I am starting to get into the Halloween spirit now that September is almost over.With the Pretty your pumpkin party coming up I wanted to start decorating.... I have been admiring the ragamuffin garland's I have been seeing around blogland and wanted to do one Halloween style. Wheel's a-turning, I went to the fabric store and bought 5 yards of black tulle ( with a %40 off coupon.) and 6 feet of ribbon. At the Dollar store (of course) I found these tiny,little skeleton heads I thought were soo cute when I bought them, but I wasn't sure what to do with them. There were nine in a bag..... After a little bit of brainstorming while doing the dishes(I always get the best idea mid-suds!) I came up with this (please ignore my ugly temporary curtain while I wait for my new ones...)....
And I couldn't let the skulls just be skulls, the girls needed some fancier attire....
one hot glue gun, some vintage jewelry findings, and fake flowers later...
I love this one. It's a vintage necklace clasp that looks like a crown... To make the garland I just made a loop on both ends, and tied strips of tulle onto the ribbon. The skulls are just HGG to some thinner ribbons and tied on. It was so easy~ and cheap too.
~Jen
Very cute! I'm going to "borrow" your idea and give it a try. Did you just cut the tulle and tie it on like with the other ragamuffin garland?
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I love it and want to copy that idea! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteThe Texas Woman
Jen! That looks great! I have a ton of tulle here at home all different colors... and never knew what to do with them. What a great idea! Can I borrow this idea from you? Have a great week, hugs, Vanessa
ReplyDeleteHow cool! You have the greatest ideas!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I LOVE this! I'm totally going to copy this. Those blinged out skulls are great. Everything is better with a little bling.
ReplyDeleteVery, very cute! I'm trying to think of some other pumpkin things!!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Ooooh! Very Halloweeny spooky. Love it!
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Oh my gaw-gaw, that is so wonderful! I am totally copy-catting you whenever I drag my lazy butt out to the fabric store, heh heh! Your glamorous skulls are terrific! Thanks a ton for introducing yourself to me via blogs! By the way, your other blogs with all your redos are lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a crack up! The little skulls are the perfect touch! :)
ReplyDeleteCarrie
I love it! I love the little details that you added to the skulls. Great idea. :-)
ReplyDeletethis is fabulous, Jen. I think this could translate well into just about any holiday too (or am i being tacky here?).
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ReplyDeleteThat's too cute! I saw those skulls at the DT but couldn't figure out what to do with them. I love your idea!
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