The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … 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 glass eyes
I know it’s only mid summer but the Halloween decorations are in the stores so that must mean it’s OK to post Halloween craft projects. Over at Make there is an easy tutorial on how to make glass eyes perfect … Read More...
Make Your Own Concrete Hands To Make A Statement In Your Garden This Year
Have you been looking for a way to dress up your flower beds, but just can’t seem to find the right thing? This DIY tutorial shows you just how to make your own hand shaped flower planters made from concrete. … Read More...
Doll Head Ring Tutorial
Want to get “ahead” of the fashion scene(pun totally lame but required)?
This doll head ring is what we like to call a “conversation starter”.
Imagine wearing this out to dinner and the conversations you would have!
You could use … Read More...
DIY Planter Made From Recycled Tires
It’s still a little too early to start planting anything in our gardens or flower beds, but if you have a little Spring fever, then you are probably dreaming about what you would like to do with your gardens this … Read More...
How to make a wicked cute dress from 2 t-shirts
Jeni at Lola Nova Upcycling made this cute dress for Halloween but I would wear it year round with maybe straight cut sleeves instead of the pointy strips. Pop on over to her blog to see her step-by-step tutorial on … Read More...
DIY: Felt Sugar Skull Sachets
I have a friend who would just love these felt sugar skull sachets made by Rachel from Adventures in Making! Rachel shared the tutorial for these cute sachets so if you want to make your own, you totally can! You’ll … Read More...
How to make a fairy twig crown
If you are in need of a last minute Halloween costume simply go outside and gather up some sticks and twigs then pop on over to the link Nikki sent in to the blog Tikkido for the easy tutorial on… Read More...
Halloween Tic Tac Toe
Here’s a last minute fun project for kids or family. The clay is simple sculpting and suitable for children.
You could make this a fridge tic tac toe game by adding magnets to the bases of the pumpkins and ghosts.
How to make an easy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume
This just made me crack up laughing! I have never seen a better repurposing of a turkey baking pan! So clever. Pop on over to the blog Crafts By Courtney for the tutorial on how to make a recycled turkey … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew monster claw gloves
Caroline from Salsa Pie shows how you can make a pair of monster claw gloves – quick, easy, and with no sewing required. You’ll start with a pair of inexpensive gloves and then add felt claws to the end. This … Read More...
Halloween Monsters from Clay
Last week I got to hang out with the local Cubs – the younger Scouts. We made clay things of course. I started them off with Jack O Lanterns and encouraged them to go from there and make little scrap … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Pretzels
Pictures speak more than words sometimes. This is one of those times. This recipe is self explanatory through the pictures. You need mini pretzels, orange chocolate melts(the recipe states white chocolate with orange food coloring) and green candy. Melt the … Read More...
Let’s Make Halloween Pompoms
Make a Soft ghost, skulls or eyeballs with Mr P of “Mr printables”! These are all cute for all age kids. Mr P has complete instructions on how to make each project with pictures. Give one of these a try, … Read More...
9 Fun Halloween Games
Whether you’re planning an over the top Halloween Fright night party or a quiet night in, these Halloween games are sure to set the mood and keep the kids entertained.
The best thing about all of these Halloween party games … Read More...
DIY Halloween Wolf Hoodie Costume NO SEW
Lia of “Elli Blog” has you covered for a last minute costume. You need a hoodie sweatshirt, felt and a glue gun. With a few rounds of felt cutting and re-cutting, this is the wolf face that emerged. Lia … Read More...
A Felt Bat Garland: DIY Halloween Decorations
Jean of “artful parent” has been making lots of DIY Halloween decorations this year and this “Felt Bat Garland” is a winner! She used the same bat template (from Country Living), but cut hers out of black felt rather than … Read More...
How to make a pumpkin place setting
Mini pumpkins have many uses for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Using them as place settings is a great use. But what I really liked over at this post at The Scrap Shoppe where Michele shows a clever way to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Maleficent costume horns
Christine from Heidi & Finn made the most fabulous Maleficent costume for her daughter! The costume includes a cape, a dress, and a vinyl hat with the signature curved horns. You can use any basic cape and shirt pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s fairy princess dress
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this beautiful fairy princess costume dress for her young daughter. It’s actually a simple t-shirt bodice with a circle skirt, but layers of tulle give it the float and the fluff … Read More...