Halloween Bowling

Posted on October 9, 2011 by admin

Back in August I was pouring creamer out of the container into my morning coffee and when I set the creamer down I noticed that the container looked almost like a bowling pin. My creative mind started turning, ten creamer containers later and Halloween on the brain, I made an indoor Halloween bowling game for the boys!

For the bowling ball I picked up a foam pumpkin from the Dollar Store!

For the pins I took the labels off, washed and dried 10 creamer containers. Then I squirted some white tempra paint (cause that is what I had) inside the containers and shook around the paint till it covered all of the inside. I allowed the containers to dry over night then put the caps back on. Because I have a two-year old I should have (I will have to go back) and glue the lids closed. Then I just added the ghost face with different colored sharpies.

We set the pins up against our backdoor and the boys had a blast! I did go back and using painters tape add Xs on the floor where the pins go so the boys could set the pins themselves. In the end the boys played with the bowling set for thirty minutes and have gone back several times to play with it since we put it out yesterday. A fun indoor activity, perfect for our rainy weekend!

Since I drink creamer and had the paint on hand, the only cost was the $1 to buy the foam pumpkin. I just had to wait till we used 10 creamers. Though I am a huge coffee drinker so it was not that long!

58 thoughts on “Halloween Bowling”

Mamie @ Homegrownbeanes on October 9, 2011 at 8:37 pm said:

This looks like a great game! My boys would love this!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 9, 2011 at 8:54 pm said:
  
  My boys are loving theirs!
  
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Karen on October 9, 2011 at 10:15 pm said:

What a cute idea! Love that you repurposed stuff you had around the house!!
http://www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 10, 2011 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thank you Karen!
  
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MandiWilliams on October 9, 2011 at 11:41 pm said:

How fun! My middle child loves to go bowling! I HAD to pin this!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 10, 2011 at 10:12 am said:
  
  Thank you!!
  
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Liza on October 10, 2011 at 9:03 am said:

I love this! Will have to start saving my creamers.

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 10, 2011 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Liza! Hope you little ones enjoy as much as mine!
  
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Lindy@ItsyBitsyPaper on October 10, 2011 at 9:27 am said:

This looks like a lot of fun for kids and adults! I hope you will link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party. http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 10, 2011 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Lindy! Headed over there now!
  
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Kelli on October 10, 2011 at 12:36 pm said:

Oh my gosh this is awesome! I love the comment “10 creamer containerss later” lol. I would LOVE for you to stop over and link this and anything Halloween in my Halloween link up! I’d love to have you!

Thanks for sharing, Kelli
http://3boysandadog.com/deals/2011/halloween-post-round-up-with-linky/

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 10, 2011 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  LOL!! Thank you!! Headed over to check out your linky party!!
  
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angie on October 11, 2011 at 9:30 pm said:

what a cute idea

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 11, 2011 at 9:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Angie!
  
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Jennifer on October 12, 2011 at 12:53 am said:

Oh my gosh! Awesome repurposing job!! Love it!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 12, 2011 at 7:14 am said:
  
  Thank you!!!
  
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Keisha @ Captured Footprints on October 12, 2011 at 7:20 am said:

Great repurpose project!!! This is so cute!!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 12, 2011 at 7:30 am said:
  
  Thank you Keisha!
  
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Laurie on October 12, 2011 at 7:51 am said:

LOVE this idea – so cute and so fun!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 12, 2011 at 8:34 am said:
  
  Thank you Laurie!!
  
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Tonia @ The Gunny Sack on October 12, 2011 at 9:09 am said:

What a GREAT idea! My kids would love this and it could totally be used for a Halloween party! I would love for you to stop by my site and add this to my What’s In The Gunny Sack? link party!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 12, 2011 at 11:53 am said:
  
  Tonia, thanks! Linked up!! – Karie
  
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Jamie on October 12, 2011 at 9:24 am said:

Looks fun! I have always wondered what I could make with my coffee creamer containers!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 12, 2011 at 9:27 am said:
  
  Hope this gives you something to do with the creamer containers! Thank you for stopping by! – Karie
  
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SouthernScraps on October 12, 2011 at 6:19 pm said:

What a fun and clever idea!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 12, 2011 at 7:04 pm said:
  
  Thank you for stopping by!
  
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Lindsay on October 12, 2011 at 7:49 pm said:

How fun is that?? You are so creative. And I bet your kids loved this. I may have to try this, it will add to the fun festivities of the month! Thank you for sharing this @ Show & Share. So happy that you did.

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 16, 2011 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lindsay!!
  
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Just Jaime on October 13, 2011 at 12:22 pm said:

This looks so fun! I love it!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 13, 2011 at 2:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jaime!
  
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Shenita@EmbellishmentsbySLR on October 13, 2011 at 2:24 pm said:

What a cool idea!! Very creative!! I am following you via Souhern Lovely. I am your newest follower; and I hope you will follow me too! God bless you!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 13, 2011 at 2:41 pm said:
  
  Shenita Thank you!!! Headed over to check out your blog! -Karie
  
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Debi at Life Currents on October 13, 2011 at 3:37 pm said:

This is really cute. I’m going to a pumpkin carving party, maybe I’ll take this with me.

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 13, 2011 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  It would be perfect at a Pumpkin Carving Party! Have fun!
  
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Jennifer on October 13, 2011 at 6:02 pm said:

Hi, I’m a new follower. I found you on Freestyle Friday Blog Hop. Hop over and
say hi if you get a chance Jennifer from Just Wedeminute–

This is an adorable idea, my kids will love it!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 13, 2011 at 8:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jennifer, I love new followers! I am head over to check your blog now!
  
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Garden Lily on October 14, 2011 at 1:36 am said:

What a neat game for the kids, and great way to re-use those containers.

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 14, 2011 at 7:02 am said:
  
  Yes my boys just love it! Thanks!! – Karie
  
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Melanie on October 14, 2011 at 8:32 am said:

A great repurposing game! Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday!

Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 15, 2011 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks Melanie!!
  
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Melinda on October 14, 2011 at 1:23 pm said:

Love this! Love it even more because it only cost you $1! Great way to reuse what you have and use what you have on hand! I never thought of squeezing paint into the bottles! Thanks for sharing!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 14, 2011 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I love using what I have on hand!!!
  
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Delightful Deets on October 15, 2011 at 1:47 am said:

This is awesome, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 15, 2011 at 10:29 am said:
  
  Thank you! It was fun to make!
  
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Handy Man, Crafty Woman on October 15, 2011 at 6:09 am said:

LOVE recycled fun! Great project! Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 15, 2011 at 10:28 am said:
  
  Thank you! I’ll be there next week!!
  
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Michelle on October 15, 2011 at 3:32 pm said:

How fun! Love the little ghosts! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 15, 2011 at 5:03 pm said:
  
  Of course, love your DIY Under $5 party!!!
  
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Tonia @ The Gunny Sack on October 15, 2011 at 5:45 pm said:

Just wanted to let you know that I featured this today! Come check it out and grab a button!

http://www.thegunnysack.com/2011/10/what-in-gunny-sack-features_15.html

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 16, 2011 at 11:36 am said:
  
  Thank you for featuring the Halloween Bowling Set!!!
  
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Maridith on October 17, 2011 at 8:13 pm said:

AWESOME idea!! Great repurposing!! My kids would have a “ball” playing this at home!!

Thanks so much for linking up to Strictly Homemade Tuesday!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 18, 2011 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks Maridith!!!
  
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Annie on October 19, 2011 at 12:26 pm said:

What a great idea! This game is perfect for Halloween party!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 19, 2011 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks Annie!
  
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Sassy Babies on October 27, 2011 at 10:08 pm said:

This is such a fun idea! We would love to feature this over on our Sassy Babies blog. We would love to have you drop by. Thanks!

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- Karie @ The HoB on October 28, 2011 at 7:14 am said:
  
  Thanks! I would love for you to feature my Halloween Bowling!! I will head over and check out your blog! – Karie
  
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