A Little Bit Spooky

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 Hello, Everyone!  It's almost Halloween and I thought I'd add a little bit of 'spooky' to my decor.  
Just a little!
It all started at the dollar store where I spotted these napkins:
I remembered I had a jar that's been hanging around the craft room for quite a long time.  You may remember it from my Chair Back Shelf project.
It worked great as a vase for a silk rose, but it was time for a change...and decoupage.

I took one of those napkins and separated the layers.  Having just a single layer is very important if you want your napkin to stay in place.
Mod Podge was applied to the jar...
...and the napkin was placed on it.
Some plastic wrap smoothed out any wrinkles.
Since the jar curved at the top and I wanted to preserve that spider, I cut the top of the napkin into strips.  No Mod Podge was applied to that curve at this point.
Some Mod Podge was carefully applied to the glass and each strip was pressed against it.
After allowing time to dry, a second coat was applied.  
I love that I was able to preserve the spider at the top!

Something else was needed so I added a red bow for a little pop of color.
Some black flowers with a spider to add to the 'spookiness' and this little bit of Halloween decor was done.
Almost!
I pulled out a set of my fairy lights and dropped them inside.
Kind of fun in the kitchen with my Doily Ghost.

How about a tea light and sitting next to my antique typewriter in the living room?
I'm not sure which one is my favorite.  

Any thoughts?

I hope all is well in your part of the world.  We have been quite busy at the New Cottage.  If you missed any of that so far, here are a couple of links to catch you up:

Charming New Cottage:  The Bathroom  See how a simple renovation turned into so much more.

Creating a Charming New Cottage  Read the introduction to this rental property we purchased. 
Rental property = Lots to do!

In the meantime,
Happy Halloween!



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  1. Betty J. CrowOctober 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM

    I'm impressed!

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  2. DecemberOctober 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM

    I have seen the napkin crafts before but always forget to grab some decorative napkins to try this with. This is so cute and well done. Love the Poe vibes.

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM

      I hope you grab some soon since this is a fun and easy craft. I was wondering if anyone would feel the Poe vibes!

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  3. Kim October 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM

    Love this one Ann! Very spooky for Halloween, especially next to that typewriter...crafting a ghostly mystery perhaps?

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM

      Thanks, Kim.  I'm not sure I'm a mystery writer, but maybe someone who is will be inspired.  Although, I'd love to know what stories were tapped out on my old typewriter.

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  4. CatOctober 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM

    That is perfect!
    I like the look with the tea light because it's warmer, it would look great in both spots.
    (Visiting from Weekend Traffic Jam)

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    1. AnnOctober 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM

      Thank you, Cat.  The more I look at the two, I'm also leaning toward that one.

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  5. Gail @Purple Hues and MeOctober 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM

    Looks really spooky, Ann! I like it more by your doily ghost, but both places work! You have a knack for 'do overs' !

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    1. AnnOctober 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM

      Thank you, Gail.  Decisions, decisions!  I do love my 'do-overs', though! 😉

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  6. LirteaOctober 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM

    Que gran idea y la servilleta es ideal para la ocasión. Saludos desde España

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    1. AnnOctober 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM

      Thank you so much, Lirtea.  Napkins are so much fun to use with decoupage!

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  7. Patti @ Pandoras BoxOctober 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Cute project!

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  8. Sandi MagleOctober 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM

    Great simple project with a lot of effect! Sandi

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    1. AnnOctober 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM

      Thank you, Sandi.  It really was an easy one and so many times, they are the best ones!

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  9. Eclectic Red BarnOctober 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM

    Ann,
    Wow, I love this project and so spooky. Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2025/10/last-minute-halloween-decorations-on-tft.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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    1. AnnOctober 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you so much, Bev.  I'll be sure to stop by!

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  10. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM

    This turned out so great and is just perfectly spooky but elegant. Featuring when my party opens! 🎃

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    1. AnnOctober 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM

      Thank you, Carol.  I'll be sure to stop by!

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  11. Vintage Style GalOctober 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM

    This is so cute Ann, and I am loving it beside your typewriter! Looks like Edgar Allen Poe's writing desk. So cute!

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  12. ChristineOctober 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM

    This looks great. I can't believe it was just a napkin!

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    1. AnnOctober 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM

      Thank you, Christine.  It's pretty amazing what can be done with napkins!

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  13. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM

    Super spooky and cool! That napkin was perfection for that bottle! Neat alternative to a typical jack-o-lantern for Halloween!

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