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Today’s Guest: Jen Johnson

Sep52011 posted by 19 Comments

We are so excited to have our friend Jen Johnson back this year!
She has great style and it seems like everything she makes just turns out adorable!
(including her kids!)
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see what i mean?
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B O O !
I love eighteen25. LOVE. So, I’m really honored to share a little project here today. I have two super simple, super easy decorations… they almost don’t need any instructions!
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First, let’s talk about the B O O letters.
Materials needed:
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I got the big paper mache letters (24″) and the green yarn at Joann’s. The spiders were from Michael’s.
1.  I started by hot gluing the end of the yarn to the back of the letter. And then comes the fun part! Wrap the yarn around the letters. Wrap, wrap, wrap. It’s a good thing to do while you watch a few shows you’ve DVR’d.  It takes a little while to cover those big letters!
2.  The “B” was a little tricky. It takes some creative wrapping and hot gluing to get the yarn in a few places. My “B” is definitely not perfect. Don’t look too close 🙂
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3.  It took 3 skeins of yarn to cover all three letters.
4.  I tied a piece of ribbon to the leg of the spider and tied it to a piece of yarn at the top of the “O.”
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After I put the letters on the ledge in my kitchen, they looked a little lonely. A banner to the rescue! This one took less than 5 minutes. I love fast 🙂
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I got the streamers at Party City. They had a great selection of colors.
All I did was cut a length of the streamer, fold the top over a ribbon, and staple. Easy.
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I love how the streamers move when the air conditioner is on. Which is a lot, since it’s still 105 degrees here 🙂
Happy Halloween decorating!!
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you’ll want to stop by jen’s blog… including some of my favorite posts… kate’s adorable nursery… her Christmas trees… and her frames that she switches out for the holidays!
 
Jodie and Jen

Jodie and Jen

I'm Jen Sedillo, one of the bloggers behind Eighteen25. I love creating and crafting, reading good books, visiting new places and being with family!
Jodie and Jen
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  12. Lisa says

    I adore this post and just found your site through Tatertots and Jello! I have already forwarded to my girlfriends who are Mom's….so many good ideas for them! Keep up the good work!

    -Lisa
    thiswomansquest.blogspot.com

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  14. eljah*B says

    I LOVE your site! I'll be using it often to share with people on my fanpage. Thank you for all of the inspiration you give to others. I'll be here often:)

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  15. feelincrafty says

    Love this! I've done yarn wreaths and have thought about letters. But these are huge! I love them. But I bet it took a long time wrapping the yarn around! I always forget how long it will take to wrap the yarn! Well worth it though. Will have to do this!

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  19. Amy says

    I'm in the middle of doing a 'B' for my friends daughters birthday & found this after googling 'how to wrap a 'B' in yarn?' because it is really hard to get it right! I'm still trying to cover the tricky bits. Haven't used glue yet but think I'll have too! Yours looks great!

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Today’s Guest: Jen Johnson

Sep32010 posted by 37 Comments

Adorable Halloween decor ideas including these super fun Yarn Pom Pom Spiders!

Yarn Pom Pom Spiders to make for Halloween

A few years ago, while browsing Hallmark magazine (wish it was still being published!!), I tore out some instructions on how to make fluffy spiders.  I just found those pages and decided to give them a try. These little spiders are quick, easy, and really cute!

You’ll need:
1 skein black yarn (not shiny or metallic)
5 pipe cleaners per spider
Scissors
1/2-inch to 3/4-inch green or orange buttons for the eyes

1.  WRAP YARN around 3 fingers until you have a large ball (about 2 inches thick on each side).

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2.  Lay 5 pipe cleaners parallel to the loops.

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3.  Tie the ball of yarn and the pipe cleaners together with a double piece of yarn, as tightly as possible. Cut the loops and trim the pom-pom into the shape of a globe. I had to trim more than I thought I would… and it makes a bit of a mess 🙂

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4.  Create the legs using 4 of the pipe cleaners. On each side of the body of the spider, bend the pipe cleaners in the center to make knees and then again at the end to create feet.  (Leave the remaining pipe cleaner unbent to attach the eyes in the next step).

5.  Make the eyes by cutting each of the ends of the last pipe cleaner so they extend an inch beyond the body. Take a button and thread a pipe cleaner up through 1 hole and down the other so the center of the eye is black. Twist the pipe cleaner behind the button to secure. Repeat with another button and the remaining pipe cleaner. Move the eyes wide apart for a startled look, or close together for a more goofy expression.

6. Decorate with them! The best part!

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Yarn Pom Pom Spiders | Fun Halloween Crafts
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Don’t you just love em’?  We’ve already bought all the supplies to make our own friendly spiders.
You know you want some too, right?
Jodie and Jen

Jodie and Jen

I'm Jen Sedillo, one of the bloggers behind Eighteen25. I love creating and crafting, reading good books, visiting new places and being with family!
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  11. Teresa says

    Well now!
    If that's not a cute little spider I don't think there is one!
    Cute and such a FUN little project!
    I am LOVIN the idea of all this HALLOWEEN action over here!
    Delighted to find you through TidyMom…
    who I adore!
    And that button for your SPOOKY celebration…
    is ROCKIN!
    Just added it to my side~bar under HOLIDAY!
    Have a BALL celebrating Halloween!
    xo

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  12. Sandwich Cookies&Cakes says

    Sooooo adorable! I just have one question…when you tie the yarn loops and pipe cleaner with a double string of yarn, do you tie over the whole bundle of yarn, or through the middle? Just wanted to check before I go cutting and end up with nothing. I love your spooktacular september!

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  15. Kim Fromberg says

    Love this….and love the decor in the house, maybe she will tell you how she made the bunting and the spooky letter!!! Love all the festive ideas…

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  22. crazigirl80 says

    I am having a hard time visualizing how to make the eyes…how does the 5th pipe cleaner get to the center where the eyes are at? Also, when you wrap yarn around the body, is it horizontal or vertical way? Thanks-these are super cute and I am totally challenged when it comes to figuring out directions! 🙂

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  23. Valerie Lee says

    I just made my first spider – LOVED how cute it turned out! Also I had just bought some adorable halloween fabric – now I know what to do with it – frame it! I think I may do some squares and then some in circles with embroidery frames that I spray paint black! Thanks for the great halloween ideas! Can I post this cute idea on my blog with a link to you?

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  29. ellie g says

    Well….that one on the lamp needs to come to my house this minute!! How cute is that entire display? And while my mantle is not cute and white like that….it IS very similarly shaped….and would be a lovely home to a 'lil spider dude.

    I really like these! Simple. And totally do-able. YAY!!

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  33. Sally says

    Love the pretty candy dishes. Can anyone tell me HOW you have the will power to have all that candy around though? Our family would have that gone in no-time-flat, and then they'd be sending Mom out to get more! I guess I can dream.

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