Creations, Trick or Treaters
Are you ready for a little pre Halloween fun?
Our monthly Creative Craft blog hop is full of Fall
and Halloween crafts and ideas to share and inspire!
Thank you Andrea of Design Morsels for hosting this great hop
If you’re here from Debbee’s Buzz I know you’ve already had some Halloween fun!
I know Halloween is going to be different this year,
with trick or treating not recommended,
so I decided to make my own little trick or treaters!
These were inspired by the Peter and Paulette figures
in the MacKenzie-Childs new fall line
Nothing scary, just Halloween fun!
I decided chunky wood candlesticks would work for my idea
and sure enough, I found exactly what I envisioned on Amazon here
I painted them white first
and then took time to draw and color my vision for them,
One would be a witch with a pumpkin head
and one would be a sunflower scarecrow
I already had several wood balls in my craft supply
that were the perfect size for the heads
I glued them in place with a glue gun
The scarecrow head got a coat of very pale yellow ochre
The witch’s pumpkin head was painted orange
then some yellow strokes were overlaid on top
to make it look like a pumpkin
Next up, black and white checks
Time for faces!
And hair!
I used some natural excelsior moss I had on hand
You can buy some here
You could also use raffia, straw, cut felt, yarn, cut paper or colored paper
For the scarecrow’s hat, I used 2 shades of brown felt and a wine cork
and a piece of ribbon around the base of the cork
The witch hat is just a simple orange felt cone
glued to a black felt circle,
with a piece of spider web fabric coming out of the top point
Time to finish painting the bases
The scarecrow has sunflowers and stripes
and the witch patches of purple and green
and a playful mix of patterns
As usual, when I’m painting,
at some point I get so involved that I forget to stop and take photos
and all of a sudden these trick or treaters were done!
Trick or Treat!
I spent less than $15 dollars to create my trick or treaters
They are about the same size as Peter and Paulette
that retail for $250!
I don’t like to get out Halloween things until October
so currently I am enjoying my scarecrow
on top of my art desk in the kitchen,
next to a Pumpkin Patch tiered tray
Juicy Details
Pumpkin Patch Fall Tray/Fall Must Haves here
Burlap Ghost Bottle/tutorial here
Plastic Candy Corn decorations/amazon here
Painting Sunflowers/tutorial here
Painting Pumpkins/tutorial here
As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission on anything purchased from the links in this post at no additional cost to you
If you’re following the hop in order, next stop is
where you will learn how to make some really beautiful Fall vignettes!
You will want to visit all my talented crafty friends
and see their ideas at the links below!
Celebrate and Decorate – Dollar Store Skull
Design Morsels – Mummy Door Decoration
Chas’ Crazy Creations – Breast Cancer Awareness Wreath
Birdz of a Feather – Cement Planter DIY
My Thrift Store Addiction – Thrifty Tips for Crafting Seasonal Pillows
B4 and Afters – Crochet Scarf Patterns
Debbees Buzz – Elegant Black Pumpkins
The Painted Apron – Trick Or Treat Creations
My Hubbard Home – Rustic Autumn Craft
Purple Hues and Me – Whimsical Scarecrow
My Family Thyme – Stamped Tea Towels
Our Crafty Mom – Halloween Tiered Tray Ideas
Raggedy Bits – How To Make Wooden Halloween Pumpkins
Home Is Where the Boat Is – Halloween Witch Craft
Decorate & More with Tip – Simple DIY Pumpkin Pillow
Zucchini Sisters – Pumpkin Truck Sign
BlueskyAtHome – DIY Pumpkin Wreath
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creative Crafts
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Creative Cumpulsions
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Your ‘trick or treaters’ couldn’t be cuter Jenna and your scarecrow in particular put a smile on my face! I love your fearlessness and creativity with your paintbrush. I hadn’t see Peter and Paulette but they made the perfect inspiration!
Thank you Mary, these were lots of fun to make, no stress involved!
Jenna, the trick or treaters are adorable. This would be a cute project for EM, she loves crafts. Like Mary, I had not seen Peter and Paulette but they were great inspiration for your project. Enjoy the rainy day!
I love MKC but not their prices 😂 I know EM would have fun crafting a scarecrow, maybe for your garden or new cottage!
Jenna, these trick or treaters are adorable! They are just as cute as the MC ones and at a fraction of the cost. You did a beautiful job! Happy Thursday!
Thanks Shannon, it was a fun craft!
Jenna, once again your artistic abilities combined with creativity has resulted in a fabulous Halloween craft project! I honestly like yours better than the ones that inspired them.
Also look forward to seeing your creations. Pinned!
Wow Debbee, thanks so much, and you know, I think I like them better too!!
These are so much fun to look at! Thanks for a bright spot in my day!
Thank you Dorothy, you are a bright spot in my day!
Oh thank you! I look forward to your cheerful posts as well!
Not only are these festive and adorable, but I had to think what fun it would be to sit and do crafts with you! One day, I’ll show up with a glue gun and paint brushes and you won’t be able to get rid of my until I sit and play for a while. Great inspiration as always!
ha ha, that would be tons of fun Leslie Anne! Can you tell I have been busy keeping myself distracted?? I have felt sick with worry and crafting is keeping me sane! Thank you!
Jenna how creative! They look adorable. Your drawings are spot on with the finished sticks. Great job. Happy Fall
Thanks Terrie!
Jenna, what a smart crafters hack! I think your repurposed candlesticks turned out cuter than your inspiration pieces! Happy to be joining you for another tour! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia, they did turn out pretty cute, I am enjoying them 🙂
Very creative and so cute. You did an amazing job on replicating Peter and Paulette. So happy you shared these cuties.
Thanks Linda, I had fun creating them and look forward to “playing” with them a lot next month 🎃
So whimsical and wonderful Jenna! Painting is not my forte, but you make it look so easy that I’m inspired to give painting a try.
Thank you Sara, I hope you will give painting a try!
Too cute and adorable, Jenna! I always look forward to your MC inspired creations! You have outdone yourself with these Halloween trick and treaters! Your creativity amazes me!
Thank you so much Gail, and right back atcha, your creativity amazes me!
Jenna, even before you put the hat on the witch I loved how cute she looked. I don’t paint near as well as you, but these look like I could do some of my own.
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you Rachelle, no painting skills needed for this craft, just fun!
Halloween is my favorite and these are so very cute! Wonderful crafting with you and thanks for sharing!
Thank you Chas, I love the cute side of Halloween, but not the scary and gory 🎃
Wow these turned out so cute. I don’t think I could make them, but I bet you could sell them for a pretty penny. I love a project where you can copy something expensive. It’s so satisfying. Thanks for being part of the hop.
Thank you so much Andrea, and thank you for hosting!
Your wooden trick or treaters are so, so cute, Jenna! You give the best directions.
Thanks Kitty, this is a fun easy craft!
Too cute, Jenna! Very clever thinking of this project. They are adorable and I love how you styled them.
Thank you Bonnie!
They really turned out cute Jenna! Happy Fall:@)
Thanks Lynn!
How adorable! I love them, Jenna. They are so cheerful! Your are so creative!
Thank you RJ, they were fun to make…I just am so sad for the children this year, mine are so disappointed they can’t go trick or treating…
So creative and absolutely adorable. I love them! 🙂
Thank you Martha!
I love your trick or treaters, Jenna! They are so cute. What a fun project! 🧡🌻
Thanks Patty Anne, I have been having a lot of fun crafting lately!
Cute idea!
Thanks Kippi!
These are such fun and filled with great happiness and joy!
Thanks Jeanie, they do make me smile 🙂
Jenna, your trick or treaters are adorable. I always enjoy your step by step instructions. I love them next to your tiered tray for such a pretty fall statement. This is such a clever fun DIY project……
thank you Emily, I almost fainted when I saw the price of the MKC Peter and Paulette, I love all the new fall things but boy they are pricey!!
Jenna, how fun to make your own little trick or treaters! They bring joy! Have a nice weekend.
Thank you Deb, they were such fun to make 🙂
You always inspire me! These are so cute, perhaps I need to get out the paint and make a try out of it. The painting you made of your trick or treaters is so cute, I would frame that and display it for the season, too!
These are so cute and creative, Jenna! I, too, like them better than the MKC version. I agree with Chloe that you should frame your painting and use it as part of your decor. I love the texture you added with the hair and hats. So very clever! It was fun crafting with you 🙂
Thanks so much Rebecca, it was a fun project 🙂
These are so cute and you did a great job of creating all of the little details. So glad I decided to stop by your blog today. Visiting from Creatively Crafty Link Party.
Thank you Donna!
These are just adorable!!! So very creative and such a fun addition to Halloween that’s for sure!
Thanks so much Sam!
Well how smart are you ! What a cute project and what a fantastic savings! 🍊🍂
Thanks Cyndi, super fun craft!
Hi – I found you on Between Naps on the Porch! I’m so glad I did. I just love what you do so I will be following you. Nice to meet you. Love those candle sticks!!!
hi Irene! Thank you and I look forward to future visits!
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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Your trick or treaters are so cute! They will be featured in this week’s Creative Compulsions.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
Oh thank you Michelle, they were fun to create and do make me smile!
These are awesome! Found you at Tuesday Turn About!
Thanks so much!!
Oh my goodness these are so ADORABLE!
Thanks so much Marie, they do make me smile!!
Oh Jenna, you make crafting look so easy and fun in your tutorials. Your trick or treaters are just adorable and so is the Pumpkin Patch tiered tray.I love how Halloween is so festive at your house! Hope you have a wonderful and Happy Halloween………
Thank you Emily, I had so much fun making the trick or treaters and the tiered tray 🙂