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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Knit the Perfect Socks for Pumpkin Season
I realized the other day that I hadn’t knit any socks in quite some time. I need to rectify that soon, and the Pumpkin Nights socks from Dolly Laishram might be just the thing to do it.
These shorty socks … Read More...
7 Techniques with Watercolor Brush Pens (and a Discount!)
I recently got the chance to try out the Watercolor Brush Pens
from Chalkola. Last year I shared how you could use their Chalk Markers in your paper crafting (click here if you missed it) and now … Read More...
How to make a custom Ouija board
Can I just say how much I love this young Youtuber Rebecca? She has created a fun how-to video that includes all the best elements of you want in your tutorial videos. She is fun and entertaining, she does awesome … Read More...
How to make a fan fold paper pumpkin Jack-o-lantern
This Jack-o-lantern has a charming vintage quality. But this is surprisingly easy to make. Pop on over to the blog Easy Peasy and Fun for the easy step by step tutorial on how to make a folded paper Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern… Read More...
Haunted Mansion Cross Stitch for Halloween
People I know who love the Halloween season (yes, it’s a season) seem to start thinking about their plans around this time of year. If you want to stitch something amazing to add to your Halloween decor this year, now … Read More...
How to make giant octopus tentacles
My complete focus right now is big decorations that I can put on my lawn so that my neighbors can enjoy from afar. When I spotted these giant tentacles I was so tickled and they are pretty easy to make. … Read More...