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Trick-or-Treat 2022! A Vintage Halloween Inspired Collection From October 31st Full Reveal!

8/10/2022

2022 will mark the third year that i've worked on a vintage Halloween inspired collection and this year is the biggest collection so far!

This years collection has also been the longest to make and i'm over the moon with how everything has turned out.

You'll be able to get your hands on all of the below products Saturday August 13th!

All products will be available via October31st.co.uk

Air Fresheners

Available in two different sizes, these new air fresheners will be available in 5 different designs. The rectangular fresheners have a Hot Apple Pie scent, while the circle fresheners smell of Pumpkin Spice!

Canvas Banners

These Canvas Banners are available in three different designs. The Happy Haunting Banner is my favourite of the three!

Bookmarks

Three new bookmarks will land in the store this weekend! Bookmarks have always been popular and this year I wanted to introduce three new designs that also feature older designs too. One side had a design from this year while on the back has a design from either the 2020 or 2021 collection.

Pumpkin and Cat Pails

Each one of these pails is handmade using multiple layers of paper mache and paper clay. They've been hand sculpted, carved and painted.

You'll be able to get your hands on 4 of the 5 designs pictures this weekend with the fifth design (inspired by John Carpenters Halloween) will be available later this month.

Large Cat Lantern

One of a handful of returning products for this year, the Cat Lantern is back! Last years release was a small lantern which you could easily fit a single battery tealight inside to light up the eyes, note and mouth. This year you'll be able to get a new larger lantern which can fit up to 4 battery tealights inside!

Coasters

Four new coasters will land in the store with one coaster design featuring heaps of new and past designs!

Die Cuts

Last year introduced die cuts to the vintage inspired collection and this year they're back in four new designs. The autumnal leaf design comes in a set of three!

Gift Wrap

More new gift wrap will be available in three different designs!

Greeting Cards

Three new greeting card designs will join the previous card design collection. You'll be able to pick up a new witch, skeleton and haunted house design!

Treat Bag Decorations

This set of three treat bag decorations is inspired by vintage bags that were given out to trick or treaters. These look amazing on your Halloween tree!

Metal Signs

Eight new metal wall signs will land this Saturday. Six signs feature the newly created cat, skeleton and pumpkin trick or treater characters in two different styles. There's the Pumpkin Jack's Candy Corn Sign, Happy Halloween Skeleton and another piece inspired by vintage treat bags, the Trick or Treat Cat.

You can also pick up these three characters on taller metal signs that look great together. A new haunted house and trick or treaters wall sign will be available too.

Mugs

Two new mugs will be available in a Haunted House and Trick or Treaters designs.

Notepad

Never miss a spooky thing with this years Spooky Notes Notepad!

Ghost Patch

This little cute patch features a ghost popping out of a happy Jack o Lantern. The patch has a iron-on backing for easy application.

Cushions

Three new cushions are joining this years collection! This is the first time cushions have been available in the vintage range and they feature two new designs! These are a black cat and Jack o Lantern cushion. Last years spirit board designs has also returned as a cushion this year, one side is the spirit board with the other a patterned back featuring designs from the last three years.

Pins

Are you a Halloween Candy Inspector or Professional Pumpkin Picker? These large pins are a must wear this spooky season.

Postcards

New postcards in four different designs!

Socks

For the first time ever, you'll be able to purchase October 31st socks! These socks feature a Jack o Lantern, Black cat and ghost, along with stars and Candy Corn!

Stickers

Three new sticker designs will be available, with a fourth being added very soon too!

Standing Cat

Add the purrrrfect touch to your Halloween decorating this year with this standing cat wooden decoration!

Wall Clock

This is definitely one of my favourite designs from this year and was one of the first things to be designed. This brand new wooden wall clock features a witch flying a Jack o Lantern Hot Air Balloon!

Wooden Decorations

Six new wood decorations for your Halloween Tree are the final products from this years range!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too!

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Ten Spooky product Finds May 2022

5/28/2022

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Another month is creeping to a close and what a month it has been for spooky news and products!

Not only were we treated to this years Funkoween reveals but also the release date of Hocus Pocus 2 was finally revealed. Spooky season is definitely creeping closer and with it, so has the increase of my spooky product hunting.

I came across SO MANY products this month that this really was a tough one to pick only ten for, but I hope you love all of these small business finds for the month of May.

Ghoul Gang Candle

Have you ever wondered what a Ghoul Gang smells like? Well push your wondering aside as this candle has you covered!

This Ghoul Gang candle features a spooky cute design and is actually available in 12 different scents, my personal favourite being Candied Pumpkin.

Each candle comes in an apothecary style jar and is hand poured in Manchester, UK. This isn't the only spooky candle available too, 'It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus' and 'Hey There, Pumpkin' are just two of the many other candles available from this wonderful store.

You can check out all of the candles available from Kindred Fries right here.

Cute Bat Print

This Bat print really is adorable!

This Bat product is the first of two Bat themed products on todays list and this is quite possibly the cutest bat I have ever seen. The print features a sweet little bat holding a Jack o'Lantern bucket. An original ink design that is available in a 5 x 5 inch print.

The Darkling Woods store on Etsy features heaps of incredible designs from Cat Mallard. I actually came across Cat's work on instagram and after checking out the store, I am now obsessed.

If you love this print, you'll also love the matching plush and you can view all of the treats available right here.

Witch Neon Light

You can never have too many witchy things and this neon light is a must!

This neon light features a green flying witch. Each light has been handmade and although a little more on the pricier side, compared to other items on this list, the light does come with a two year warranty.

You'll also find many other Halloween themed neon lights in this store including a Jack o'Lantern, Frankensteins Monster and even Ghostface!

You can view all of the current lights available right here.

Ghost Necklace

I am continually blown away by the creativity of some artists when searching for spooky things and this necklace is no exception.

This handmade has been forged from wire and sheet metal and includes a Lapiz Lazuli blue gemstone. I adore this necklace and have been so tempted to add it to my basket multiple times since finding it on Etsy. This would also be a perfect gift for someone who likes ghost, but the more cute than spooky kind.

There are also so many more products from the Hendrix and Rogue store and you can view them all here.

Halloween Owl Pin

One symbol of Halloween that I feel doesn't get enough love is the Owl! This Pin is perfect for vintage Halloween enthusiasts and lovers of spooky Owls too.

The enamel pin features an original design from Super Tough BC that definitely gives off vintage vibes. I personally love the colours that have bene used to create this.

Be sure to check out other spooky products available from this wonderful store right here.

Creepy Cab Diecut

Vintage Spooky Company is one of my favourite small businesses for unique Halloween decorations and he is constantly adding new designs to the store.

This die cut features three spooky characters in a NYC Yellow Cab. I picked this particular design as it's such a great design and something you wouldn't necessarily see as a Halloween decoration, which makes it all the more amazing and unique. It would be incredible to see these as souvenirs in around New York City, I know I would buy a bunch!

You can grab this and many other spooky treats right here.

Pumpkin Print

Simon's Nest is one store I have featured before on the blog and it's been long overdue for another feature as she creates such amazing designs!

This Pumpkin Print has all the vibes of Autumn and features a super happy Jack o'Lantern. You can pick up this print in three different sizes too!

Be sure to also check out all of the wonderfully spooky products from the Simon's Nest store right here.

Hanging Bat Plant Pot

How cute are these? These adorable Flying Bat Plant Holders are made from ceramic and are available in three different sizes.

Each pot has an adorable face and are handmade too! These would look so cute hanging in your home, especially in your windows filled with spooky plants.

Pick up your own bat right here.

The Salem Witch House

When I visited Salem in 2019 I fell in love with absolutely everything, including the Salem Witch House.

Although called The Witch House, it was actually owned by Jonathan Corwin who was a judge during the Salem Witch trials. This judge helped send 19 innocent people to their deaths. The house is the last building standing from the trials and is now a museum.

Cats Meow Village has recreated the house during Fall as a new wooden decoration and what's more is that y0u can also purchase all kinds of Salem locations in the same style, to create your own mini Salem.

Pick up this and many of the other designs available right here.

Vintage Halloween Poster

The final product on todays list is this amazing vintage Halloween style poster!

One thing I absolutely love is vintage Halloween and when artists create 'vintage' products, I cannot resist. This is just one of a handful of Halloween posters available from The Sinister Witch on Etsy.

You can check out all of the other designs right here.

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Ten Spooky Product Finds For February 2022

2/18/2022

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February might contain the loveliest Holiday of the year but that doesn't mean we still can't get our spooky fix!

Once again i've been trawling the internet in search of spooky products and here are my favourite finds of the month so far.

This month definitely has a theme too, as I came across so many ghostie finds, it was actually a tough choice on what to feature.

All products in today's post are all from small businesses too, so if you make a purchase, you'll be supporting these amazing artists and stores.

Trick 'r Treat Sam Halloween Throw Blanket

If you're a fan of Trick 'r Treat, then you will love this blanket!

This throw blanket features masked and unmasked Sam, along with his famous lolly and is made from super soft polyester.

Measuring 6o inches by 50 inches means you'll also be nicely covered and wrapped up warm too. This blanket would be perfect at Halloween to wrap around yourself, with a nice bowl of Candy Corn and Trick 'r Treat on the Tv!

You can grab this blanket right HERE.

Ghost Foot Stool

The first ghost product on todays list is a great one!

This footstool from The Divine Occultist has been up-cycled by hand and features a ghost and tree print all over.

The legs have also been repainted black and a tassel edge has been attached all around the stool. This really would look amazing in a gothic themed home or just a haunted house!

Having purchased from The Divine Occultist in the past, I can definitely recommend this product and also great customer service too.

You can grab this (and many other products) right HERE.

Ghost Suncatcher

Winter might be in full swing, but spring is just around the corner and with a new season, comes longer days.

This sun-catcher has been made by hand and features an adorable ghost with pumpkin pail. This would look great in your window throughout the year and will look especially nice come Spring and Summer, when you'll be able to enjoy the sunlight hitting it longer.

You can pick up this ghostie right HERE.

Sleepy Hollow Blanket

Keeping warm was clearly in my mind when searching for spooky products this month, as here's another blanket on today's list.

This Sleepy Hollow blanket features an incredible Headless Horseman design and is made from 100% polyester.

The blanket measures 130cm x 175cm and is also machine washable too. If you're after something even more cuddly though, you can grab this blanket made with Sherpa fabric.

Order your very own Sleepy Hollow blanket right HERE.

Ghost Story Pin

I think this pin might be my favourite find on today's list.

This Ghost Story inspired pin features a ghost staring out of the window, longing for its family to return. Fans of this film will love this pin and if you've never seen A Ghost Story, add it to your list of films to watch asap!

The pin is also double layered, with the window frame being the top layer. This pin is fantastic and such a clever design. Even if you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend adding this pin to your pin collection.

You can pick up this ghostie pin right HERE.

Pin Up Ghost Print

It seems like sexy ghosts have become a bit of a thing in the last couple of years and this print features a great one!

This original design from Lavender Seance features a playful ghost, showing off a little more than just its sheet. When I first came across this, it really made me laugh and I knew I just had to add it to this months list.

What's more is that, the images feature one of my very own products... the Vintage Halloween spirit board, this of course did not mean this product was more likely to be featured, but it was a really nice surprise to see one of my own products used for this.

You can pick up this print right HERE.

Oogie Boogie Ears

Well, well, well.... what have we here? Oogie Ears? oooooo i'm really scared!

How cool are these? These handmade Oogie Boogie ears are made from soft marino wool felt and feature Halloween Towns biggest villain. Oogies eyes, mouth and the dice in the centre of this headband all glow in the dark.

These would be amazing to take with you to Disneyland during October, especially during the evening when the park is dark.

Grab your own set of Oogie Ears right HERE.

Pumpkin Gizmo Pin

Gremlins is such a great film and one of the best things about that film's is Gizmo, add in a little bit of Halloween and you've got this adorable pin.

Clairey Lou Creations has created this pin featuring Gizmo dressed as a Jack o'Lantern. The pin measures 33mm and also comes with an extra vintage Gremlins trading card.

You can grab your very own pin right HERE and be sure to check out the rest of the store too, as you'll find even more spooky treats.

Halloween Pumpkin Print

Make space on your walls, as you'll need to add this print!

This Halloween print from Cult Curiosities features a sinister (but cute) pumpkin character with a spooky lantern/bird cage and multiple ghosts.

The print is available in multiple sizes and you can also purchase similar prints from this store too, so why not grab the whole set?

Be sure to check out all the other treats available from this store and you can grab this print by clicking HERE.

Halloween Bunting

The final product on today's list is this Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Bunting.

The bunting contains three pumpkins and two ghosts hanging on jute twine. It has vintage style, that I absolutely love and this would look amazing during Halloween, or just hanging up all year.

Each piece has been made from thick reclaimed wood, which has been cut and then hand painted.

I can definitely see this in my own home in the very near future, as I can't stop looking at it. If you would like to pick up your own spooky bunting, just click HERE.

Click here to What spooky finds have you found this month? Let me know in the comments below and I might just feature them in March.

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! .

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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week! July 27th - August 3rd

7/27/2020

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Monday

Let's still this week with a little up-cycling! As we're kick starting another spooky week with these tin can lanterns.

They're easy to make and take hardly any time at all. If you have a nail, hammer and some empty tin cans then you're pretty much all set. The tutorial does require print outs so you can hammer around your designs but if you simply draw the designs you would like onto the tin cans and then follow your own lines with the nails, you're all set.

Find out all the details right here.

Tuesday

Today's make is the opposite of yesterdays make... so instead of a quick and easy project, today we're going for something that will take a few days to make but looks a-ma-zing!!

This witch house is made entirely from cardboard and paint. The video tutorial breaks down every single step on how to make your very own house. This would look incredible as a table centrepiece or just a decoration around your house this Halloween (or leave it out all years because people need to see this!).

Check out all the steps right here.

Wednesday

Today we're cooking and this one is definitely a recipe you'll want to make over and over again. Whip up a batch of this slow cooker pumpkin chilli for a nice hearty treat.

Add a few tortilla chips for scooping and this dinner is perfect for a nice cosy night in. You can also freeze this too so if why not make a big batch and enjoy throughout Autumn?

Find all of the details for this tasty dish right here.

Thursday

I really love this make, its quick, simple but really effective and a whole lot of fun to put together.

This One Hour Broom Parking sign is made using wood, paints and hooks. You could make this for Halloween as a decoration you bring out year after year or just a general home decoration. Personally I would hang this above the door in my kitchen.

Make your very own parking sign right here.

Friday

Last Halloween one product that quite a few people went crazy for was eyeball plants. They were available in places such as Homesense and TK Maxx here in the UK and quite a few of you were on the hunt for them.

There is a chance they might be back this year.. but if not why not make your own? Now is the perfect time to make them too as so many stores have artificial flowers available for Summer decorations. This particular tutorial using plastic eyeballs that you should be able to get closer to Halloween from stores like Poundland, The Range etc or substitute these for ping-pong balls and draw the details on yourself?

You can also make the flowers without purchasing artificial flowers and use felt that you cut and wrap around the eyeballs until you have a flower. You can find out how to make these flower right here and a felt example can be found here.

Saturday

I have shared countdown calendars in the past and let's be honest... you can never have too many Halloween calendars, so here is another!

This Calendar will take a little time to put together but it looks fangtastic and is actually a lot of fun to make and also use throughout October. Each day is a little hanging tag then when removed has a new activity to complete each day.

A great idea to make for the kids or even just for yourself. Why not make one with a new project for you to do each day as you countdown to the best day of the year? Start day one with decorating a room, day two baking, day three a craft project until you have a completely spooky house for October 31st.

You can find out all the details on how to make this right here.

Sunday

It's the last day of the week and so to help you unwind after the end of this busy, crafty week, i'm making today movie night!

This weeks film is the brilliant Happy Death Day and if you have never seen this.... where have you been? Happy Death Day is definitely one of my favourite films of the last decade and it's a load of fun too.

The film follows Tree, a college student who ends up murdered... only when she dies, she suddenly wakes up starting the day all over again. The only way to break the loop is to find her killer and stop herself getting killed once again.

It's such a great film and although the sequel isn't as good as the first it's also a lot of fun too and definitely one to check out right after you have watched this too.

Who to Follow
As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too.

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @thedyerghoulhouse
Check out her awesome instagram for guaranteed Halloween treats all week!

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise!

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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week! May 18th - May 24th. Theme: Pumpkins!

5/18/2020

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Missing Halloween and the month of October? Me too! So from now until Halloween, each week they'll be a new 'Seven Spooky Things' post to ensure you can add a bit of Halloween to your day 365 days a year.

These Seven Spooky Things should keep you well spooked from May 18th to May 24th. Throughout May each week will be themed and this weeks theme is Pumpkins!
If you want to add a little spook to your own home then you'll love this weeks SST.

Check out this weeks activities below:

Monday

To kick start this weeks theme of Pumpkins we're going to start off with some upcycling! Every single Halloween you'll always find the plastic pumpkin treat buckets in a whole bunch of different stores and if like me, you'll most likely have one sitting around the house somewhere.

So let's give it a little make over with a fresh new look! I love this make and how it adds a more vintage style to the bucket.

You can find out all the details on how to make this yourself right here.

Tuesday

Let's go into the kitchen for todays make. Today it's all about cheesecake and Pumpkin Pie cheesecake to be exact!

This is a very quick and very easy make and on top of all things very, very yummy! Serve with fresh cream or even ice cream if you're after something a little cool during these hot days that are creeping up on us.

Find out all the details right here.

Wednesday

Film night is here and just like the last two weeks, you've once again got a choice of two films to watch that fit nicely with the theme.

The first is the family friendly classic 'It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'. Released in 1966, Great Pumpkin is a Halloween classic that so many of you watch

yeah after year, myself included. It's an adorable story that follows Charlie Brown who is on the hunt for the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night. The second film for tonight is the not-so family friendly Pumpkinhead. After a terrible accident a man conjures up a vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to seek revenge. Release in 1988 the film actually has three sequels and has slowly developed a cult status.

Thursday

With the current pandemic you might have been one of those people who ended up stocking up on toilet paper... if you are or even if you just have an abundance sitting around the house then why not make use of one or two by making these toilet paper pumpkins.

They don't require any stitching and you can make them super easy with all different kinds of fabric. You can find out all the details right here.

Friday

I love a good Jack'o Lantern and even better when you can use them year after year, after year! These Paper Mache Jack'o Lanterns will take a little time to make but they really do look amazing.

Attach them to fairly lights (like in the picture) to give them an eerie glow or thread a string through the top and hang with a battery tealight candle inside!

Make your very own right here.

Saturday

Another easy make for you today but one kids will love. These felt pumpkins once again require no stitching at all and you can easily make them in a couple of minutes.

Once you get the hang of it too why not try making other things like ghosts and bats? Thread a string through the top and you've got your very old hanging decorations perfect for decorating or your Halloween tree. Get making your own right here.

Sunday

Your final make for this week is a big one, but one you can repeat over and over again to make all different kinds of things. You will need quite a few things for todays make so patience is definitely required but the final result is totally worth it.

Using etching cream (be sure to read the instructions on the bottle to stay safe) you can make your own etched glass Pumpkin Tealight holders. They look great, would make great gifts and you'll be able to reuse them every Halloween.

Find out everything you need and how to make rigth here.

Who to Follow

As a bonus extra each week i'll feature an instagrammer who has a spooky profile that you might like. This way you can add even more spookiness to your instagram feed each week too.

This weeks featured instagrammer is: @hkmanning01
Check out her awesome instagram for guaranteed spooky treats all week!

If you would like to be featured just follow the October 31st Instagram or my own (link below) and make some noise!

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE.

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Halloween Range 2018 Revealed!

3/4/2020

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Halloween 2018 is fast approaching and with it comes a brand new limited edition range from October 31st! If you've been following our Instagram and Facebook pages over the past month you will have seen small teasers for new products that are coming your way very soon.

Nine new products will be hitting the store and all will be extremely limited so once they're gone, they're gone!
The full range features two badge designs, a mug, three different canvas wall banners and three plushies. All inspired by vintage Halloween, you'll be able to grab brand new Black Cat, Jack'o Lantern and Ghost products. The full range can be previewed below with one more product (the ninth) being revealed soon. Unfortunately the spooks decided to interfere with delivery schedules so the final product will be revealed before launch, which you can also find out when that will be below.

Small sneak peaks have been gradually giving away these plushies, a vintage inspired Black Cat and Jack'o Lantern will be available along with a soon to be revealed third plushie. The grinning cat is definitely one image that always comes to mind when thinking of classic Halloween symbols and the Jack'o Lantern is always a classic. The JOL design was actually created around two years ago and was used for a small number of products. Not wanting to retire it just yet, it has returned in plushie form. All plushies are made using 100% cotton fabric with polyester filling.

Using the same cat and pumpkin design, these black handled mugs feature a repetitive design with the October 31st logo on the corner. The inside of the mug is also black.

The two badge designs once again feature the Jack'o Lantern and Black Cat designs, these will be sold individually.

Halloween 2018 just wouldn't be complete without decorations! These mini canvas wall scrolls feature the Black Cat and Jack'o Lantern design along with a trick or treating ghost. All three designs are printed onto canvas, hand stitched and have orange and black string to allow for easy hanging. The edges have been left rough to add a somewhat worn look and to add a little more to the vintage theme.

The final product will be revealed very soon and definitely in time for their release. You can grab all of these products Friday September 14th at 6pm (UK time).

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Yankee Candle's Halloween 2017 range revealed!

7/20/2017

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Yankee Candles Halloween range have been revealed and as usual they all look amazing!

This year we are being treated to three fragrances. Forbidden Apple and Witches Brew have returned along with newcomer Haunted Hollow. Which is described as smelling like spicy wood. T

he large jars have changed to a more pillar like design. With a Skull and Cross bone design for Forbidden Apple, Pumpkin Face for Haunted Hollow and Bat for Witches Brew on the front. All three jars also have a metal lid with Pumpkin Face embossed into the top.

The Medium jar have also changed too. The lids are the same as the large candles but the jars are clear glass with a spooky silhouette around the glass.

We are also being treated to a black pumpkin wax burner and new metal holders and shades.

Personally I cannot wait to get my hands on these new designs and that wax burner is a definite must. You can check out closer images by clicking the gallery below.

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Trick-or-Treat 2022! A Vintage Halloween Inspired Collection From October 31st Full Reveal!

Air Fresheners

Canvas Banners

Bookmarks

Pumpkin and Cat Pails

Large Cat Lantern

Coasters

Die Cuts

Gift Wrap

Greeting Cards

Treat Bag Decorations

Metal Signs

Mugs

Notepad

Ghost Patch

Cushions

Pins

Postcards

Socks

Stickers

Standing Cat

Wall Clock

Wooden Decorations

Ten Spooky product Finds May 2022

Ghoul Gang Candle

Cute Bat Print

Witch Neon Light

Ghost Necklace

Halloween Owl Pin

Creepy Cab Diecut

Pumpkin Print

Hanging Bat Plant Pot

The Salem Witch House

Vintage Halloween Poster

Ten Spooky Product Finds For February 2022

Trick 'r Treat Sam Halloween Throw Blanket

Ghost Foot Stool

Ghost Suncatcher

Sleepy Hollow Blanket

Ghost Story Pin

Pin Up Ghost Print

Oogie Boogie Ears

Pumpkin Gizmo Pin

Halloween Pumpkin Print

Halloween Bunting

Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week! July 27th - August 3rd

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