I’m pretty excited about my new friends. Don’t they look great? All dressed to the nines and ready for Halloween. They are probably my favorite part of my currently evolving Halloween vignette, and they were really easy to put together.
Want Mr. and Mrs. Skull to join your Halloween party? Here’s what to do:
- Download the free printables (here and here).
- Make your prints extra special with a little gold leaf (see how below).
- Frame and hang!
These skulls were inspired by these cool kids from Peppermint Plum. Their version uses a cute orange grosgrain ribbon, but I decided a pop of gold would go better with my black and white theme.
I made Mr. and Mrs. Skull using Totenkopf dingbat font and this bow clip art. After printing them out on cardstock, I gilded the bows. You can read more about this process here, but basically, you apply the adhesive, let it sit and get tacky, apply the metal leaf, and brush off the excess. Not too tricky.
I had some great oval frames that weren’t currently being used, but Mr. and Mrs. Skull remedied that situation right away.
Looking good, guys.
If you don’t feel up to gilding your bows, I think they would look pretty good in all black too. Download by clicking on the images below. Enjoy!
Linking up at my favorite parties. Be sure to check out my other Halloween projects and posts here!
If you like this post, I would love if you pinned it!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.com says
These are so creepy. They fit in perfectly with your decor. Great job!
nadia says
There are too cute!. Love your Halloween vignette.
Antonella says
These are adorable, I love the bow tie and the bow in her hair… I've pinned them as well!<br />I linked over from the Work It Wednesday Party where I am participating with my <br /><a href="http://quilling.blogspot.com/2013/09/thank-you-card.html" rel="nofollow">Thank You Card</a>, and<br /><a href="http://quilling.blogspot.com/2013/10/every-falling-leaf-card-and-autumn-frame.html" rel="
FORMERxZOMBIE says
Heey ^^<br /><br />Great post! :D<br /><br />P.s. The links both direct to the misses.<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />-Michel Merx.
Alexis Middleton says
Thanks for the heads up! The link is fixed now. 🙂
FORMERxZOMBIE says
Awesome!<br />The happy couple is printing as we speak :3<br /><br />Thanks ^^
Leslie McCain says
This is so cute. I love it. Thanks for linking up at All Things Pretty. I hope to see you back tomorrow at http://myfashionforwardblog.com
Jeanette@CraftyInCrosby says
These are just too stinkin' cute! We have a witch niche and now I think we need a skeleton wall! Pinning this one!
robin lorraine williamson says
this is perfect for some frames I got from a thrifting haul. Thanks for sharing visiting from frugal crafty blog hop I'm lorraine at http://lorrainesresources.blogspot.com
Christy James says
These are so fun! I love the pop of gold 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at our Get Your DIY on party! You always share the cutest projects! Hope you'll be joining us again tonight for our Spooky Outdoor Decor theme. (Not so spooky is welcome too!)
Abby Lawson says
DOUBLE FEATURE for you this week! I loved this too. I just couldn't help but feature both! Thanks again for linking up at Get Your DIY On!<br /><br />~Abby =)