Eek! Spiders, spiders, everywhere spiders! I keep telling you people I’m arachnophobic and you just don’t listen. Find a bunch of spidery foods for a Spidey party HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, like Spider-Man 7 layer … 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.
Skull and Bones Treats
I even bought a skull mold
this year, perfect for these, and I’m afraid if I don’t hurry up it’ll go in the “don’t forget for next year” pile. Learn to make chocolate skulls and bones HERE at Crissy’s Craft
Witches! Cauldron Donut Pops, Witch Hats and Broomsticks
Oooh, some great witchy goodness from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Love the bone and eyes sticking out of the cauldron. Learn to make a witch’s cauldron pop from donuts HERE. Make the witch hat and broom cupcake toppers from … Read More...
Tutorials; “witchy mouse toy” and “Baby Penguin”
Holly Dawes of “Holloughby” has created this darling “witchy mouse toy” tutorial for Halloween suitable for both girls and boys and she is sharing it with us. The “witchy mouse toy” tutorial is in 2 parts; Part1 and Part2. … Read More...
Eyeball Cookies
Eyeballs! Everywhere eyeballs. I’m tellin’ ya. I know, I’ve told you over and over that this is the year of the eyeball. Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle calls these awesome eyeball cookies creepy, and they are, but somehow … Read More...
Make a life size mummy!
I think this mummy project is totally awesome and all the kids in my neighborhood would be extremely frightened when they walk up our drive and with the right lighting terrified! Heather McKnight Hamilton put this written tutorial on “Ready … Read More...
Tutorial: No-Sew iPhone Costume
Jen from My Own Road shows how she made an iPhone costume for her young child, no sewing required. It’s made from craft felt, which is easy to work with and doesn’t fray. Though she used glue to attach the … Read More...
Oreo Truffle Rats
And one more from the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe… how about some rats? Oreo truffle rats, that is. Make them HERE.
Stamped Halloween Toppers
If you’re expecting only a handful of kids on your door step on the 31st then this Halloween Craft project on our sister site might be for you. DIY – Stamped Bag Toppers. Or try making the waterproof Halloween Bunting… Read More...
Tutorial: A Jack Skellington Ornament
Here’s a tutorial perfect for fans of the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Jack Skellington ornament is meant for Christmas but totally creepy cute enough for Halloween.
Topsy Turvy Bat-Topped Mummy Cake
Two mummy ideas in a row… now how about something a bit bigger. And with more sugar. Check out this amazing topsy-turvy mummy cake from These Peas are Hollow. Find helpful links and tips on making the cake HERE
How to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat for Halloween
I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Halloween Done Tiny
More small Halloween treasures:
1. mini coven, 2. Halloween Ghost Cake, 3. a feast fit for a cannibal, 4. gravestone sets
I do particularly like the finger foods and mini headstones.
Ladies’ Fingers Cookies
I’m about to post three-in-a-row now, all from some of my fave cookie decorators. First up (as always in totally random order): Ladies’ fingers of the cookie kind. Love the nail polish. Learn to make them HERE at Bake at … Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern Smile Cookie Pops
Loving this trend from Munchkin Munchies: wearable cookie pops! Learn to make Jack O’ Lantern smile cookie pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Spooky Graveyard Cupcakes
Spooky, sure, but a yummy, sophisticated sort of spooky. Find the full tutorial to make vanilla cookies n’ cream cupcakes with fondant skull and bones toppers HERE at Pure Joy Events by guest poster 6 Bittersweets. And bonus! Find … Read More...
Cheesey Monster Appetizers
She who has mastery over Babybels apparently is equally skilled with Laughing Cow. Make adorable cheese monster appetizers HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Cupcake Jack O’ Lantern
I had to choose the picture of this Jack O’ Lantern all lit up because it’s just so dang cool. Find the step-by-steps to carve your own HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Pumpkin Place Cards
While the tag says “Happy Halloween” these would also be perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Make these place cards from simple materials and dress up your table this fall season. Head over to Thats My Letter for the tute — … Read More...
Witch Cauldron Cake Pops
These look so impressive and hard-to-do, but the step-by-step photos and instructions make these seem a snap to make. And they are green inside to match the bubbles, so bonus points for cauldron content consistency! Learn to make witch cauldron … Read More...