There is an annual trip for us over the Halloween period, when a rowdy group of family and friends grace the Northumberland coast line for a week. No we don't stay in cosy B&B's or Hotels but instead take along tents and caravans (during one of the coldest months of the year)!
(Yes this is us pitching a Cath Kidston Tent in about 6 inches of mud!)
However the trip is greatly enjoyed by everyone and I just thought I would share some of our finer moments, to prove a winter break is just the thing for curing those winter blues. There is also an alternative pumpkin carving tutorial!
One of the best parts of this part of the world is the beaches, our campsite is a stones throw away from this incredible beach.
(Below, I was trying out some beach art for this years christmas cards...not sure I quite achieved the look)
To gather some inspiration for our Halloween crafts we decided to channel Harry Potter for the day and try out Quiditch at Hogwarts (Alnwick Castle).
(Alnwick was very overpriced, if you want a great day out in Northumberland, head over to Chillingham Castle, its FANTASTIC!)
Now the Halloween crafting begins...
An alternative pumpkin carving idea involves battery powered fairy lights and a screwdriver...
(I decided to spell out 'BOO' with fairy lights but you could do anything)
Firstly I drew on the letters and then punched holes using a screwdriver and then poked the lights through the holes...easy!
Sorry about the poor quality, only had my phone. (The one on the right is a green lantern symbol with green glowsticks in for the effect)
(We used electric tea lights in all our pumpkins as we were surrounded by tents)
Some of our other master pieces...
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