tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post119065301034282391..comments2023-12-04T08:53:52.428-06:00Comments on Justine's Halloween: Mini Magic PotionsJustine’s Halloweenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-11742170360956177452013-08-19T12:39:20.543-05:002013-08-19T12:39:20.543-05:00Dex ~ Haha! Ooooooh. :) Well, I can imagine a litt...Dex ~ Haha! Ooooooh. :) Well, I can imagine a little boy having fun doing that too... So, I guess you just had grown women to gross out with that. ;)Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-49832339597332285942013-08-19T09:39:14.685-05:002013-08-19T09:39:14.685-05:00Kid? I did this a couple years ago for my desk at ...Kid? I did this a couple years ago for my desk at work!Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06438741309061958350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-92171271485501371142013-08-19T09:14:05.305-05:002013-08-19T09:14:05.305-05:00Dex ~ Good idea! You can get a wide range of color...Dex ~ Good idea! You can get a wide range of colors from Kool Aid. Sounds like you were a crafty kid! That project sounds really Eww-worthy. So were you chasing people around freaking them out with your jar of worms? I'm picturing a bunch of little girls going "Eeeeek!" :) <br /><br />I strangely enough don't have any clear bottles, but I'll keep these tips in mind. I actually did buy something made of clear glass yesterday, but it's more fish bowl shaped. It's going to be part of my next project.Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-44343629917372385072013-08-19T05:33:54.081-05:002013-08-19T05:33:54.081-05:00For clear bottles, I've found Kool Aid is a ve...For clear bottles, I've found Kool Aid is a very good color agent...and it's cheap!<br /><br />One year I had one of those "grows in water" toys, I think it was a starfish. I cut the legs off to make worms and put them in a clear bottle with water to make big icky worms. I added some lemonade Kool Aid to discolor the water and make it look dingy.<br /><br />It's also good for making a variety of colored potion bottles. I've found that using a bit of drink powder in smaller bottles can make strong colors. I think cherry is the one I use to get a really good blood color.Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06438741309061958350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-40266653272791820062013-08-17T10:10:57.390-05:002013-08-17T10:10:57.390-05:00Matt ~ Good idea! I know some people use clear bot...Matt ~ Good idea! I know some people use clear bottles as Halloween props, so that could work for them. I'm going to have to look at a Mr. Clean bottle the next time I'm shopping to see the color. I definitely know what you mean about the blue Dawn! Those products could also provide a nice glow for the containers/props in a mad scientist themed haunt. Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-30359060780510077192013-08-17T09:54:13.222-05:002013-08-17T09:54:13.222-05:00At work, while ringing up cleaning fluids, I alway...At work, while ringing up cleaning fluids, I always wonder how they'd look in bottles as a Halloween prop. For example, the slime green Mr. Clean or the blue Dawn dish washing liquid. Of course these bottles are already colored so it doesn't matter, but for clear bottles you could use colored cleaning fluids and look pretty eerie!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113184140276416114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-2294227907521349562013-08-15T14:12:42.208-05:002013-08-15T14:12:42.208-05:00Julie ~ Yeah! If I were starting a household and n...Julie ~ Yeah! If I were starting a household and needed large furniture and sets of dishes, I'd definitely hit some estate sales. I've seen such sturdy looking antique furniture and it costs a fraction of store prices. The sets of dishes are sometimes so fancy and look unused. Those were probably wedding gifts. As you say, they're just trying to get rid of stuff! Have you found any good stuff at estate sales?<br /><br />Glad you like the bottles! I'd been planning to remake some little bottles a few days before visiting this sale. I couldn't believe my luck! There were endless bottle choices.Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-9078459517153498002013-08-15T13:54:51.070-05:002013-08-15T13:54:51.070-05:00Heidi ~ Thank you! :) I was glad to find a use for...Heidi ~ Thank you! :) I was glad to find a use for your little leaves. They've been hanging out with my scrapbooking stuff for almost a year just waiting to be used on something! <br /><br />You should give an estate sale a shot! There are lots of them listed in the Sunday paper or online. Many companies will list upcoming sales on their web site. Some of the sales are definitely better than others, but all of them are an experience. <br /><br />Do you know if any of the bottles in your dad's collection are Wheaton/Wheaton reproductions? He might have some of the same ones I have. It's a fun collection and doesn't take up much space. (Unless you're like the woman who owned the estate sale house) Yeah, you might have to borrow a few of your dad's bottles this year. :) I can't wait to see the photos from your party! I'm starting to get in planning mode for mine. <br /><br />I'm getting ready to bust out the Halloween CDs too! I was just thinking of them. I listened to them throughout the year, even in winter. Now it's starting to feel more appropriate. I'm glad that my CD has been playing in your car lately! It feels good to know that it's being heard. :)Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-63965564304156130982013-08-15T13:42:21.937-05:002013-08-15T13:42:21.937-05:00Estate sales are great. They just want to get rid...Estate sales are great. They just want to get rid of the stuff and they are usually pretty cheap. I love what you did with the bottles. Very cleaver idea.Julie Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460274888229792456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-67339332347747717562013-08-15T13:38:35.521-05:002013-08-15T13:38:35.521-05:00Ali ~ Me too! The estate sale house was filled wit...Ali ~ Me too! The estate sale house was filled with bottles in every color imaginable. Since the bottles were lining the windows, a colorful glow filled the house. I like having a project in mind for my estate sale finds. Then I have more of an excuse to bring them home. ;)Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-20886540507253881522013-08-15T10:54:21.835-05:002013-08-15T10:54:21.835-05:00Justine, those look GREAT! What beautiful finds! ...Justine, those look GREAT! What beautiful finds! I LOVE shopping antique stores with my Mom. There are always treasures to be found. I've never been to an estate sale though.<br />I'm so glad that my little leaves came in handy :) <br />My dad collects little odd bottles. I might have to convert a few of them for our Witch's Tea this year :) Mom and I are all ready planning it :)<br />Hope you're doing well! PS- been listening to last year's CD on my way to work for the past week! Getting into the spirit all ready!Countess VonRauber (Heidi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05880428613360138677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-48883117899050376802013-08-15T09:56:05.475-05:002013-08-15T09:56:05.475-05:00Those are so pretty, I love the vivid colours. Its...Those are so pretty, I love the vivid colours. Its nice if you can not only collect, but make something useful from your finds. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-13405114722760825452013-08-15T09:38:59.406-05:002013-08-15T09:38:59.406-05:00Dex ~ That's right! I just looked it up to che...Dex ~ That's right! I just looked it up to check. Somewhere in the recesses of my mind, I think I remembered that. So churches and graveyards are not only connected in my mind, but also in reality. :)Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-678717237959654972013-08-15T09:35:10.664-05:002013-08-15T09:35:10.664-05:00Vivienne ~ Thanks! I like that little ball and cla...Vivienne ~ Thanks! I like that little ball and claw bottle a lot too. I was probably most excited to see that one because I recognized it as the mini version of the one I had. I hadn't been aware that there were mini Wheaton reproductions! Decorating these bottles got me more in the Halloween spirit too. Now I'm looking forward to adding these to my display!Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-36701436037227846322013-08-15T09:29:19.989-05:002013-08-15T09:29:19.989-05:00Halloween Spirit ~ Thanks! What's funny is tha...Halloween Spirit ~ Thanks! What's funny is that I didn't even see these bottles the first time we were in the house. After a few days, a lot had been carried away and more little bottles were revealed. Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-78767409141344573062013-08-15T09:15:06.154-05:002013-08-15T09:15:06.154-05:00"Churches and graveyards are connected in my ..."Churches and graveyards are connected in my mind."<br /><br />Even though we tend to use graveyard and cemetery interchangeably (f I remember correctly) the word graveyard is used to reference a burial area outside a church or building. So in the literal sense, it is a grave yard.Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06438741309061958350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-23941688457925836892013-08-15T07:56:54.770-05:002013-08-15T07:56:54.770-05:00I love these potion bottle. Dragons Breath is my f...I love these potion bottle. Dragons Breath is my favorite I think. This post is getting me in the mood to get all geared up for Halloween! Thanks!!Vivienne Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521668500782189081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-51728528274388415132013-08-15T05:46:22.002-05:002013-08-15T05:46:22.002-05:00Nice find!Nice find!suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513308877466195386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-82871642138066306752013-08-14T22:08:12.882-05:002013-08-14T22:08:12.882-05:00Kweeny ~ Oh, you're far from the only one. The...Kweeny ~ Oh, you're far from the only one. The internet is full of photos from people who've turned bottles into a Halloween potion collection! Do you have some photos up of your potion bottles?Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-51175373829639329762013-08-14T22:06:52.045-05:002013-08-14T22:06:52.045-05:00Jessica ~ Thank you! :)Jessica ~ Thank you! :)Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-66519030947876454172013-08-14T21:51:56.096-05:002013-08-14T21:51:56.096-05:00I love finding weird bottles and turning them into...I love finding weird bottles and turning them into potion bottles! Glad I'm not the only one. <br />Kweeny Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685930682082865900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-72951534850145903582013-08-14T21:50:20.357-05:002013-08-14T21:50:20.357-05:00Lovely!Lovely!Jessica Penothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151171434078139270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-80480759316957912222013-08-14T21:12:11.419-05:002013-08-14T21:12:11.419-05:00Little Gothic Horrors ~ Thanks! :) I think they...Little Gothic Horrors ~ Thanks! :) I think they're at their most pretty when the light is shining through them. I'm glad you like the bottles' spooky makeovers. It was a little tricky working with the tiny materials. Justine’s Halloweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036212957533234176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8795347148428519606.post-77373111836142416012013-08-14T20:58:34.957-05:002013-08-14T20:58:34.957-05:00The bottles are so pretty and you did such a fabul...The bottles are so pretty and you did such a fabulous job repurposing them into potion bottles! :)Little Gothic Horrorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18315631250163742387noreply@blogger.com