This adorable scarecrow is made from a clay pot and some fabric scraps. How adorable! I love how he sits on the ledge. You could even use a large pot to make a big one for your porch! Get the … 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.
Inspiration du Jour | Pumpkin Carving
Artoo Tutu | Flickr – Photo Sharing!
This R2D2 tutu costume is a thing of beauty. I want one!!!!! Love
Paint Stick Scarecrow
This is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if … Read More...
The World’s Saddest Horse
Witch’s Clothesline Halloween Garland
Darn it, I meant to post this before Halloween ended. it’s too darn cute not to share though, so pack it away in your ideas for next year. I’ve seen elf clotheslines, Santa and Mrs. Claus clotheslines, but never a … Read More...
Happy Creepy Halloween!
Where I am, the small guys are done their trick or treating and the big kids are at the city’s Spookeramas. All the good ghosts and ghouls are stuffed on candies and scary stories. Here’s a Monday Mosaic chock full … Read More...
Pretty Painted Pumpkins
Wow, I’ve seen a lot of pumpkin designs, adornments and designs, but these are probably the prettiest I have seen. I found these at Alisa Burke’s blog. Watch as she shows you how she created these beautiful designs using Tulip … Read More...
Ghoulish Skull Dollar Store Centerpiece!
This project cost about $6 and everything came from our dollar store “The Dollar Tree”; the skull, worms, blood, rats, tea candles and Crow and I used a glue gun to put on the crow and eyes. I love … Read More...
Ghost Eggs
Hilarious, simple, ghostly. Love this idea to turn hard-boiled eggs into ghosts. Learn how HERE at The Gourmet Mama. via Parents.
Felt SPIDER Tutorial
Tally of “I Could Make That” Made this cute spider and put it on a headband for Halloween. Tally tells how her mother once drove her crazy when they were out shopping; “she would constantly assure her that she could … Read More...
Floral Tiara
This pretty tiara is made from dollar store flowers and some hot glue. A wonderful tiara for a little girl’s dress up, or great for a Halloween costume. Or heck, just for fun and being girly! See how to make … Read More...
Little Pumpkin Luminary
Oh now this is a totally fun idea! Using waxed paper and some fun art, Jen made this luminary from a little pumpkin. Brilliant! Get the full tutorial at 100 Directions — Little pumpkin luminary.
Halloween Window Clings
Pretty cool stuff here. You’ll use privacy control window film to create your clings. The kids can help too by drawing images, then you cut them out and attach to the window! Looks great with the light shining through. Thanks … Read More...
Illuminated Pumpkin
Using supplies from the dollar store and the tutorial on Recaptured Charm, you can make this pretty light-up pumpkin to decorate your home. Great for Halloween or Thanksgiving! Thanks to Lisa for sending me this project — DIY Dollar Store … Read More...
Creepy Polymer Clay
Just in time for Halloween… Like a lot of kids (er, adult now) I was (am!) a little creeped out by clowns. In my case, that was due to reading Stephen King’s It at a young age. LovelyCadaver’s work has … Read More...
Purple People Eater Craft
This craft is so cute! I love the idea of putting tape on the paper to create the pattern. You are going to want to download the song while making this craft, and then dance along with these cute little … Read More...
Life Sized Mummy
If you’re looking for something cool to make for Halloween, you might want to follow the instructions on Sew Woodsy for this awesome life sized mummy. Here’s eery and creepy and I think I’d have to keep him outside! 😉 … Read More...
FREE Needle Felting Tutorial: Skulls for Halloween
I think these are the cutest needle felting skulls I have ever seen and Emi of “small good things” wants to get into Halloween and she is sharing her darling skulls tutorial with us; that you can find here. … Read More...
Faux Hammered Copper Witch Hat
This looks like real metal doesn’t it? Well it’s not, it’s made from paper! I know, pretty cool huh? There’s instructions over at Burton Avenue and she’ll tell you how she did it too. What a fun project for Halloween! … Read More...