I went on Amazon to buy one Haunted Mansion candle. One. Candle. I had a specific vision, a reasonable budget, and absolutely no intention of turning my home into a craft store. Alas, here we are.
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Amazon showed me a miniature haunted house kit, vintage apothecary bottles, and more decorations — and suddenly, I was staring at a cart full of things I had never needed in my life. The candle was still in there somewhere, buried beneath enough crafting supplies, but I quickly learned that you don’t go on Amazon as a crafter, but you may come away with a new personality. I went looking for one spooky candle, and I left with five items and the dangerous belief that I am one Amazon delivery away from becoming a DIY person.
It all started with a simple candle purchase…
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Here at DFB, we’re big fans of this Haunted Mansion-themed Candle — and for good reason. This 8-oz candle blends warm leather, aged wood, plum, velvety peony, and dark patchouli into a scent that evokes the essence of an old library filled with ghostly secrets. Each candle is hand-poured with plant-based wax and premium fragrance oils, and lasts a long while. I only wanted to pick one up, but I was quickly turned to our next souvenir…
My eyes turned to a Haunted Mansion Loungefly
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The Haunted Mansion Singing Busts Loungefly Mini Backpack glows in the dark… how was I supposed to avoid this?! It even features a front pocket, including a sherpa hedge appliqué with lenticular singing busts!
I went from browsing Loungefly bags to checking out crochet kits
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All of a sudden, I discovered The Haunted Mansion Crochet Kit and started my descent down the rabbit hole of DIY projects. Featuring 12 Happy Haunts from the ride, this set includes everything you need to make Madame Leota (with special glow-in-the-dark yarn) and Sally Slater the Tightrope Girl with her parasol and chomping alligator at her feet. You’ll get a crochet hook, a tapestry needle, twelve colors of yarn, three pairs of safety eyes, an aluminum wire, fiberfill stuffing, and a 96-page book with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos for the Hatbox Ghost with a removable head, the Bride, a Doom Buggy, the Caretaker and his dog, the Singing Busts, and the three Hitchhiking Ghosts.
I was then inspired by the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay to make new coasters!
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The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland transforms into The Nightmare Before Christmas overlay every fall and winter, and so my attention naturally turned to The Nightmare Before Christmas 6-Piece Diamond Painting Coasters Kit! This set comes with all the tools and necessary accessories to make your own drink coasters that will not only save your tables, but also be bright, beautiful, and show off your fandom.
I thought about this newfound passion becoming a gift for others
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During my shopping, I was inspired to buy for the kiddos in my family, and this Disney Princess Dot Art Kit stood out! Kids can align numbers and press an easy stamper to fill circles with vibrant dots that unveil Jasmine, Belle, and Rapunzel scenes! It comes with a stamper, dot cartridges, 1,800 colorful dots, and a storybook that guides the adventure.
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