Alana Jones-Mann

baked goods, crafts, diy projects, halloween

DIY: Beetlejuice-inspired Halloween Cake Stand

October 12, 2012

For this project, I turned a vintage china plate and candle holder into a small cake stand. Taking inspiration from one of the best movies (ever!), I love this new addition to my Halloween dining table and think I’ll actually keep it on display throughout the year. DIY tutorial is below! Materials needed: China Plate Candle holder or small crystal bowl (anything that is level at the top and can support a plate) Epoxy or MonsterGlue Spray paints: White + Clear Gloss Acrylic paint: ...

baked goods, diy projects, fall, holidays

DIY: Candy Corn Sugar Cookies

October 11, 2012

I love these festive little candy corn sugar cookies. They are just so freaking cute! What makes them even better is that they are so simple to make and require minimal baking time. Here’s my DIY in 4 steps. Ingredients needed: 2 sticks of butter, softened 1 cup confectioners sugar 1 egg 3 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons orange juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda orange and yellow food color 1. Cream butter and sugar. Add ...

crafts, diy projects, fall, halloween, holidays, party decor

DIY: Pumpkin Vase

October 10, 2012

Oh hello, pretty pumpkin! I wanted an elegant little touch of Halloween spirit for the home so decided to make this little vase for our living room. For this project I used a medium-sized pumpkin and turned it into a vase that is the perfect host for a fresh autumnal floral mix. My DIY tutorial is below. Enjoy! Materials needed: Pumpkin Spray paint Knife Flower assortment Optional: Empty plastic water bottle, cut in half 1. Take your pumpkin to a ventilated area and give it a good 2 coats ...

crafts, diy projects, halloween, pugs

DIY: Piñata Dog Costume

October 9, 2012

Here it is! Pretty awesome, right?! I made this piñata costume for my pug, Dylan, for Halloween. Riley (my other pug child) is going to be something else, so you’ll just have to stay posted to see his costume. Although this costume was clearly made for a dog, the technique and tutorial can also be used to make a piñata costume for children and adults by simply altering the initial kraft paper pattern. And just so y’all know, I’m a total pug weirdo and love my boys more ...