Saturday, October 18, 2008

The Fanciful Twist Halloween Party

Some men see pumpkins as they are and ask why,
I dream pumpkins that never were and ask "Why not"?
U.S. President John F. Kennedy dreaming
about a 1500 pounder in the oval office one January.
Today is the Halloween Party hosted by http://www.afancifultwist.typepad/. This is an awesome blog...extremely creative, and a pleasure to read and be inspired. I am participating in her Halloween Party today. Vanessa, the creator of this fabulous site has assembled a small gathering of 75+/- blogging friends to post some interesting seasonal pictures to inspire our upcoming holiday! Be sure and go to A Fanciful Twist to be inspired by all the blogging creativity! A favorite crafting revival of mine...remember my affection for the plastic beaded fruit? Well, this is my version of the plastic beaded jack-o-lantern!

Yes, this is a fantastic green suitcase. I painted these pumpkins on this a few years ago, and has now become a standard decoration on our front porch. For the Christmas season...I just turn it around and there is a snowman scene on the other side. You will get to see that later.... All my porch pillows are tied with seasonal colored ribbons...just a simple little decorating touch to remind us of the season.

Hope you stop be and see all the Fall/Halloween photos at http://www.thefancifultwist.typepad/. Much inspiration to be found! Enjoy!

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36 comments:

  1. HeatherOctober 18, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    happy halloween tea party day!

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  2. Lola EnchantedOctober 18, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Hello! I love the suitcase! Nice meeting you here at the party!!!

    Fly on over to my blog and enter my party giveaway!!!


    Hope to see you there!!!

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  3. NataliaOctober 18, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Boo-tiful post!

    Thanks for having me!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Oh thank you for the tour and the lovely crafty things you made!
    Yummy tea to gave me:)
    Please stop by for a pumpkin muffin later today!

    Hugs,
    kayellen

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  5. ShellOctober 18, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    I enjoyed your party. Your pumpkin suitcase is adorable.

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  6. Linda SummerfieldOctober 18, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Beaded pumpkins are retro cool!

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  7. Cami @ Creating MyselfOctober 18, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    I LOVE your beaded jack-o-lanterns! I have got to make some....mind if I steal the idea?

    Cami

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  8. MelOctober 18, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    Fun idea, the suitcase! Thanks for having me over for a visit!

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  9. TaraOctober 18, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Happy Halloween Party Day!

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  10. LeahOctober 18, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    Great ideas, thanks for sharing. Happy Halloween!!

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  11. Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jennOctober 18, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    Cool how the pillows get decorated!

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  12. BetzieOctober 18, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    I love your suitcase!! So so neat that you can paint.
    Happy Halloween!
    betzie

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  13. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Such cute ideas to halloweenize the porch! Lovely to meet you - hope you'll stop by for a cupcake later!

    Witchy Blessings,
    Kelley

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  14. AwtemNymfOctober 18, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    I'm Blog Hopping from Vanessa's "A Fanciful Twist" Party <{:O)
    Stop by my place too... I'm having a couple of give-aways!
    Have a bootiful day!
    Be Enchanted!
    ~A~

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  15. DebbieOctober 18, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Oh my gosh, these projects are so cute! I love the pumpkins. Deb

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  16. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Happy, Happy Halloween !!! Your post was grand.

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  17. UnknownOctober 18, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Happy Halloween, such a lovely post.
    Karen

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  18. Sandra EvertsonOctober 18, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    Those beaded pumpkins are Fabulous!
    Sandra

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  19. Kims ArtOctober 18, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    I love those pumpkins! So Cool! Happy Halloween!

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  20. Kara WardOctober 18, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    I love the beaded pumpkins...makes me want to make a few. Kara

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  21. http://afancifultwist.typepad.comOctober 18, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Clever clever suitcase!!! Fun fun!! Beaded Pumpkin love!! ;) cackle cackle!

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  22. NyteRaynOctober 18, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    I was just partying over at a Fanciful Twist and I thought I’d check out your blog! Happy Halloween!

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  23. gmaOctober 19, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    Heh heh Happy Halloween Pumpkin!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 19, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    Love your old suitcase....how clever of you. Happy Partying!

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  25. Maminka Girl - Loribeth RobareOctober 19, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    lovely suitcase..nice to meet you at your blog party.

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  26. julietkOctober 19, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Doing the party round, Halloween Hugs Juliet

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  27. 3rdEyeMuseOctober 19, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    thanks for being part of this wonderful Halloween party! I like your beaded jacks a lot. :) ... and the JFK quote is simply to die for. :)

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  28. Polka Dot MoonOctober 19, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    Simply Boo-tiful ;)

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  29. scrapwordsmomOctober 20, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    So Fanciful Twist is a wonderful site!! Thanks for sharing that. And your pumpkin suitcase is adorable along with those beaded pumpkins!! What a masterful artist you are:)

    Leslie

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  30. Marina CapanoOctober 20, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Hi!Happy Halloween! cute pumpkin.
    I hope you in my Halloweenn post!
    Marina

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  31. Altered RouteOctober 20, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    Sorry so late to visit...I traveled Vanessa's list from the bottom up this time.
    Happy Halloween!

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  32. My Artful HeartOctober 20, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Enjoyed your party post...I really like that pumpkin suitcase :)

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  33. NataliaOctober 20, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Back again! :)

    I like the idea of adding seasonal ribbons to pillows.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    Love the green suitcase! how inventive! Am visiting you from Vanessa's blog.

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  35. Ann-Denise AndersonOctober 21, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Can I just say I love those pumpkins....I love the stick pin fruit and your version is awesome!
    ~Ann-Denise

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  36. NataliaOctober 21, 2008 at 12:52 PM

    Hello!

    Pop back over to my place for a $25 to A Fanciful Twist give away! :)

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