To Carve or not to Carve

Or do we even bother in getting a pumpkin for Halloween this year? Looking back at the "pumpkin shots" from previous Halloween's , we really don't go all out since we live in flats and don't have either of the places where pumpkins often work best - a porch or a garden. When I was growing up we used to carve the pumpkins, putting a candle in it and sticking it outside - like everyone else...

We did try the year before last to have a pumpkin indoors - but the smell of pumpkin is a bit much in a small flat.

Instead of a real pumpkin we'll probably  have a go at some alternative ideas like papier mâché,  fabric or even bring these babies back out...

If I do decide to carve maybe do these?

I love going to Martha Stewart for last minute ideas...

I've been so sick over the past 2 weeks... it's almost gone (the cold) I just have this awful chesty cough... I wasn't able to finish my Christmas crafting with this cold and taking extra hours at my part-time job... by the time I have free time to do anything or take pictures, it's to dark!

Well I guess after Christmas I'll have some photos to share with you... for now have a very Happy Christmas!

Making Christmas : The Beaded Garlands

I've been feeling quite crafty lately (maybe because of Halloween?) So why not whip up some decorations for Christmas... and why not.. It seems that I've hoarded a lot of beads, fabric, wire, more beads over the years... it's about time I took them out and made something...

My garlands were inspired by this and this from Cox & Cox...


I call one above the Ice Garland... I may add lights to it, I'm not sure... it all depends where I put it.. I'll know for sure once the tree goes up... it may end up in the kitchen..


I'm still working on this red and copper one.... it may be a garland or maybe a wreath for the front door... I may even patina the copper wire... still not sure

After Halloween

This Halloween we decided to have another couple over for a little spook-fest... we had treats... a quiz and watched a not so scary movie (Prom Night 1980) it was a very fun evening!

I really enjoyed decorating the flat.... we even brought in a pumpkin... very Martha, no? It only took me 15 mins for me to do... I will definately do this again next year...


Actually I did a lot of Martha Halloween decorum this year (time was a factor this year... I bought some plastic skulls that I spray painted black then covered in glitter..

I made the bat garland and large owl face for our entertainment unit...




pumpkin heads for Peter's Alice Series...


it was a lot of fun! now it's time to make decorations for christmas and get some knitting done... it has been really cold in the flat these days...

♥