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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Tablescape Thursday- Halloween Simplescape

I look forward to Wednesday so I can put together another tablescape! Thanks to Susan from Between Naps on the Porch. This week, is another Halloween tablescape that I call simplescape because it took no crafting at all to put this one together.
The witches hat is on an upside down vase with 2 skulls stacked on one another. I wanted to use mainly black with just a few pops of the color orange. On the plate is just a $ Tree flower with a pumpkin glued in center. An initial notebook with pen does double duty as a party favor as well as an initial namecard.
I used a $ Tree Styrofoam tombstone as my charger. The broom I got last year from JoAnn's for about $1 after Halloween. I just tied the napkin around the broom and stuck silverware in. I really don't like for a plain napkin to just simply sit to the left side of the plate. I really like to think of creative ways to display it.

I couldn't get a good picture of the skulls in the glass vase so I just made it black and white. That's as far as my photo editing skills go!

I used a $ bin frame from Michael's to display pictures of guests. Bonus if they are in a previous Halloween costume. (I don't know that little girl in pic... found in magazine - thought it worked since she was wearing a witches hat) LOL

Turned a $ Tree candle holder upside down and added skeleton hands and skeleton face. Put glass on top and added black marabou just for a little softness. Plus if you notice, I also added it on the bottom of the tombstone.

That is it for my simplescape. Thanks for looking and please leave a comment. I look forward to hearing from you!
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17 comments:

  1. RettabugOctober 8, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    Maddy, maybe your photo editing skills are limited but your imagination sure isn't!!! All these little touches are brilliant!

    I am going to benchmark (copy) the idea of the notebook for a placecard/favor the next time I have a group of ladies visit. Who doesn't need a new notebook for their purse??

    Very, VERY creative, Hon!
    I'm going to send my sister, who lives in AZ, a link to your site. She may be able to drum up a little business for you. She LOVES to Parteeeee!

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  2. PATOctober 8, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    I love it! Great Halloween tablescape!

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  3. Mid-Atlantic MarthaOctober 8, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    This is wonderful! How very creative.

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  4. susanOctober 8, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I love this witch's hat! Very cute and I got a good laugh out of your using the magazine pictre--We should all use cute "strangers" in our frames :)

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  5. a quiet lifeOctober 8, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    cute! opps i mean... spooky~

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  6. Maddycakes MuseOctober 8, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks Ladies! I do so cherish your comments. Many times when I put something together - I wonder if anyone will "get" it. By receiving your feedback- I know that you "get" it. Thanks so much for confirming that I'm not totally off my rocker!

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  7. JoyceOctober 8, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    So now I am running around my house looking to make an upside down vase with a hat on top:) You are so creative. I really enjoyed your post:)
    Joyce

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  8. nannykimOctober 8, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Wow you have done so much here---some really cool ideas!! Love the tombstone as a charger--clever, girl!!!

    nannnykim from spindle cottage (note--I have a lot of blogs--my spindle cottage one is the one for tablescapes/house stuff!)

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  9. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Boo! Love your Halloweeness!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  10. Allison ShopsOctober 8, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    So creative and cute! Great table.

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  11. SarahOctober 8, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    This is one of the most clever tablescapes I've seen. I admire your creativity! I love the idea of the initial notebook for a placecard. I'm going to remember that one. Also love all the Halloween details that you used to make this fun and exciting. Great job!

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  12. SueOctober 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    This is too perfect. I love the tombstone chargers, and what a great idea for party favors. I love to give my guests a little treat. I really enjoyed seeing your table.

    Sue

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  13. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignOctober 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    That's a great idea-tombstone chargers!

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  14. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendOctober 10, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    This is absolutley too cute....Halloween has become such a popular holiday with so many fun things... I have a great giveaway on both my blogs that will be given away this weekend....and all you have to do is comment.......so hope you will stop by.
    http://grammyababychangeseverything.blogspot.com
    http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/

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  15. TardevilOctober 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Love your Halloween decorations! Too cute! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. Maddycakes MuseOctober 12, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks ladies for the lovely comments. This week I'm going to try and do a fall/Thanksgiving table. Hopefully, I will get time to pull stuff out- I have a sick 2 year old today!

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  17. RoeshelOctober 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    I'm a little late! But this is so spooky! Love it! Great job!

    Thanks for stopping by - I'm so glad you did. It's nice to meet you! I'm a new follower. ;)

    Hope your little pumpkin is doing better today.

    Roeshel

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