Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Halloween Lighting and Prizes!

It’s starting to look like my lantern decorating is becoming an annual Halloween tradition. Last year I had fun decorating the lanterns in this post and this post. And this year I’ve been at it again. Here are a couple of my creepy creations, each created with vinyl from Stampin' Up! and lanterns (and a vase) from IKEA:


Gone Batty

I was excited to see this blood red lanterns this year, just right for a little vampire bat decor. I vant to suck your blood!



I love the shadow this style of lantern casts.



Spider Style

I couldn’t resist doing another spider lantern, but this time I used a jumbo-size lantern. It makes a freaky statement!





Venomous Vase

My vinyl fun didn’t stop at lanterns. I also adhered it to this tall, skinny vase.



I added some Stickles (glitter glue) from Ranger to the letters for a sparkling finish.



It looks like a spider has already moved into my vase. She appears to be a widow. Eep!



I made this flower with a little crepe paper, a spray-misted doily, and a bitty spider cupcake liner from Martha Stewart Crafts.



Note: Please keep in mind that these lanterns do get hot. Follow product instructions to ensure your safety. Thanks!


Enter to Win

Now’s your chance to bring a little vinyl boo-ty into your home. I’m giving away two sets of vinyl designs from Stampin’ Up! Simply leave me a comment here by Sunday, Oct. 17 and I’ll randomly select two winners to receive the following images:






The Prizes Continue

See another one of my lantern designs on the Creating Keepsakes blog and enter to win even more fabulous vinyl.


See a Demo

I’ll be on Studio 5 today at 11:00 AM sharing my lantern creations. If you’re in Utah, I hope you’ll tune in for the frightful fun! Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!


Cheers!

100 comments:

  1. Wow...these projects are amazing. I love that spider and the red lantern is too cute!!

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  2. Great projects! I love the pop of Stickles on them.

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  3. Great ideas for my halloween display! You are the queen great ideas!

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  4. So cute!I just ventured over to your blog from CK and I have to say I love how honest and open you are. I will be back to visit again. :)

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  5. This is such a spook-tacular idea, Megan! I know my daughter would go crazy for the cat lantern. She's all about cats. :)

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  6. THOSE are eeriely adorable!! LOVE the spider, and it looks awesome on those lanterns. The little stickles add just the right touch too!
    Great job!

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  7. I love these.. Great lanterns

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  8. Those are great decorations..I hate the cheap looking ones and those look like something I would love to have around my house. May have to pick up some lanterns while at Ikea this week.

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  9. those projects are awesome- I could see how the vinyl could become addicting! :D

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  10. Great stuff!! That flower is positively adorably cool!

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  11. Great ideas! I'd love to win these and treat my visitors to some eerie fun!

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  12. Great lanterns....thanks for sharing

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  13. love them--especially the little Stickles touches to make them pop! great blog btw!

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  14. These are gorgeous! I had no idea. Thanks again so much!

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  15. the venomous vase is fantastic. great use of stickles.

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  16. I so want to win one of these!!! Thanks for the chance!

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  17. I just love all your halloween projects!! The lanterns are my very favorite. Love how they look when they light up!!!! Spoooky....lol.

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  18. Love the ideas...thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. Great projects! The vinyl looks awesome on the lanterns, especially with the lights out!

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  20. Oh my goodness This is so beautiful I was going to start working with vinyl today and this just gave that extra umph to do it!! Thank you you were fantastic on Studio 5!!

    Misty
    scrapinisty@gmail.com

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  21. I just watched your segment on Studio 5. LOVE IT!

    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  22. Loved seeing you on Studio % today. You look great and the projects are awesome!!!

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  23. I love them! I can't wait to make my own!

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  24. Just saw you on Studio 5 and I love these projects! Absolutely adorable.

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  25. Great job on Studio 5! These are great ideas not only for Halloween but for other holiday's too-I love how you added the bow, makes it a little more cutesy & not so scary;} Great gift ideas too!
    Thanks for the opportunity & sharing such cute ideas:)

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  26. I love, love,love these projects!!! So simple and sooo adorable.

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  27. Great projects! I wish we had an Ikea here in Idaho.....hmmm maybe it's time for a little trip to SLC.

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  28. I have walked passed the lanterns many time thiking how could I use them.. This is a great Idea and I'm look to do this project thanks for the idea. I wish I could come up with great ideas like this..

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  29. Thanks so much for sharing your talents and ideas with us. So Fun!! I would love to win some vinyl and add some spookiness to our little house of horrors this time of year. :)

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  30. Lately I have been trying to get my "craft" on. I looove your ideas! So clever and easy!

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  31. Those lanterns are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!! :D

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  32. I saw you on Studio 5 and loved the lanterns. I am on my way to Ikea! Now I just need the vinyl.

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  33. I loved that segment on studio 5, my sister got some lanterns from Ikea and made her boys room into a cowboy them room. (i also love the main picture "that's what she said" i love it

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  34. Love these projects! What great ideas.

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  35. Adore these Megan! It's been a while since I've seen a SU catalogue. Just might have to take another look. Love those lanterns!

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  36. Absolutely love it. They are so cute.

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  37. These are super cool! I think a trip to IKEA is in order!

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  38. What talent and so creative. They are so adorable. I have to make them. I love all the different sizes and how they illuminate in the dark. So fun. I love Halloween so many great ideas. Loved this spot on Studio 5 today good job.

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  39. great ideas, thanks megan, I have just added your blog to my reader so i dont miss any of your great posts. i love your contributions in CK, thanks for sharing.

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  40. I love these lanterns! Spiders are my least favorite pest if you will but for halloween it is my favorite item to decorate with! TFS

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  41. Wow, very cool projects. I have a digital cutting machine and I haven't played with vinyl yet--these projects motivate me to try some of it out!

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  42. Love the detail in those images! Such fun to decorate for Halloween! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  43. Great projects. Cool vinyl. Looks like fun to play with. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  44. I have been looking for something to put on my porch. I live in a community with all of the same houses- and I have wanted to set mine apart with something "eye catching!"

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  45. I love your projects, you really have lots of great ideas!

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  46. great ideas, my son loves them all

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  47. those lanterns are so cute. The illumination is beautiful. Great giveaway!

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  48. I love your projects on Studio 5!

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  49. I've seen you on Studio 5 several times and really like your projects. The lanterns are adorable!

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  50. Thanks for a chance to win some cute Halloween vinyl.

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  51. Love the vinyl and your wonderful creations!

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  52. Super cute projects! I want to try this!

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  53. Love, love, love! Such a great idea can't wait to make them!

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  54. I really love these lanterns. I really love the bats...and the spiders....what a great decorating idea. I have to go get a lantern!

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  55. Love these Halloween ideas! You are so crafty!
    Thanks for checking in at my blog! I appreciate it! I tried to "follow" you, but still couldn't find the button, so I put your blog on my sidebar.... that way it will be right at my fingertips! :-)
    Cheers!

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  56. These are great! I especially love that you used the bird - I have used it for wedding invitations, but hadn't thought to use it for Halloween! :)

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  57. the lantern Idea is a great one we have some old lanterns that need sprucing up!

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  58. I just this idea! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  59. You were a natural on Studio 5! Loved your bracelet, btw. What a great response you are getting to these on both blogs!

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  60. This is a ridiculously cool Idea!! I love the lanterns, I an gonna have to keep my eye open for some!! Fantastic!

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  61. Such a cute project! Love the glow they cast!

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  62. What a great idea for holiday decorating!

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  63. Wow... amazing. love the lanterns
    Barbara from NH

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  64. These designs are so awesome! The details are FRIGHTENINGLY amazing!

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  65. love the vinyl...lanterns are awesome....

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  66. LOVE the lanterns!!! So cute and since it's vinyl, they'll be easy to remove and reuse for the next Holiday!!! BRILLIANT!

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  67. I love these! they would make fantastic decorations for a halloween party! thanks for the great ideas and the chance to win!
    -Tammy L

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  68. Amazing projects! We will definitely have to give these a try. Thank you!!

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  69. I didn't know vinyl could be put on glass too! Now my creative wheels are turning... ;)
    jgabriel@shaw.ca

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  70. These lanterns are incredible & they have inspired me to decorate! Thanks for sharing!!

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  71. This decor is amazing! Very, very cute, scary, fun and dramatic! Something for every taste!

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  72. Wow, even more lanterns. Great job

    Burffrau @ aol dot com

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  73. what great ideas!! i definitely like the doily idea.

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  74. LOVE those lanterns! Perfect! Thanks so much for the idea and the chance to win!

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  75. OMG I LOVE the spider and the SPOOKY vase! halloween at our house is all spiders this year! great prize, thank you for the chance to win!
    Jenn Post
    noblekatt(at)hotmail.com

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  76. I love these projects! I have actually been looking for the perfect Halloween vinyl for me entry mirror, but now I want to make lanterns!

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  77. Fabulous creations! Keep them coming...many of your ideas can be adapted to cards and layouts, too.

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  78. Love the Halloween themed vinyl! Thanks for the chance!

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  79. Such a great and easy way to make Halloween decorations. Would love the chance to make some of my own :)

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  80. Love the projects and the inspiration. The wheels are turning now!

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  81. very cool! Ikea, here I come!

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