Black Unicorn Pumpkin

We have finally arrived at Day 13 of the 13 Days of  Handmade Halloween and I'm so excited to be the one to close out our series with a DIY on how to make a Black Unicorn Pumpkin.

So, the story behind this idea was spontaneously inspired by my sweet friend, Cindy's Black Unicorn planner sticker designs that she sells in her Etsy shop, The Queen Pea!  I was looking for a white pumpkin for this project and couldn't find the right style or size.   There were bunches of black pumpkins available so, I figured...hey...I'll take a cue from Cindy and make a black unicorn! 

Also, my daughter loves unicorns right now and I know they're super trendy so, I figured, why not?  So, she and I worked on making her very own 'Uni-Pumpkin'.

Here's the how-to....

Supplies:

Craft Pumpkin (Black)
Adhesive Glittered Craft Foam 

Faux Flowers
Yarn
Yarn pompoms, various sizes
Puff Paint
Hot Glue

To create the unicorn pumpkin, first, cut out two sets of triangles in two sizes for the ears out of foam and glue them together and set aside.   Take about a 4" square of glittered foam and cut a curved end from the bottom of the square from one corner to the opposite corner, creating a curved triangle.  Shape the foam into a cone and twist to create a horn.  Set aside.

Next, create a loop 12"-15" of yarn by winding the yarn around a wide piece of cardboard.  You can also use your arm bent at the elbow.   Once you have the yarn looped as many times as you'd like (around 30-50 loops) you can tie it off at one end about 1/3 of the way from the top of one end of the yarn loop.  Then, cut each looped end in half.  This will be the mane.  Attach the mane with hot glue, leaving the 'stem' of the pumpkin exposed. 

Next, add the horn to the stem area and ears attach the ears  to the top of the pumpkin.  After that, hot glue yarn pompoms in various sizes in front of the horn and for a final touch,  a few faux flowers to the unicorn.

Then, using puff paint and draw on the eyes and mouth. 

This unicorn pumpkin is my fave thing made this far for Halloween since it is all my sweet girl's handmade creation.....and she just loves it

Thank you all so much for following along with this year's 13 Days of Handmade Halloween.  If you have not checked out all our projects, be sure to visit the link up at the end of this post.  Also...if you've made any of these projects, make sure you tag me @cwbdparties or use #13DOHH2017 on social media if you share your photos so we can give you some love!

A HUGE thank you to all of this year's makers, as well.  You all CAME THROUGH and knocked your projects out of the park, making this year's crafts one of the most spooktacular yet!  Love you, ladies bunches!

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This giveaway closes tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 18th at midnight.  The winner will be announced on Thursday, October 19th 3pm EST.  So be sure to check my Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to find out if you've won :)

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Halloween Decorated Treat Pops

Yay!  We are down to the wire with just one more day to go for the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween.  It is Day 12 and today's creative idea is from Shandra Ward of Party Elements who is sharing how to Halloween Treat Pops - a perfect treat idea for all your trick or treaters! 

SUPER CUTE!  Now this is my type of DIY, simple, easy, and affordable!  I love how these pops turned out and they'd be perfect for any Halloween bash.  What a great way upcycle the look of your sweets!  Thanks, Shandra!!!

Tomorrow is our FINAL day of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween.  Don't forget you still have time to enter our giveaway for chance to win Halloween treats and decor from Oriental Trading Company !  You could win a $75 Gift Card just by following along with our series and makers for the #13DOHH2017.  Oriental Trading Company is my go to online store for all my Halloween party goodies so, be sure to enter below! 

I should add that this contest ends on the last day of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween....which is this Wednesday, Oct. 18th at midnight.  The winner will be announced on Thursday, October 19th 3pm EST.  So be sure to check my Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to find out if you've won :)

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Spooky Halloween Framed Sign

HAPPY MONDAY!  It is DAY 11 of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween and things are getting SPOOKY!  Paula Biggs over at Frog Prince Paperie is sharing a clever way to dress up your Halloween decor with a spooky framed signed.

I am definitely adding this idea to my list of must make crafts for Halloween!  I'm going to be so busy making all the things!  Thank you, Paula for sharing this idea, I'm loving the black and white details and that it can be made using my Cricut machine....ya know your girl loves her some Cricut projects.

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Frankenstein Cupcake Topper Template

So excited that we've made it to DAY 10 of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween and today's delicious idea is from Pamela Smerker of Fronie Mae Bakes.  She's sharing a Frankenstein Cupcake Topper Template

These look like they are going to be so much fun to make with the kids and would be perfect for any Halloween party - thanks so much Pamela for sharing this spooky cute idea with us!

I hope you're enjoying all the fun and fantastic ideas that our #13DOHH2017 makers have shared.  Don't forget while you're here  to check out our awesome Handmade Halloween giveaway!  We have teamed up with  Oriental Trading Company who provided us with a $75 Gift Card to those following along.  Oriental Trading Company is my go to online store for all my Halloween party goodies so, be sure to enter!

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DIY Owl Costume

OMG the cute factor on today’s handmade project is off the charts adorable!  Welcome to Day 7 of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween!  Today’s project is from the fabulous Miss Mimi Cute Lips!  She’s sharing how to make a DIY Owl Costume!

I mean……c’mon!  I told you the cute factor was off the charts adorable.  Now, go on and dig through your felt stash and get to making!  Snaps to you for Mimi for sharing this super cute costume!  I looooove it!

We’re past the halfway mark with some fantastic and fabulous Halloween crafts and projects.  If you’ve been following along, I hope you’re enjoying yourself and knee deep in hot glue, glitter, bat wings and felt!  

Have you heard about our awesome giveaway?  Oriental Trading Company has provided us with a $75 Gift Card to those following along.  Oriental Trading Company is my go to online store for all my Halloween party goodies so, be sure to enter!

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Halloween Favor Box

It's Day 6 of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween and this week we're off to a fun start with an Embossed Halloween Favor Box project from Blanca Flores of  Creativities Galore!

That box looks super fancy!  Can you imagine all the delicious treats and goodies that you can fill it with?  Check out all of the details on how you can make this Halloween craft here.


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Solar Light Ghosts

Woo-hoo - we are at Day Five of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween and today's project is a fun idea is from our fabulous maker, Stephanie Knieram of Designs bySK.  These Solar Light Ghosts are so perfectly adorable!  I can totally see putting these up in the kids rooms as night lights and even staking a few along our walkway!

Thanks so much, Stephanie for sharing!  I am telling you that I have no idea how I'm going to find the time to make all of the wonderful projects that this year's makers are sharing!  I can't wait to share the next round of spooktacular projects.  Come back next Monday and see what's in store!

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Day of the Dead Wreath

It's day 4 of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween and things are getting creepily spooktacular!  Tonya Coleman from Soiree Event Design has a very fabulous Day of the Dead wreath DIY that certainly won't scare away your trick or treaters!

Isn't it fabulous?  I'm in love with all the bright colors and textures.  I am definitely putting this project on my make it list!

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DIY Handmade Halloween Skeleton Trick or Treat Bag

Welcome to Day Three of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween!  Today's crafty project has me singing that song, 'Dem Bones, Dem Bones.....'  I am SO loving this Skeleton Trick or Treat Bag created by the uber fabulous and crafty Jessica (who I secretly refer to in my head as JBR) from Everyday PartyMagazine. 

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Jess always comes up with the most unique and creative ideas....if you don't believe me....please visit her blog and magazine....you will not be disappointed.  I absolutely adore her and she's one of my people! 

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How to Make a Googly Eye Headband

It's day two of the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween and EYE almost died when I saw this adorable headband idea from my sweet friend Nikki Willis from Tikkido.  

How awesome is this GooglyEye Headband?  CRAZY AWESOME - that's how awesome.  I mean...it's a simple project, affordable and super cute!  Check out how to make your own and head over to Nikki's blog for all the details.

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PomPom Flying Bats

HAPPY OCTOBER! 

Are you just as excited about Halloween as I am?  If you're here - you must be.  Halloween is my favorite time of year - it's no secret.  That's why I host the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween series on my blog EVERY YEAR!  It's just a group of us creative gals, getting together and sharing how to make crafty things with Halloween scare....I mean flair ;)

If you aren't sure what the series is all about check out some of the awesome posts from years past.  In the meantime, I'm kicking things off with a very easy wall decor idea!

You know I'm a pompom making queen.  I can spit these babies out at the drop of a dime.  So, it was only fitting that I share how I made these!  Let's get started

Supplies you will need:

Yarn

PomPom maker

Glittered Foam Sheet

Googly Eyes

Hot Glue

Bat template (you can download and print out here)

Adhesive foam 

To start, trace and cut out your image using the bat template.  

Next, once your bat is cut out, set it aside and start working on making your pompom.  You will only need to make a small size.  I always use a clover pompom maker for my pompoms but there are tons of ways these can be made.  Just search on Google for how to make a pompom.

Once your pompom is made, you can trim and shape the excess yarn to create a well formed pompom - it isn't necessary to do this but, I just like my pompoms a little round.

Next attach your pompom 'body' to the center of the bat allowing the wings and ears to stick out from behind.  You can add the googly eyes at this point.

Finally, add your pompom bats to the wall.  I placed mine on the wall to look as if the bats were flying all willy nilly, as I suppose bats do.  You can anchor the wings into place with an adhesive foam dot to make them look as if they have some movement.

That's that!  I love this idea, these bats are super adorable....you can also hang them to the ceiling if you'd like.  Just make sure to keep a ten end on the pompom ball!

Thanks for stopping by for today's Handmade Halloween project.  Be sure to come back tomorrow to see a fabulous headband project from Tikkido that is 'EY'E'dorable!  Don't forget to check out the giveaway below for a $75 Gift Card from Oriental Trading Company!

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