September 13, 2011

Pipe cleaner Halloween characters

Back in 2004, Martha Stewart featured the how-to instructions and printables for these Halloween pipe cleaner creations and candy dishes here.

I decided to embellish Martha's creations a bit further.

Happy Crafting!
Get ready for lots of orange & black eye candy.
One of these will be in my upcoming Halloween give-away.
Keep visiting!

Linking up with:
Very Merry Vintage Style: Share the Love Wednesday
Free Pretty Things for You: Whatever you Want Wednesdsay

XOXO
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22 comments:

  1. Pam KesslerSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Those little guys are so cute. Love the skirts on them. Very festive.

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  2. DearHelenHartmanSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    You did what I'd have thought impossible -improved on Martha! Cute.

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  3. vivianSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    those are so cute! I like youre way better then marthas!
    have a great day!
    xo
    viv
    ps.. your package came yesterday.. but I'm not opening it yet.. cant wait though!

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  4. JodiSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    ohhhh sooooo cute!!!!

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  5. LeeSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Adorable!
    And here I am still struggling with my Halloween swap...whereas Martha when I need her?!
    Headed to CA tomorrow to see our boys!
    Have a great week!

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  6. My Vintage MendingSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    The spools are darling. How cute. Obviously I missed a great magazine. Can't wait to see your tree. Smiles...Renee

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  7. JbooSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Oh my word -- can you say adorable!! Those certainly are! How do you do it all??? Do you drink a lot of coffee? Stay up really late? Do tell your secrets!

    Hope you have a terrifc Tuesday!
    Janet

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  8. BarbaraSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    These are adorable!

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  9. SarahSeptember 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    cute, cute, cute Kim!

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  10. Cheryl G.September 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Really cute!
    I just bought the new Martha Stewart Halloween magazine yesterday. It looks amazing and I may even have to make something, some day.

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  11. JanetSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    They are so very cute and vintagey!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  12. KJ@letsgoflyakiteSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    So retro!!! Your post has reminded me of a book I have dedicated to bump chenille stems. I entirely forgot about this book until I saw your creations. I also saw these ones online for Christmas!
    http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/christmas-chenille-doll.html

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  13. JodeeSeptember 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Holy cow! You are sooo creative! Bring on the Halloween posts!

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  14. GardenOfDaisiesSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    :-) I love the little black pipe cleaner cats in their bright orange skirts and little tutus! I wonder if my little black kitten would wear a tutu if I made it for her?

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  15. CindySeptember 14, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I love those! I am having withdrawals from my crafting and decorating...You aren't helping any with all your great creations. (Just kidding...Keep them coming!)

    The prep work continues in the kitchen...He should be working on the ceramic tile floor starting today. Hopefully, he will be done by Friday. The cabinets will go in next!

    Happy Wednesday...
    Cindy

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  16. EllenSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    How cute are these. I just love em.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  17. very merry vintage styleSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Kim, You are so talented. Kitties in skirts--love it! Seriously, you are so creative. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  18. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Kim! These are super cute! I have got to make some for this year's holiday. Your spool touches and clothes make them extra special! Thanks for sharing. Elizabeth

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  19. LynnSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    They turned out great! I can just see some on my feather tree:@)

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  20. Ric Rac and Polka DotsSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Oh my goodness, I LOVE them!!!! I love vintage and I love Halloween decorating, so it's no wonder I also fell in love with these little characters! So cute. I decorate really big for Halloween, my house looks like a Halloween party is about to happen! So cute, thanks for sharing!
    Julie

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  21. KateOctober 4, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    I love your blog more & more as I look around. I can't stand how dang cute these little cat & pumpkin guys are! Those are on my to do list for sure! Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  22. DonnaOctober 7, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I love, love, love your little black cats, Kim! They truly look like they are vintage. Just darling, love the little jack-o-lanterns and the sweet flower embellishments, too!

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