Michaels + Halloween = lots of fun ideas
If, like me, you haven’t been to your local Michaels craft store in a while, you may want to get your fanny down there and have a look-see at what is going on.
First up, they have the Great Pumpkin Event. Since this coming weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada, the event is being held on Saturday October 6. Americans can take part in this event on Sunday and Monday (October 7 and 8 respectively). There is a fee involved ($7 in Canada, $5 in the US-would someone tell them that the Canadian dollar is very close to parity with the American dollar?) but it looks like you’ll be getting your money’s worth. This is a family event so bring the kids (borrow some if need be-their parents will thank you).
I wonder if this is a good time to admit that I don’t get very excited about Halloween. I’m not sure why but the thought of rigging the house out in pumpkins, ghosts and goblins never did get me excited. And costumes? I only put on a costume so that coworkers don’t label me a “loser” or “not a team player”. Nothing thrills me less than having to think up a costume and get all made up, although costumes that require the application of makeup are out automatically. Despite this (see how much of a team player I am?), I encourage you to check out what Michaels has to offer in the way of costume ideas. We all know that making costumes might be more time consuming and expensive than buying them but you cannot beat the quality, fun and personal sense of accomplishment and satisfaction involved in putting together your own costume.
Didn’t I just finish saying that Halloween isn’t my bag? Well after having a gander at what Martha Stewart has in store for the holiday, I might be a bit more open to decorating this year. I really like the spider confetti, decorative tape and 12×12 halloween papers (big surprise that I’m giddy over the paper).
What more is there to say but get thee to a Michaels!
October 4th, 2007 at 7:39 am
I loved Halloween as a kid for the dress up and the candy! But as an adult I hated costume parties..could never trust my own imagination. Got better with the kidlets and loved putting things together. Never bought a costume, I’d go to Value Village and put something together with clothing, crafts…they’d say “I want to be” and I’d do it. Some great times!!
I don’t go all out in the decorating department because like you I don’t get excited about the event, but I like to do simple things that put the idea forward. I admire those with the creative ideas and time to go all out. Sometimes it’s just nice to appreciate what others have done.
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