Tonya Staab

MyPrintly: Halloween Costume Photo Frame

I've homemade Halloween costumes for years now. I've snapped photos, posted them on social media, and then they've stayed stored on my computer or phone.

So, this year I decided to do something a little different. I made this fun spiderweb frame to sit up on our mantel that showcases the Halloween costumes the kids have worn over the years.

Once I finally track down all of the photos back from when the twins' were babies and toddlers, then I'll probably make a second frame ... one for each of them. 

You can grab my tutorial to make this frame over at MyPrintly, but head to a thrift store first to pick up a cheap frame that's missing it's glass. I loved this one because it was a little weathered and worn making it perfect for Halloween.

 

5 Minutes For Mom: Hotel Transylvania Treats

You all must know of my love of Hotel Transylvania by now.

It's almost up there with Nightmare Before Christmas as one of my favorites around Halloween.

So today, I'm over at 5 Minutes for Mom sharing these fun Hotel Transylvania 3 (character inspired) party treats that are perfect for a movie night at home this Halloween.

Aren't they adorable?

Now go over and grab the tutorial to make these, and don't forget to sign up for the Twitter Party while you are there. You could win some great prizes including Amazon gift cards and copies of the Blu-Ray.

And, if you are looking for a little more movie night inspiration check out my other movie inspired ideas here:

My 3-Ingredient Halloween treats

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods Inc, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Halloween is just around the corner, our decorations are going up, and it’s time to start thinking about party food!

There's nothing that I love more than fun Halloween party food that the kids will love. Tyson®, State Fair® and Hillshire Farm® products are the perfect addition to your celebrations!

I've previously shared with you a couple of really simple 3-ingredient Halloween treats, well, I'm back with even more. Because nobody wants to make a fun party spread with food that requires a ton of ingredients and are difficult to make. These spooktacular treats though are perfect for an after-school party with the neighborhood kids, or a big Halloween bash.

 

You can get everything you need to make this fun Halloween party food from Walmart, including a skeleton for the party platter ... just make sure to give it a really good clean before placing food on it. 

Lady and the Blog: Jack Skellington Halloween Wreath

It's almost Halloweentime!

Oh how I love Halloween ... the costumes, the decorations, the celebrations, and the fun food. I've been slowly building on my Jack Skellington decor. I love the simple black and white with a pop of color.

So, I'm over at Lady and the Blog this week showing you how to make this fun semi-homemade Jack Skellington 'Pumpkin King' front door wreath. I almost want to leave this up year-round.

Looking for even more Jack Skellington ideas? Try these:

• Jack Skellington Movie Night - costume, movie, and treats
• Jack Skellington Mickey Mouse Ears

 

Lady And The Blog: Hotel Transylvania 3 Slime

You guys know how much I love to craft ... I'm pretty much always up to my elbows in hot glue burns, glitter, and paint. Well, I'll be sharing fun weekly craft projects over at my friend Vera Sweeney's blog for a while.

My first one is up today, and aren't these slime containers inspired by the new Hotel Transylvania 3 just too cute?

Head on over to check it out, and say hello. 

 

Healthy Halloween School Lunch Ideas for Kids

 

I absolutely love Halloween time. Everything about it. From the costumes and decorations, to the trick-or-treating, and fall activities like carving Jack O'Lanterns.

Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year, so why not surprise your kids with a fun Halloween themed lunch or snack that day.

These lunches are so much fun to make. I'm showing you how to do three (Frankenstein, a Jack O'Lantern, and Skeleton), but with a little creativity, you could make them for any of the traditional Halloween characters.