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Halloween Dollar Store Decor Cute Bat Craft

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September 16, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Frugal and easy, make this cute bat craft using Halloween Dollar Store Decor and Crafts. This Halloween Preschool Craft involves the magical process of tie dye coffee filters and uses Dollar Tree Craft Supplies.

Dollar Tree Halloween Cute Bat Craft

This year was the year of Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts. We first brought you a tutorial on How to Make a Sugar Skull using Dollar Tree Halloween Decor. Next we taught you how to make your own Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath. Our point, pull out that $20 bill and run to the Dollar Store. Three crafts will give you the ultimate and adorable Easy Halloween Decor for your home.

Dollar Store Halloween Decorations

I am really in love with Dollar Store Halloween Decorations. The Dollar Tree Halloween Shop at DollarTree.com is quite impressive and there are so many items even in the non seasonal decor you could pick up to create the cutest Halloween decorations. That is exactly what we did with our cute bat craft. Using googly eyes, clothes pins, coffee filters and markers, we created a little treasure to be remembered year after year. We share an easy step by step tutorial for coffee filter tie dye using markers, water and you guessed it, coffee filters!

This cute Halloween bat craft for kids is incredibly easy. We think it makes a cute preschool Halloween Craft but I know my elementary aged kids would have fun jumping in the activity too!

Happy Crafting.

Cute Bat Craft Supplies

These clothespin cute bats can be put together in just 20 minutes with materials that you probably already have at home. The tie dye is created with coffee filters and markers, which is a magical process that the kiddos (and adults) will become addicted to! I bet we see you doing this with other Tie Dye Crafts for the Kids (and adults!).

Dollar Tree Halloween Supplies

Dollar Store Clothespins
Dollar Store Coffee Filters
Dollar Store Wiggle Eyes
Dollar Store Washable Markers – we used Black, Blue and Purple
Dollar Store Spray Bottle for Water
Dollar Store Scissors

Shop the Dollar Tree Halloween Shop at DollarTree.com

Additional Halloween Craft Supplies

Liquid Glue with fine tip applicator (see below)
Paintbrush
Non-Stick Craft Mat or Large Plastic Zip Top Bag
Black Cardstock
White Gel Pen (see below)
Pencil
Scrap of Cardboard
Acrylic Craft Paint in Black
Optional: Black Sharpie Marker

Two items every crafter needs are Gel Pens and Liquid Glue with fine tip applicator! We swear by the Multi-Purpose Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue. For this cute bat craft, we used the Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen. It stands bright against the black.

Preschool Halloween Craft Directions

First, flatten round coffee filters and apply several colors of washable markers in a variety of patterns. We used black, blue and purple markers. Keep in mind, your colors will bleed or make a tie dye pattern so no need to speed to much time on the talent of the coloring.

Next, place your colored coffee filter on craft mat and spritz with water to watch the magic! Set your coffee filters aside to dry.

While you filters are drying, clip the clothespins on a scrap of cardboard and paint all sides with black craft paint and paintbrush. Set aside to dry.

Tip: You can also color your clothespins with black Sharpie marker for an instantly dried body!

When everything is dry, attach wiggle eyes using the fine tip applicator.

Draw mouth and fangs with white gel pen. Set aside to dry.

When your filter is dry, fold dry coffee filter in fourths and cut a scallop edge with scissors to create a bat wing

Next, unfold filter to half and cut a 3” slit up from the scalloped edge.

Lastly, open clothespin and insert your coffee filter wings. Cut ears from black card stock, apply to top of clothespin with liquid glue. Hold tightly in place to stick.

You have created your first bat. Make sure to create a colony of bats this Halloween with the kiddos! It’s fun to hang them and let them float in your child’s room or even at a common place window.

Enjoy and happy crafting!

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Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

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September 15, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

From preschool crafts to big kids, these Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids will create adorable fall decor for your home. Turkeys to leaves, lanterns, harvest vegetables, pilgrims and more.

Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Little hands make the most adorable fall decor. We have an adorable list of Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids. Preschool craft ideas to art projects for bigger hands. Turkeys, leaves, harvest vegetables, pilgrims, lanterns and more.

Happy Crafting.

Collect fall leaves and make this turkey leaf craft. Print the turkey template and let your child personalize. | Easy Peasy and Fun

Gobble, gobble. Kids will love making this turkey headband as a fun Thanksgiving craft. How cute is that red balloon gobbler? | I Heart Crafty Things

Give kids the opportunities to count their blessings with this thankful pumpkin craft. | The Moffatt Girls

List everything for which you have thanks on this brown bag turkey craft for kids. | Crafty Morning

Beautiful leaf turkey Thanksgiving lanterns. No turkey is the same. These mason jar luminaries would be so nice lit up in the home. | Rhythms of Play

Paint with harvest vegetables like corn, apples, pumpkin, squash and more. | Natural Beach Living

Save a hand and footprint in time with these adorable Turkey foot and hand print craft. | A Little Pinch of Perfect

This Thanksgiving turkey craft uses a fun sponge painting technique on paper plates for the turkey’s feathers that kids will love. | The Resourceful Mama

These folded paper strips make the most adorable pumpkin for little hands. | DIY Inspired

Grab some black cups and you can whip up these cute kids’ table crayon holders in no time. Great for the kids table. | Lil Luna

Take your child’s face and turn it into a turkey, pilgrim, or Native American. | Source

Teach kids about table manners and place settings with these kraft paper place mats. | Say Yes

Did you love our rock painting ideas? Incorporate that into Thanksgiving with these turkey rock painting ideas. | Crafty Morning

I used to make this fall tree with my students only we did it a little different. First, we cut out our own leaves. Second, we wrote things we were thankful for on the leaves. | Coffee Cups and Crayons

Now this is something I would hang. These turkey windsocks are adorable. Start collecting your cans! | Happinesss is Homemade

Use apples to make these pumpkin stamps. Might be fun to sing 5 Little Pumpkins while you make them. | Made to be a Momma

Upcycle egg cartons into these fun little turkey. | Steam Sational

Collect sticks pine cones and maybe some acorns to create a Thanksgiving wind chimes craft. | The Benson Street

This paper plate pilgrim craft is a great Thanksgiving craft for kids and a fun way to teach them about history. | All Kids Network

Easy peasy and cute. I love the different size eyes on this turkey cone craft for kids. | Crafty Morning

Save these Thanksgiving Food Crafts for Kids. There are some yummy bites! Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these 31 Free Thanksgiving Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats for Halloween

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September 14, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

What goes better with our Jack O’ Lantern Fruit Cups than these easy Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats? Only two ingredients in this Halloween recipe and food craft. Make it as a kid’s party drink for your next gathering!

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats

We wanted to add a drink to go with our popular Jack O’ Lantern Fruit Cups. Our fruit cups are great Halloween treats because they are healhty. Send the kids out with something good before they come home full of sugar!

If you are hosting a party, however, these Easy Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats are great for filling a crowd. They are really easy to make with only two ingredients – you’re welcome. Of course you can twist it up with changing your beverage to something Root Beer or even Mountain Dew as a base, but you then need to change your face. Maybe to a fun Frankenstein or goofy face.

For more good party ideas, don’t forget our other Halloween Food Crafts.

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats Ingredients

Two ingredients. That’s it. This float should be made immediately before serving.

Vanilla ice cream
Orange soda
Optional: Sliced oranges

Drink Supplies

If you want a party favor for your guests, you also could order these Plastic Jack-O’-Lantern Cups. Your party-goers can bring them home after the gathering.

Printable Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats Recipe

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Easy Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats for Halloween

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

Vanilla ice cream
Orange soda
Clear drinking cups
Permanent marker
Straws
Optional: Sliced oranges

Instructions

If you are decorating your own cups, first prep them. You can do this days before as you do not want a fresh coat of permanent marker when you are serving a cold beverage.

First, using the black permanent marker, draw jack o lantern faces on the cups. (Here are some inspiring Jack-o-Lantern Faces.)

When you are ready to serve, place two scoops of vanilla ice cream in each cup.

Pour refrigerated orange soda over the top of the ice cream until the cup is full.

Serve and enjoy!

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats Directions

If you are decorating your own cups, first prep them. You can do this days before as you do not want a fresh coat of permanent marker when you are serving a cold beverage.

First, using the black permanent marker, draw jack o lantern faces on the cups. (Here are some inspiring Jack-o-Lantern Faces.)

When you are ready to serve, place two scoops of vanilla ice cream in each cup.

Pour refrigerated orange soda over the top of the ice cream until the cup is full.

Serve and enjoy!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

We have so many other Halloween Food Crafts you can make for your next party! Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a party? Make sure you serve these Poison Drinks with these Halloween Party Bottle Labels. Pin to Pinterest.

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups – Healthy Treat Bowls

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September 13, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe 9 Comments

Frugal Coupon Living’s Orange Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Bowls Recipe – Orange Pumpkin Cups made with Fruit. A healthy fall treat idea. Serve these Jack o Lantern Oranges at your next Halloween Party!

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups

When it comes to holiday parties, the sugar that often loads the table is a lot. We have some amazing Halloween Food Craft Ideas, but in our most recent recipe, I wanted to provide a healthy snack option.

Have fun with this one and take a twist on the orange. Crave out a Jack O’ Lantern using an orange, hallow out and fill with fruit. It is the perfect healthy treat to a Halloween Class Party or even an afternoon snack.

Jack-O-Lantern Oranges

Just a few simple ingredients make these Jack-O-Lantern Oranges. Fruit and mixed fruit. I really love berries, but it is your choice. If you scoop out the oranges well, you can even use that to toss in your fruit salad!

You will need a sharp knife to help you cut out your face. We loved this highly rated kitchen carving knife (I have this in my home), we also used Kitchen Sheers to cut out some of the shape. If you worry about using a knife or scissors around kids, crate your adorable Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cup using a Sharpie Maker! We did this with our Orange Jack-O-Lantern Floats.

Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups Ingredients

3 Medium Navel Oranges
1 cup Mixed Fruit – Your choice, I prefer berries

Yield: 3 Jack-o-Lanterns. Multiple as needed.

How to Make Orange Pumpkin Fruit Cups

This recipe is not too challenging. While the recipe is great for kids, an adult needs to be present for the slicing!

Slice off the tops of the oranges.

Using a spoon, scoop out the pulp and insides of the oranges. You can place those aside for your fruit salad or toss them. They could make some fresh orange juice!

Using a knife, careful cut out faces on each orange to resemble a Jack O Lantern orange.

Fill each orange with mixed fruit and serve.

Orange Pumpkin Fruit Cups Tip: Don’t want to carve with a knife? That is okay. Use a sharpie and draw the face on the front – that works too and is safe for little hands!

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups – Healthy Treat Bowls

Frugal Coupon Living’s Orange Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Bowls Recipe – Pumpkin Cups made with Fruit. A healthy fall treat idea, perfect for a Halloween Party!

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Scale

Ingredients

3 Medium Navel Oranges
1 cup Mixed Fruit – Your choice, I prefer berries

Instructions

Directions:

Slice off the tops of the oranges.
Using a spoon, scoop out the pulp of the oranges.
Cut out faces on each orange to resemble a Jack O Lantern.
Fill each orange with mixed fruit and serve.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Jack-O-Lantern Orange Fruit Cups recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids

If you loved these Easy Jack o Lantern Oranges, also enjoy these other Fall Halloween Food Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Food and Halloween Boards.

One of the most popular recipes in this round-up is our Halloween Jalepeno Popper Mummies. It’s a great way to add something savory to the table. These Mummy Poppers make a tasty appetizer or dinner entree and it is so cute with candy eyes.

Tip: Always have candy eyes on hand! We add it everywhere! Go ahead and get ALL THE SIZES!

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Gluten-free Thanksgiving Recipes

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September 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

No guilt. No gluten. Find a full list of Gluten-free Thanksgiving Recipes including turkey, sides, casseroles, veggies, breads and pies.

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Recipes

Almost 40 and I still have yet to make a Thanksgiving turkey. I can master almost any Thanksgiving side, but a large bird in my oven is so intimidating. Thanksgiving is either a major holiday for us with close to 100 people gathered or it is very small. I have a family of seven and one year it was only four of us (granted the twins were in my belly and not on the outside)! Does this holiday sway back and forth for any other family? I think because of this, the turkey has always been covered. If we have a large gathering, the more seasoned chefs cook. If we have a very small gathering, we go out to eat.

That being said, sometimes our small gatherings lead to Friendsgiving Thanksgiving. In this situation, where there are many dietary needs, I try to accommodate everyone with my Thanksgiving recipes. This includes, being Keto-friendly and/or Gluten-free. This got me researching gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes that are tasty for all dietary restrictions!

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Turkey

The center of the table is always the Thanksgiving Turkey. Find your favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving Turkey recipe.

… and for the best Thanksgiving turkey follow these easy tips and tricks on how to make the perfect turkey for your family this Thanksgiving. | Life Made Sweeter

Also take a look at this Thanksgiving turkey recipe. | Yellow Bliss Road

With turkey comes gravy. Pour this gluten-free gravy over your Thanksgiving turkey. | Leelalicious

Use those leftovers to create a comforting gluten-free turkey pot pie made from scratch using turkey, carrots, onion, peas and a creamy, smooth gravy like sauce. | Gluten-free Palate

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Casseroles & Sides

When it comes to casseroles and sides, this is where my plate becomes incredibly heavy. Satisfy dietary needs with these gluten-free Thanksgiving casseroles and sides.

A gluten-free stuffing that’s a paleo spin on traditional cornbread dressing. | Cook Eat Paleo

Another twist on the classic recipe is this classic gluten-free stuffing. | One Lovely Life

This Mushroom & Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash is filled with caramelized onions, cauliflower florets, spinach, dried cranberries, and pecans. | Bakerita

This healthy, sugar-free cranberry sauce recipe requires only 4 ingredients. Made with fresh cranberries (and no sugar), it’s also low carb, paleo, and gluten-free. | Wholesome Yum

Corn Pudding is a favorite gluten free casserole recipe that is a delicious side dish. Add this easy corn casserole to your table. | Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Bread

Bread and butter without the guilt. Which is your favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving bread?

Easy gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner rolls that will satisfy cravings for soft and tasty bread. The recipe also has a dairy-free option. | Mama Knows Gluten-free

This gluten-free cranberry bread is super moist, lightly sweet and only just a bit tart. It’s the perfect quick bread for your holiday table! | Gluten-free on a Shoestring

From thanksgiving table to the morning after, these gluten-free biscuits are a perfect side. Serve the next morning with butter and leftover cranberry sauce. | Your Homebased Mom

Nothing goes with Thanksgiving more than pumpkin. Add a sweet bread to your table like this gluten-free pumpkin bread. | Veggie Balance

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Vegetables

You have to have a green on your plate. These gluten-free Thanksgiving vegetables will make you feel incredibly healthy (even if they are saturated in brown sugar and butter!)

Ten minutes and only 4 ingredients (asparagus, olive oil, S &P) and you have yourself the best asparagus ever. | Yummy Healthy Easy

Enjoy this family recipe from Tish, her Nana’s Famous Green Beans! Made with just a handful of ingredients, this easy green bean recipe make a delicious addition to any meal! | Mom on Time Out

These glazed carrots have butter and brown sugar – sign me up for more! | Yummy Healthy Easy

This Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Smooth, creamy sweet potatoes with a sweet crunchy pecan topping that is gluten free, dairy free, and naturally sweetened. | Real Food with Jessica

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Pies

As sweet as pie – pumpkin, apple, pecan – which is your favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving pie?

This mama knows gluten-free… and pie! This recipe has simple crust made with gluten-free Chex cereal and spiced pumpkin filling. It also has a dairy-free option. | Mama Knows Gluten Free

This gorgeous pecan pie is made without corn syrup and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and amazing! | One Lovely Life

A buttery crust and thinly sliced juicy apples laced with cinnamon and nutmeg make this a perfect fall gluten-free apple pie. | Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Twist the dessert up with pie in a bowl (this counts as a pie right?) You can’t go wrong with this gluten-free harvest apple crisp. | The Real Food Dietitians

Also take a look at our Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

These Mouthwatering Side Dishes are something to save! Pin to Pinterest.

Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies

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September 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media 1 Comment

Jalapeño Popper Mummies – an easy, savory Halloween Food Craft. Also save our additional Halloween food crafts for kids and adults. Perfect recipe for Halloween and October parties.

Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies

We get so excited over the start of school and the coming of the seasons. Halloween can be so fun when turning something scary into something yummy and cute! Our Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs were a huge hit and these Halloween Jalapeño Mummies are sure to be a crowd pleaser as well.

Recipe for Halloween

For this Halloween Recipe, you will need edible eyes. We used two eyes of the same shape, but we also think it would be cute to add additional candy eyes of various sizes! Isn’t a mummy supposed to look a little wonky and beat up?

The best party of this recipe for Halloween is that the kids can get involved but when you are all through, you don’t end up with a sugar snack that will hype them up more. Instead, you get a savory bite for Halloween night! (You are supposed to say that aloud when reading. We rhymed just like Dr Seuss!)

We have other tasty Halloween recipes including this Poison Apple Dip and adorable food craft for your Halloween Tablescape. For a healthy bite, make these Fruit Cup Jack-o-Lanterns. If you don’t want to carve the face, use a sharpie marker.

Of course an apple dip, a healthy fruit bowl, savory Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies also need something sweet. A sweet treat can be found in a our endless list of Halloween recipes, 31+ Days of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts! Which is your favorite?

Don’t get intimidated. The ingredients that make up this Halloween Recipe are not too difficult and can easily be found at your local grocery store.

Mummies Jalapeño Popper Ingredients

Between the Jalepeno Pepeprs and the Pepper Jack Cheese, this recipe can have a kick! Tip, make sure your Jalapenos have all the seeds taken out!

Halloween Jalapeño Mummies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 10 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Scale

Ingredients

10 Jalapeño Peppers
8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Pinch Salt
Pinch Pepper
1 Scallion
Candy Eyeballs
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Instructions

Preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash then Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a cheese grater to shred your block of pepper jack cheese.
Chop a scallion in tiny pieces.
Mix in your cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded cheese.
Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture.
Now unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together and pinch the middle together).
Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces.
Wrap one or two pieces around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add two candy eyes in each top opening

Nutrition

Serving Size: 10

Keywords: Halloween Jalapeño Popper

How to Make Halloween Jalapeño Poppers

First, preheat your over to 400° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make sure to wash your peppers.

Slice your jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside.

Next, in a large mixing bowl, use a cheese grater to shred your block of pepper jack cheese.

Chop a scallion in tiny pieces.

Next, mix in your cream cheese, scallion pieces, garlic, pepper and salt to your shredded cheese.

Fill your jalapeño peppers with your cheese mixture.

The fun part. Unroll your crescent rolls into rectangles (leave two triangles together and pinch the middle together).

Use a pizza cutter to cut each crescent rectangle lengthwise into four even pieces.

Wrap one or two pieces around each pepper, leaving a small opening for the eyes.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Right when you take your mummies out of the oven, add two candy eyes in each top opening

We really love preparing fun recipes for the Holiday Season. Be sure to check out our 31+ Days of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts. Over 31 recipes, because our Halloween Food Crafts list keeps growing! You will Pin to Pinterest on our Halloween and Recipe Boards.

Who does’t love easy and cute ideas for the October season? We think these 31 Halloween Hacks & Tips are pretty fun too! Pin to Pinterest on your Decor and Halloween Boards.

Halloween Poison Apple Dip Party Recipe

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September 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

Hosting an October gathering? This Halloween Poison Apple Dip makes the perfect party recipe. Only four simple ingredients including cream cheese and caramel. Plus learn how to make our Poison Apple Halloween Food Craft to display on your table.

Halloween Poison Apple Dip

We have an incredibly cute and easy Halloween Food Craft and plus a bonus Halloween Craft for your October Halloween tablescape. Pair this sweet recipe with our salty and tasty Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies.

Halloween Poison Apple History

The first rotten apple we know of comes from the Bible. It was never rotten but rather an attractive piece of fruit. When Adam and Eve ate the apple from the Tree of Knowledge, they were instantly aware of good and evil. Immediately the apple built a bad reputation and it becomes a fruit often selected for the symbolism of evil.

We are introduced to the Poisoned Apple in the fairy tale, Snow White. When the Evil Queen gives Snow White a poison apple to kill her, it immediately causes her fall into an eternal sleep. In the Disney version, Snow White is saved by “true loves kiss” when a prince kisses her causing her to wake.

To carry on the tradition of this the poison apple, we put together a fun Halloween Food Craft; an incredibly easy poison apple craft and poison apple dip.

Cream Cheese & Caramel Apple Dip Ingredients

Luckily, the ingredients in this recipe contain no poison. The thought sure is fun, though, for the Holiday season. Rather this recipe is quite sweet and so good with sliced apples or graham crackers.

Printable Poison Apple Dip Recipe

Halloween Poison Apple Dip with Cream Cheese & Caramel

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Scale

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup apple butter
13.5 oz caramel sauce
sliced red and green apples
optional: graham crackers

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip your cream cheese.
2. Mix in the powdered sugar, apple butter and caramel until smooth.
3. Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. Top with caramel sauce and enjoy with apples or graham crackers.

Cream Cheese & Caramel Apple Dip Directions

You can prep this recipe before your next gathering. Make hours before or the day before.

First, In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip your cream cheese.

Next, mix in the powdered sugar, apple butter and caramel until smooth.

Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Finally top with caramel sauce and enjoy with apples or graham crackers.

Poison Apple Halloween Craft Supplies

Green apples
Red apples
Colored staples

Poison Apple Halloween Craft Directions

Guys, I don’t have much for you. This poison apple craft is incredibly easy. You could look at the picture and instantly create the craft.

First, get two apples of similar shape and sizes. Cut each apple in half and fit them together.

Second, grab colored tables. We used blue staples but you could also use other colored staples, traditional silver staples or gold staples. Separate individual staples.

With your apple lined up, you will press individual staples until your green and red apple holding them two halves together and forming one apple. Continue this process up the seam of the apple.

Once your apple holds nicely together, you are done.

Warning: Do not use this craft for consumption or eating. Display it on your tablescape or high up for Halloween decor but keep it away from small hands and little kids.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Poison Apple Dip Party Recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

We have so many other Halloween Food Crafts you can make for your next party! Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a party? Make sure you serve these Poison Drinks with these Halloween Party Bottle Labels. Pin to Pinterest.

Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath

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September 3, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Learn how to make a Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath for under $10. Black and Purple Mesh Ribbon, Halloween Ornaments and a wreath form for this budget-friendly outdoor Halloween craft.

Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath

You want to know something funny? I recall going to Jo-Ann Fabrics after one Halloween and they practically gave me the wreath on display. I had to pay for it, but I recall it feeling like a steal. The wreath was only a wreath form with orange mesh ribbon and I treat the wreath like a precious baby since I have it. Unfortunately, I must not treat my babies well because the mesh ribbon is looking awful and I have wanted to replace it for the longest time.

Realizing I could replace my beloved Halloween wreath for under $10 makes me wonder why I did not do this ages ago! I am so grateful how Dollar Tree Crafts have become the coolest thing to do. I think The Dollar Store realizing how much we appreciate their materials, too, because they are really stepping up their decor!

Don’t forget our other Halloween Dollar Tree Craft- How to Make a Sugar Skull.

Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath Supplies:

All Halloween Wreath supplies are found at The Dollar Tree except for our Hot Glue Gun.

Metal Wreath Form (Greenery/Gardening Aisle)
Black and Purple Mesh Ribbon (Seasonal Area)
Pipe Cleaners (Craft Aisle)
Halloween Decor Items of your choosing (Seasonal Area)
Hot Glue Gun

Dollar Tree Halloween Wreath Directions:

First, start by cutting your pipe cleaners into small sections, these will be used as ties to secure your ribbon to the wreath form. I personally cut my pipe cleaners into 3 pieces each.

Next, tie pipe cleaners sections all around the perimeter of your wreath, you will want to do this on the outer ring and also the second from the middle as well – I like to do them about 3-4 inches apart.

Now you’ll take one of your ribbon colors, you can choose which you’d like to do on each section. I started with purple on the outer ring. You’ll want to secure the end of your ribbon using one of the pipe cleaners ties you’ve already had tied on the wreath.

Once you’ve secured your end of the ribbon roll, you’ll want to create bunches to give that full bubbly appearance and you’ll want to secure a section every 3-4 inches where you have placed the pipe cleaners ties.

Repeat these steps all the way around the outer ring as well as the inner ring until you have a full wreath without decor.

Now comes the fun part, decorating! You can choose to get the round ornaments and pumpkins like I did to fill in the very inner ring, or you can find whatever Halloween decorations fit your aesthetic best, the dollar tree has TONS to choose from! You’ll just want to use a hot glue gun to secure these items to your wreath and Voila!

You’re finished. I love how simple and easy, yet adorable this wreath is! Not to mention I was able to purchase all the supplies for around $10, that’s a steal if you compare the cost of wreaths online!

Enjoy.

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