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Do you use Instagram? I love this photo app and use it a lot. You can find me @craftemagee! Here are some of the winners from October.

Halloween Costumes for less than $30

This year, the Magee family decided to dress up as characters from the board game Clue! Our group costume was pulled together with a few cheap and easy accessories. Here is a rundown for you!

Mrs. Peacock

The wealthy widow of the group, Mrs. Peacock needs shades of blue and purple to pull off her look.
Shirt: $17.99, Target
Pants: Already owned
Eyelashes: $4.00, Target
Earrings & Headband: Already owned
Polish: $7.04, Target
Total: $29.03

Professor Plum

The intellectual of the group, Professor Plum needs a scholarly look.
Glasses (fake): $5.00, Target
Purple tie: $19.99, Target
Black button-up shirt and slacks(not pictured): Already owned
Total: $24.99

Ms. White

The maid from the manor, Ms. White should play the part.
Duster: $9.99, Target
Lace gloves: $5.99, Target
White flower hair clip: $3.00, Walgreens
Apron (not pictured): Borrowed
White shirt and black pants(not pictured): Already owned
Total: $18.98

Mr. Green

The petty thief of the group, Mr. Green likes anything the color of money.
Green Polo shirt: $14.99, Target
Hat: Already owned (a newsboy cap would've been a good choice, too!)
Slacks: Already owned
Total: $14.99

Ms. Scarlet & Colonel Mustard

The fair maiden dresses to match her name, and the old Colonel does the same.
Ms. Scarlet
Red gloves: $5.99, Target
Red bow headband: $5.00, Target
Dress & Shrug: Already owned
Red lipstick: $7.99
Total: $18.98

Colonel Mustard
White button up shirt and slacks: Already owned
Mustard tie: $19.99, Target
Beard & Mustache: Already owned
Hint: A monocle or a pipe would've been excellent accessories, but we couldn't find any on short notice!
Total: $19.99

Weapons: Free! Thanks to J's artistry, we carried around water-colored weapons made from cardboard.

So, in the game of Clue, whodunnit?

Professor Plum with the revolver? Mrs. Peacock with the rope? Mr. Green with the lead pipe? Ms. White with the candlestick? Ms. Scarlet with the knife? Or Colonel Mustard with the wrench?

We may never know, but it was fun to play the part!




Happy Halloween!

Printable Halloween Cards

It's getting to be that time of year: my favorite holiday is around the corner... Halloween! I knew that I wanted to make a printable to celebrate. I enjoy crafting witch dolls so much, that I knew I had to use them as the inspiration for this printable card.    Lucky for you, this is a printable 2 for 1 (and both are free to download)! Either download the color version, or the black and white card, perfect for a kiddo with some crayons or markers. Enjoy! Printable Halloween Card Color Your Own Halloween Card