Well we’re 10 days from Halloween (my boys keep asking about it every day!) – so it’s the perfect time for another Halloween craft. We decorated pumpkins earlier this month and to be honest I’m not a big fan of spooky Halloween decor. My kids are young and we take them trick-or-treating in cute costumes (Superman and a robot this year), but we try to stay away from all the scary stuff. Some houses put out really creepy displays and honestly it creeps me out too, not just my kids!
So this is a tame Halloween craft that won’t look too out of place temporarily sitting out with all my fall decor. 😉
Supplies:
- Wood board from craft store
- Craft paints (I used orange, white, tan, and brown)
- Small nails (mine are 5/8 in. long)
- Jute cord
- Paintbrush
- Hammer
- Sandpaper (not pictured)
First I sanded the board to smooth any imperfections. Then I randomly painted the board orange (1) – I say “random” because I was going for a rustic look. Then after drying I sanded/distressed again, then added some white paint (2). I repeated the sanding and painting with the tan and brown paints (3 and 4). I also added more brown paint around the edges.
Then I had to Google spider web images… and I hammered nails into the board where the web’s lines would intersect.
Lastly I tied the jute cord securely on the middle nail and started twisting it tightly around the nails until it made a web.
It’s not perfect but it’s rustic-looking, and that’s what I wanted!
Do you go all out decorating for Halloween, or do you keep it simple?
Jen
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Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
Love this! Such a nice subtle touch for Halloween 🙂
Helen says
10 days…..I need to get moving! I love your craft. Both the spider web AND the heart : )
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
This is oh so clever Jen! Using the jute was perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at Monday Funday! Featuring this on our FB page today! 😉 Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs
Jen says
Thanks so much Bonnie, that’s great to hear! 🙂
Kathe says
A real spider’s web is not perfect so, yours is just right 🙂 I love the rustic look on the wood behind it. I think some houses go way overboard for littler ones. I keep my outside decor just Halloweeny, not scary just because I like having them be able to come to the door and not be frightened 🙂
Melissa says
I love this, I have been wanting to do some thread art like this with my daughter and I think she would love to do a spider web, she is really into Halloween. Thanks for sharing!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This looks great. I love non-scary Halloween decor because it works so much better with my two young kids.
Shelly says
Just found this on Pinterest & LOVE it! I think this could stay up with all the Fall decor! Thanks for the fabulous idea!
Jen says
Thanks for the compliment Shelly- glad you like it! 🙂
tamy says
What a gorgeous idea! Love the simplicity. I think the kids would love to handle this on their own. Thanks for sharing.