Fiendish Fishbowls

Whether you like to decoupage, paint, or simply decorate, these clever fishbowls are so easy to make, you can whip up one before a ghost can say, "Boo!"

From the book, Halloween Fun: 101 Ideas to Get in the Spirit

Fishbowl FlowerpotWhat You Need:

Think of other crazy and creative
ways to decorate these bowls.

8-inch-high round fishbowl
Crepe paper streamers in orange, yellow, and black
Pinking shears
Glossy decoupage medium
Paintbrush
Black glass paint
Pencil with round eraser
Three black chenille stems
Pony beads in black, yellow, and orange

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry the fishbowl. Cut the streamers into squares and strips using pinking shears. Cut one-third of each roll to start.

2. Working on small sections at a time, paint decoupage medium on the inside of the fishbowl. Press crepe paper pieces onto decoupage medium and smooth out with a paintbrush. Change colors and overlap pieces as desired. When the entire inside of the fishbowl is covered with crepe paper pieces, apply a coat of decoupage medium over the entire inside surface. Let dry.

3. To add black polka dots to the outside of the fishbowl, dip the eraser of a pencil into paint and dot onto the surface. Let dry.

4. Twist the ends of the chenille stems together to form a longer piece. Thread a black pony bead on one end and twist the chenille stem to secure it. Continue adding pony beads, alternating the orange and yellow with black. Secure a black bead on the end. Wrap the beaded piece around the top of the fishbowl and twist to secure.

5. Set a potted plant in the fishbowl planter.

Continued on page 2: Fishy Fishbowl