Paperback Pumpkins

Here's a "nerdy" craft for all you book lovers out there!!! Make an old paperback book into a jack-o-latern face. There are a couple more ideas that you can do using an old paperback book at Craft Monkey.

Ghosts Ideas

Halloween is coming and most of the decorations I've seen involve pumpkins. Don't get me wrong, I love the pumpkins I've seen, but let's look at other Halloween items....like ghosts. Link up at the end of this post if you have a ghost project OR if you've seen a cute/fun/spooky ghost project on a blog.

Here are a few I have seen recently.

This is a trick-or-treat bag with "feet" ghosts. My daughter would love to make ghosts by running around in paint and then stepping on paper or material!!! Great idea by Mama Thompson!
Aren't these ghosts made out of lightbulbs fun? Again, Mama Thompson had this idea!
These simple wood ghosts would be quick and easy to make. Third times a charm for Mama Thompson.
How about making your pumpkins into votive ghosts? I like these found at Parents.

Do you have a ghost project or decoration OR seen one out there in blog land. IF SO, Link up here!!!

Halloween Paper Topiary

This is gorgeous and unique, a topiary for Halloween made from scrapbook paper. I could see this same ideas for other holidays or just for any regular day. Head over to Two Peas in a Bucket to read how Kendalls Mom made this!!!!
Here is a single topiary made from ribbon. Stunningly lovely! Find out how to make this one at Party Bows and More, Oh My.

Flower Matrix

This is a great idea for making beautiful flower arrangements. Using a little bit of ribbon, you create a matrix that keeps flowers spread out over the entire vase. It's like magic and it's beautiful. Visit All Because Two People Fell In Love to see more details.

To see the tutorial, go HERE!

More Pumpkin Ideas

Here's a few more pumpkin idea I haven't either featured or seen yet! I LOVE original ideas. At the bottom, add any pumpkins you've created to Mr. Linky for all of us to see!
Make a classy and sophisticated pumpkin by adding decorative nails. Isn't this amazing looking? See more at Strictly Simple Style. Make these darling tomato turned fabric pumpkins as seen on Moda Bake Shop by V and Co.
These sweater pumpkins in orange are hot!!! I've got to find me some orange sweaters to cut up. In His Grip has an awesome tutorial for these!
Find the easy secret of making these wire pumpkins at Shades Of Pink. So easy! SO quick! So cute!
This simple shabby chic pumpkin with muslin and hemp is just simple and gorgeous. Make these using the instructions from How To Decomboobulate Your House in 365 Days.

Now add your pumpkin(s) to the list for everyone to see!

paper pumpkins

Add these paper pumpkin ornaments to a tree or make a bunting out of them. Find out how at Hosstess With The Mostess. Idea by Three Wheels Turning.
Here is another example of what cute pumpkins you can make with paper strips. These are found at Two Peas in a Bucket. These would also look adorable hung on a tree.

Halloween Ornaments

You've seen those "spooky" Halloween trees made from spray painted branches. Now add some adorably "spooky" Halloween ornaments to those trees. Blue Cricket Design (guest posting at Mod Podge Rocks) shows how to make these fun ornaments using a little big of mod podge and paint!

Pinecone Wreath

Here is a project you will love (maybe), Look at that gorgeous wreath full of pinecones. So beautiful!!! The hilarious and talented Vaness at V and Co. created it while guest blogging on UCreate. It cost her less than $5. Gather pinecones in the mountains and hot glue them onto a styrofoam circle. It's that easy! Looks like I'm going for a hike in the mountains this weekend to look at the leaves changing colors and to gather pinecones!!!

Marshmallow and Cornflake Pumpkins

If you like those marshmallow peeps for Easter, you will love these homemade marshmallow pumpkins for Halloween. Visit The Stories of A to Z to learn how to make them. More a few more ideas about using marshmallows to enhance spookiness at this time of year, visit Be Different, Act Normal.

Here's another unique pumpkin idea! This is one of my favorites because you can eat it!!! Make cornflake pumpkins for a sweet, festive treat this year. Visit Smashed Peas and Carrots to learn how.

Wire Pumpkins

Here's another original pumpkin idea. Gail's Decorative Touch makes this fancy pumpkin out of wire. She wrapped it around a dowel and then formed the pumpkin and stems. Too Cute! Visit this autumn post for the wire pumpkin and more ideas. (Idea found via It's So Very Cheri.)

Halloween Party Favors and Packaging

For some awesome little Halloween ideas, visit who else, but Martha Stewart. These are two of my favorite ideas.

The paper bag broom (filled with candy) and the pumpkins pouches (also filled with treats.)

If you are having a Halloween party or want to package the treats your kids take to school in cute packaging, visit Martha.

Sticky Felted Pumpkins

Add sticky felt to pumpkins to give them a multi-colored, multi-dimensional look that can't be achieved through painting or carving. How adorable are these? Living With Lindsay created the Pottery Barn knock-offs using this method. Check out her tutorial HERE.