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2026 Halloween Shopping

The 2026 Halloween shopping season is upon us! Every year I am on the lookout for new and exciting home goods & accessories to add to my collection. I prioritize functional pieces that seem like they will last for everyday use throughout the year. Here are some items that I am drooling over this season.

Bistro Tile Stonewate Espresso Cup ($20) - Anthropologie

I don’t drink espresso, but these little Bistro Tile Stoneware 24K Gold Accent Halloween Espresso Cups from Anthropologie make me want to start! There are five styles and each comes with its own matching saucer. The bottom of each cup also has a cute Halloween design. It is a delightful surprise as you finish your drink. I look forward to having a cozy autumn morning tea party with these.

Anthropologie does carry these same designs in larger coffee mugs, but the handles are black instead of gold. Plus, they don’t have a matching pate. I just don’t find them as magical as he espresso cup version.

Enameled Steel Cocktail Spoons ($19.99) - World Market

This Halloween Stripe Enameled Steel Cocktail Spoons 4 Pack from World Market is a colorful addition to your Halloween table. These are nice serveware for hors d’oeuvres or charcuterie board toppings. Be wary, however, as the specifications state that these are hand-wash only and “not suitable for hot foods or liquids”.

Ghoulish Ghosts Halloween Ravioli Mold ($65) - Etsy

The Halloween-loving Italian in me is very excited for this find from NoceWoodShop on Etsy: Ghoulish Ghosts Halloween Ravioli Mold.

Choose from Walnut, Oak, or Maple wood for the base. Each ravioli mold has three different ghost designs for spooky-cute pasta. It is easy to use: simply roll out your pasta dough, press the mold, and add your favorite filling. Plus, you will be supporting a small, independent business instead of big box stores. Unique and shopping small – nothing is better than that!

The Iridescent Spirits Top Frames ($30) - Pair Eyewear

I am a huge fan of Pair Eyewear. Their top frames allow me to switch up my glasses every day. Additionally, when I need a new prescription, I can just buy the same style base and keep all the top frames I have already purchased. Less waste and more style.

The Iridescent Spirits is one of this year’s Trick or Treat collection Premium styles. It shines iridescently in the light and features dozens of ghastly ghosts around the frame. It is available for each of the manufacturer’s base frame styles. Above is my personal favorite – The Ella.

Donald Duck ''Fall Vibes'' Plush ($29.99) - The Disney Store

I love plushies. This 11″ Donald Duck ”Fall Vibes” Plush from The Disney Store combines two of my favorite things: Donald Duck & Autumn. It is a soft plush in an autumnal color pallet. The official description indicates that he is holding an apple, but I think it looks a little more pumpkin-like. Either way, I would love to add this one to my collection.

Other members of the “Fall Vibes” collection are Pluto, Chip, and Dale.

And those are my top five 2026 Halloween shopping highlights. I actually do a lot less shopping than I used to. I prefer to spend money on experiences, dining out, and supporting local causes during the spooky season. Shopping local and supporting small vendors at Halloween markets is much more fulfilling and fun.

What are you excited about this year? Tell me on Facebook & Instagram.

Halloween Cards

September 8, 2026 No Comments

Since the late nineteenth century, Halloween cards have been exchanged to share spooky greetings each autumn. From funny sayings to eerie poems, there are endless creative ways to send Halloween

Autumn Dreams Playlist

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Deram of changing leaves, crisp mornings, and the distant smell of fireplaces with this Autumn Dreams playlist. The Song List This Autumn Dreams playlist combines jazzy classics with relaxing modern

My Familiars

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Day #46 of my #Emilys100DaysOfHalloween challenge is: Appreciate My Familiars. I have been lucky enough to serve some of the most loving and supportive cats that have ever walked the

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Crafts/DIY

Michael’s 2026 Craft Supplies

Post author By Headless Bob
Post date August 25, 2026
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Michael’s 2026 Craft Supplies

Their decor lines may get all the press, but Michael’s 2026 craft supplies are a Halloween dream. Here are a few of my top picks from the Halloween collection. Stock up now for a whole year’s worth of creative projects!

Spooky Carnival DIY Book Nook ($39.99)

For the odd individuals who have space on their bookshelves, this Spooky Carnival DIY Book Nook by Make Market is a fun project to try. This illuminated vintage-style design depicts a spooky carnival complete with a creepy carousel and food stands run by skulls and Jack-o’-lanterns. My last foray into book nooks didn’t work out too well. This one, however, looks much more geared towards beginners for a less-frustrating experience.

The finished product is 4.9″ x 5.6″ x 10.4″ and it required AAA batteries for the included LEDs.

12" x 12" Paper Pads ($14.99)

Vintage Spirits Paper Pad

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Cozy Conjuring Nightfall Paper Pad

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Every year Michael’s offers new paper pads for Halloween paper crafters. This year I am in love with the Vintage Spirits Paper Pad and Cozy Conjuring Nightfall Paper Pad, both by Recollections. Each pad comes with 24 single-sided sheets.

The Vintage Spirits Paper Pad features playful black cats, grinning jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts, and skulls. These sheets will add vintage Halloween cheer to your scrapbook pages or papercrafts. These designs are also available in an 8.5″ x 11″ 90-sheet pad.

The Cozy Conjuring Nightfall Paper Pad mixes skulls & pumpkins in florals, fluttering bats, and curious ghosts and spiders crawling across black and white gingham. The whimsical ghosts are my favorite.

Die Cuts ($4.99 - $5.99)

Vintage Spirits Vinyl Die Cut Stickers

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Vintage Spirits Die Cut Ephemera

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Die cut embellishments can add lots of spooky flair to your scrapbooks and paper projects. This year’s assortment at Michael’s has two stand out packs.

The Vintage Spirits Vinyl Die Cut Stickers by Recollections ($4.99) offer a vintage style filled with mischievous black cats, skulls wearing top hats, witchy Jack-o’-lanterns, and wandering ghosts. I like that these are stickers so I don’t have to mess around with glue and tape.

The Vintage Spirits Die Cut Ephemera by Recollections ($5.99) may lack adhesives, but it makes up for that with the designs. In addition to the witchy pumpkins, playful black cats, and dapper skulls, this set has more circus-themed fair as well as Halloween words. There is a mix of die cut paper, vellum, and plastic for different looks and textures.

Washi Crafting Tape ($5.99)

The Vintage Spirits Ghost & Jack-o’-Lantern Washi Crafting Tape Set by Recollections is an adorable addition to your papercraft and journalling supplies. This 3-pack of tape features a vintage jack-o’-lantern roll, spooky ghosts roll, and vintage Halloween stamps roll. I have already used some of this for a craft project for my front hallway.

Halloween Mini Sticker Book ($5.99)

Halloween Mini Sticker Book by Recollections offers a variety of cute pumpkins, bats, ghosts, and cats. These are perfect for day planners and journalling. They can add a small little pop of Halloween fun. I like that some of the stickers offer foil accents for that extra sparkle.

Any true paper crafter knows that paper crafting is really two hobbies in one – making the crafts and shopping for supplies. It is always fun to see what new items hit shelves each Halloween season. With Joann out of business, Michael’s is the main franchise craft store out there. I am happy to see their selection is still strong.

Have you started your Halloween craft projects yet? Show me your creative works on Facebook & Instagram.