Now that October has arrived, Halloween is on the horizon. That means costume planning, spooky decorations, and of course… candy and treats! Since it’s only the beginning of the month, one way to slowly start gearing up for the holiday is to incorporate things that work for both fall and Halloween.

 

The perfect solution: a little candy corn décor! This quick and easy craft is perfect for setting the tone for October… plus it has pretty fall colors! Bonus: it’s simple and safe enough for kids to work on, as well.

 

 

Photo via Danielle, My Life as I Pin It

 

You’ll need yarn (white, yellow, and orange), scissors, glue, and a foam cone (in a pinch, you can create your own cone with some poster board and tape).

 

Start at the bottom with your yellow yarn. Glue the end to the foam (you may also be able to just tuck it in the back… depends on your cone) and start wrapping! Once you’ve gotten about a third of the way up, cut the yarn and glue or tuck in the end. Next up: orange! Repeat the process with your orange yarn, and finally finish up with white to the top. Tada!

 

 

Photo via Sarah, Thrifty Décor Chick

 

These candy cuties add some festive fun to any room without going too overtly “Halloween” too soon. But as the month goes on… look out! More delightfully spooky projects to come.

So last week, we had a craft to make pumpkins look less like pumpkins. This week we’re trying to make bottles look more like pumpkins! What can I say? Decorations are just more fun when they come in unexpected or clever ways.

 

Today’s craft involves painting glass bottles. Empty wine and liquor bottles are usually pretty and a good size, but don’t be afraid to grab all different heights and widths. Aside from the bottles, you’ll need spray paint and black vinyl (you could also use black paint, but vinyl is easier). Other helpful tools are painter’s tape and Goo Gone.

 

Use the Goo Gone to remove any labels or residue on the bottles. For the Jack-o-Lantern design, tape off the stem of a red wine bottle (green glass). Spray paint the bottle orange. For a ghost, take a clear bottle and jazz it up with Frosted Glass spray paint. You could also use white paint, but the frosted glass gives it a real nice look. Cut out eyes and mouths out of black vinyl. Once the bottles are completely dry, stick them on.

 

If you’re feeling ambitious, you could also make a candy corn bottle. Spray paint the whole thing white, then the middle section orange and the bottom third yellow.

This fun craft could be perfect if you’re tight on space or looking for a festive table topper. Do you have any other fun Halloween themes to try painting on bottles? Share them here!