I struggle to store all the different holiday decorations so anytime something can do double duty I will definitely jump on board. This idea for turning 3 plastic pumpkins into a snowman is a great transformation. I would actually maybe … Read More...
Halloween Crafts and DIY Ideas
Here are some terrific ideas for Halloween crafts to do with the kids and whole family. Ideas to entertain, celebrate and decorate. We have found Halloween decorations, easy crafts and kids costume ideas.
Kitty Cat Gift Card Holder
This cute (and slightly grumpy :)) looking black cat is all bundled up and ready for Fall. Jil used new dies from Art Impressions to create this fun Gift Card Holder that anyone would be delighted to receive. I love … Read More...
How to make a toilet paper pumpkin bowling game
Got toilet paper? Lots of it now? I ended up buying what I call “gas station toilet paper” that super thin rough stuff. Here is a fun craft and game that you can use it with and then it I … Read More...
recycled safety cones make great Halloween Candy Corn decorations
Candy corns are some of the best themes for Halloween decorations. I have used them for several years. This year when I am focusing on big out door decorations as only I will pretty much see my inside ones these … Read More...
Get a Little Stitious with the Superstitious Pullover Knitting Pattern
It might be getting a little late for starting a Halloween knitting project, at least if that project is a sweater, but I feel like the Superstitious sweater is one you could wear throughout the fall depending on how you … Read More...
Witch’s Cauldron Cross Stitch Pattern
I can’t resist sharing a couple more Halloween themed cross-stitch patterns this week, like this cute cauldron with bats flying out of it from Witch Stitch Which on Etsy.
There’s definitely something magical brewing in this cauldron, which measures 49 … Read More...
Fun collection of Halloween ideas and printables
This pin the spider on the spiderweb is a great twist on the classic game pin the tail on the donkey. This spiderweb would make a great decoration all on it’s own and could be made on all sorts of … Read More...
Free Bat Cross Stitch Pattern
I’m been sharing lots of pumpkin cross stitch patterns lately but there are lots of other symbols of Halloween we can stitch up for the season.
Like this bat cross-stitch pattern from Catholic Sprouts. This little bat is actually pretty … Read More...
How to make pumpkins with embroidery hoops
Embroidery hoops make a great base to make all sorts of projects with. Best yet a lot of the projects can be temporary and then onto the next idea. Pop on over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for the … Read More...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop spider web for Halloween
Are you in full Halloween decorating mode? I just started with my Halloween pillows. My neighborhood is looking very spooky! Need a fun and easy project to get you started or add to your already in progress? Why not try … Read More...
Halloween Houndstooth Cowl Knitting Pattern
Houndstooth is such a fun knitting stitch pattern because it’s actually a pretty easy colorwork design that looks super fancy. It also has a slightly creepy sounding name, which is fun this time of year.
The Halloween Houndstooth Cowl is … Read More...
How to make a recycled hula hoop spider web
If you read this blog you know I love BIG and easy projects so when I spotted this big spider web that uses a hula hoop as a frame I knew I had to share it. Along time ago I … Read More...
Pumpkin Carving Templates for Kids
If your kids are learning from home this year, carving pumpkins counts as art class, right?
Whether you do it for fun or work it into the school curriculum, it’s just about time for turning pumpkins into faces, ghosts and … Read More...
Moonlit Magic Mitts are Perfect for a Stroll in the Moonlight
I know the moon is not necessarily a Halloween type motif, but these mitts would still be great to wear when walking around the neighborhood on Halloween.
The Moonlight Magic Mitts from Jacquline Rivera feature a moon motif on the … Read More...
Spider Socks Knitting Pattern
Following knitters on Instagram, you see a lot of great new and old knitting patterns. I missed the Spider Socks from Terri Knight the first time around, but when I saw this post from Joy Blaser on Instagram they immediately … Read More...
Spooky Spiders Cross Stitch Pattern
There are so many cool cross-stitch products out there. The spooky spider cross-stitch pattern from Stitched Modern features something I didn’t even know existed: cross-stitch fabric pre-printed with spider webs.
You can stitch the spiders right onto these webs for … Read More...
Pumpkin Perler Bead Pattern for Cross Stitch
Another great source for cross-stitch patterns that weren’t originally designed as cross-stitch patterns is the world of perler bead or melty bead designs.
These patterns are on a grid of squares, too, so it’s simple to translate them from beads … Read More...
Halloween Kisses Pixel Design
One of the cool things about cross stitch is that, because it’s on a grid, you can use other gridded patterns as cross-stitch patterns even if that wasn’t the initial intent of the design.
Brik, for instance, has a lot … Read More...
Make your own Mickey Mouse pumpkin wreath
Do you like Disney and Mickey? And do you like Halloween and pumpkins? If the answer is yes to both, we have a treat for you with this exclusive project at our sister site Craftbits.com that gives you step by … Read More...
Beyond Halloween Pumpkin decorating idea collection
I think most of us are looking forward to doing some kind of decorating for Halloween. Maybe something different this year like these donut pumpkins? Over at the blog Party Pinching there is a great collection of 30 unusual and … Read More...