The best way to soak up this magic of October is to craft and create.
Paint at night, craft in the day...
And so that's just what I did.
I normally paint real pumpkins, and whilst there are still Jack-be-littles growing in the garden...
I decided a great way to save myself time every year is to just paint fake ones.
This came to me when I was cleaning up my studio closet and found bags of ugly plastic pumpkins I had found online a couple years ago.
(I am certain a google search would find you some too if you fancy)
And so, I decided painting them was just the thing to do this year.
I picked my favorite colors of acrylic paint and ...
Carved out a little spot with my Halloween friends.
I positioned myself right in front of my holiday cabinet.
It used to be only for my colorful Fenton glassware.
But then I started putting some of my most fragile Christmas pieces inside too.
And, before you knew it, it was a super full Christmas cabinet, which is a wonderful way to enjoy your treasures year round.
This little tree gets decorated for every holiday.
Up until yesterday it was still in Christmas-Valentine's-Easter-Springsummerware.
Add a few bats and black butterflies and voila, it's a Halloween tree too.
Who knew that could happen so easily?
:-)
Here are the less than lovely plastic pumpkins before paint...
Amazing how a little paint can go such a long way.
Pink and orange is one of my favorite color combos ever.
And so, we listened to the last episodes of The Haunting of Bly Manor...
And painted our hearts out.
Well technically, I did all the painting.
It was so much fun and just the sort of project I needed to slow me down.
I often have so many things going on at once that I don't take the time to really just be still.
And being still doing a crafty project is not only a great practice in mindfulness, but it slows time down a little.
Lets you be present and enjoy the magic of the season.
All you need to paint your own pumpkins is any acrylic craft paint of your choice.
I choose matte paint because it instantly takes away the fake plastic look.
I have lots of fun to share the next couple weeks.
I will be sharing a Halloween party post too.
If you would like to join in I'll share more on that tomorrow.
My autumn and winter vegetables are growing so lovely and it is still warm here.
This is likely what contributes to the month feeling so short.
Because it really still is summer here.
But soon, a big shift will happen from one day to the next.
I do know that November 1st is one of the most floriferous days as far back as I can remember.
This morning I picked the most gorgeous roses, what a treat.
And not a trick either ;-)
Well, I am off to put the last of the finishing touches on my Halloween table.
I shall return in no time at all, it will be so quick you will be utterly amazed I tell ya.
Have a lovely day my friends!
Love,
Vanessa
