Now that it’s Fall, it’s time to decorate the house for the holidays! First comes spooky stuff (like this Halloween shadow box), then harvest colors and finally a month of the holly jolly, but slow down… I’m just starting level one.
I was inspired to make a Halloween craft with candy corn, and I decided to make a Halloween mixed media collage of sorts. I don’t know what to call it!
It’s a Halloween shadow box, I guess??
There’s no right and wrong with this craft, so just kinda go where you go with it. I’ll just tell you what I did and you take it from there. 🙂 Be simple, be elaborate, be whimsical, be terrifying… it’s completely up to you.
Craft Supplies:
Wood shadow box
Wood letters (B-O-O)
Spray paint
Miscellaneous Halloween trinkets and decor
Candy corn
Hot glue gun & glue sticks
I sprayed the frame and the B-O-O letters with two coats of black spray paint and let them dry completely.
Then I took my sheet of heavyweight scrapbook paper and hot glued it to the center of the frame for a background. I fell in love with this pretty chevron-patterned paper the moment I saw it in the store.
Candy time! Hot glue the candy corn pieces onto the B-O-O letters in any way you’d like. I just glued whatever I grabbed.
Then hot glue those letters onto your paper background. Don’t burn your fingers like I did, mmmkay?
Now it’s time to be creative. Use the hot glue to attach your Halloween embellishments any which-a-way you’d like in, on and around your shadow box display.
I am so in love with this black crow I found. He attaches with a clip to the frame edge, so I can move his perching spot on a whim.
Hang your spooky shadow box on a wall and start the haunting!
bonbon @ Farmhouse40.com says
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Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
What a great idea! Love this for Halloween. Thanks for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week with some more awesome ideas like this!
Jacqueline says
Am I insane for already looking up Halloween stuff and it’s only August? It’s my very favorite holiday and I am having my annual Halloween party again this year. I got a great deal on a by one get one shadow box set from Michael’s and I’ve been dying to find a good project for them! Great idea!!
kathy pease says
That is so awesome..I myself have never been a crafty person but this I might even be able to handle.
I love Halloween and would love to make one of these for our house. Thanks for the great ideas 🙂
Cynthia R says
Great job with the shadow box, I’m not sure if I can do candy corn crafts, I’ll be too busy eating the craft materials, lol
Natasha says
I love this – its so cute! And I think Tori Spelling is just adorable!
justin orkin says
I’d eat it all up if I made it.
Patty White says
The candy corn idea is so cute for this!! I never would have though to use those for decorating!!
Michelle H says
The shadow box is creative but a bit too time consuming for me.
XmasDolly says
I’ve never seen Candy Corn in different colors before. Man, I sure would know how she loses all that weight after having so many kids.
Lisa M says
I am not very crafty but i think this looks like something I could try.
Sarah Elyce says
I don’t think I would do one for Halloween but I’ve been interested in trying a shadow box craft for a trip to showcase mementos.
maggie says
What an amazing job! I will have to do it too, and I would love to see more halloween ideas!
Terra Heck says
Who knew a person could create such cute projects with candy corn! I like how your shadow box turned out. Very festive.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
What a cute idea this looks fun to make my son would love looking at this.
Crystal says
That turned out really cute! Love the chevron background and the little pumpkin in the corner!
Jessica says
I love this shadow box idea. I’m SO not crafty, but this looks very simple and spoooooky! 🙂
jasmine says
i would love to try this.
jasmine says
i would love to try this
Maria Iemma says
I love that this shadow box uses candy corn which is one of my favorite Halloween treats. I may just make this craft…
courtney b says
i love how her dress matches her candy. I love candy corn
Shar says
Cute. I pinned the picture of the Starburst bursts. So many great fall crafts & this is one of them.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Oh goodness, Liz…this is too cute. I could totally pull something like this off. It doesn’t look too terribly hard..YAY!
Toni says
I absolutely love this. How cute!
Tammy S says
I love these! They are so cute and I love how easy they all are to make. The shadow box is very cute. I would tame it down a little so my daughter wouldn’t freak. LOL
kristin sims says
Great crafts!! I love the picture frame, and i have always admired tori spelling, keep the great ideas coming! thanks!
heather says
This looks like a fun craft to make and I love decorating for the season.
Lisa Brown says
Great idea and you did a fantastic job on it.
noelle d says
great job… but i would have to do it when broxton was not home… he would not want to waste the candy making a craft, he would want to eat it all (you should see gingerbread houses around here!)
Donna says
How neat! I’m not very crafty, but I do like to do Halloween crafts.
Emily says
How simple but fun! I love how bright it is despite being spooky 🙂
Amber Edwards says
That is such a cute craft! Although I don’t know if i could stand to not eat them all before I finish the craft. lol.
OurFamilyWorld says
I love that! I never would have thought to use the candy corn in such a creative way! It came out awesome!
Marcie W. says
You did an outstanding job and must be super crafty! I can only imagine how awkward my shadow box would be.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
Oooh, I love the idea of doing a Halloween shadowbox! And those Starburst candy corn are perfect for crafting! love their colors.
Jeana says
OH MY GOODNESS – this turned out sooooo welll! I would have never thought to use the candy, but it gives it such a nice pop! LOVE!!!
Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day says
Who knew you could do so much with candy? I love the Starburst crafts.
Tammy says
fun! I want to make something like this for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Now just to find the time…oy!
Kelsey Apley says
Oh my gosh I love the shadow box so cute!! I am gonna have to get supplies and make this! SO creative!
Tiffany says
That’s a really cute idea! The only thing I would worry about is attracting bugs.
Toni says
That is an adorable craft!!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
What a great craft with the candy corn.
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma says
I like the shadow box. I especially love the chevron paper, it’s just cool.
Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says
This is such a cute craft girl!!!
Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says
This is so cute!!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
That is so adorable – I love it!
Rosie says
Wow… I absolutely love this. I am gonna pin it to my Halloween board on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Kait says
How cute is that!! I love Halloween decorations!!
Jenn says
This is so cute!! Now I want to buy some more and try making a framed decoration too!
Sue says
Wow, super cute!
I am lousy at just making something like that on a whim, I should look at Tori’s ideas cause I couldn’t come up with something, like you did 🙂
those look like good candy, I never liked candy corn either, but like starburst 🙂
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Liz, that is pretty darn cool! You know, if I still ate candy, I would be tempted to eat Starburst Candy Corn. Seriously, I never liked Candy Corn but man that sound good!
Jenn says
How incredibly cute! Wish I could come up with ideas like this on my own. Oh well. Thank God for Pinterest. 😉
Lolo says
Your craft looks really cute! I love how colorful their candy corn is!
Viccy H says
I LOVE Halloween, and I’ll be DIY’ing some crafts and decorations later this month. THank you for sharing some more inspiration xx
Noor Unnahar says
What a great and fun idea it is . I’d visit you and snatch all the candies , may I ? lol
Leilani says
That turned out really cute! I love that you used candy corn to decorate with!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I love your craft better! lol The eyes, rose and bird all add that extra touch!
Pamela R says
I love LOVE the shadow box!!!
Kristen @ kristenione says
Now that is cute! I love it! I didn’t know Tori was so crafty either!
Areeba says
This looks so cool! These googly eyeballs look creepy but they are awesomeness! 😀
Pam says
I love seeing all of these creative ideas for Halloween crafts. You did a great job. Happy Halloween!
Kathleen says
I love that Liz, you did a fantastic job! The googly eyeballs are my favorite part.
Mel Cole says
Wow! This is a cool Halloween decor! Love her idea on using candy corn.
Le-an Lacaba says
Wow! This is really cool and creative! But won’t it attract bugs?
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
Wow you are pretty crafty yourself! Who would have thought that you could make so many cute things with candy corn!
Theresa says
I love how this turned out Liz!
Jennifer @ My Sweet Sanity says
This is such a perfect Halloween decoration and it’s candy! I love it!
Courtney says
I’m really loving all these ideas – however I just want to try the candy 😉
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I love the shades of these Starburst candy corns. If I can keep my daughter from chowing them down i might be able to make something too 🙂
Bobbi Burleson says
That is super cute!! Those starburst candies look pretty dang good too!
MELISASource says
This is downright adorable!! My kiddos would love to make this!!
Angela says
I am absolutely loving how you did your own thing here, and it turned out so darn cute!
Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says
Why waste candy on a craft to put on your walls, wouldn’t that attract ants? We live in the country and have lots of bugs, so I am very careful about leaving stuff out like this.
I think it is super cute though.
I see it says you are a coastal NC blogger. I was raised on the coast and still reside in NC!
robyn says
How cute and creative! How much candy did you eat while making it? 🙂
Theresa says
How cute is that!? And who knew Tori was such a crafter? I had no idea. I just thought her only talent was looking pretty for the cameras lol.
Cyndie says
That is a very nice craft for halloween
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
That is so incredibly cute, who would have thought you could craft with candy corn? I’m normally not a fan of candy corn, but if it’s made by starburst, I might just eat it. I’ll look for it in stores.
Ann B. says
LOL…cute! I wish I was “crafty” I know It may seem to others like it is easy, but I am all thumbs with crafts….gimme plants and I got the green thumb.
Amberlee Cave says
OMG!! I had no idea those existed! I need to find them now! Thanks for sharing!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I actually just saw those Starburst Candy Corn when I was walking around Target yesterday and immediately thought ‘Ew!’ Now that I know they taste nothing like candy corn, I may definitely have to give them a try 🙂
This Halloween craft is super cute and really easy to do! I love me a good Halloween craft; the more Halloween decorations, the better is my opinion.
HilLesha says
OMG, that is really awesome and creative!
Stephanie says
It turned out so super cute!
Katherine Bartlett says
That’s so cute! Great craft! I love stuff that’s not too hard to make and looks great!
Melanie says
Cute ideas for Halloween. They all look really simple too I may have to try the last one
Mally says
That’s so cute!
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
That turned out great! I so wasn’t crafty when I was coming up with the idea. I like the candy corn. It’s starburst without sticking to my teeth!
Kato says
I LOVE this! And I love your imagination!! I also want that candy corn!
Anita Breeze says
That turned out really good! I like the addition of the crow, I find them to be somewhat creepy.
Megan Chamberlin says
Fun!! Would never think to use candy in a craft, but really looks great!!
brian miller says
ha…all new level of playing with your food….those starburst circles wh made are cool….
Amanda McMahon says
Wow. I never thoughy to use candy corn for decor. Super cute for Halloween
Growing Up Madison says
I’ve never watched the show but I’m surprised that she’s so crafty. I wouldn’t have thought it. I love her stuff and yours is great too. I’m no good at crafts though although I want to start doing a bit more with the kids.
Shasta Walton says
I love crafting with candy! These are so cute, and I am pinning them now!
Rosey says
Very festive, I like it!
The eyeballs are a nice touch, they made me laugh. There’s not any one thing that ‘makes it’ though, it’s all cute. 🙂
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
Well aren’t you just the crafty one!! How cute your Boo turned out. I have been following Tori for awhile now and she is always krafting in her kitchen… You would think with all her money, she would have a crafting studio. But I think I like her more because she is so down to earth.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I don’t know if I would have enough candy corns left to complete the craft, but it came out awesome.
Shell Feis says
That is SO cute! I need to make that!!
Jennifer says
This is so cool. I’ve seen so may blogs that have done edible things with the Starburst Candy Corn but never a craft yet. Coolest thing ever.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
That is SUPER duper cute!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
OMG!! That’s totally cute, Liz!
lisa at two bears farm says
It’s cute! I never would thought of Tori as a crafter.
Patty says
I love the crow. I’d end up trying to eat the candy and then hot gluing it to my tongue.
It would not be pretty
Stefanie says
I would never have thought to glue candy corn to a Styrofoam ball!
Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says
Look at you all crafty, that turned out cute! I’m sure Tori would be proud. 🙂