Thrifty Halloween Craft: Owl Plates

 

 Since it's almost October, I am making a few Halloween goodies to mix in with my fall decor.  I don't decorate a lot for Halloween, but in the fall I pretty much lose my faculties and decorate like a mad woman.  So it's easy to put a few things out and enjoy them surrounded by leaves, pumpkins, and rich fall colors. 

 

Black and white are classic, elegant, and don't need a lot of accessorizing.  I found a package of these paper owls a while ago, and hung onto them for future use.  Some like to call this hoarding, I like to think of it as forward-planning.  It's all in the way you look at it.

 

I used matte Mod Podge and applied it to the back of each owl and attached one to each of the square-ish plates I found at Dollar Tree.  I am on a bit of a Dollar Tree kick lately, every time I stop in, I find more great basics for crafting.  Plus I like things that are a dollar, or less!

 

I smoothed the bubbles under the paper owl out and applied a light coat of Mod Podge over the entire plate, allowing it to dry well.  I prefer the matte Mod Podge for most of my projects, less glare, and a great smooth finish.

 

Once my little creepy owls were dry, I had to snap a few shots to share with you.  They may end up on my fantel (in progress) or on either side of a large mirror above my fireplace.  I wondered if I should spray them with glitter spray, or add something.    But I like them like they are, modern, kind of chic, and since it's Halloween, just a little bit spooky.

 

What do you think? Do you have any plates you could upcycle into a cool project? I would love to hear what you think, and what kind of spooky little goodies you are adding to your nest right now.

 

Happy creating & as always, thank you for reading

 

xoxo, Tanya

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