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Time for a Spooky Fridge

Oct 22

Hahah! What a fun idea! A spooky fridge surprise!!

Halloween is coming! Despite having ignored it completely on the blog so far this year, I do know it’s creeping up on us! I thought I’d bring you a fun and super quick way to bring Halloween into your home… and your fridge. I hope you’ll find this as funny as me- I crack up at these things. A couple years ago, I gave our carton of eggs a little makeover and not only did it give me a good laugh, but my hubby and our then-roomate. But this isn’t just your eggs… this is your whole fridge. It’s a fun surprise for anyone that goes to grab a drink. Why? Well, other than it being crazy funny, if you’re having a Halloween get together, this will be an unexpected way to delight your guests. Yes, I said delight.

What a fun idea! A spooky fridge surprise!!

Are you the only person that uses your fridge? Spookify a friends as a surprise! Imagine coming home tho THIS when you reach for the ketchup. I’m just saying, it would bring a smile to my face.

What a fun idea! A spooky fridge surprise!!

What a fun idea! A spooky fridge surprise!!

Ok, so you’re sold (obviously). Here’s what you need to make it happen:

  • Googly eyes in assorted sizes
  • Card Stock/ Thick Paper
  • Black Marker
  • Scissors
  • Double sided tape

This is pretty straight-forward. Write some clever phrases in some speech bubbles (feel free to use mine- I know, they’re clever). Then attach those and the eyes to your refrigerated items using double sided tape. BUT keep in mind condensation and sticky tape don’t mix. I did this right after grocery shopping so some of the containers weren’t cold yet. Some things that work good every time? Soda cans, egg cartons, and paper labels. Some things that don’t work good? Cold glass, or milk cartons. Ta-da! Spooky Fridge.

What a fun idea! A spooky fridge surprise!!

I might make this a yearly tradition… a week or two before Halloween, our fridge gets spooky. I think that would be a fun surprise for our kiddos as they grow! Would you try this out? Who’s fridge would you spook? Maybe your work lunchroom? I’d love to hear if you have any pre-Halloween traditions in your house!

PS. Did you totally creep out what was in my fridge? If you posted the contents of your fridge, I’d totally judge what was in there.

More Halloween: Mini Painted Pumpkins 1 & 2; Giant Spider Decor; Halloween Costume Bingo

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Colleen is the DIY blogger and author behind Lemon Thistle blog where she shares hands on DIY tutorials, home renovations, hand lettered designs, and projects to simplify your life… beautifully.
If you enjoy modern home decor (that’s totally cozy for your family!), saving money through DIY and simplified lifestyle- you’ll love the tutorials Colleen shares on LemonThistle.com. Find her @colleenpastoor everywhere else!

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  1. Avatar photoKara

    Oct 22 at 8:23 am

    I love this idea! It reminds me of this website, http://vandaleyes.net/

    I’d totally do it to a work lunchroom, if I had one, haha. ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 22 at 6:55 pm

      WHAAT! That is SO cool! I may/maynot have wasted a bit much time looking through that.

      Reply
  2. Avatar photoSarah Nenni Daher

    Oct 22 at 2:59 pm

    I’m SO doing this. My husband and I write little love notes on things we put in the fridge and I can’t wait to see his face with these everywhere. Loving it, Colleen. Pinning

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 22 at 6:56 pm

      Haha thanks Sarah, I’d love to see it when you do! I love cheesy things like this so send any ideas my way :)

      Reply
      • Avatar photoSarah Nenni Daher

        Oct 31 at 2:02 pm

        My version of this awesome idea will be up on Monday’s recap of Halloween. I am still in love with this idea, Colleen!

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        • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

          Nov 05 at 7:38 pm

          Ahh I love it Sarah!! I’m so glad you liked it :)

          Reply
  3. Avatar photoMegan

    Oct 22 at 8:16 pm

    This just made me laugh so hard! I want to take some in my pocket next time I go to a friend’s house to sneak and do this.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 25 at 7:53 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you found it funny, I hope you do! That would be so funny to wait for them to discover it :)

      Reply
  4. Avatar photoErin

    Oct 24 at 9:31 am

    Wow your fridge is clean!!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 25 at 7:56 pm

      Haha, Shane cleaned it last week so I jumped on cluttering it up with googly eyes and such.

      Reply
  5. Avatar photoMegan from Frugal Finds During Naptime

    Oct 25 at 8:04 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I’m sharing this with my readers. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 26 at 10:15 pm

      Thanks so much Megan! I SO appreciate it… hopping over to check it out :)

      Reply
  6. Avatar photoDorothee

    Oct 26 at 5:09 am

    ❤️!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Avatar photoDarla at HeartWork Organizing

    Oct 26 at 6:04 am

    Cute!

    Reply
  8. Avatar photoAimee @ItsOverflowing

    Oct 28 at 9:56 am

    How incredibly cute!!! My three little are going to love it!!! Thanks for sharing sweet friend!!! Featuring your spooky idea tomorrow. XO, Aimee

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 29 at 5:05 pm

      I hope they do! Tweet me a pic if you get a chance :) Thanks for the feature Aimee, you host one great party!

      Reply
  9. Avatar photoHeather Grow

    Oct 28 at 10:39 am

    OMG, I’m totally doing this. I knew I needed something at Hobby Lobby. It must be googly eyes. I’m visiting from Take a Look Tuesday.

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 29 at 5:06 pm

      OF COURSE you need googly eyes! If you end up doing it, tweet me a pic! I’d love to see :)

      Reply
  10. Avatar photoKristina @ My Own Home Blog

    Oct 28 at 6:29 pm

    What a cute and quick DIY! These would give me a laugh every time I opened the fridge!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 29 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks Kristina, it definitely brings a smile to my face when I go in there :)

      Reply
  11. Avatar photoLeia

    Oct 29 at 1:08 pm

    This too fun! I can just imagine the look on my kids face when they opened the fridge and saw these. Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday, I am pinning and featuring this post at our next party, which goes live tonight! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Oct 29 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks so much Leia! Can’t wait to check it out :)

      Reply

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