DIY Halloween Craft--A Sort of Pinterest Poser Challenge

I love Halloween. I don't love the scary stuff. But playing dress up and eating a ton of candy? Um yeah, I love those parts.  AND there are these great things about Halloween-- you don't have to question your faith or dig too deep or plan a huge family dinner or worry about who is going to get upset about what or spend a ton of money on gifts.  Costumes and candy. Boosh. It's awesome.

You know what else is awesome? Halloween crafts. I totally dig them. 

For this week's Pinterest Poser Challenge* I made something that has nothing to do with Pinterest. In fact, I got today's craft inspiration from a walk in the woods. 

*In an attempt at not being a Pinterest Poser,** every week-ish I detail a new project/idea/recipe inspired by Pinterest.
**My definition of a Pinterest Poser is someone who is all pins and no substance.

On the trails near my house, there is a nature center. A couple weeks ago that nature center was hosting a Halloween party.  I took my dogs for a walk while the volunteers prepped the trail for their big event. While walking, I stumbled across one of their decorations and fell in love.

Milk Carton Halloween Luminaries! 
What? Yes. 

First of all, we got through a million gallons of milk in one week so getting the milk cartons was absolutely no big deal at all. And paint? Oh yeah I've got paint, and candles and sand.  This craft cost me nothing. Check it out.

First I rinsed the milk cartons and then Wade and I painted them with somewhat Halloween-ish stuff. I then cut a square out of the side of the carton.

Then we grabbed some sand from the sandbox and found some candles we had around the house.

We lit them last night for a test run on the sidewalk leading up to our porch and think they look great.

This project is fun and also pretty practical. I love how our sidewalk will be lit for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night.

Simple, fun, creative and cheap--totally my kind of craft.

We also painted pumpkins and carved them and hung paper pumpkins I found at the dollar store.

Look at Wade taking a picture of the happy creative scene with my phone. Love it! 

This is the first year Lucy designed and carved her own pumpkin. How cool is that?

Halloween is just such a holiday.It's all lights and creativity and make-up and make-believe and design and candy and fun.(I know there's the scary stuff, but I don't do scary so I focus on the fun make believe.) 

Have you made anything inspired by Pinterest lately? Are you ready for Halloween? Got any favorite Fall crafts? Let me know in the comments or over on my Facebook page.

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Here are some of the Pinterest projects I've done/made/attempted:

Fall DIY (Painted Acorns)- click here

Kale Smoothie- click here

Power Tools- click here

Painting Sticks- click here

Homemade Pesto- click here

DIY Map Craft- click here

Homemade Chalk Paint- click here

A Flower Crown- click here

The Rainbow Challenge- click here

DIY Trundle Bed- Click here

DIY Artemis Costume- click here

Taking Pictures of Your Kids- click here

Gluten Free Pretzels- click here

Cinnamon Sugar Doughballs- click here

Painted Lockers- click here

Melted Beads- DIY Suncatcher- click here

Tissue Paper Pom Pom Garland-- click here

A Delightfully Simple Birthday Party--click here
Make An Awesome Omelet--click here
Outdoor Lights Inspired by the show Parenthood- click here
Herb Garden with Chalkboard Pots- click here
Backyard Graffiti Art with kids- click here

Happiness Notecards- click here

Gluten Free Rainbow Cake- click here

Fruit Roll-Up Fortune Cookies- click here

Make Your Own Magnets- click here

DIY Painted Clay Necklace- click here

Dixie Cup Lights- click here

DIY Ornaments-click here

Gluten Free Clay- click here

Make Your Own Stamps- click here
Birthday Shirt- click here

Gluten Free Pop Tarts- click here
Front Porch Kid Art Display- click here
Door turned into Table- click here

Summer Wish List Chalkboard-click here

Peanut Butter Nutella Cookie Sandwiches-click here

Painted Mason Jar Vases-click here

Cinco de Mayo Paper Flowers- click here

Earth Day Cupcakes- Click here
Nail Art-click here

Homemade Photo Booth Fun- click here

Fake Bangs- click here

DIY Subway Art- click here

Furniture Painting and Bench/Chest Makeover- click here

Thanksgiving-y Project/Gratitude/Holiday Countdown- click here
The Smoothie-click here

The Free Printable Turned Artwork in a Boring Hallway- click here

The chalk board-click here
Seven Layer Dip in Individual Cups (my favorite so far!)-click here
The pumpkin address-click hereThe Kitchen Dancing Sign--click here