In Harry Potter these cakes make an appearance throughout the series. He eats them on the train to school, and Batilda Bagshot makes a homemade version as a neighbor treat. In my head, I pictured them as very dark chocolate, perhaps made with black cocoa, and fudgy like a brownie. Of course, they were shaped… Continue reading Cauldron Cakes
Mod Podge Ghosts
Small white ghosts are everywhere, from Pottery Barn where they are mounted on little stands, to the floral department at Michaels where they can spook up your bouquet. Making your own is too easy if your willing to get a little messy. You can tint the glue if you want special colors, or go basic… Continue reading Mod Podge Ghosts
Smaller Batch Sugar Cookies
Cut-outs are associated with the Christmas season most of all, but I enjoy busting out the cookie cutters as soon as the calendar turns to September. This is a recipe my mother got from I don't know where, pared down so your not at your kitchen counter for hours long past it stopped being fun.… Continue reading Smaller Batch Sugar Cookies
Flyaway Witch
While these witches are relatively cheap bought new, if you have some pantyhose or tights that have snagged, this is a great way to reuse. I used Styrofoam for the head, but any light round object can be used. You'll have a spooky little coven in no time. 2 pairs of black tights Styrofoam ball… Continue reading Flyaway Witch
Pumpkin Glow Up
I bought this little guy awhile back from At Home, but several hot Texas Halloweens and one move later he was looking a little rough. Chipped paint, faded colors, and a smushed paint called for a do over. Maybe you have an eclectic collection of pumpkins you'd like to match, or maybe you want truly… Continue reading Pumpkin Glow Up
The Dupery 