Halloween DIY

Materials:

> Bugles            > Orange & Black Nonpareils
> Nutella            > Black Chocolate Melts
> Oreos              > Parchment Paper
> Toothpicks       > Floral Foam Block

Instructions:
1) Using a spatula or butter knife, fill Bugles with Nutella. Melt chocolate melts in a double boiler.

2) Insert toothpicks inside the Nutella filled Bugles and dip in melted chocolate. Gently tap off excess chocolate.

3) Place Bugles with toothpicks in floral foam to dry. Cover Bugles in sprinkles while chocolate is still warm.

4) Dip Oreos in melted chocolate, using a fork to dip and gently tapping off excess chocolate. Place on parchment paper. Remove toothpick from each Bugle placing on top of the Oreos before they dry. Apply more sprinkles over the Oreos.

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Materials:
> Sharpie or marker in the same color as your paint
> Clean empty tin cans {I like to use the big coffee cans, any size will work}
> Hammer and large nail or awl
> Paint & Paint brush
> Candles

Instructions:
1) Fill the tin can with water and place it in the freezer. Once frozen, remove from freezer. This helps the can keep its shape.

2) Using the marker, draw an image or word onto the can. You can freehand or print a design from the internet and then trace it onto the can. Keep the design simple, though. Design Ideas: outline of a cat, a bat, a witch’s hat, words like Boo or Happy Halloween.

3) Place the can on a folded towel. This will help brace the can and reduce the impact of punching the holes with the hammer. Then, use the hammer and awl {or nail} to puncture the design in the can. When you’re done punching the holes, place the can under hot, running water to melt the ice. Also, since water expands as it freezes, the bottom of your can will probably not be level. If not, then turn the can over, cover with a towel, and hammer down the edges until level.

4) Paint the tin can using either spray paint or acrylic paint.

5) Once the paint is dry, you’ll probably have to go back with a toothpick and poke some of the holes through on the can, as paint may clog them. Place a candle inside the can and enjoy!

NOTE: You can also puncture one hole on either side of the tin can, attach a piece of wire, and then hang the luminaries as well!

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