Halloween is approaching, and we want to get in as many handmade decorations as we can. It’ll be here before we know it and little trick-or-treaters will be knocking on our door. There are plenty of projects for knitters and … 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.
How to make the cutest Mummy Halloween decoration
Are these guys cute or what? Thank you Amy of the blog Then She Made… for sending in a link to her tutorial for turning some recycled food boxes into just darling Halloween mummy decorations.
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Reminder: Win Microsoft Office 2010 Professional
Thanks to Microsoft, we are giving away a copy of this wonderful software. This post is a reminder that you have till the end of this month to get your entries in.
Click here to get into the draw.
Chalkboard Pumpkins
The EdelSpot is a cute blog who features chalkboard paint pumpkins this week. This simple tutorial can keep your child using their imagination….not to mention they can use the same pumpkin over and over! 
Snake Cakes
Learn how to make this strawberry shortcake snake HERE at Family Fun. And for more snakey goodness, check out this snake cake.
Tutorial: Prince Charming costume for a little boy
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little boy Prince Charming costume, complete with epaulets and rope braid. This is SO stinkin’ cute!! Get the how-to.
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5 Subway Art Ideas for Halloween
Subway art is a fun way to dress up any room for any occasion or, as in this case, for any given holiday. Halloween has brought out more subway artists and I’m happy to share some of the designs I … Read More...
Tutorial: Flintstones costumes for the whole family
Amy from Naptime Crafters shares a series of tutorials on her blog showing how to make Fred, Wilma, and Pebbles Flintstones costumes. (I linked to her Fred costume earlier this week.) This is so awesome! Wilma’s costume includes her dress … Read More...
Video How-To: Witch Hat Mini Cupcakes
Learn how to make these cute witch hat mini cupcakes in this easy-to-follow video featuring Jennifer Bushman from the California-based bakery, Donsuemor. With the detailed, step-by-steps featured in this charming video, these cupcakes look super easy to make. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Dead Roses crumpled witch hat
Head over to Sew4Home to find out how to make their Dead Roses Witchy Hat. I love the crumpled effect on the brim, which is achieved by couching florist wire down around the edge. Go to the tutorial.
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Spray Painted Pillows for Halloween
Maria from You Craft Me Up has a great tutorial on how to make spray painted pillows without sacrificing the pillow itself. She created pillow covers, decorated them, then covered her current pillows with them.
Pumpkin Popsicle Stick Craft
Paper Pumpkins
I love how unique these paper pumpkins look. You can find how to make them with your children at Delia Creates. The project uses many different techniques that are so great for your children.
How to make a recycled rolled newspaper sword and bandanna skirt
This post over at Alphamom was posted for Talk like a pirate Day but I think both of the tutorials would make great costume element for Halloween. Pop on over to this link to see how to make a rolled … Read More...
Mummy Treats
It’s amazing how a little gauze can transform Rice Krispie treats into the cutest mummies. Find the how-tos for creating mummy treats HERE at Recipe Girl.
Tutorial: Trick or Treat dish towels
Sweetie Pie Bakery made these super cute Trick or Treat Towels for Halloween. She made them just like her round dish towels, but added appliques to turn them into a pumpkin and ghost. Go to her blog for more information … Read More...
Halloween Hurricane Candle Holders
Susan over at Entertain Exchange hit the dollar store and put together these cool Halloween hurricane candle holders. A great addition to any Halloween party!
Milk jug storm trooper helmet and other cool Halloween crafts
Just in time for Halloween! This storm trooper helmet looks great and is made out of two plastic milk jugs!
I just saw someone tweet this tutorial from the Filth Wizardry blog. It lokos like they have quite a few … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Halloween banner
Jennifer from My Life… A Happy Circus shows how to make this fun Halloween banner with stuffed felt shapes. So cute!! Get the how-to.
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Mummy Meatloaf
I’m pretty amazed that The Knead for Speed could manage to pack so much emotion into a meatloaf (that look in his eyes, is it fear? concern?). Find the recipe for a meatloaf mummy HERE at The Knead for Speed