Sunday 21 September 2014

Halloween Decor For Handmade Monday


Hi all. Halloween is the theme for this week's makes. A little early i know, but that's a crafter's life for you! As always, i look forward to hearing your thoughts :)

Halloween Bunting




I have to say, i'm really pleased with how this bunting turned out, i wouldn't mind a set of my own if i find the time! I especially like the bats as they are one of my favourite animals :)



The applique figures have all been carefully stitched to the flags and the ghosts have 'Boo' hand embroidered alongside them. I used the warm tone polka dot fabric from my Autumn Naturally range for the pumpkins which ties the bunting in nicely with some of my other autumnal makes.


All the flags are stitched around the edge to prevent excess fraying and should last for many Halloweens to come.

This set is available now from my website and Etsy shop priced £10.99.


Trick Or Treat Sign


My second make is a 'trick or treat' sign, perfect for decorating your porch ready for spooky visitors!


The applique figures and lettering have been carefully stitched to the central hessian panel, with the hanging twine secured behind the hat and pumpkin.

The main body is the warm tone polka dot from my Autumn Naturally collection, the reverse side of the sign is un-dyed organic cotton and there is an internal layer of interfacing to make sure it hangs flat.


This sign is also now available from my website and Etsy shop priced £13.99.

In other Halloween related news, we have been harvesting pumpkins from our allotment this week, 11 in all. The time for decorating them always arrives when i'm in the thick of Christmas makes but i'm determined to put aside some time to carve at least a couple this year... anyone else growing pumpkins or planning to decorate them?

Don't forget to pop over to Handmade Harbour to find out what crafty lovelies everyone else has been working on! x

22 comments:

  1. Oh you've made friendly halloween bunting which is fine by me :) Love the colours and a reminder that it's autumn and the colours of the trees will start changing. No pumpkin carving here I'm afraid. Think my niece got my brother to carve one a few years ago. - linked over from Handmade Monday - Anita #8

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    1. Haha yeah, i like friendly Halloween things :)

      Its such a beautiful time of year isn't it :) x

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  2. I think that has to be the loveliest Halloween bunting I've ever seen! I'm with you on bats too- one of my very favourite creatures.

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    1. Aww thank you! That's really sweet of you to say, i'm glad you like it :)

      Bats are wonderful little animals aren't they :) x

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  3. I do like your Halloween bunting, perfect for a party :)

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  4. Oh I just love the Halloween bunting, it's so cute. I know it's supposed to scary but it looks such fun.
    Ali xx

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    1. Thank you! Hehe yeah i don't really do scary! :) x

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  5. Very striking bunting - I do like the cute faces on the pumpkins! Certainly a good investment for someone to buy for Halloweens to come. x

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  6. You have so many brilliant ideas. Don't know how you do it all :D

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  7. I also love your bunting, I also really like the way you've stitched it so that whilst it'll look frayed, it won't be too much.

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  8. I do like the bunting. I am also impressed how you always seem to get ahead of the game. I always seem to remember an event is coming up, just when it is too late to make or design anything.

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    1. Thank you! Oh really? I always feel like i'm behind with everything too! x

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  9. I have never seen Halloween bunting before. Yours is beautiful. I love the colours and the hessian background.

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  10. Great bunting a great fun item to hang out annually x

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  11. Great bunting, I love the rustic feel of the hessian - So perfect for autumn xx

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Your lovely comments are much appreciated x