Jun
12
I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several. They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words like Happy Birthday and other holiday sentiments. Over at the blog Salute to Cute there is a tutorial on how …
May
1
Balloons don’t have to be tacky, there is so much creativity to be found online.
Larger round balloons are taking the old-fashioned party decoration to a new creative height (pun intended).
Check out the top 40 DIY Balloon Party Decoration Ideas on our Pinterest inspiration board.…
Apr
15
If you’re a fan of the currently trendy skull motifs, you’ll like this cute scarf. Works up in a jiff! You might not be thinking of Halloween this time of year, but this could be the perfect time to begin working up a few of these so you’ll have them ready next Fall. I enjoy having smaller (thus …
Nov
9
Leftover spiders from Halloween? Children’s literature to the rescue. I must say, as a huge children’s literature fan and an arachnophobic, I’ve always been conflicted by Charlotte’s Web. But I’ve matured a bit, and can now almost handle the spider thing. Make Charlotte’s Web spider snacks HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.…
Nov
5
If you are looking to make some embellishments pop on over to the blog Reincarnated for the full tutorial on how to make recycled fabric flowers. There is a great tip on how to hold the fabric while melting!…
Nov
3
Merrilee of mer mag made this for Halloween decor, but this graphic quilt would work any time of year for cat lovers. Go HERE to see how she made it.
Image credit: mer mag…
Nov
2
In my never-ending quest to find true definitions of “irony” (thanks a lot, Reality Bites), would this fall in the category? A huge, mega-candy bar made of itty-bitty fun-size candy bars? Perhaps it’s close. Either way, it’s pretty dang awesome. Make a ginormous candy bar with your leftover Halloween candy HERE at CakeSpy.…
Oct
31
As a Happy Halloween enjoy the cute little spiderweb “cookie” tutorial from AiClay.…
Oct
31
Halloween! Better late than never! Since many communities are in the Northeastern US are changing their Trick or Treat dates until Friday or the weekend, we still have time to make something fun for the kids. Mindy of “You’re Too Crafty” has this “Too Cute Halloween Spook” tutorial for us. She has a wonderful pictorial tutorial for us to follow. …
Oct
31
Looking to whip up a fun witch hat for Halloween and have an old umbrella around? Pop on over to Russian Team on Etsy for a great tutorial on how to make a recycled umbrella witch hat.…
Oct
31
Looking to make a Halloween party favor? How about some glitterie play dough packaged in recycled yogert cups. Pop on over to Wonkey Wonderful for the tutorial and recipe on how to make glitter play dough and package it in fun sizes.…
Oct
31
Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled milk bottle lid Halloween spiders.…
Oct
31
Over at the blog Craft Sew Love Grow there is a tutorial on how to make this adorable mummy jar.…
Oct
31
Seriously, Megan of not martha? How do you consistently create such interesting and unique awesomeness? And seemingly simply, too. Find the how-tos to make this oh-so-perfectly-bent Halloween gingerbread tree HERE at not martha.…
Oct
31
I have to agree that spiders needn’t be all scary for Halloween. Sprinkles and green licorice do the trick. Make peanut butter spider cookies–all cute-like–HERE at Cake Whiz.…
Oct
30
This is so clever. Saltwater Quilts solved the problem of creating a seasonal/holiday project just to have to put it away for a year. Her quilted Halloween table runner is spooky on one side and “everyday” on the other. Go HERE to see more lovely photos of her versatile project.
Image credit: Saltwater Quilts…
Oct
30
I spied this Halloween quilt at The Little Fabric Blog. Can’t you see yourself in such a place sipping some hot cider after a Trick or Treat run with the kids? She shares how she made it with lots of photos and step-by-step instructions. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: The Little Fabric Blog …
Oct
30
The Southern Institute made these spooky cutout luminaries for Halloween. Read the tutorial to learn how to make these for your home.…
Oct
30
And now for something healthy. Like fruit and veggie Frankenstein, Jack O’ Lantern and mummy sandwiches and ghostly and creepy eggs. See them all and make them HERE at Little Food Junction.…
Oct
30
And the sides even look like pages from an old spell book. Not that I’ve ever seen an old spell book, but I imagine so. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispies Treats spell books for Halloween HERE at Mega Crafty.…
Oct
30
Over at the blog Pink Stripey Socks there is a great tutorial on how to make Day of the Dead candle holders out of recycled baby food jars.…
Oct
30
We are all going batty with this storm if you live in the northeast part of the USA. Power is out in many cities and roads are shut down in many areas in OHIO and I feel as if may be just a matter of time before our powers goes, so I thought I would get an article in. Beverly …
Oct
30
Anyone irking you? Although it borders on a sweet gesture, this cookie and marshmallow voodoo doll might be the way to get out the aggression. Find the recipe HERE at Very Best Baking.…
Oct
30
Some last minute snacks and lunch ideas for Halloween for ya’… anyone with power that is. I’m squeezing in a few posts before Hurricane Sandy arrives in my part of the world. Make a ghost bento HERE and classic monster pita pizzas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Oct
30
Halloween is tomorrow, but there’s still time to pull together a last minute costume. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dress that Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz might have worn. It’s a blue gingham halter dress, with shirring in the back for a good fit. A band of eyelet lace peeks out of the hem. Get …















