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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Halloween Shopping!

For the last ten years, I have waited until after September 11th to take down my patriotic things and start decorating for Fall and Halloween, but these last couple of weeks I've been so itching to drag out all of the Halloween stuff! So far I've resisted the urge, but I've bought a few things in the meantime.
These trick-or-treaters are silly looking, but I had to have them! They're from Michaels.

Of course I had to have Martha Stewart's magazine, because she's the Queen of Halloween, and BH&G's Halloween magazine is usually pretty good too.

JoAnn's has some really nice fabrics this year. I can't wait to get started making some bunting.

Is that not adorable?!

I'm going to make a tablecloth for the dining room table out of this fabric. I haven't checked out Target's Halloween section yet, but they always have cute stuff, so I should probably just stay away from there, because goodness knows I've got enough things! The problem is that I really, really love Halloween. So if you've seen some cute Halloween stuff that you think I should know about.......

28 comments:

mary pernula said...

The Holloween fabric is so cute!!!!! Have fun creating. Hugs Mary

Lynn said...

Lovin' that cute fabric! HomeGoods had a ton of Halloween things the other day-have fun:@)

Dawn said...

LOVE that vintage looking fabric. Looks just like art from the old postcards! I'd head over to Joann's right now but it's only 5:30 am!

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love fall and Halloween decor!!!!! I love the vintage stuff, of least vinatge looking!!!! Your finds are great! Good thing I live in the boonies, no Michaels or Target!

I know what you mean about the itch, I have it sooooo bad right now to.....my husband thinks I'm crazy!

Lee said...

I started decorating for Halloween-and that is a good thing! I had forgotten about many things I bought on deep discount at the end of the season a year ago-and I have so much! Now I can just fill in where I need something...or if I find something I really love and have to have! LOL
Target still doesn't have much out yet-I think they are waiting for school to start so they can take over that section of the store.
Can't wait to see what you do with the fabric!
We need Halloween open houses!

JunqueMagnet said...

It is so hard to wait! I've been Halloween crafting this week. I've got serger bobbin Halloween "trees" and frightful scrabble letter trays gluing and drying all over the kitchen counters!

Musings from Kim K. said...

I"m totally in the mood to start Halloween crafting this weekend. I'm loving that vintage-inspired fabric.

Antiques Galore Gal said...

I'm headed out in a few minutes to find that Halloween fabric! Halloween is a big decorating holiday at my house, such a fun holiday!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Oh that fabric is adorable! It would make cute napkins! I have more Halloween decorations then any holiday except Christmas. I am trying not to buy more this year but oh those cute trick or treaters from Michaels are sooooo calling my name!

SLR said...

I really need to get to JoAnn's for that fabric! I want to make some Halloween bunting too! :)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Very sweet fabric with the little boy and his puppy!!!
Love magazines...
Happy Weekend!
Warmly,
deb :)

Protector of Vintage said...

Those trick-or-treaters are so cute...so is that fabric!! What are you going to dress-up as this year?

My Vintage Mending said...

Great fabric. I have no desire to put Halloween items out in this 100 degree heat...but by Monday when it is predicted to be 50! I am sure to be ready...love those cute knick knacks...smiles...Renee

Mecky said...

The curls on the girl are too cute!

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hi Carol!

I love Halloween too, and I also have too much stuff already! lol But, I can be encouraged to buy something I see. they are tempting us earlier, and earlier each year with goodies! I love this fabric!!! Hummm, wonder what I can make. Have a great weekend. Come by and say hello if you have time, and check out my memory jar.

Debbie

Gracie's Cottage said...

That's fun! I can't bring myself to think about changing over to fall decor yet...I'm hanging on to my happy season as long as I can, but you might have me thinking about it now!

Jan

Unknown said...

Carol,
I am so with you! I have a friend that takes two days off of work and we decorate! I am starting now also, even tho it was 117 degrees the other day...I can make believe, right????? I saw that fabric at Jo Ann's....so cute, can't wait to see the tablecloth!

very merry vintage style said...

You found some great Halloween goodies! That fabric is precious! My Target doesn't have anything out yet. I'll wait to decorate until October 1, but I am definitely shopping now!
Mary

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

I am planning on keeping my patriotic decorations up until Sept. 11 too but I am so itching to decorate for Fall and Halloween!!
Those are so cute!! I will have to check our Micheal's!!

Happy Labor Day!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

1st day of fall, it doesn't seem like spring here. Still very cold.

Kim G. said...

That is adorable fabric! Can't wait to see your finished project!

Unknown said...

Kmart usually has a Country Living section that is cute as a wink!

We are going to have about 10 days of weather in the 80's. Our summer didn't even start until Aug 1this year so I'm not quite ready to celebrate fall yet but I'm surrounded with it at Michael's and it's tugging on my heart for sure!

Love sent to you Carol!

Diane Mars said...

Darling fabric, I have not started any decorating yet, but I am sure I will very soon~

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

That fabric is fantastic. Will certainly make great bunting and a tablecloth. Sounds like you will be busy. Hope your weekend has been great. Best wishes, Tammy

Unknown said...

I love that fabric. It has a vintage look to it, I think.

cindy

Sunny Simple Life said...

I hear you sister. I bought those Halloween mags too. Fun. I bought some stuff on Sat.

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Brandon Law said...

Hi Carol! I love Halloween too, and I also have too much stuff already! lol But, I can be encouraged to buy something I see. they are tempting us earlier, and earlier each year with goodies! I love this fabric!!! Hummm, wonder what I can make. Have a great weekend. Come by and say hello if you have time, and check out my memory jar. Debbie