A place to BE HAPPY!...: Halloween Luminaries

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Halloween Luminaries

I need to donate a craft for my church's Harvest Fair - they will sell them. I didn't want to do anything too expensive on my part. I came up with halloween luminaries. I used orange gift bags and black vinyl. They glow so beautifully. I will package them in 6 mixed designs together.

You could also use black paper and glue the design on if you don't want to use the vinyl, but I figure these are reusable as well because the bags are pretty sturdy. You could also use white or kraft bags.

To expand on this idea, they would be great for an evening wedding with wedding bells or a monogram on them.

I also thought they would be cute to spell out a word like B-O-O, one letter on each bag, or anything for that matter

11 comments:

Susan said...: Love them!; August 30, 2009 at 11:16 AM
kidzanangel7 said...: You are the best, thank you so much for sharing.; August 30, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Flat Creek Farm said...: Those are too cute! I've been looking around H and H's site and can't figure out which vinyl would be best for general, all-around Cricut purposes - such as for these luminaries, wall art, etc. Do you have any specific suggestions on which vinyl to choose? Thanks in advance, and also big thanks for posting your wonderful projects and tutorials. My Cricut Exp, and SCAL (& more) arrives Wednesday and I'm trying to learn as much as I can. You've been the biggest help so far! -Tammy; August 30, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Cute idea.

MommyMichelle; August 30, 2009 at 6:24 PM
grandmahotstuff5 said...: Hi Leslie. Thank you so much for all you do for us and for your willingness to share your super designs. You are a special person , Id love to meet you in person thank you Colleen Brown; August 31, 2009 at 12:07 AM
grandmahotstuff5 said...: Hi Leslie. Thank you so much for all you do for us and for your willingness to share your super designs. You are a special person , Id love to meet you in person thank you Colleen Brown; August 31, 2009 at 12:08 AM
OCCricut said...: LOVE your Luminaries!!! They are so CUTE!!!! Can't wait to make some ... Thanks for sharing your "craftiness"!!!; August 31, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Unknown said...: I love these. Thanks so much for sharing your files! You are an amazing crafter. where do you find the time?; August 31, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Anonymous said...: Oh my golly, you blog is GREAT! It IS a very happy place to be! Now I only have one problem, not enough time:) I love love love all that you have done! Very creative!!!!! Thanks

Lisa
ylisa6875@yahoo.com; September 1, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Anonymous said...: AWESOME LESLIE. i love em. we usually do a cookout and outdoor movie for Halloween so i might line my drive with these. Thanks.can't get signed in so going w/ Annon.
Theresa T; September 2, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Anonymous said...: What a great idea! Love it!

Cindy
ca4260@hotmail.com; September 10, 2009 at 11:19 AM

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