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Seven Spooky Things To Do This Week! August 31st - September 6th

8/31/2020

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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 August 31st to September 6th.

There are only 5 Seven Spooky Things blog posts left before they end and October arrives! Eeek!

Check out all of this weeks daily tasks below:

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Monday

We're starting this week with a quick and easy make. These hanging bat bell jars are made by printing and cutting out these different bat silhouettes and then stringing them together to make them look like they're flying around the jars.

For those of you who don't have a bell jar at hand then why not substitute this for a large jar? Either way they look great and are such a simply make to put together. 

​Find out more details right here.

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Tuesday 

Today we're making and baking! With Autumn less than a month away, it's getting closer to the best time of the year where it's all about cosy jumpers, curling up with a book or in front of the tv and lots and lots of nice warming foods! 

This recipe for Pumpkin Pie is easy to whip together and tastes great. I recently tried Pumpkin Pie for the very first time and absolutely loved it. I can definitely see myself making it for many, many years to come each Aututmn.

So if you've never made it before or even if like me, you've never tried it before then lets get making this today! Find out the full recipe right over here.

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Wednesday

Another easy make for the middle of the week today and it's another cheap one too! Today's fake Crow Taxidermy diy can easily be put together with things you can grab from Poundland and other budget stores. 

The article also shows you how to make extra wall-worthy treats too including decorative spider plaques and spiderweb dream catchers!

Head right on over to here to see how to make your own decorative treat.

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Thursday

I absolutely love spooky shadowboxes and this one is no exception. This can easily be put together with things from your local craft store (Hobbycraft will definitely be your friend for the box) and it won't take you long to make either. 

One thing I love about this is the use of the battery tealight candle, when placed behind the haunted house silhouette the windows flicker and glow. 

You can find out all the details on how to make your very own haunted house shadow box right here.

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Friday

Continuing with Tuesdays Pumpkin Pie recipe, I stumbled across this easy Pumpkin Pie Garland craft project too which I think looks really great.

It would be a nice little autumnal decoration in your home, especially in your kitchen and as it's easy to store away after use, you can use it year after year. Maybe use this to decorate your dining room when having guests over for an autumnal feast. 

You can read up on all the details on how to make your own garland right here.


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Saturday

We're going to end the makes this week with how we started this week... and that's with another Bat DIY. 

This Hanging Bat Table Centrepiece looks complicated but it's actually another really easy make, with the majority of the items required possibly already being available within your home. 

This is designed to hang above your dining room table however if that's not something you're up for, why not place the branches inside glass jars and bottles instead? To make your own hanging bats just click right here. 

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Sunday

It's the last day of the week and we're going to close this week with a movie night. This weeks film is the incredible Scream. Released in 1996 Scream has become a cult hit and is one of the best slasher films around. 

It's personally one of my favourite films and the 3 sequels that followed are also great too. 

Scream focuses on Sidney Prescott whose own mother was murdered a year ago and must try and survive a new killer who is out to get her and her friends. 

 If you've never seen any of the Scream films before then you're in for a treat as they'll leave you wondering who the killer is from start to finish. Once you've watched all four films (Scream 5 is also being released in 2022) why not check out the TV show too? Although no where near as good as the films, all three seasons are fun to watch and you can even check out a Halloween special episode too. 

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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: @yourbesthalloweenever
Check out their 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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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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Review: Pumpkins and Party Themes Is Here To Save Halloween!

8/27/2020

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The end of Summer is creeping closer and closer and the spookiest time of the year is just around the corner. With Covid-19 this years plans for Halloween might not be what you're used to but for those of you who are worried about what to do for the spookiest night of the year, fear not! As Roxanne Rhoads has released a brand new book bursting with so many tricks and treats for you to sink your teeth into and make sure this years Halloween is the spookiest one yet. Covid be damned! 

Pumpkins and Party Themes contains 10 different spooky themes and each one includes five different DIY Makes. What's more is that each theme also has additional suggestions on what else you can include, key props you can use and even films to watch to really make sure your entire set up is a huge hit. 

To kick start your creativity and to also create a spooky mood for making, Rhoads begins the book with a brief history of Pumpkins, Jack-O'Lanterns and the legend of Stingy Jack (which if you have never heard of him before, where have you been?). There are also carving tips for real and artificial pumpkins, what tools to use and handy tips on how to carve the perfect image into your Jack-O'Lantern. The Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe is a great snack to create before making everything too, as you can munch away while you're creating your party theme. 
An Alice in Wonderland inspired theme, Steampunk theme, Gothic Elegance theme and even a Witchy theme (which is my personal favourite) are all included within this book. Each section is broken down into five makes, with additional ideas and even a colour palette for you to work from to create even more makes that fit the theme perfectly. If you're stuck for costumes, well you're in luck as those are covered too. 

With Pumpkins and Party Themes, not only does it include a full breakdown on how to make everything but each make is fully illustrated with additional decorating ideas showcased within the images. This was actually a great way to spark new ideas for even more makes to add to your chosen theme.
If you're not planning on having a party this year or don't fancy decorating much at all, then the many different pumpkin carving designs within the 176 pages will help you to at least carve the perfect pumpkin design for your potential trick or treaters. Stencils are included at the back of the book too and the handy tips will make sure your Jack-O'Lantern is the spookiest pumpkin around. 

Overall this really is a wonderful book to own and it's bursting with so many wonderful ideas, tips and tricks to help you create a perfect Halloween. Even if you don't have a theme in mind, you could very easily mix different ideas together to create a unique theme yourself and it's pretty much guaranteed that while reading through Pumpkins and Party Themes you'll be coming up with unique ideas yourself. This is one book worthy of your bookshelf and one that is guaranteed to be used year after year. 

Pumpkins and Party Themes is available now from Amazon UK, Amazon USA, IndieBound, Barnes and Noble and Target. ​
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About the Author:
Roxanne Rhoads is an author, book publicist, mixed media crafter, and lover of all things spooky. Her books include the Amazon Bestseller Haunted Flint and Pumpkins and Party Themes : 50 DIY Designs to Bring Your Halloween Extravaganza to Life.

She is the owner of Bewitching Book Tours, a virtual book tour and social media marketing company. She operates a Halloween blog- A Bewitching Guide to Halloween and sells handcrafted jewellery, art, and home decor through her Etsy store The Bewitching Cauldron.

​When not reading or writing, Roxanne loves to craft, plan Halloween adventures, and search for unique vintage finds.

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Thanks so much for reading this review! 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! August 24th - August 30th

8/23/2020

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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 August 24th to August 30th.

There are only 6 Seven Spooky Things blog posts left before they end and October arrives! Eeek!

Check out all of this weeks daily tasks below:

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Monday

There are only 6 more Seven Spooky Things to go and we're starting the 6th remaining week with these Monster Strawberry Cupcakes. 

Here in the UK for the past two years, monster plants have been a big thing at Halloween. Quite a few people go crazy for them in Homesense and TK Maxx and so here we have edible Audreys.

These are really easy to make and look so good (and tasty).
Find out all the details on how to whip up a batch right here.

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Tuesday

We're adding a gothic touch to your home today with these DIY Blood Candles. They're made using cardboard tubes, battery tealight candles, a glue gun and paint and they really do look great. 

These would look perfect dotted around your home this halloween or add some clear fishing wire and suspend them from the ceiling for an easy floating candle effect (Harry Potter Great Hall anyone?).

Check out all the details and more pics of these wonderful candles right here.

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Wednesday

Here in the UK more and more stores are starting to put out this years Halloween ranges and so those budget stores (Home Bargains, Poundland) but just be your new best friend. 

This Witch Hat Door Decoration can easily be made on a budget and will cost less than £10 to put together. Using a witch hat, artificial flowers and a few spooky additions, you can easily put this together to make an amazing decorative piece for your home this Halloween. 

Find out all of the details right over here.

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Thursday

Thursday this week is movie night and tonights film will also coincide with tomorrows make. This week we're watching The Addams Family Values. A brilliant classic film released in 1993 and considered one of the best Addams Family films to date. 

1993 was also the year for The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus, so that year definitely was one hell of a spooky one. The film follows the Addams Family and their quest to return their Uncle Fester to the family home and save him from gold-digger Debbie. If you have never seen it before then you're in for a real treat! 

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Friday

Continuing with yesterdays movie, today we're going to be the Addams Families own cousin It! Right now is the perfect time to get everything together to make this too as is requires chicken wire (which might be on sale as Summer begins to end), wire and Hula skirts. 

You'll of course need a hat and glasses but these you should easily be able to get your hands on too. If chicken wire isn't for you though, why not substitute it for a tomato cage instead? 

You can read all the steps on how to make your own Cousin It right here.

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Saturday

This make is another easy one and you can make these anyway you like. The possibilities are endless with how you want these to look but something we can all agree on is that they look great! 

These DIY spell books require mainly books, a glue gun and paints. Which you most likely will already have at home. 

The tutorial does require you to use old books to make these but if like me that stresses you out a little (you can't deface books, they're books!) then why not use the book storage boxes to make these instead? Find out all of the details on how to make your own spooky spell books right here.

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Sunday

The final make for this week isn't exactly a make you could get made today but it's one you can easily get together to make for Halloween. 

This Candy Corn Pom Pom Wreath looks so cute and would look amazing hanging on any door. This is another low cost make that you can easily buy everything for from stores like Hobby Craft and potentially The Works. 

​To find out all the details on how to make your own Candy Corn wreath just head right over to here.

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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: @illustratedscientist
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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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! August 17th - August 23rd

8/16/2020

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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 August 17th to August 23rd.

There are only 7 Seven Spooky Things blog posts left before they end and October arrives! Eeek!

Check out all of this weeks daily tasks below:

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Monday

It's a new week of spooky fun and so we're kick starting this week with these super easy Coffee Filter Bats. 

They don't take long to make at all and you can customise them in any way you like, so you can let your creativity run wild! 

Find out all the details on how to make these right here.

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Tuesday

Todays make might be a little tricky to put together but it's not impossible and it is 100% worth it! 

Inspired by my recent find in Homesense here in the UK, these Shadow Box Pumpkins can be put together fairly quickly and designed in all kinds of different ways. The Haunted House pumpkin is definitely my favourite of the three pictured. 

All you really need are artificial pumpkins, black card and battery powered tealight candles to put these together but they're a decoration that will last for many, many years to come! Find out how to make your very own Shadow Box Pumpkins right here.

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Wednesday 

The past few weeks movie night has been on the weekend but not this week! Instead Wednesday is this weeks movie night and we're watching Beetlejuice! 

Released in 1988 Beetlejuice grossed a total of $74,000,000 worldwide and quickly became a cult favourite. A sequel has been rumoured for many years with the original title planned to be Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. Although as of yet no official announcement has been made, an animated tv series was also released in 1989 and ran for 4 seasons.

 'The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out'

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Thursday

Inspired by yesterdays movie, today we're making these Potted Sand Worms! 

They may looks  a little complicated but they're actually really easy (and fairly quick) to make. The tutorial shows you exactly how to make them in the picture but why not add a small stake into the base of these and place them inside actual plant pots?

These would look great amongst any indoor plants or even dotted around your garden (be sure to weatherproof them if this is the plan). Find out all the details on how to make these right here.

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Friday

Booooooooook! Or should I say Brooooowwwwnniees! Who doesn't look Hocus Pocus? And also who doesn't love a good brownie? Add the two together and you've got literal magic in your mouth! 

These Spell Book brownies look so tasty and how don't require much work at all. These would look great at a Halloween party or even if you're having  Hocus Pocus themed night. 

Check out all the details on how to make these right here and let's get baking!

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Saturday

This little make is extremely easy and quick but should easily keep any kids entertained for quite a while. 

All you need to make this sweet little ghost bunting is masking tape, a black pen/felt, string and scissors!

You can then design as many different ghosts in all different shapes and sizes to make a truly unique and spooky bunting decoration. Check out everything you need to know to make your very own right here.

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Sunday

Your final make for the week is one that I absolutely adore. These spooky little haunted houses are made from bird houses! 

Right now is most likely the best time to get making these too, as so many stores are already starting to display their autumnal products and bird houses will start to be reduced in many stores to clear out all of the spring/summer stock. Here in the UK you can easily pick up a wooden bird house from The Works for a couple of pound too. 

Read up on all the details right here on how to make your very own Haunted House! 

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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: @hauntednarrowboat1692
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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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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Halloween 2020 at TK Maxx and Homesense!

8/14/2020

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Halloween has started to arrive in the UK and I am fully taking it with both arms and giving it the biggest hug ever. This year has not been the best year for anyone and so seeing some level of normality in our spooky little lives is a welcome breath of fresh air. 

The first signs of Halloween in Homesense and TK Maxx started around the 24th of July and since then stores have been filling their shelves with spooky product after spooky product. 

To begin with my local Homesense store was severely lacking in Halloween products and so I have been fortunate enough to have friends and family who are willing to check stores closer to them to find my Halloween fix and so far I think I have been able to cross everything off my list that I have wanted so far this year. My most recent visit though, I was so surprised to see the shelves full of new arrivals!

The first wave of products to arrive in most stores were Halloween Gnomes, metal decorations and mugs. This has now become full ranges that many of us Halloween folk are going crazy for.

It definitely looks like skulls are a big thing once again this year. Skulls appear to be a staple each year at Homesense and TK Maxx and although I am not a huge fans of skull products, some of this years releases are fun to look at. There are a lot of Ghosts and Pumpkins this year too. I do love a good ghost so I am loving so many of the ghosties and have swiped up quite a few of them already. Primitive style pumpkins are also adorning the shelves this year and I have big plans with them for this years Halloween home display. 

Snow globes, light up decorations, hanging signs, candle holders (and candles), plush toys and much, much more are all quickly trickling into stores. There are quite a few returning items including the witch hats with 3 stacked pumpkins on the side, witch boot candle holders and more. Some have returned in the same style as previous years and others have had a complete makeover. 

Although there has only been 3 kitchen products that I have grabbed so far, it does appear that they have invested a lot more into homewares too. Chopping Boards, Mugs, Spatulas, Cookie Cutters, Jar, Salt and Pepper Pots are more are all available. The three products I grabbed myself are a white pumpkin ceramic jar, ghost salt and pepper pots and a small pumpkin jar. If we're graced with Rae Dunn Halloween goodies (like in previous years) then I will be sure to on the hunt for those too, but so far there hasn't been any sightings. 
The pumpkin with three ghosts (above) was one of my must have finds for this year and after a very hot journey to a store a little outside of my local area, I managed to find them. I was also fortunate to get my hands on one of this years BIG wants on many peoples list... the Light Up Haunted House pumpkin. Searching every store I possibly could get to, I was on a mission to find this and it was actually my partner who found it! The Pumpkin is hollowed out with a jagged opening, inside sits a small black tree, gravestone and highly detailed haunted house. If you flip the switch on the base the small LED lights light the whole scene up. This is definitely at the top of my list for favourite new additions. 

The flying witch was also a very recent purchase but the moment I saw a picture of her online I knew I had to grab her. She's flying across the sky on her metal broom with black cat familiar in front. I absolutely adore her and have plans to potentially paint her cape from red to orange.... but i'm not 100% sure as she looks great as she is. 
Pillows and fleece blankets have made a return this year too. The majority of pillows so far are returning designs from previous years. These pillows include witchy puns or skeletons/coffins. If pillows are not your thing but you're down for wrapping yourself up in a nice fleecy throw blanket then the Halloween Cat or Dog blankets are for you. These blankets have cat or dogs dressed in various Halloween costumes. They're super soft and only £9.99 too! Personally not my thing but if we get ghost blankets any time soon, then count me in! 

One of the earliest finds was the below Trick or Treat sign. This little sign was only £3.99 and I knew as soon as I saw it I was going to repaint it a little. I used orange acrylic to highlight the text against the spiderweb a little better and then placed it as a backing piece for my very filled shelves. I also used the same paint to re-paint the little Boo ghostie. Originally he was all grey (almost concrete looking) and so I decided to change his head and add a little colour.

I'm sure it won't be the last thing I tweak a little this year but overall I am really enjoying the releases that Homesense and TK Maxx are constantly adding too. I do have a few more items on my list of things I would love to own so will be hunting those down next. 
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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! August 10th - August 16th

8/10/2020

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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 August 10th to August 16th. 

Check out all of this weeks daily tasks below:

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Monday

We're starting this week with a fun little make. These orange jack-o'lantern fruit cups are a quite and easy treat that's sure to be a hit during the summer. 
There's currently a heatwave sweeping the UK so these would be perfect to munch on in the garden during these hot summer days. 

Check out all the details on how to make your own right here.

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Tuesday

If you're like me, then you'll love a good Halloween book and Book Bub have put together a list of 24 books that are perfect to read for Halloween. Some of the classics have made the list including The Witches, Practical Magic and Stardust. 

So today we're going to be reading about... well reading! I have included this list as I tend to read more throughout the Summer leading up to Halloween and while searching for book suggestions I came across this list and thought many of you might like to check it out too. 

Oh and if you love a good book club too, be sure to check out Spooky Little Halloweens Book Club on Facebook!

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Wednesday

With Halloween already making itself comfortable in stores, one thing I see a lot of people go crazy for every year are Halloween pillows. 

A few years ago it was quite difficult to find any kind of Halloween pillow in the UK and for those that still can't seem to find one, today we're making our very own pillow instead.

This is a quick make that doesn't require many steps at all but looks absolutely fangtastic! Find out all the details right here.

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Thursday

I absolutely love todays project! Today is all about ice cream and so it's only right that we make these adorable ice cream witches. 

These look great and also taste great too. There isn't all that much work to put these together either, the hat is actually the main bulk of the work but really doesn't take long to put together. 

Serve these up at your next garden party, Halloween get together or just for yourself when you fancy a spooky little treat. Check out how to make these treats right here.


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Friday

Today's make will give your shoes wings! These DIY Bat Wings attach to your shoes and require no sewing at all. You can make these very easily and will most likely have everything you need already at home.

You can upcycle an old pair of shoes with these bat wings and add a new lease of life to them. Find out all the details on how to make these, including the free stencil right here. 

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Saturday

The weekend is here and so Saturday is this weeks movie night and tonight we're watching A Ghost Story.

A Ghost Story follows C who tragically dies and returns as a ghost. He takes on the form of a sheet ghost and returns home to his wife, although he cannot interact with her in any way, the film follows him watching his wife grieve and gradually move on and all the processes in-between. 

This film might not be for everyone but I do highly recommend watching it as it's a fun little film that does make you think long after the credits have ended. 

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Sunday

Let's end the week with one final quick and easy make. If you didn't watch yesterdays film or are in the mood for a film tonight, these spider bowls will make great popcorn bowls! 

You can make these with three things... paper bowls, straws and goggly eyes! 

​Check out how to make these right here.

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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: @noiopal
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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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! August 3rd - August 9th

8/2/2020

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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 August 3rd to August 9th. 

Check out all of this weeks daily tasks below:

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Monday

The start of spooky season has finally landed in the UK and although summer still has over a month to go before Autumn arrives, now is the perfect time to get out there and hunt down those spooky treats. Stores such as TK Maxx, Homsense and The Range all have Halloween products available now with more stores starting to stock products too. So todays make are these super quick and easy Halloween shopping bags! 

You can customise these with any fabric you like and you'll be ready to trick or treat yourself in no time. Find out all the steps on how to make your own bag right here.

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Tuesday

Did you know yesterday (Sunday August 2nd)  was National Colouring Book Day? Well to celebrate Sandstar Art released a free colouring page and it is adorable! So today we're going to be colouring in.

You can download this page right here and be sure to share your completed pages in the comments of their original post too. 

If you wanted more free colouring pages then I also released two free activity packs during lockdown that you can download right here and here.

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Wednesday

We're continuing with fabric today and going with this awesome felt Halloween Chandelier. 

You could make this easily with items you might already have around the house, so for some of you this will be ready to make right away. The instructions require iron-on black letters but you could very easily switch this for cut out felt letters and simply glue these on too. 

To find out how to make this cute little decoration just head right over here.

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Thursday

Todays make is a really quick and easy creation but the way The Shabby Tree has used these diy witch hats gave me some great decorating ideas and so I thought these would be great to share too and help with this years Halloween decorating. 

The instructions require you to spray paint these black but just like yesterdays make, you can easily substitute the black spray paint with black card and avoid breathing in any fumes. 

Check out how these are used and also the instructions right here.

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Friday

It's time for a little bit of reading today and i'm sharing a short article about six of the most haunted places in Edinburgh. 

I have visited Edinburgh so many times and every single visit I have fallen more and more in love with it. The city itself is absolutely gorgeous and its dripping with sinister history and haunted streets. This article delves briefly into some of the most haunted places within the city. Hopefully this will peak your interest into looking into this wonderful city even more and will lead you down a spooky rabbit hole into it's dark past. If you ever have the opportunity to visit this city then definitely go! I highly recommend the Vaults, which alone have heaps of history and twisted tales. If you can book an overnight ghost hunt too, then definitely do so... you will not regret it! 

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Saturday

These ghosts are quite simply adorable and another easy make. I have shared a similar make in the past using cheese cloth but these ghosts take a little more work (but not much more). They look great with battery powered tealights underneath too. 

Place these around your house, within a mini pumpkin patch or just use a cute little lamp this Halloween.

Find out all the details on how to make these ghouls right here.

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Sunday

Let's end this week with a film, as tonight is movie night! This weeks movie is the cult classic and highly praised Bram Stokers Dracula! 

Released in 1992, the film became the 9th highest grossing film of the year and was considered a box office hit. Over the years the film has developed cult status and is often seen as one of the best vampire films to exist. 

The film stars Winona Ryder, Gary Oldman, Keanu Reeves and Anthony Hopkins. If you have never seen this film before then tonight is the perfect night!

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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: @cfuckinghorror
Check out his 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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