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DIY, Holidays!

Sparkle’s BOO Pumpkin

painted-and-glitter-pumpkinsI know this may surprise a few of you, but sometimes people let me babysit their children. Yes, it’s as big of a shock to me as it is to you. I typically start by giving them ice cream and Red Bull, then taking them on a few roller coasters, topping it off with a trip to the local McDonald’s. That, or I roll with my backup plan: stock the house with crafting supplies, kid movies, and holiday themed food. I went with the latter.

I bought a few mini pumpkins, spray painted them white, and gave the kiddos free range with paint. (Not to worry, I thought ahead and covered the table with a cheap tablecloth). See, told you I could handle this.

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While they painted away and we watched Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble (okay, I watched – kids these days will never appreciate some serious MK&A movies like we did), I used Modge Podge to write BOO on my pumpkin, sprinkled with glitter, and made a friendly little pumpkin for my front porch. And by ‘front porch’ I clearly mean the two steps that lead to our front door. Ohhhh the day when I have a nice front porch will come soon enough. Until then I will be grateful I don’t have to sweep the front porch like those crazy cat ladies (who would ever want to be one of those?) <—- Life Goals.

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Comments

  1. Shauna, I swear you missed your calling. You should be a writer. I love reading all that you post

    • Awww thank you! I’d love to be a writer. Maybe I still have time… 😉

    • Right!!! We can live next to each other with our cats. They can be friends.

    • I know! But after watching this one with the girls, I could see it being a little dull, compared to today’s movies standards!

  4. Great as always, Shauna. You know, just in case you run out of red bull, Jolt is a worthy substitute.

    • Haha thanks Rob! I mean I could always use Mountain Dew in case of emergency. Good to hear from you! It’s been so long since I’ve been posting!

    • Haha you sweep off your balcony, I’ve seen you. 🙂

  6. If you are a “crazy cat lady,” then I officially think that crazy cat ladies are hot!!!

  7. You always make the cutest stuff! I’m sold with this glitter pumpkin though! Give me glitter anything!

    • I know!!!! It would look perfect in your decorations, your house is gorgeous!

  8. Southern California needs more crazy cat ladies and gentlemen. Just sayin’! ????

    • Of course! So simply and pretty! Let me know how yours turn out!! 🙂