When my husband and I first were married, he begged me to make some Hairy Scary Spiders for Halloween. The recipe sounded weird to me so I politely declined. Year after year my husband requested them and I turned the request down. After ten years of requesting I finally gave in declaring that I was not going to touch the gross things! Upon finishing my husband and kids quickly gobbled the spiders up. With just a few left, my kids begged me to give the spiders a try. I tentatively ate one and was hooked! These spiders were delicious! The spiders have become a Halloween treat tradition in our family. I wanted to share this quick and simple recipe with you! Don't be a scaredy cat like me, give them a try!Ingredients:12 oz bag of chocolate chips6 oz bag of butterscotch or peanut butter flavored chipsBag of chow mein noodles or 2 large cansRed Hots, or Mini M … [Read more...]
Halloween Project Parade Series: Part 3 of 3
Today is the last segment of our Halloween Project Parade! The parade has been a howling good time for all. It's sad to see the end of the parade, but just think of all the wonderful inspiration, tips, and tricks you have received! Before we finish off this parade lets enjoy a few more of those amazing projects the Polly's have brewed up for you all! Shivani used I Put a Spell on You by Allison Pennington to create a stunning layout.Shivani says, "I have use a bit of photo dispersion technique to get movement on my page and partial extraction. Repeating the diamond shapes gives a nice harmony to the page." Suzanne created a stunning layout with Superstitious by Pink Reptile Designs.Suzanne's use of scattered triangles behind the picture really draw your eye to the subject.Trista created this cute "You've been Booed" treat box using Zombeenies by Kate … [Read more...]
Halloween Enrichment Activity
Ghosts, pumpkins and monsters are prowling around the LilyPad store. Have you seen all the gorgeous Halloween kits there are to play with? Check out THIS SECTION of the store! All these awesome products got me thinking about when I was young and my teachers taught me some spoooooky Halloween poems and songs. One particular poem stood out in my head and I just knew I needed to make an enrichment activity for it! Join me in creating an activity for Five Little Pumpkins. Ghouls (ahem, children) of all ages will love this activity.Supplies Needed:Pick a Pumpkin by Kim JensenHayrides & Smiles: Build Your Own Jack o'Lantern by Allison PenningtonFantabulous Fall (doodles) by Kate HadfieldSketchbook Pages III by Kate HadfieldThe Witching Hour by The LilyPad(Retired)Presentation PaperScissor or Cutting MachineWords to the poem Five Little Pumpkins1. Using papers … [Read more...]
Halloween Project Parade Series: Part 2 of 3
Farrah created some fun globes using Amy Wolff's Sleepy Hallow kit.Farrah's tip: Use transparency film and clear Christmas bulbs to create spooooooky halloween globes.Kim created a card using Frank 'n Friends by Kate Hadfield. Kim cut out a few of the fun doodles to create this fabulous card.Lori created some fun Halloween treats using Kate Hadfield's Oogly Boogly.Lori's tip: These images worked really well with the Silhouette Cameo Print & Cut.Kim used Spooky Street and Joodle Strips 4 from Kate Hadfield for her Halloween project.Kim used her Silhouette Cameo for a print and cut Halloween Countdown.Cynthia created a digital layout with That's Scary! by Little Butterfly Wings.Cynthia did such a lovely job blending so many elements on this page.Cristina used Amber LaBau and Sara Gleason's Thirty-One to create … [Read more...]
Halloween Project Parade Series: Part 1 of 3
Today we are introducing a new series on the blog, The Project Parade. Everyone loves a parade! We are behind the scenes strolling the virtual aisles of the Lilypad to showcase some products that will work perfectly for your next themed layout or project! We aren't just showing off what we create, we intend to give you tips and tricks along the way. This month it's all about Halloween! As you know, The Lilypad is filled to the brim with so many amazing products that it is impossible to put it all in one place. The parade will travel through each Wednesday and we hope to continue to inspire you to create. Now let's get this parade in motion.To start off the parade Farrah used Midnight Magick Labels by Amy Wolff to create some fun Halloween decor using items that you probably have lying around the house.Farrah's tip: Add potions to your decorations or party. Paint jars black, … [Read more...]
Going Hybrid on a budget!
Hello!!!!! Cynthia (MrsPeel) here. I hope everyone is well and enjoying the weekend!!!! I am really, really excited right now as I am going to share with you something I made, and guess what? It is not entirely digital!!!!! I know many of you have been hearing me say how much I admire the hybrid artists, how much I love how things look on paper….but how much I fear the lack of the "undo" button.I have been starting and quitting, starting and quitting… sound familiar? I know a few of you shared my habit of throwing half done paper stuff in the garbage. We would say in "the bin" here in England, but if you look at my use of the word "awesome" you will know I'm North Americanized a LOT! LOL So, bear with me, I know, I talk a lot too & I wonder of subject… age is showing!!! OK, back to what matters.I kept starting and quitting and then I realized the reason for my frustration: I will … [Read more...]