Tag: Halloween

Apple Candleholders

Apples are in season, and they just so happen to make adorable––not to mention budget-friendly––candle-holders. We saw this simple craft listed for Halloween, but we think it can be used for so much more.   Place them on windowsills and mantels for a unique way to cast a glow and usher in fall. Use them in a bowl or on a plate for a unique centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Or place some loose greenery around it for a red and green Christmas display.

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Skill level: Beginner

Materials:
Steel tub filled with water (optional)

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How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

You know the drill. Pick out a pumpkin, grab some carving templates and tools, and away you go. But when you’re elbow-deep in pumpkin innards this fall, don’t forget to reserve the seeds for an easy, addictive snack that’s ready in minutes.

Pumpkin seeds, also called Pepitas, are an amazing snack that you can roast and enjoy in just a few simple steps. You can season your seeds any way you like, opting for a savory flavor profile—think cumin and coriander—or a sweet combination, like cinnamon and ginger. No matter how you season them, roasted pumpkin seeds serve as the perfect blank canvas for the flavors of your choice.

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What you’ll need:

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Glowing Eyes in the Bushes

These spooky eyes are reminiscent of every Scooby Doo episode ever made, and they’re so easy to make. Cut the eye shapes out of cardboard tubes then place a plastic glow stick inside the tube. Then tuck a few sets of eyes in bushes around your front walkway to give the trick-or-treaters a little fright.

This is one your kids can enjoy almost as much as the pumpkin carving.glowing eyes in bushes

Tools and Materials
To make a bunch of spooky eyes, you’ll need:

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