3 Easy Halfway to Halloween Crafts

Looking to celebrate the spooky season early? In this fun and creative tutorial, Melissa with Junk and Craft Treasures shares three inspiring halfway-to-Halloween DIYs using rub-on transfers that blend spooky and sophisticated. Whether you love skeletons, florals, or gothic glam, these step-by-step projects will spark your creativity.

Jump to a Project:

• Crackle Floral Wall Hook
• Blossom Skeleton with Crackle Finish
• Shell Trinket Dish with Gold Accent

Project 1: Crackle Floral Wall Hook

This layered wall sign combines purple florals with a vintage damask stencil and a rustic chippy finish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Paint the base: Start with a coat of Velvet Plum. Once dry, apply soft wax around the edges and over any area you want to distress.
2. Topcoat with white paint: Paint over the waxed surface. Once dry, sand lightly to reveal a “chippy” effect.
3. Apply the floral transfer: Use the Mystical Garden transfer to cascade purple flowers diagonally across the board. Burnish using the Essential Transfer Tool.
4. Stencil in damask texture: Add subtle damask details around the transfer using black paint. You can use the Damask Mini Stencil Set or explore similar styles.
5. Attach knob: Drill and secure a vintage-style knob to transform your sign into a functional wall hook.

---

Project 2: Blossom Skeleton with Crackle Finish

This spooky-sweet decor piece combines skeleton rub-on transfers with fine-line crackle for a vintage Halloween look.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Paint the base: Coat your board with white paint and let it dry completely.
2. Apply varnish: Use a matte sealer before the crackle steps to prep the surface.
3. Crackle layer: Apply Fine Line Crackle (Part 1 & 2) and let dry thoroughly.
4. Add the skeleton transfer: Use the Bones to Blossoms transfer to center the skeleton on the board.
5. Highlight the cracks: Lightly brush tinted wax or brown eyeshadow over the surface to reveal the crackled finish.

---

Project 3: Shell Trinket Dish with Gold Accent

Turn a seashell into a whimsical jewelry tray using rub-on transfers, paint, and pouring resin for a glossy finish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the surface: Apply Bonding Boss or another primer to help paint adhere to the shell.
2. Paint the interior: Coat the inside with white paint for a clean base.
3. Add floral transfers: Apply flowers from the Mystical Garden set using gentle pressure to follow the curve.
4. Accentuate with gold: Use Rub ‘n Buff around the rim for a vintage touch.
5. Seal with resin: Pour a thin layer of clear resin for a beautiful glass-like finish.

Pin This Project

Love these halfway-to-Halloween ideas? Save this post on Pinterest or share it with your DIY friends!

Ready to Craft?

Explore more in our Rub-On Transfers Collection and recreate these beautiful projects.