Halloween Comes Early

17 years ago

It occurred to me that I HAVE been thinking holidays just a teensy bit. Really, it's due to the strange time warp I experience every time I go into Michaels.

Not long ago, I was looking for some summery hydrangea swags for my friends bridal shower decor, and they were pretty hard to find...

Because Michael's had already decided it was, if not October, possibly Labor Day.

All the swags were in fall colors, with leaves and nuts. But then I stumbled on the Halloween section and I found something I couldn't resist.

It's this cute little wooden dimensional sign, which reads, "The Thrifty Witch" and discusses the wares offered in the establishment. It was entirely too entertaining.

So at the very least, it will go on my front door, and maybe on my blog for the holiday. I picked up some funny potions bottles last year, so I plan to get them out this year as well.

I KNOW, I have some time to plan, though, don't I? (ha... only, what, three months?? :-) )

--Jenn

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jaybird
17 years ago
BAAAAAAD Jenn..........I'm still buying the 80% off Patriotic stuff, and here you are talking WINTER!!!!!!
Your sign sounds cute though...I'll have to go look!!!
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kathleen_li
17 years ago
You should talk about BAD, Jay!!
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luvstocraft
17 years ago
LOL Kathleen is right, Jaybird--I just called you an "enabler" on another post!

Your little sign sounds really cute, Jenn. I think I saw some potion bottles too. Haven't been tempted to buy for Halloween yet--except for some really cute pumpkin salad plates I just saw at Homegoods. I resisted--but they were tempting. LOL

Just got back from Big Lots. Bought some toys for little GD. She's spending the night, so thought we'd do a treasure hunt in the living room.;o) They had lots of nice fall florals and leaves too. I was surprised that their prices were almost as much as Michael's! ;o( What's up with that? Wonder what Dollar Tree and 99 cent stores will have? Sometimes we find some really neat things there, don't we?

Luvs
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thrift_shop_romantic
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17 years ago
I know... "Bad Jenn" (hangs head)... But in my defense, Michael's good stuff gets really picked over fast.

And the sign was awfully cheap. About $4. And to use an old phrase of my father's when he's justifying a purchase, "I couldn't have made it for that." :-)

Plus, I love Halloween.

I think the treasure hunt idea sounds so, so cute. What little kid wouldn't adore that? I love hearing about parents and grandparents who've managed to retain a sense of wonder and whimsy.

--Jenn
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jaybird
17 years ago
LOL at all of you!!!! I wanna' do a treasure hunt too!!! In fact, I think you just gave me a perfect idea for GD's 5th birthday!!! Thank you!
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luvstocraft
17 years ago
GD had a great time with the treasure hunt. She even enlisted Grandpa's help to find them! Then still wanted to do it more even after she had found them all! LOL It was cute to see how excited she would get when they found one--just like an Easter egg hunt.

Plus we then can play with the items, so that keeps her busy for awhile! LOL Gramma has to keep thinking of ways to do that--she can really wear me out! LOL

Jaybird, for older kids and even adults, I used to write poem clues, so each time they found one, the clue told them where to search for the next item. Everyone always had allot of fun with it.

Luvs
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Purplemoon
17 years ago
I've been avoiding Michaels for weeks now, of course been pretty easy since I can't hardly walk. But you've tempted me terribly. I may have to go shopping, lame or not.
LOL

Karen
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craftylady-2006
17 years ago
OMG, I was at Michael's yesterday and saw all the new fall floral and decorations. Just beautiful florals (sure glad I stocked up last year on the after season sale, so I've got plenty for this year's crafts). The new "halloween potions" bottles are just darling and if you're into "primitives," the new line of ghost/pumpkin decoration are just as cute as can be. I love Halloween also.
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luvstocraft
17 years ago
I really like Fall decorations, but I'm not too into the Halloween things. Always hang up a few for the neighborhood kids to enjoy.

Homegoods has some really pretty leaf shaped dishes in the reds, golds, browns.

Not really ready to think about Fall and Halloween yet, maybe after I return from vacation.

I will look forward to seeing all the Halloween and Fall decor all of you come up with.

I think I joined the forum about that time last year, so I've probably already posted all my decorations. Will just have to come up with a tablescape or vignette for this year I guess. ;o)

Karen, I bet you've got lots of neat Fall/Halloween decorations already--just need to get your DH to pull them out for you. ;o) You take care of yourself, okay?

Luvs
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Purplemoon
17 years ago
Actually I don't think have much for Halloween, didn't know about this Forum then if I remember correctly. I bought a few things but need to get stuff for stacked plates now.
I did make Michaels today but couldn't get tempted by the Halloween yet, avoided the floral dept as I was on a tight budget and didn't dare look. Just picked a few small craft supplies I wanted and some stuff for my artistic granddaughter who's temporarily living with me. She's 18.

hugs, Karen
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