It’s been crazypantsbusy here at The Creative Goddess studios this week. But between all of the sanding, gluing, painting, and other work I’ve had a few minutes here and there to watch paint dry or on the phone with a client. Not a lot of quiet time but a little.
And being the kind of person I am – the kind who has to keep her hands and brain going – I’ve been playing around with making some witches wands for Halloween.
I’m not finished with them but I thought I’d show you where I am now and how I got started.
I took several bamboo stakes out of the garden shed and cut them to size with a hack saw.
I gave them a quick sanding and then a coat of Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer followed by a coat of Rust Protector Black Metallic that I had on hand.
I pulled several size/shape of crystals from my Connie Crystal stash and used Krazy Glue to attach the crystals to the top of the bamboo.
Once the glue dried it was time to decorate.
I used lots of black tulle and trim on the wand above along with a few flat back adhesive crystals.
I decided to go a little copper with this one and used copper wire and feathers.
I’m not sure either of them are quite finished and I have two more to play with. I think I want to make a couple that are cute and whimsical but I’ll have to get some fun ribbons and such first.
I haven’t been feeling much of the Halloween spirit this year but these have me moving in that direction. I’ll let you know when I’m finished with them.
What have you created for Halloween this year?
How creative! I just love these, particularly the feathered copper with the long crystal. Very organic and witchy! TFS! This year I made a witch wreath that is being auctioned off at a big charity ball this weekend. Out of all the crafty creations I’ve done over many, many years, it is the one I’m most proud of and people have raved about. Sometimes Serendipity happens!!!
Thank you, Kris!
I’d love to see a photo of your wreath. Maybe you can share it on my facebook page? I’m sure some of my other readers would love to see it too!
OMG, Vicki, I would be so honored to post my wreath on your facebook page and have one of my crafting idols give me an honest opinion. Thanks so much!!! I’ve followed your journey for quite awhile and can truly identfy with you. I will head for facebook now, but in the meantime stop gluing your sweater to yourself……says she who has a large glob of orange glitter festooning her right shoulder! LOL
Kris, I love your wreath! I shared it on my Facebook page so that the other people could see how fabulous it is.
It was so funny, I put my wrist in a little puddle of glue that I didn’t know was there and realized a bit later that my sweater was glued to my wrist. Silly me.
Thanks so much, Vicki! I’m thrilled to be able to have my wreath shown on your Facebook page. I’m practicing to be brave and not so critical of what I make and have just started slowly sharing and posting a few items, or even commenting on the blogs I love to follow. Quite frankly, you have literally made my month with your compliment! Thanks so much!!! BTW. I’m always getting something on me while crafting and it’s more than once I’ve laughed out loud at the messes I can make. It’s like wearing a white top for the first time and the instant I eat something it’s guaranteed to make a spot right smack dab on the front of it!!! Thanks again and have a wonderful Sunday with your family!
Too cool! Love the cooper one with it’s longer crystal.
Thank you, Deb. I’m glad you like it. I was a little “iffy” about that one but it grew on me. 🙂