Last Minute Simple Halloween Projects

It's nearly Halloween and I have a couple of last minute

oh-so-simple Halloween projects to share with you!

Last Minute Simple Halloween Projects- Itsy Bits And Pieces

Recently I was visiting over at Debra's lovely blog at Common Ground where she was sharing her October Fireplace And Mantel. She always has such beautiful vignettes, and I fell in love with the owl figurines that she cleverly painted white. On my mantel, I decided to paint some thrift store owl figurines black, for the look of spooky silhouettes. I found this motley crew and one other...

With a coat of black craft paint,

they became spooky characters on our Halloween mantel.

I think they would be great added to a Halloween or harvest tablescape, too!

The next project couldn't be easier. I bought this Smucker's Salted Caramel Topping (not a sponsor...we just love it) to use on sliced apples...

less sugar than most, and so good. But I love this jar, too!

The silver and orange gingham lid is so cute.

Simply painting on the lid with craft paint and adding a black and white

baker's twine bow, makes the cutest candy container to gift or display.

I told you it was simple...and you get the yummy salted caramel, too!

I love finding ways to re-use bottles and cans!

Feel free to pin!

Until next time...Wishing you a fun and safe Halloween!

15 comments

SusieOctober 30, 2017 at 9:03 AM
Linda, I absolutely love your clever ideas. !!! I save smuckers' jars for many things. Your mantle is so cute. Thanks for letting us copy your ideas. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
JunkchiccottageOctober 30, 2017 at 9:47 AM
Love the mantel and oh how cute is that jar re loved for the candy corns. So sweet. Happy New Week.
Have a great one.
xoox
Kris
Katie MansfieldOctober 30, 2017 at 12:42 PM
Precious. I painted owls because of Debra's too. So fun. I love the jar redo. Perfect.
Brenda PruittOctober 30, 2017 at 2:54 PM
That's a great jar! I might have to buy some to keep the jar.
Brenda
Our Hopeful HomeOctober 30, 2017 at 3:37 PM
YUM! I'll take that caramel lol. My daughter would take the candy corn! I've toyed with painting my thrift store owls white, but I like what you did, too! spooky! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
DianaOctober 30, 2017 at 5:08 PM
Cute projects, Linda!
Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieOctober 31, 2017 at 12:48 AM
Very cute ideas, Linda! Love your mantel - so spooky! I am always saving pretty jars - love this :) Happy Halloween! xx Karen
Helen PhilippsOctober 31, 2017 at 8:55 AM
What fabulous ideas Linda! So inspiring! Happy Halloween xox
My thrift store addictionOctober 31, 2017 at 3:40 PM
I love how you transformed the owls and your mantel is just too cute!
Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerOctober 31, 2017 at 8:15 PM
Well, you last minute Halloween project came out great! Happy Halloween!

P.S, I love owls!
Vickie @ Ranger 911October 31, 2017 at 9:17 PM
I love the black painted owls on your spooky Halloween mantel, Linda! And your little jar is adorable filled with seasonal treats. I only bought one bag of candy corn this year.....and ate the whole thing myself. Happy Halloween!
K J DNovember 22, 2017 at 3:22 PM
Honestly you have the best ideas!!!!

I would have passed by the owls in a charity (thrift) shop but painted you have transformed them (stating the obvious!!!) I am going to be looking at things in a whole new way now :)

Love the jar project too.... I LOVE salted caramel....

Karen xxxx
Sheila ZellerSeptember 20, 2018 at 10:24 PM
I love what you did with the owls, but honestly I really love your whole mantle presentation. It feels kind of elegant, and I don't know how you get elegant out of spooky characters and motley crew! Great tip on the little jar DIY, too!!
Lora BloomquistSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:31 PM
Love your painted owls, but I like the original version too...to paint or not to paint...that is the question!