="_blank">11 Fun Ghostly ideas for Halloween</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.ca/2013/09/10-interesting-halloween-treats-to.html" target="_blank">10 Interesting Halloween Treats</a></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Cute pumpkin banner, made of felt and running stitch! I can think of many years of use. The colors and pattern makes it so unique and adorable! Check the maker's etsy store too.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kSovgpUOkp4/UleGtXQyjiI/AAAAAAAAJuU/0oQ9Lq3oDyM/s1600/halloween-craft-home-decor-felt-pumpkin-banner-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-handmade-mantle-decor-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kSovgpUOkp4/UleGtXQyjiI/AAAAAAAAJuU/0oQ9Lq3oDyM/s400/halloween-craft-home-decor-felt-pumpkin-banner-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-handmade-mantle-decor-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from/buy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107098223/halloween-banner-pumpkin-decoration?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>A ghostly icy hand floating in red punch! Love the effect :) Use plastic glove (use to serve food), freeze water and you are sure to surprise guests. Recipe in the link!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--05pidRXZqk/UleGuElhDTI/AAAAAAAAJuk/FtpzUt56MBE/s1600/halloween-craft-party-red-punch-icy-hand-centerpiece-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--05pidRXZqk/UleGuElhDTI/AAAAAAAAJuk/FtpzUt56MBE/s400/halloween-craft-party-red-punch-icy-hand-centerpiece-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://simplystated.realsimple.com/2009/10/06/creepy-treats-for-halloween/" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Small details add to the big picture! These spiders are absolutely fun! Sew on to napkins, table cloth or even curtains..a whole creepy trail of them ;)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dCdyVLnlA-g/UleGtch77lI/AAAAAAAAJuI/0XSOO_5BdU0/s1600/halloween-craft-home-decor-spider-button-embellish-curtain-napkin-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-handmade-personalize-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dCdyVLnlA-g/UleGtch77lI/AAAAAAAAJuI/0XSOO_5BdU0/s400/halloween-craft-home-decor-spider-button-embellish-curtain-napkin-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-handmade-personalize-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Have kids who love stamping? This is perfect to keep them happy! Get together insect stamps and eco friendly disposables. This idea works great for any holiday.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu7RPpAf4LU/UleGuKyNUBI/AAAAAAAAJuw/OBlQSyDriwE/s1600/halloween-craft-party-insect-stamped-cutlery-table-decor-quick--idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bu7RPpAf4LU/UleGuKyNUBI/AAAAAAAAJuw/OBlQSyDriwE/s400/halloween-craft-party-insect-stamped-cutlery-table-decor-quick--idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-easy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from/buy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109248127/halloween-spider-knives-disposable?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>I absolutely hate flies and that makes me love this even more :-D  Find washi tape with insect motifs like flies, ants and spiders, cut swatches and decorate! Quick and neat..</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pd0RM3ACIkg/UleGtH5SVAI/AAAAAAAAJuM/_SRyQdD6lP0/s1600/Halloween-decoration-craft-idea-thrifty-door-insect-budget-diy-beginner-level-at-home-made-idea-inspiration-washi-tape-dollar-store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pd0RM3ACIkg/UleGtH5SVAI/AAAAAAAAJuM/_SRyQdD6lP0/s400/Halloween-decoration-craft-idea-thrifty-door-insect-budget-diy-beginner-level-at-home-made-idea-inspiration-washi-tape-dollar-store.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Found this fly washi tape on etsy, these would work great! On door and window panes, even glasses, plates and bowls..ooh..fun!! </b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ddik6gJfnww/UleLpm5rr2I/AAAAAAAAJvM/RWjPE4XD7v8/s1600/washi+fly+tape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ddik6gJfnww/UleLpm5rr2I/AAAAAAAAJvM/RWjPE4XD7v8/s320/washi+fly+tape.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from/buy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130740495/japanese-washi-masking-tape-fly-11-yards?ref=favs_view_1" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Not able to find Washi tape in different motifs, no worries, genius crafters to your help. Transform 3M medical tape, stamp your own pattern and you are set! Check link for step by step.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7SRhomEXuVY/UleL8bA2T1I/AAAAAAAAJvU/iumj0NYwxds/s1600/craft-idea-make-own-washi-tape-stamp-colorful-medical-tape-3m-craft-budget-inspiration.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7SRhomEXuVY/UleL8bA2T1I/AAAAAAAAJvU/iumj0NYwxds/s320/craft-idea-make-own-washi-tape-stamp-colorful-medical-tape-3m-craft-budget-inspiration.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://mystampbox.com/2012/07/stamps-and-washi-tape/" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Spooky mirrors are a staple when it come to ghosts and apparitions. This is an easy project, transform old mirrors (use oven cleaner); link to step by step!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5qYq783l6_4/UlivSbHvNlI/AAAAAAAAJvo/h3_aYunI4KM/s1600/halloween-craft-idea-thrifty-spooky-mirror-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-dollar-store-unique-vintage-mantle-decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5qYq783l6_4/UlivSbHvNlI/AAAAAAAAJvo/h3_aYunI4KM/s400/halloween-craft-idea-thrifty-spooky-mirror-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-dollar-store-unique-vintage-mantle-decor.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://mitziscollectibles.typepad.com/mitzis_collectibles_blog/2010/10/ghost-mirror.html" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cccccc;">Dollar store embroidery hoop, dowels, alphabets and some stocking material/lace. Make a spooky centerpiece. Would be good idea for Valentines, with hearts, sparkles in Red.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkHQ4k_BFtc/UleGuGjdrvI/AAAAAAAAJu0/QYQ4Ov7x3lQ/s1600/halloween-craft-party-centerpiece-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-at-home-made-idea-inspiration-dollar-store-unique-hoops-fabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkHQ4k_BFtc/UleGuGjdrvI/AAAAAAAAJu0/QYQ4Ov7x3lQ/s400/halloween-craft-party-centerpiece-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-at-home-made-idea-inspiration-dollar-store-unique-hoops-fabric.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/quick-clever-halloween-centerpieces/?socsrc=bhgpin091213halloweencenterpiece&crlt.pid=camp.N6RK2WwGuewM#page=11" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Beautiful stenciling can transform a boring table runner. Use as many motifs as you like, it can be totally customized. Have fun!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRiN4CR5THo/UleGu9CQ4QI/AAAAAAAAJu4/UlyAfS6DpFU/s1600/halloween-craft-party-stencil-tablerunner-centerpiece-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-dollar-store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vRiN4CR5THo/UleGu9CQ4QI/AAAAAAAAJu4/UlyAfS6DpFU/s400/halloween-craft-party-stencil-tablerunner-centerpiece-idea-thrifty-budget-diy-beginner-level-home-made-idea-inspiration-dollar-store.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.polkadotchair.com/2011/09/spooky-burlap-table-runner.html" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>We at theinteriormotive.blogspot.com love hearing from you! 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8 Halloween Craft Ideas: Decorate on a Budget!!

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11 Ideas for a fun Ghostly Halloween..Boo!!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Lots of awesome ideas for making this Halloween a little more ghostly!! These include some really cool ways of including the ghost theme in to your Halloween spread, treats and punch as well as desserts and snacks :)<br /><br />Since Halloween does get busy and many of are left strapped with little time but a desire for some crafty satisfaction, we have a whole lot of easy craft ideas, good for kids and beginner level crafters too. Surprise your family and friends with some cute ghouls to spread the Halloween 'boo'!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/09/20-halloween-pumpkin-craft-idea-easy.html" target="_blank">20 Last minute pumpkin ideas</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-halloween-decoration-and-display.html" target="_blank">25 Halloween decoration and display</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2010/10/ideas-and-inspiration-home-decoration.html" target="_blank">Home decoration ideas for Halloween </a></span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>A nice punch with cute ghosts floating!! This will be such a lovely surprise, be ready to share your recipe with admirers :)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YOjK6385EFU/Uk9sTU_mXrI/AAAAAAAAJtc/sRC-yhZ0hGo/s1600/halloween-treat-punch-floating-boo-ghost-ice-ghost-boo-fun-easy-special-touch-treat-party-easy-diy-idea-cute-impress-surprise-family-visitor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YOjK6385EFU/Uk9sTU_mXrI/AAAAAAAAJtc/sRC-yhZ0hGo/s400/halloween-treat-punch-floating-boo-ghost-ice-ghost-boo-fun-easy-special-touch-treat-party-easy-diy-idea-cute-impress-surprise-family-visitor.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/drinks/ghost-punch/" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>Kids are the ones most excited about Halloween! Make this day even more fun with ghost nutter butters! These are really easy three ingredient recipe. Check out!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y6pikskdllY/Uk9sRywuVqI/AAAAAAAAJtI/5McMEKXpwbI/s1600/halloween-boo-ghost-idea-craft-snack-treats-for-kids-special-fun-easy-last-minute-diy-nutter-butter-recipe-quick-school-party-meet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y6pikskdllY/Uk9sRywuVqI/AAAAAAAAJtI/5McMEKXpwbI/s320/halloween-boo-ghost-idea-craft-snack-treats-for-kids-special-fun-easy-last-minute-diy-nutter-butter-recipe-quick-school-party-meet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/frightfully-easy-ghost-cookies-recipe/1/" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>An easy way to make Halloween movie night fun. These are absolutely easy, ready in a jiffy and perfect to hand out as you enjoy some spooky time. :)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dAeI8UK_BdI/Uk9sTrClMPI/AAAAAAAAJtg/S10ofUglc20/s1600/halloween-treat-snack-bag-ghost-boo-fun-snack-popcorn-bags-decorated-treat-party-easy-diy-idea-kids-surprise-movie-treat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dAeI8UK_BdI/Uk9sTrClMPI/AAAAAAAAJtg/S10ofUglc20/s400/halloween-treat-snack-bag-ghost-boo-fun-snack-popcorn-bags-decorated-treat-party-easy-diy-idea-kids-surprise-movie-treat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/halloween/crafts/candy-covers/#page=3" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><b>Another quick white chocolate recipe. These will be a healthy substitute to all the Halloween candy kids will bring in. A Boo-nana ghost on stick anyone?</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo6nxQg0kN0/Uk9sRDh9fZI/AAAAAAAAJss/vaZz8gNp-6s/s1600/Frozen-%2527Boo%2527-nana-Pops-halloween-treat-snack-dessert-ghost-boo-fun-banana-white-chocolate-decorated-treat-party-easy-diy-idea-kids-surprise-movie-treat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo6nxQg0kN0/Uk9sRDh9fZI/AAAAAAAAJss/vaZz8gNp-6s/s400/Frozen-%2527Boo%2527-nana-Pops-halloween-treat-snack-dessert-ghost-boo-fun-banana-white-chocolate-decorated-treat-party-easy-diy-idea-kids-surprise-movie-treat.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/frozen-boo-nana-pops.html" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b>Friendly little ghost popping out :) These are cute and delicious too..get store bought ones if you do not like piping out these. A little extra for the holidays!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xe2Mz1t2DSE/Uk9sT3QS1GI/AAAAAAAAJto/h99XH81XmxU/s1600/sweet-halloween-white-chocolate-drink-ghost-shaped-topping-candy-cute-fun-chilled-drink-presentation-easy-party-idea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xe2Mz1t2DSE/Uk9sT3QS1GI/AAAAAAAAJto/h99XH81XmxU/s400/sweet-halloween-white-chocolate-drink-ghost-shaped-topping-candy-cute-fun-chilled-drink-presentation-easy-party-idea.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/halloween/recipes/sweet-halloween-drinks/?socsrc=bhgpin090912HalloweenDrink#page=4" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b6d7a8;"><b>These are ridiculously easy to make and kids love glow sticks and balloons! Just break a glowstick stick it into a balloon, blow and paint the expressions! Bargain cuteness..</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fM8XswXVDzM/Uk9sRv2BKnI/AAAAAAAAJs0/ZmMDpyw-klw/s1600/glowing-ghosts-halloween-balloon-paint-glowstick-boo-easy-last-minute-kids-project-outdoor-room-decoration-budget-idea-craft-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fM8XswXVDzM/Uk9sRv2BKnI/AAAAAAAAJs0/ZmMDpyw-klw/s400/glowing-ghosts-halloween-balloon-paint-glowstick-boo-easy-last-minute-kids-project-outdoor-room-decoration-budget-idea-craft-.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275513/indoor-halloween-decorations/@center/276965/halloween#854108" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Give your home a little touch of Halloween spirit! Simple card paper ghost to adorn the door knob, will make cute gifts for family and friends too.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UdHq09-nGuM/Uk9sRM1nXlI/AAAAAAAAJsg/1j-yjvb1Avo/s1600/easy-halloween-craft-boo-ghost-door-knob-decoration-gift-family-paper-cutouts-neat-surprise-outdoor-patio-quirky-budget-idea-kids-friendly-last-minute.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UdHq09-nGuM/Uk9sRM1nXlI/AAAAAAAAJsg/1j-yjvb1Avo/s400/easy-halloween-craft-boo-ghost-door-knob-decoration-gift-family-paper-cutouts-neat-surprise-outdoor-patio-quirky-budget-idea-kids-friendly-last-minute.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><b>Ghosts spiraling away in the breeze! An easy budget friendly craft to decorate your patio and garden. Hang them indoor to fill up empty space. They will be happy ghosts :)</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kdLlqQntwt0/Uk9sRG_M0ZI/AAAAAAAAJsk/A57ym2WzsF8/s1600/easy-halloween-craft-spiral-boo-ghost-spinning-strung-paper-cutouts-for-foyer-outdoor-patio-trees-easy-quirky-budget-idea-kids-friendly-last-minute.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kdLlqQntwt0/Uk9sRG_M0ZI/AAAAAAAAJsk/A57ym2WzsF8/s400/easy-halloween-craft-spiral-boo-ghost-spinning-strung-paper-cutouts-for-foyer-outdoor-patio-trees-easy-quirky-budget-idea-kids-friendly-last-minute.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.parents.com/holiday/halloween/party/kids-halloween-party-ideas/#page=7" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><b>Genius of an idea!! These are cheap paper wedding bells covered in tulle. Who does not love a whole family of ghosts on a Halloween night :) Totally last minute craft!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iwg7QvfqhhI/Uk9sRwXFKRI/AAAAAAAAJs4/uOBpdWDZ9_c/s1600/halloween-ghost-easy-cheat-idea-tissue-paper-bell-tulle-fabric-no-fuss-easy-diy-ghost-family-cluster-decoration-mantel-last-minute-inspiration-budget.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iwg7QvfqhhI/Uk9sRwXFKRI/AAAAAAAAJs4/uOBpdWDZ9_c/s400/halloween-ghost-easy-cheat-idea-tissue-paper-bell-tulle-fabric-no-fuss-easy-diy-ghost-family-cluster-decoration-mantel-last-minute-inspiration-budget.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/last-minute-halloween-decorations#slide-4" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Perfect for little fingers, glue dots and googly eyes on paper cups. String of holidays lights have never been so boo-tiful before :) Hang over mantle or just anywhere, adorable.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g1sdEFC5i2Y/Uk9sSgvXrvI/AAAAAAAAJtU/0z1kNNMIdBk/s1600/halloween-string-lights-boo-ghost-embellished-paper-cups-googly-eyes-cute-mantle-patio-garden-decoration-kids-craft-idea-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g1sdEFC5i2Y/Uk9sSgvXrvI/AAAAAAAAJtU/0z1kNNMIdBk/s400/halloween-string-lights-boo-ghost-embellished-paper-cups-googly-eyes-cute-mantle-patio-garden-decoration-kids-craft-idea-inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/halloween-lantern-00411000072986/" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><b>Good old Easter eggs masquerading for Halloween! Paint them white, and etch the feature, you could even try modpodge and cotton fabric. Super creative!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QI2wL08kJqM/Uk9sTJu88VI/AAAAAAAAJtQ/z4evxj9-zdo/s1600/halloween-gift-treats-easter-egg-painted-skull-face-ghost-easy-diy-spray-paint-beginner-level-cute-fun-unique-craft-idea-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QI2wL08kJqM/Uk9sTJu88VI/AAAAAAAAJtQ/z4evxj9-zdo/s400/halloween-gift-treats-easter-egg-painted-skull-face-ghost-easy-diy-spray-paint-beginner-level-cute-fun-unique-craft-idea-inspiration.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>We at <a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">theinteriormotive.blogspot.com </a>love hearing from you! Please leave us your thoughts and comments. 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10 Interesting Halloween treats to inspire!!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Halloween is just about a month away and there are so many ideas floating around. If you have not yet checked some of the most popular posts on Halloween in our blog, check them out!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/09/20-halloween-pumpkin-craft-idea-easy.html" target="_blank">20 Last minute pumpkin ideas</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2011/09/25-halloween-decoration-and-display.html" target="_blank">25 Halloween decoration and display</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e69138;"><a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/2010/10/ideas-and-inspiration-home-decoration.html" target="_blank">Home decoration ideas for Halloween </a></span></b></div><br /> Halloween cannot be complete without special spooky eyes, gooey gross stuff, bloody vampire teeth! There are so many interesting ideas for healthy munching, to chocolate dessert and ofcourse the cupcakes and cookies all befitting a bewitching Halloween feast!<br /><br />This is a mini round up of some really cool ideas and recipes! Enjoy the fun :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Ogre teeth, apple bites are a healthy snack for kids and perfect to munch as they go trick and treating! A good break from chocolates, or add a squirt of jelly or Nutella between the teeth :)</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l77H0gimMP4/UjoZrkhp6XI/AAAAAAAAJq8/ags4_wzRAxM/s1600/Halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-no-bake-spooky-snack-healthy-apple-bites-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-kids-exchange-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l77H0gimMP4/UjoZrkhp6XI/AAAAAAAAJq8/ags4_wzRAxM/s400/Halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-no-bake-spooky-snack-healthy-apple-bites-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-kids-exchange-inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://spoonful.com/recipes/apple-bites" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">The ever popular bloody cupcake! We love red velvet, and the overall presentation is perfectly  gory to boot :) A variation could be <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/856109/broken-glass-cupcakes" target="_blank">glass shards</a> instead of cookie knives. Great for adults too!</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7OcSwOpkv1A/UjoZs3YT4BI/AAAAAAAAJrY/xx3q7MNZIl0/s1600/boody-halloween-cupcakes-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-red-velvet-cupcake-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7OcSwOpkv1A/UjoZs3YT4BI/AAAAAAAAJrY/xx3q7MNZIl0/s400/boody-halloween-cupcakes-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-red-velvet-cupcake-inspiration.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>A no sweat, quick fix dessert perfect for kids and grown ups alike! Chocolate pudding, add Oreo cookie crumble topped with a sugar cookie with RIP piped. Yum tombstone dessert!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5TRBdDQsxvI/UjoZrgMAQdI/AAAAAAAAJrE/NwCGRTR22Ak/s1600/Halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-no-bake-spooky-dessert-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-kids-exchange-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5TRBdDQsxvI/UjoZrgMAQdI/AAAAAAAAJrE/NwCGRTR22Ak/s400/Halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-no-bake-spooky-dessert-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-kids-exchange-inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Absolutely love these Vampire bites!! They would be so awesome to give to friends and family or even at potluck. The cookie, with chocolate center and vanilla frosting is sure to be delicious too!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4qqJc7MB0uk/UjoZwmo1rUI/AAAAAAAAJrw/PcbyPMnKZc4/s1600/vampire-bite-cookie-halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-party-school-treat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4qqJc7MB0uk/UjoZwmo1rUI/AAAAAAAAJrw/PcbyPMnKZc4/s400/vampire-bite-cookie-halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-party-school-treat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://brightideas.com/bright_idea.aspx?ID=52" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>Love the easy twist on gingerbread cookies! Add skeleton in vanilla and they are perfect for Halloween. Use your favorite recipe or cheat with store bought cookies and personalize :) Cute!!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCCltTGspnM/UjoZt36UxKI/AAAAAAAAJrk/Bfcfsdvd_Po/s1600/gingerbread-skeletons-cookies-halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-kids-exchange-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCCltTGspnM/UjoZt36UxKI/AAAAAAAAJrk/Bfcfsdvd_Po/s400/gingerbread-skeletons-cookies-halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-kids-exchange-inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://spoonful.com/recipes/gingerbread-skeletons" target="_blank">here</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>There are so many recipes and tricks to make the perfect spider web cookies! I found this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntWZpb9sbQU" target="_blank">youtube video</a> the most helpful (starts a 5:09) These are so impressive!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5DcGpTJYr0/UjoZrpBueFI/AAAAAAAAJrI/oEFSElelQ_w/s1600/Halloween-spider-web-cookie-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-icing-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-exchange-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5DcGpTJYr0/UjoZrpBueFI/AAAAAAAAJrI/oEFSElelQ_w/s400/Halloween-spider-web-cookie-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-icing-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-school-exchange-inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><b>Kids will love these! Mini cupcakes with just a circle of blue frosting and m and m, nerves of red decorating gel. These will be perfect for your kids Halloween school party too!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsYgxr3-mdc/UjoZvaiVdpI/AAAAAAAAJr8/5CSa2NZauyc/s1600/halloween-treat-eye-ball-cupcake-easy-icing-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-party-school-treats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsYgxr3-mdc/UjoZvaiVdpI/AAAAAAAAJr8/5CSa2NZauyc/s400/halloween-treat-eye-ball-cupcake-easy-icing-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-party-school-treats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.brightideas.com/bright_idea.aspx?ID=53" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Another good one for kids Halloween party! These mini mummy pizza are perfect finger food. English muffins for base, sauce, veggies, cheese stripes and black olives. Kids would love to help!!</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OEJoH45HKkU/UjoZvYt4sMI/AAAAAAAAJro/IPoO_tEWGL0/s1600/pizza-mummies-halloween-recipe-boody-appetizers-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-finger-food-spooky-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OEJoH45HKkU/UjoZvYt4sMI/AAAAAAAAJro/IPoO_tEWGL0/s400/pizza-mummies-halloween-recipe-boody-appetizers-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-finger-food-spooky-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-inspiration.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>These look so yummy :) Mac and cheese and spinach masquerading as swamp creatures! Place slices of olive for eyes. Check out the full recipe in the link.</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyGkl9rng8Y/UjoZxIzpjBI/AAAAAAAAJsA/0sfsfOLemmI/s1600/swamp-creatures-macaroni-and-cheese-halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyGkl9rng8Y/UjoZxIzpjBI/AAAAAAAAJsA/0sfsfOLemmI/s400/swamp-creatures-macaroni-and-cheese-halloween-treat-easy-recipe-fun-kids-special-spooky-dessert-potluck-cute-ideas-for-halloween-surprise-party.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://spoonful.com/recipes/swamp-creatures" target="_blank">here </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">We at <a href="http://theinteriormotive.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">theinteriormotive.blogspot.com </a>love hearing from you! 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10 Interesting Halloween treats to inspire!!

Halloween is just about a month away and there are so many ideas floating around. If you have not yet checked some of the most popular posts...

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