You know you have been around the crafting swap world for a while when you can stock a whole toy store with your own collection.
Our church’s annual Trunk or Treat is a blast. This year we get a trunk full of dolls/critters/stuffies. Most of these dolls are the wonderful result of swaps over the years (recognize any?), thrift finds, and even my own creations.
And I gave away Halloween rubber duckies, bouncing eyeballs, and pumpkin colored pencils.
I bet your display was a hit! You have quite a collection of suitable dolls and animals to display! The lights and the fabric draping really add to the mood!
That looks amazing! I bet you were swarmed with kids and what a fun way to use your fabulous collection!
Thank you. The parents were quite fascinated. It slowed down the usual mad dash by kids from car to car, and some came back for another look. It was fun.
I like your Toy Emporium idea. What a great way to unite such an eclectic collection! And what a fun looking display!
Oh, this is a wonder! I bet many trick-or-treaters were agog with awe over your display.
Awesome! Your “don’t feed the dolls” sign made me chuckle.
So much fun!
This sounds s the coolest trunk or treat decor I’ve seen. It’s such a a unique idea. 
Your trunks are always the best and this years’ is no exception! Amazing collection.
I am sure you had the best trunk there. Love all the spookiness and I see a bunch of ninnis in there!
Finnish rule! Darned autocorrect. Ninnis rule
How long does the whole process take?? I mean from idea to completion.
About 45 minutes to assemble. Supplies:
I had been gathering stuff into boxes for several weeks. And thinking about it for longer. I did do a test run on crate spacing and raided the basement for some scrap wood for shelves between the crates. I do have a shelf unit that fits perfectly in my car, but is now installed in the back of my closet and ain’t comin’ out.
And about 10 to 15 to break down. I’m not timing how long it takes to put the stuff away..I am about half done.
Congratulations! This fantastic project is featured this week!
Thank you!
Awesome! Visually very inviting. I want to go to a trunk trick or treat now, I have never heard of such a thing.
Thanks for the breakdown. It looks like a lot of work. The outcome is totally worth it though.
Trunk or Treat started in the 90’s but I only started hearing about them a few years ago.
It’s a safe way to have Trick or Treat. Appt complexes, churches and schools often do this.
People decorate their trunk and the kids run around deliously and have fun. Often our church has a party for the kids or activities as well.
