Sunday, September 9, 2012

Sophisticated, Regal, Dapper Halloween Head Gear (and a 'Stache)

Yes, it's still summer. But, I'm ready to decorate for fall and Halloween.

Thought I'd share a quick post about my first Halloween craft project of the season.


I started with these wood charger plates I picked up at an estate sale for $1 each. The wood is beautiful and I suppose some people would shriek in horror at what I'm going to do with them. But, they aren't my style. I saw them for their potential, not their intended use.

Here are three of them in their altered state.




I gave them a coat of light grey paint, transferred the whimsical skull images with the Mod Podge method and distressed them fairly heavily. Then I applied both clear and dark wax to give them a protective covering and to further age them.

They make me smile  . . .

Make it a great day!
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19 comments:

  1. Helen and her DaughtersSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    I love them!

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  2. Sandi McLeanSeptember 9, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Oh I do love these also!! Terrific projects!

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  3. Sarah TackettSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Great idea! Where did you find the skull images? I am a follower of your blog on Facebook and would love if you could hop over to my blog (http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com/) and share the blog love. Have a happy Monday!

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  4. cathy@my1929charmerSeptember 10, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Love them, really love them. Love the squareness and the curve of the plates. This is such a unique idea to use the plates and love the different skull pictures! Terrific! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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  5. Mary AnnSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Love these! Perfect for Halloween without being TOO scary!

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Wonderful idea you have here, glad that you came by and shared at my party this week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Nice! I gotta break out my paints and try something like this!
    JoAnn

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  8. Cottage and BroomeSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Ann, Looove these!! They are so much better adorned with the skulls! Perfect for Halloween, Laura

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  9. CynthiaSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    These came out fantastic!!! Love them that is all I can say!!!

    Cynthia

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  10. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    I love these! Great graphics

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  11. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    P.S. now following.

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  12. StephanieSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    These are really super. Your transfer came out so good. I can never get a good transfer - must work on that some more. Those plates were a smart purchase - perfect for this project.

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  13. ElnaSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    I love them. If I do that I will scare all the swedish children who are not used to Halloween *smile*.

    Hugs

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  14. AnnSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    OH my goodness I LOVE them, what fantastic imagination. They are perfect for fall.
    Ann

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  15. MegSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    These are GREAT! Love them!

    Thanks for sharing on the All Star Block Party!

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  16. cathy@my1929charmerSeptember 16, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Congrats - your Sophisticated Dapper Hallowee head gear has been featured at Sunday's Best Today!

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  17. Christina at I Gotta Create!September 16, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    They make me smile, too! These are totally awesome. I'm pinning!

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original linky party is open.

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  18. JeanetteSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    So Cool! Love them!

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  19. Full Circle CreationsSeptember 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Love these! Great job. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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