DIY- Christmas Candy Floral Arrangement

It's that time of year again! It came way too quickly but I'm not complaining. I love to do Christmas DIY projects so here is one that is not only super easy and inexpensive, but also something you can bring as a gift to a party or use right in your own home.

Now my version is a very inexpensive and on the smaller side. However you could make this a really large arrangement and if you wanted to give it as a gift put more expensive chocolate or candy in the vase. 

For mine, all of the items are either from the dollar store or Michael's who was having a big Black Friday weekend sale. 
I believe that it cost me under $8 to make! 
Here's what I used:

Vase- $1.00- Dollar store

Paper towel core

Chocolate candy -$0.50 a bag from Dollar store

Bought 4 bags

Two bunches of Poinsettias- $.99 each at Michael's

Holiday picks- $.75 each at Michaels

This idea can be used with different types of candy and chocolate. I saw some on Pinterest that used Candy cane sticks and other peppermint candy that gave such an adorable look.
Please leave me a comment below if you have tried this or end up trying it and also hashtag me on Instagram with a pic! #aimtocreate

DIY- Halloween & Fall Pumpkin Decor

I love pumpkins, but I'm definitely not the best at carving them. Not to mention they don't usually last like they did when I was a kid, so you usually end up tossing them out before the season is even over. 

So this year I decided I wanted to make some pumpkin decorations that would last through the years, plus who's kidding here. I love me some fancy decor :)

Off to Michael's I went in search of some foam pumpkins. Now while regularly priced they aren't exactly cheap, good ole' Michael's was already have huge discounts on them and we aren't even in the second week of October yet.

I also headed over to the Dollar store where I had heard they had some foam one's as well. Not quite as big, and a little crude to the eye I snatched some up with the idea in mind that I would be leading them through a transformation.

Michael's foam pumpkin: $8.99 regularly with 50% off.

Dollar store pumpkin : $1.00 (duh:)

Pinterest had given me the inspiration to use some lace tights pulled over a pumpkin. I just so happened to have a spare pair in my closet that I didn't need anymore :)

 The lace detail is so cool once pulled over the pumpkin!

I picked up a 8 inch black lace doily I found in the dollar section at Michael's

      

Another dollar section find, but was $1.50. It's 3 yards of rhinestone trim! What a deal!

These cute Halloween picks were $2.99 with 40% off

I use all four for both pumpkins so was definitely worth it

I simply couldn't resist this little guy. How cute is he!!

$2.99

Lastly you need some scissors, some good glue,

 and a clear rubber band

Watch my Youtube Tutorial here: 

Here is finished pumpkin #1

How cool does that tight lace look? So much easier than painting or drawing!

#2... I love the vibrant orange peeking through the black!

Another bargain I found that I had to have is this adorable black cat. Now that I have a black cat I've been keeping my eyes peeled and this was a score. $7.99 with my 40% off coupon!!

Also the gold little gourd on the right I cut a small hole in to fit   the candle. Another great decor idea, especially for the dining room table!