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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.

DIY: Mini Pumpkin Macrame Hanger

October 27, 2014 by Katie Smith

Macrame is back! It’s definitely becoming popular again and I love these handmade Mini Pumpkin Macrame Hangers that the ladies from Adventures in Making created! They are a pretty genius way to display pumpkins as part of your Autumn decor, … Read More...

DIY Halloween Witch Hat

October 25, 2014 by Linda Lanese

DIY wtich hatKristyn of “Lil’ Lunas” made her daughter, Lily, a cute and simple DIY Witch hat from felt and she was so excited.  The best part of all was that it ended up costing just a few dollars and is the … Read More...

Spooky Halloween Clay

October 25, 2014 by Elaine Robitaille

These are a few of the spookier or creepier Halloween clay finds on Etsy.


Spider Web Pendant by BeadsByEarthTones

Creepy Tree Sculpture by OffensiveDementia

Skull Earrings by EarringsBraceletsEtc

Frankenstein Cabochon by graphixoutpost

And yes, I do like my Halloween stuff.

DIY Geometric Paper Masks For Halloween

October 24, 2014 by Vikram Goyal

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Not only are these masks super inexpensive, they are highly functional, and are easy to make.

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These paper masks are of an amazing quality. Look at the details!

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Artist Steve Wintercroft provides the plans and the instructions enable you to … Read More...

Needle Felted Spiders for Halloween

October 24, 2014 by Linda Lanese

needle felted spidersShannon of “eat.sleep.make.” is a guest poster on WhipperBerry hosted by Heather.  Shannon is showing us how to make needle felted Spiders and you can have fun with these.  This is a good project to start with if you have … Read More...

Tutorial: Jack ‘o lantern embroidery hoop art

October 24, 2014 by Anne Weaver

embroideryhoopjackolanternJennifer Jangles shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute jack ‘o lantern embroidery hoop art.  The hoop creates his round shape, with a bit of fabric at the top for the stem.  Add … Read More...

DIY Faux Wax Drip Candle Tins

October 23, 2014 by Katie Smith

I shared the tutorial for these Faux Wax Drip Candles made out of empty Pirouline Tins on my own blog, Punk Projects.

I recycled 3 skinny Pirouline tins to look like melting “candles”. You know, like wax is dripping down … Read More...

Easy Cape Costumes Tutorial (One Pattern…Endless Possibilities!)

October 22, 2014 by Linda Lanese

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Does everybody have their Halloween costumes made for the children? If you don’t Liz and Elizabeth of Simple Simon and Company have you covered!  They have the cutest little Capes that can be put together in a snap. They have … Read More...

DIY Magic Potion Bottles

October 22, 2014 by Katie Smith

Rachel shared these DIY Magic Potion Bottles on the blog Adventures in Making! It’s not too late to make up some fun Halloween projects like this.

According to Rachel, you can use this same technique to make homemade lava lamps. … Read More...

Sweet and Chic Embellished Sweater Pumpkins

October 20, 2014 by Linda Lanese

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I am totally captivated with “cameo cottage designs”! Hosted by Debi; a wife, mother and Glam-ma.  She has the most amazing ideas and everything she makes takes us to a higher level in design.  You have got to check out … Read More...

Spider Web Cupcake

October 20, 2014 by Carolyn Bickford

Spider Web Cupcakes
Creepy spider and spider web cover these cupcakes. They look a little too real. I might have a second look to make sure they aren’t real.

The cupcake is just your typical cupcake recipe or some store bought variety. Nikki … Read More...

Giveaway: 2 Silhouette Portraits with PixScan Mats

October 20, 2014 by Vikram Goyal

The winners of this giveaway are Meari and Cassie. Congratulations! We have sent you both an email.

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Christmas, indeed has come in early this year for 2 of our loyal CraftGossip readers!

We are giving away, not 1, but 2, … Read More...

Dia De Los Muertos Cactus Pots DIY

October 20, 2014 by Katie Smith

Katherine shared the tutorial for these adorable little Day of the Dead inspired clay pots on her blog, Young Austinian. I don’t celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, but I still think these are just the cutest little cactus planters … Read More...

DIY Witch Hat Headband

October 19, 2014 by Katie Smith

Tara from Crafts Unleashed sent in this cute Witch Hat tutorial. For just a few bucks and five minutes of your time, you can whip up this adorable little DIY witch hat headband.

Here’s what Tara say’s about her project: … Read More...

A Little Halloween Clay

October 18, 2014 by Elaine Robitaille

Cute, tiny things for Halloween. Made by the talented polymer clayers of Etsy:

Pumpkin Creature Figurine by PlayfulPixieCreation

Halloween Brownie Minis by KatydidMiniatures

Pumpkin Carving Miniature by SaraMadeCreations

Cornucopia Miniature by RedBearMiniatures

The Eyeballs in the Tree

October 17, 2014 by Vikram Goyal

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Ok, so it’s not really a real monster, right? It is very clever, whatever it is.

This might look really cool if it were to glow in the dark, because at night time, a giant pair of eyes that look … Read More...

DIY Crown Tutorial: Frozen Elsa the Snow Queen

October 17, 2014 by Katie Smith

Tara from Crafts Unleashed sent in her tutorial for creating your own recycled crown. Not just any crown though, It’s Elsa’s (from Frozen) crown.

Here is what Tara says about her project: “Halloween is coming, and there is a gaggle … Read More...

Tutorial: DIY sequin skull t-shirt, no sewing required

October 16, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this sequin skull t-shirt with no sewing required.  Skulls are obviously fun to wear for Halloween, but they’re fun to wear all year, too.  … Read More...

FREE Skeleton Blankie Buddy Pattern from Felt With Love

October 16, 2014 by Linda Lanese

Skeleton Blankie Buddy Pattern

Alicia of “Felt With Love” Designs with her husband, Patrick, and she writes about all of their crafty and artistic endeavors. Patrick is the artist behind their designs. Alicia creates patterns from his sketches and brings them to life with … Read More...

DIY Halloween Skeleton Makeup

October 16, 2014 by Shellie Wilson

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We don’t all have the luxury of our very own makeup artists, I don’t know about you but when I am getting ready it usually means I have children at my feet or the only other adult in the house … Read More...

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