Addicted to Halloween

Hi, I'm Abby and I'm addicted to Halloween.

On a very rainy day here in Seattle I can't help but to let my mind wander to September/October and all the amazing things I plan to make and do for my favorite holiday.

I realize it's only mid-August but since the weather hasn't shaped up in a few days I feel the urge for some Halloween goodness.

This year, since my blog is established and not a fledgling project I plan to share the projects that I am working on / intending to work on as soon as I get everything together.

So, since it's rainy, crappy and icky out here's my first Halloween project on the chopping block.

SPIRIT JUGS

I've started to collect jugs and started to think of a really great place to let these guys haunt.

I will be sure to take pictures as I create to post on here later.

I think I get all this crafty need in my body from my Mother whom around Halloween would always have something fun in the make, be it popcorn balls or a wooden craft to paint and screw together. So I give her credit for all my craftiness!

Happy Haunting!

PS: I should give a fair shout of warning that fall colors may start appearing on here any day now, I've really been trying to harness myself, but I'm not sure how much more willpower I have left inside.

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The Wreath

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R is for Ronnebeck!

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