Getting ready for Halloween

This has been a quiet year for Halloween decorating at our house.  However, I wanted a little "happy" Halloween so put together this quick tablescape.

Just visit your favorite pumpkin patch...

Gather your supplies, I carved a small pumpkin, picked up some bright mums and used a small canning jar with my handmade "frog flower" lid to hold the flowers in place.

Put the jar with water in the pumpkin, fill with flowers, add some assorted gourds on the side and use a piece of black burlap for the table runner.  Quick, easy and festive (not scary!)

A greeting from The Glittered Farmhouse to you.....

Vintage Camp Stool Re-Make

VINTAGE CAMP STOOL - AFTER

I have had several vintage camp stools over the years.  

Many were still adorned with the original cloth and in good shape......this one was not so lucky!

BEFORE

This is a quick and easy way to turn an old camp stool into a fun piece for your home.

#1-Remove the old canvas and measure the dimensions for your new seat.

#2-You can stain or paint the wooden base.

I used Cottage Paint Antique Wax.

#3-Cut your canvas twill (adding extra for side and end hems) the size of the old base fabric.

Fold under and sew a basic hem on all 4 sides.

#4-The Fun Part!-Stencil the design of your choice on the fabric with acrylic craft paint.

(This is a large houndstooth design from The Stencil Closet on Etsy.)

Let your first section dry and continue to stencil until you have the fabric painted as desired.

#5-Using a staple gun attach the canvas to each end.  I also used small tacks for the ends

 since I made the canvas larger than the leg openings.

The variations on this project are endless...go out and create!