Gingham and Pearl

Classic popcorn balls taste even better when you sneak in a few candy treats! Coat your microwave popcorn with homemade brown sugar syrup, then sprinkle with candy-coated chocolate before rolling into balls. For a quick and spooky Halloween treat, use marshmallows and fondant to form tasty ghouls. Tint the fondant and use candies and pretzels … More Easy Halloween treats kids can make on their own or as a group party project…FUN & FOOD & FUN & FOOD!

Use an assortment of looks to achieve a front porch vignette that feels collected yet coordinated like here, where gold and chalkboard paints are used to add texture and dimension to six plump, squatty, and playful pumpkins. Create your own “gourd”-geous no-carve pumpkins by incorporating two traditional office supplies ~ thumb tacks and a permanent … More Decorating for Halloween or Fall with carved, drilled, Sharpied or painted pumpkins….these pumpkin ideas will for sure be the focal point of your Halloween decorations and/or harvest displays.

We love all that fall has to offer — pumpkins, flowers, baskets, and leaves! No need to pick a favorite with this mix-and-match design featuring several pretty ideas: gourds pouring from an upturned basket, dried hydrangeas in a tin vase, and scattered leaves around the whole display. Carved pumpkins aren’t limited to October 31. Turn … More Make this the year you WOW everyone with your front door and/or your front porch …. go all out with these ideas while taking full advantage of nature's beautiful autumnal colors!

Gather a few of your favorite ghouls for a dinner party where handmade Halloween decor with a macabre twist sets the scene. Using twigs and sticks from the backyard, spray painted black adorned with bats from the dollar store, finish off this tablescape.   Carving pumpkins is one of the most interactive Halloween activities, so … More Host a spooky or elegant Halloween gathering with these fun table settings and decorations……they are sure to impress even the bravest {or scared-est} of guests!

Tie a few branches together with a bright satin bow and hang on your front door for a new take on wreaths. Lay sticks flat and arrange in a fan shape, crisscrossing the ends. Tie them together with wire, winding it around the branches as needed to keep them stable. Tie a ribbon over the … More Need a new front door decoration for the Fall season but seriously have no extra cash to spend……try this!

Welcome trick-or-treaters and Halloween guests with a litter of black cat pumpkins. These carve-free kitties are easy making them a fun project for older children or small kids with a little help from a crafty adult. All you need for this project is some matte black spray paint, pumpkins of course and some craft store … More Get ready to spook up your home ~ both indoors and out ~ with These "SPOOKY" ideas for Halloween. From pumpkin carving, to no carve pumpkins, to leaves and witches ~ these are cheap, easy and fun!