Make Memories Magical With Halloween Digital Downloads Or This Secret Brown Butter Cookie Recipe

Hi, Creative Friends-

It’s the middle of October which means we are getting a bit closer to the magic of Halloween. Maybe the spooky decorations are still in the garage or the fabulous witch costume still needs to be stitched together or maybe there just hasn’t been a second to think about feeling the excitement that Halloween offers. That’s why…

This week, let’s talk about 3 ways to keep the spirit of Halloween alive with 3 super easy creative ideas…

1. “Give A BOO!”: Go check out my Halloween Art Shop featuring dark and inky Halloween Digital Downloads that are a magic way to decorate and create your way to the easiest Halloween ever AND the new addition to the shop and don’t forget to “Boo!” someone with the ”You’ve Been Booed!” Digital Download Bundle.

2. Secret Monsters: The cooler fall weather might be making us want to fire up the oven and bake something delicious with the kids. If so, here is a secret recipe developed just for you: Secret Brown Butter Monsters. Pair the cookies with the “You’ve Been BOOED!” bundle and together they are a great way to pass on the Halloween spirit!

3. Falling Star Garland: I mentioned this project last week, but here it is again. The simple but magical DIY Halloween Star Garland project only takes about 20 min. It’s such a festive and fun way to get magical this October! The secret is in using black cardstock when printing the stars. Pair the dark stars with the clear fishing line for a super cool “falling star” effect that makes any entryway or fireplace truly mystical!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to keep the Halloween spirit going this October.

Also, thanks for reading along. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Got BOOed? Get Your Boo Digital Bundle Here!

Hi, Creative Friends-

Can you believe Halloween is just a few weeks away? Are you feeling any spooky Halloween vibes yet? No? Well, good news, I’ve got ideas on how to get creative, decorate for Halloween and get the fun spooky vibes started.

This week, let’s not let Halloween slip by without doing these 3 creative happy ideas…

1. Boo-tiful Food: “What Do Ghosts Eat For Dinner?” Spook-etti! Sometimes a silly little joke and creating something delicious can put us immediately into a holiday mood. To make Halloween sweet, try whipping up one of Country Living’s “47 Best Halloween Sweets That Are Almost Too Cute To Eat” recipes. There are so many creative and cool ideas in this article including Marshmellow Ghost Brownies and Candy Bar Pie (Crazy For Crust).“

2. Give A BOO!: Have you ever “BOOED!” a friend or neighbor? Giving and getting a “BOO” is a great way to keep the ghostly spirit of Halloween alive. Just purchase and print out the “You’ve Been BOOED!” bundle, add your own packaging, as well as treats or tricks and then quietly drop the bundle at a friend’s door! Being “BOOED!” is a great way to keep creativity contagious and spread the excitement of Halloween!

3. Bone Chilling Tales: A great way to get into the Halloween spirit is to be like Steven King and write a good old spooky ghost story! Here is an interesting article on how to craft a haunted tale at Good Story Matters “How To Write A Ghost Story.” Challenge a friend to a write-off and see who can scare their socks first!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to make Halloween Special!

Also, thanks for reading along. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Halloween Digital Downloads For Sale Here

Hi, Creative Friends-

Tomorrow is the first day of October. If you are a bit like me, the month of October is the PERFECT time to create and decorate. Maybe it’s the shift of sunlight or the fact October ends on the spookiest night of the year, Halloween! Not matter the reason, October is a great time to dive deep into creating and decorating that’s why…

This week, here are 3 magic ways to create & decorate for a happy October…

1. Say Hello To Halloween!: Are you looking for a chic way to say “Boo"!” to Halloween? Shop for poster art and beyond in my Halloween Art Shop. You will find ten different Halloween Digital Downloads in my online shop including a “You’ve Been BOOED kit.” You just purchase, download, print, and create the most magical Halloween ever!

2. A Simply Batty DIY: This Batmobile DIY project is super easy and will bring on fun on Halloween! Just a few supplies and this downloadable and FREE bat template. This project only takes about an hour from start to finish. Hang the batmobile on a coat rack or on a covered porch and watch everyone go batty with excitement now and on Halloween!

3. Halloween Round-Up: Sometimes finding magic in decorating can be as simple as sourcing the right ideas. HGTV has made a great article on “Our 100 Favorite DIY Halloween Decorating Ideas.” Spin through this ultimate photo gallery and find some epic ways to decorate for a happy October! Some of these ideas are so cool including using these sticky decorative bats on a door or garage! So much magic.

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to create & decorate for October.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Go Boo Someone! Get Your Boo Digital Bundle Here!

Hi, Creative Friends-

Halloween is just a little more than a week away. Are you feeling any spooky Halloween vibes yet? No? Well, good news, I’ve got ideas on how to get creative and get the Halloween fun started!

This week, let’s not let Halloween slip by without doing these 3 creative happy ideas…

1. Boo-tiful Food: “What Do Ghosts Eat For Dinner?” Spook-etti! Sometimes a silly little joke and creating something delicious can put us immediately into a holiday mood. To make Halloween sweet, try whipping up one of Country Living’s “47 Best Halloween Sweets That Are Almost Too Cute To Eat” recipes. There are so many creative and cool ideas in this article including Marshmellow Ghost Brownies and Candy Bar Pie (Crazy For Crust).“ Or try taking one of Molly Wilk’s virtual Halloween dessert classes taught from Versailles France. Learn how to make marshmallow ghosts and Frankenstein mousse and more!

2. Give A BOO!”: Have you ever “BOOED!” a friend or neighbor? Giving and getting a “BOO” is a great way to keep the ghostly spirit of Halloween alive. Just purchase and print out the “You’ve Been BOOED!” bundle, add your own packaging, as well as treats or tricks and then quietly drop the bundle at a friend’s door! Being “BOOED!” is a great way to keep creativity contagious and spread the excitement of Halloween! I’m offering email subscribers 20% off all digital downloads with the code “HALLOWEENHUSTLE2021.” Place the code at checkout and get this offer now because it vanishes soon!

3. Bone Chilling Tales: A great way to celebrate October 31st and get into the Halloween spirit? Write a good old spooky ghost story! Here is an interesting article on how to craft a haunted tale at Good Story Matters “How To Write A Ghost Story.” Challenge a friend to a write-off and see who can scare their socks first!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to not let Halloween slip by!

Also, thanks for reading along. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Purchase Halloween Digital Downloads Here

Hi, Creative Friends-

It’s the middle of October which means we are getting a bit closer to the magic of Halloween. Maybe the spooky decorations are still in the garage or the fabulous witch costume still needs to be stitched together or maybe there just hasn’t been a second to think about feeling the excitement that Halloween offers. That’s why…

This week, let’s talk about 3 ways to keep the spirit of Halloween alive with 3 super easy creative ideas…

1. “Give A BOO!”: I am SO excited to share with you my NEW online Halloween Art Shop featuring dark and inky Halloween Digital Downloads that are a magic way to decorate and create your way to the easiest Halloween ever AND the new addition to the shop the ”You’ve Been Booed!” Digital Download Bundle. Have you ever “BOOED!” a friend or neighbor? Giving and getting a “BOO” is a great way to keep the sneaky spirit of Halloween alive. Just purchase and print out the “You’ve Been BOOED!” bundle, add your own packaging, as well as treats or tricks and then quietly drop the bundle at a friend’s door! Being “BOOED!” is a great way to keep creativity contagious and spread the excitement of Halloween! I’m offering email subscribers 20% off all digital downloads with the code “HALLOWEENHUSTLE2021.” Place the code at checkout and get this offer now because it vanishes soon!

2. Secret Monsters: If you remember a while back, I entered the Zeal Creamery milkshake contest and won butter for a year! Wooohooo! Well, the Zeal Butter arrived this week, and you need to get your hands on this velvety creamy goodness because it’s absolutely delicious! To celebrate the win, here is a secret recipe developed just for you: Secret Brown Butter Monsters. Pair the cookies with the “You’ve Been BOOED!” bundle and together they are a great way to pass on the Halloween spirit!

3. Falling Star Garland: I mentioned this project last week, but here it is again. The simple but magical DIY Halloween Star Garland project only takes about 20 min. It’s such a festive and fun way to get magical this October! The secret is in using black cardstock when printing the stars. Pair the dark stars with the clear fishing line for a super cool “falling star” effect that makes any entryway or fireplace truly mystical!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to keep the Halloween spirit going this October.

Also, thanks for reading along. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Halloween Digital Downloads For Sale Here : GET 20% OFF WITH CODE “HALLOWEENHUSTLE2021”

Hi, Creative Friends-

If you are a bit like me, you are starting to flirt with LOTS of creative ideas for Halloween. This is the time of year when things get magical with the darker-than-life decorations, cutie pie costumes, and fabulous festive foods.

So, Let’s talk about 3 ways to make creative magic happen this October…

1. Print The Magic: I am SO excited to share with you my NEW online Halloween Art Shop featuring dark and inky Halloween Digital Downloads that are a magic way to decorate and create your way to the coolest Halloween ever! Purchase, download, and print one or all nine designs. Each design comes in multiple sizes so you can customize the art to fit your home. Since you are a Create & Change newsletter subscriber, use the code “HALLOWEENHUSTLE2021” and get 20% off your whole order. Get this offer now because it vanishes soon!

2. It’s In The Reading: Truth be told, Mystics deeply scare me but I find the art on Tarot cards absolutely magical. Check out these two articles on the art and design of Tarot cards and find an interesting story about the history of the illustration of these magical cards! “The Best Tarot Decks Of 2022” by a “Little Spark Of Joy” and “A Quick History Of Tarot Cards” at the “Society6 Blog.”

3. Create A Falling Star: Here is a simple but magical DIY Halloween Star Garland project that only takes about 20 min. It’s such a festive and fun way to get magical this October! The secret is in using black cardstock when printing the stars. Pair the dark stars with the clear fishing line for a super cool “falling star” effect that makes any entryway or fireplace truly mystical!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to create & decorate for October.

Also, thanks for reading along. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

Halloween Digital Downloads For Sale Here : GET 20% OFF WITH CODE “HALLOWEENHUSTLE2021”

Hi, Creative Friends-

It’s October! If you are a bit like me, the month of October is the PERFECT time to create and decorate. Maybe it’s the dark shift of sunlight or the fact October ends on the coolest and most fun night of the year, Halloween! Whatever is making us want to get creative, I find October is a great time to dive deep into the magic of decorating.

That’s why I am SO excited to share with you my NEW online Halloween Art Shop featuring dark and inky Halloween Digital Downloads that are a magic way to celebrate the whole month of October but I am getting ahead of myself!

This week, here are 3 magic ways to create & decorate for a happy October…

1. A Simply Batty DIY: This BatMobile DIY project is super easy and will bring much fun now and on Halloween! Just a few supplies and this downloadable and FREE bat template, will make the coolest and most magical Halloween entryway! This project only takes about an hour from start to finish. Hang the batmobile on a coat rack or on a covered porch and watch everyone go batty with excitement now and on Halloween!

2. Halloween Round-Up: Sometimes finding magic in decorating can be as simple as sourcing the right ideas. HGTV has made a great article on “Our 100 Favorite DIY Halloween Decorating Ideas.” Spin through this ultimate photo gallery and find some epic ways to decorate for a happy October! Some of these ideas are so cool including using these sticky decorative bats on a door or garage! So magical!

3. Say Hello To Halloween!: Are you looking for a chic and cool way to say “Boo"!” to Halloween? Shop my NEW Halloween Art Shop. You will find nine different Halloween Digital Downloads in my NEW online shop! You just purchase, download, print, and frame as many pieces of art as your little dark heart desires. Each design comes in multiple sizes so you can customize the art to fit your home. Since you are a Create & Change newsletter subscriber, use the code “HALLOWEENHUSTLE2021” and get 20% off your whole order! Happy decorating & Happy October Creative Friends!

Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to create & decorate for October.

Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.

If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.

Keep going, creative friends!

xoxo,

Andra

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// Hi, Friends,

It’s been a VERY long while since we last chatted. The world has changed a lot since May.

If you are a little bit like me, you have been doing a lot of thinking and maybe some “Doom Scrolling.”

“Doom!”

Doom seems to be all around us. Here’s the good news. There are a lot of amazing things happening in the world too. Like this month, October.

Who doesn’t love the fall season with its spicy pumpkin treats, crisp days, chunky sweaters, Halloween shenanigans, and Inktober.

Wait.

Inktober?

Yes, Inktober. It’s a fun drawing challenge, where each day in October, we create a new ink or pencil drawing based on a prompt. It’s a great way to get the creative juices flowing and take our mind off any lurking doom. Mr. Jay Parker, an amazing creative professional, is the genius who created Inktober. He provides a list of daily prompts to sketch up interesting visuals for Inktober.

Join in on 31- days of this creative deep dive or follow along as I sweat out a new illustration each day on Instagram.

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Either way, let’s keep create and get through this chaos together.

Drop me a line on Instagram and let me know if you think October is the best month of the year or show me what you are creating.

Sending you lots of love and light today friends! //

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Happy Halloween all you ghouls and goblins! It's officially the big day and it's time to celebrate. However, let's start the day with a public service announcement. Did you know that pedestrians are twice as likely to be killed on Halloween night than any other night of the year? Check out other scary stats here on Safe Kids Worldwide "Quick Tips For A Safe Halloween." In the meantime here is Halloween hack that could provide a little safety in the dark of night but remember this is just a start in keeping Halloween safe! You need a set of battery operated fairy lights, a flashlight and a few household items. Check out this video on how to create a plastic halloween light up pumpkin.

Additionally, below are a few tips to make Halloween safe. 

1. It's dark out there. The first time I took out my daughter to trick-or-treat, I didn't anticipate how dark it could be at 6:30pm. It was so dark I couldn't see the ground and it was also raining. We were slipping and tripping on the sidewalk and steps. Bring a flashlight and make sure everyone is visible with reflective tape.
2. Open flames are a real risk. Everyone is wearing costumes that can potentially light on fire. I witnessed a near miss of a small child, a pumpkin without a top and a lit candle. The child was wearing a long flowing costume and as he walked by the lit pumpkin, his costume it draped over the lit flame. Thankfully nothing caught on fire. However, the potential danger left a big impression in my memory. It's important to think about fire on Halloween from both the home owners perspective and the people trick-or-treating. Consider using LED lights vs candles and make sure costumes away stay away from flames
3. Don't answer the door unless you check the peep hole. It was last Halloween and it was just past the time kids would be trick-or-treating. I was home alone and the front door was open. A few teenage boys came up the steps with scary masks and I almost shut the door but I didn't. All they wanted was candy but something about the encounter gave me the creeps. Be safe. Keep the door closed and look out a peep hole to confirm visitors are coming with good intentions.
4. Drivers forget to slow down and pedestrians can't see. Kids are excited and costumes sometimes prohibit visibility. Drivers still drive like it's day time. Both groups need to be aware and slow down, look around and know that everyone is just trying to have a wonderful Halloween.

In short, let's all work together to keep everyone's Halloween happy and accident free. Have a super fun All Hallows Eve and be safe everyone. See you tomorrow candy monsters! 

Hey! The decorations are done, the food ideas are in place, the tricks are planned, fake blood is made, costumes are being hemmed and we are all set for the greatest Halloween party of all time right? Well, where would a party be without a soundtrack. Yes, today let's create the ultimate sound track for any Halloween Party using Amazon Prime Music. Log on to your account and make an ultimate Halloween playlist. Need inspiration? Here is one for review.

I need to go boogie but have fun making your spooky playlist and see you tomorrow Monster Mash!

Hey Halloween goblins, the big day is less than a week away. Maybe some of us have purchased a few pounds of candy to hand out on Halloween night. I myself just picked up three and a half pounds of Smarties to dole out to all the spooks that ring my doorbell. However, I have never considered handing out a trick, until today.

Today's project is to think up a little trick for all those candy hungry trick-o-treaters. Maybe greet them with a bowl of fresh broccoli, give them a bill for the candy or whip up a batch of this ghost slime. Whatever you do create more trick than treat. Here is a recipe for the grossest slime ever.

You Have Been Slimed!

• 1-4oz container of Elmer's school Glue  (white or clear)
• 1/2 cup warm water
• green food coloring
• yellow food coloring
• 1/8 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon Borax (in the laundry detergent aisle)

Step 1: Empty the entire contents of the glue in a bowl. Add the 1/2 cup warm water to the glue bottle. Close the lid tight and shake to remove any glue in the bottle. Pour the water in the bowl and mix the water and glue until combined.

Step 2: Add the green and yellow food coloring to the glue mixture and mix well.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, combine the Borax and 1/8 cup warm water. Mix well.

Step 4: Slowly mix the Borax into the glue mixture. It will be begin to become a solid. Once it becomes too hard to stir, mix with hands.

Gross right?

Enjoy the tricks and see you tomorrow Tricksters!

Hey you movie monsters. Who doesn't love the movies, especially a scary movie? Well, I don't. I hate scary movies. When I was eight or nine years old, my sister and mom talked me into going to see "Aliens" and I almost had a heart attack. It was a real blessing the power went out in the movie theater and we didn't get to see if Sigourney Weaver lived to fight another day against that slimy alien. If I did get to see the end, I think I would be dealing with a major case of insomnia twenty-seven year later.

However, it is Halloween and it's always great to get a little spooked out. Let's create a list of our top ten Halloween movies today. It will create a spooky mood and get us in the Halloween spirit. Here are a few of my favorites.

Enjoy firing up the Netflix and see you tomorrow Casper!