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Daily Savings From All You Magazine » Crafts http://dailysavings.allyou.com Deals, coupons, savings, sweepstakes and more... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:46:26 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/114552679fde0a7e5b63cb155c45b520?s=96&d=http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png Daily Savings From All You Magazine » Crafts http://dailysavings.allyou.com Halloween Countdown: Serve some sinister punch http://dailysavings.allyou.com/2009/10/28/halloween-countdown-serve-some-sinister-punch/ http://dailysavings.allyou.com/2009/10/28/halloween-countdown-serve-some-sinister-punch/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:34:46 +0000 dailysavingsfromallyou http://dailysavings.allyou.com/?p=3979 ]]>

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3 days until Halloween!

To spook your guests, be sure to serve this ghoul-aid punch with a hidden surprise. Guest will be terrified when they find a floating ice skull in their bowl. Prepare the skull ahead of time and give the ice plenty of time to freeze. Cover the openings of a Halloween mask with duct tape. Line inside of mask with plastic wrap, and set the mask in a bowl and fill with water. Freeze the mask and pull it out just before guests arrive so they won’t miss out before the ice melts away.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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8 days until Halloween!

Get the most creative crafts from Halloween expert Matthew Mead. Check out some of his best crafts here and use his ideas to make your own Halloween decorations—all you can make yourself with a few items from an arts and crafts store.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Make a Halloween music playlist
Throw a ghoulishly glamorous Halloween party

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12 days until Halloween!

Just because you want to go all out for your Halloween costume this year doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. Think creatively and use resources like Craigslist and Ebay to order your costume essentials. The best way to save big on your costume is to start first with the things you already have and then turn to craft stores and online merchants to add the finishing touches. For example, to transform yourself into Audrey Hepburn for the night, bring out your favorite little black dress and your darkest shades. To finish the look, you can find a pair of long black gloves and a few strands of white pearls. To get into character, quote some of these famous lines from the movie throughout the night: “That’s right. I’m just CRAZY about Tiffany’s!” “I’ve got to do something about the way I look. I mean a girl just can’t go to Sing Sing with a green face,“ or “Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?”

*Photo courtesy of Art.com

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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See more Halloween costume ideas

Inexpensive Halloween treats

Spooky Halloween decorations

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16 days until Halloween!

Add a few pops of color to your front porch with these bright orange lanterns. For only $3 each, you can create an arrangement to hang on your front porch. Use tissue paper to create the message. If you are feeling friendly, add words like “Happy Halloween” or “Treats!” If you are feeling a bit trickier, add playful words like “Enter if you dare!” and “Beware!”

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Decorate your house for Halloween

Survive Halloween messes

Play classic Halloween games

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Set up some ghostly lighting with these DIY Halloween candleholders. You can purchase inexpensive glass jars and chalkboard paint to put these together in no time. These crafts also make great Halloween gifts for friends, teachers and neighbors.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Budget Halloween decorations

Make easy pumpkin crafts

Create spooky Halloween crafts

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If you want to add some style to your home without spending a fortune, try this chandelier vinyl wall decal from Circle Line Studio on Etsy. The decal measures 22” x 32” and costs only $28. It is made with a high-quality removable self-adhesive vinyl, so there’s no commitment if you change your mind.

These decals come in a variety of colors. You can also choose from a variety of designs like this damask decal or this custom monogram.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Cute as a button crafts

Craft a spooktacular Halloween

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20 days until Halloween!

For your upcoming Halloween parties, there’s no need to spend a fortune on entertainment when all you need are a few creative ideas. These fun activities can also be pulled together for last-minute spooky soirees. Kids will love bobbing for apples—adults too!

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Treat the teens this Halloween

Make dreadfully delicious Halloween treats

Make your house the scariest on the block

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21 days until Halloween!

Get crafty and make your own felt treat bags this Halloween. With these simple instructions, you can easily customize your own bag. Use the pumpkin and cat templates provided to outline and pattern your bag. Kids can complete this fun craft, and you can use materials you have around the house.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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22 days until Halloween!

Get your front yard ready for some Halloween haunting with budget decorations you can make yourself. You can transform your house into the scariest dwelling on the block. Save your tin cans and create a spooky ambience with these tin-can lanterns lining your walkway. With a little black spray paint and some old water bottles, you can easily craft these googly-eyed spiders. Make sure your guests know whether they will be in for a trick or a treat with this crafty pumpkin sign.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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23 days until Halloween!

For a cheap and easy Halloween craft, create these spooky haunted trees (let the kids help!). All you need are a few craft supplies and our tree template to get you started. Make a few for a festive table decoration, or several for an entire haunted forest.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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25 days until Halloween!

Here’s an idea to make your pumpkins last all month long. If you plan on putting pumpkins out early this Halloween, opt for painted pumpkins instead of carved. They will stay fresh longer and you can use fun colors and designs. Only have one pumpkin? Use washable paint and when you are ready to carve, just rinse off the color. That’s two fun pumpkin activities for the price of one!

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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Scare up a spooky feast

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26 days until Halloween!

Don’t wait until the last minute to decide which new persona you will don for All Hallows Eve this year. Use this All You exclusive coupon from Buy Costumes to order your costume ahead of time. Buy Costumes is offering 10% off all orders. Just make sure to use this coupon code: SAVINGS10.

If you’re stumped trying to figure out the perfect costume, browse through our Halloween costume ideas for inspiration.

Don’t forget your furry friend will need a costume, as well! We found some of the cutest picture-worthy pet costumes, all from $10-$20.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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29 days until Halloween!

It’s never too early to start brainstorming ideas for your Halloween costume this year. Need inspiration? If you want to get creative without spending a fortune, allyou.com offers costume ideas for everyone in the family! You can make over a pop star princess or become a juicy grape—all of our ideas are budget-friendly and full of inspiration.

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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30 days until Halloween!

Happy October! Halloween is less than a month away now, so get a head start on your decorating and costume preparations. No need to spend a bundle on your spooky décor! Check out our Halloween special package for everything you need for your Halloween this year. We have tons of budget-friendly ideas for unique costumes, spooky outdoor decorations, savory recipes and more!

Posted by Riley Tant, AllYou.com

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]]> http://dailysavings.allyou.com/2009/10/01/get-ready-for-halloween/feed/ 0 Althea Guss, Fashion Editor halloween-table-m ALL YOU Sweepstakes! http://dailysavings.allyou.com/2009/09/25/all-you-sweepstakes-9/ http://dailysavings.allyou.com/2009/09/25/all-you-sweepstakes-9/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:26:30 +0000 dailysavingsfromallyou http://dailysavings.allyou.com/?p=3667 ]]> Issue 10 of ALL YOU magazine is now on sale, which means we have a new sweepstakes! Enter for a chance to win an outdoor shed, an iHome alarm clock, Honeywell home appliances and more!

Featured in Issue 10: How to drop 20 pounds by 2010, a tasty Halloween menu, DIY costumes, countless ways to cut household costs, secrets from The Biggest Loser, plus more than $91 in coupons! Pick up a copy today at Walmart. Never want to miss an issue? Subscribe and you’ll receive two free trial issues.

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Adding a new twist to your home décor doesn’t have to break the bank or take tons of time. With a few budget-friendly projects that just take up a day or two, your house will look like new in no time. Check out a few of our DIY Weekend projects to get inspired.

Give new life to your old bureau
Make your own vanity with items you already own
Turn the bottom of your cupboards into storage space
Decorate your bookshelf by simply rearranging books

Want more ideas? Check out our Easy Decorating page for design inspiration.

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When my husband Justin and I got married back in October, I wanted to create something special for him to commemorate our big day. Because I work at a magazine, I thought it’d be cute to create a mock magazine cover. But, I lack the necessary design skills (hey, I’m a writer!), so I did a little web searching and found yourcover.com—a service that walks you through designing your own cover and then prints it and send it to you. I named my magazine “Our Wedding Day” and listed stories like “Top 10 Reasons Emily Loves Justin” and “The Story of Us: How the Blissful Couple Met and Fell in Love.” I gave it to my hubby on our wedding day, and he loved it! Design your own cover at yourcover.com and get $5 off with coupon code allyou5.

Prices range from $15 for a downloadable file that you can print at home using photo paper and your color printer; $45 for a standard cover (the cover is printed on heavy glossy paper and comes in a solid wood frame); to $60 for a deluxe cover (you get to make both a front and back cover; it comes in an acrylic frame that lets you see both sides when displayed). Shipping is free for standard and deluxe covers.

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Have you checked out allyou.com lately? We’ve been working tirelessly to bring you a new and improved experience on the site. Yes, the design looks different and the site is easier to navigate, but what we’re most excited about is our new coupons.

We know you love clipping the coupons in All You magazine, so we’re giving you even more opportunity to save on our allyou.com. We’re now offering coupons that you’ll only find on allyou.com, such as high-value offerings from Snapple and Success Rice. In addition to these exclusives, you’ll find dozens of other coupons, just one click away from our home page.

Aside from our valuable coupons, the site is full of terrific tips and articles that help you save money, from inexpensive recipes to budget beauty ideas. Get started on our new site by checking out the Coupons and Deals page, watching some Supermarket Smarts videos and reading our guide to staying cool on the cheap this summer. Enjoy life for less, and enjoy the new allyou.com!

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Spring is officially here and I love to celebrate with fresh flowers, but they can be pricey. Besides it’s hard to justify spending a lot on something that will only last a few days.

So this year, I’ve decided to bake a bouquet instead. Wilton’s silicone mini flower mold makes adorable cakes and muffins, and because it’s made of silicone, I can pop it in the freezer to make pretty ice cream treats as well. For just $9.99 per mold, I’ll be able to share my love of flowers with friends and family without breaking my budget. Happy spring!

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Posted by Jayna Maleri, Associate Food Editor

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