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 a book into a pumpkin

September 14, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

What a fun idea! Diane of the blog Pittypatt Paperie sent in this link to a fun pumpkin she made from a book. She used a tutorial she found over at the blog The Craft Monkey.

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Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

September 13, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming was guest posting over at How Does She and shared this adorably ingenious pumpkin patch made from repurposed door knobs. Fun!

Dryer Duct Pumpkin

September 12, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Really? How smart is Allison over at House of Hepworths?? Don’t you just adore this pumpkin made from some dryer duct? This is fabulous! She’ll give you a step by step tute also, so be sure to check it out.

DIY: Voldemort Make-up

September 10, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

Halloween will be here before you know it & that means it will be a mad scrabble to come up with a cool costume! If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you should check out this very cool video from Backyard … Read More...

Decoupage Pumpkins: A Redo

September 10, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Last year Connie from Shady Creek Lane hopped on the black and white pumpkin band wagon. They were quite the craze last year, but turns out she didn’t like the results after all. This year she did a “do over” … Read More...

Paperback Pumpkin

September 8, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Heidi over at The Craft Monkey put together this cute Jack O’ Lantern by using a paperback book. Boy, the books I have passed by at garage sales! Tons of trashy romance novels, and they could all be living a … Read More...

Tutorial for Felt Bat from Craftideas.info

September 8, 2010 by Linda Lanese

These Bats from Craftideas.info will scare any little ones that trick or treat. Make several and hang them from trees or on wreaths. Too cute! I like the way they used the stringy thread to sew it together. Supplies needed:… Read More...

New Release and Video: Penny Black Stamps

September 7, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Visit Penny Black’s website to see all the great new stamps for Fall and Winter, from cute to elegant images and choices between wood mounted, clear or cling mounted they’ve got you covered for the upcoming holidays. Click here to … Read More...

Painted Wood Pumpkins

September 7, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

This project brings back memories for me. I used to make a lot of projects out of scrap wood. Snowmen mostly, but I love the idea of these pumpkins. Such a nice country touch and easy to make.

Tutorial: Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel

September 5, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Beverly from Flamingo Toes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Halloween-themed Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel. A bit of applique transforms a black towel into a witch skirt, and a pair of funky black … Read More...

Tutorial: Spooky Boo Bags for Halloween treats

September 4, 2010 by Anne Weaver

Missy from How Does She? guest blogs over at eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make these Spook Boo Bags for Halloween treats. Made from craft felt, they’re quick and easy to sew, and cute to boot! Go to … Read More...

Halloween Fun from AJSweetSoap

August 21, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

1. Wonderfully Witchy Finger Soap
2. Soapy Spiders
3. Candy Apple Fun Food Soap
4. Pumpkin Spice Autumn Soap

Halloween Cupcake Soaps

August 20, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty

I love Halloween and Autumn items, so naturally I fell in love with these terrific Halloween cupcake soaps featured on Denise’s Yadda Yadda blog. All supplies can be purchased at GoPlanetEarth.com.

Decoupage Pumpkins

August 14, 2010 by Amanda Formaro

Animal prints aren’t something that normally make it into my home decor, but I am in love with these pumpkins! There is just something so cool about these how could you not love them?

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Project: Stamped Mask

August 6, 2010 by Heather Holbrook

Visit the Kamadesigns blog and let Katrina teach you how to make this wonderful stamped carnival mask.

-Heather

Franenberry Bars

October 26, 2009 by Meaghan Mountford

Why, why do I find this simple treat utterly brilliant? Is it Frankenberry nostalgia? The pinkness? The “why didn’t I think of that” factor? Regardless, brilliance. Find the recipe HERE at Baking Bites. And while there, check out their clever … Read More...