I've mentioned more than a few times that since the kids have grown, Halloween decorating at our house has deteriorated to practically nil. But there are still a few fun themes that I can be convinced to sink my teeth into.

This year's obsession? Witch hat Halloween decor!  

As noted in my Savvy Shopper Series #4, while looking for unique Halloween decor, I found a less expensive mossy witch hat than the ones I had been seeing online. The online price I found: $36 apiece, or $108 for three!

The Wal-Mart My Texas House mossy witch hat price? $22.97 each! Between that awesome price and my vintage-inspired transformation, I think this mossy witch hat is one of my most favorite Halloween decor DIY's ever!  

Here is the trio of $34 (each) mossy witch hats I found online. Even if I only purchased one, I'd have to pay $8-$10 shipping which would end up costing me over $100.  

Here they are in Wal-Mart for $22.97. I thought the super bright green moss would look better if it was in a bit more of a muted tone. And the stem needed a more of a rustic touch. But I knew that I could transform it.

Initially I thought I'd place the cauldron inside another pot or vessel, but I changed my mind and actually decided to use it as is. 

First I added some twine to the "stem" of the hat, creating more of a rustic vibe. Then I added clumps of brown moss to the witch hat with hot glue, creating a much more muted palette.

Last but not least, I tied a black satin ribbon around the base of the stem for added effect. 

I think I'll be adding fairy lights to it as well, which will give it a nice warm glow at night. The orange tapers with spider webs on them are from Dollar Tree a few years ago.

I later found ANOTHER My Texas House witch hat from Wal-Mart that I also fell in love with -- and this one was made of wicker! Be still my heart. . . . . 

If I had found this one first I might have bought a few of them for a cute display and completely skipped the moss one.

Well, that's it for today, friends! 

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Witch Hat Halloween Decor 

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