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Bugs in Jars Halloween Place Setting

Oct 23

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DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

Halloween is creeping up on me, you guys! Pun very much intended. I have yet to start sewing the kids halloween costumes (Emmitt wants to be a crab, so I can’t even cheat and go buy that!). I have bought the material, but that’s all. And Shane and I? We were going to dress up… I really love costumes, but heck- if I can’t even get my two year olds into costumes, there’s no way I’m getting this preggy lady into a costume in time. But what I have gotten done? Halloween decorations of course! Probably because these took all of 10 minutes and involved NO sewing… and the costumes are a bit more intimidating.

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

I shared these fun little place settings over on Eighteen25 a couple weeks back and *almost* forgot to share them with you before Halloween arrived! But they’re so simple to put together, you’ll have more than enough time to run to the dollar store and grab what you need. Pinky swear. These spooky bugs in jars would make the perfect place markers for a dinner party, or even just to dress up your dinner table before heading out trick or treating. The whole table came together in a snap and I love how simple it really is. You could throw this spooky floral centrepiece in the middle to dress it up even more and give guests some spooky treat boxes to take home as their ‘treat’ and you have a finished party in no time. And games… you’ll need games.

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:

  • mini apothecary jars (available in the crafting section of most dollar stores)
  • Tiny Plastic Bugs (again, available in the Halloween section of dollar stores- I chose spiders and ants)
  • Standard printer paper & coffee to weather it
  • Brush pen for lettering (my favourite is the Tombow Dual Brush Pen)
  • If you’d like to match the rest of the table… black satin napkins, a drop cloth as table cloth and sheer spooky ‘curtains’ from the dollar store halloween section

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

The instructions are oh, so simple (just the way I like ’em!). Before you start assembling, wipe coffee all over your sheet of white paper and set aside to dry. Place your bugs in the jars- mix it up with spiders and ants and how many you put in each jar.

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

When your paper is dry, cut it into strips for banners and letter your guests names. Use your fingers to roll the paper to give it some wave before placing them on each plate with a jar o’ bugs!

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

DIY Bugs in Jars for a simple spooky Halloween place setting

That’s it, that’s all. Even though it’s SO simple, I love the spooky vibe it gives. Your friends will never know you pulled it together at the dollar store with only minutes. Unless they’re my friends, because they know I cheat like that.

Category: EntertainTag: Dinner Party, Halloween, Handlettering, Holiday DIY, Holiday Party, Holidays, Party Decor, Tablescapes
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  1. Alayna

    Oct 27 at 8:13 am

    Oh my – those are great! Such a simple idea but hugely effective. I love the black and white color scheme.

    I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty linky party this month and would love to have you drop by for a visit. The next party opens midnight Friday. http://alaynascreations.co/blog/

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 6:43 am

      I’m all about black and white lately- it works for anything! Thanks for the sweet comment Alayna :)

      Reply
  2. Michelle

    Oct 27 at 4:35 pm

    Super cute for a dinner party! I like it a lot!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 6:44 am

      Thanks so much Michelle! Now if I could have gotten my act together to host a real Halloween dinner party this year ;) Instead we feasted on KD… our secret, right?

      Reply
  3. Jennifer

    Oct 29 at 7:44 am

    What a great idea! I’m thinking “creepy-chic”!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 6:46 am

      Creepy Chic… I love it! It can be a new style ;)

      Reply
  4. Sam // DIY Just Cuz

    Oct 29 at 10:39 pm

    Now THAT is a cool, novel Halloween idea! I have totally seen those tiny jars around…that is a super idea! I am pinning this for next year (maybe something similar…less creepy and more jolly of course) for Christmas? What a cute party favor! I got here from the Foodie FriDIY party, by the way!

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    • Colleen Pastoor

      Nov 05 at 6:47 am

      Aren’t the little jars adorable!? Fake snow for Christmas?

      Reply
  5. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog

    Oct 17 at 11:02 am

    This is super cute!! I love the idea of wiping coffee on the paper to age it!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Oct 17 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks so much Chelsea! That old trick is perfect for Halloween-y things!

      Reply

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