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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.

Tutorial and pattern: Trolls Princess Poppy costume

August 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Tutorial and pattern: Trolls Princess Poppy costume Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a Trolls Princess Poppy costume.  The little blue dress is easy to make from fleece or felt.  And since any Troll costume is not complete without the big fluffy Troll … Read More...

Crochet Indian Princess Head dress

January 10, 2017 by Shellie Wilson

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This has to be the most colorful and prettiest head dress I have seen in a while. This is perfect for the dress up box as the crochet will last years. I much prefer this over a paper one. Perfect … Read More...

Polymer Clay Spider Webs

October 29, 2016 by Elaine Robitaille

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Sunni Bergeron popped a tutorial up for a spider web cane way back… it was one of the ones I played with back when I was new. It still works just great for an overlay effect on your Halloween designs. … Read More...

DIY Ghosts Phone Case for Halloween

October 28, 2016 by Katie Smith

Only 4 days until Halloween, but I just had to share this easy, simple but awesome way to decorate your phone case for Halloween! Renee from Cute Simple Stuff makes a new phone case every month, which I think is … Read More...

Creepy Clay Roses

October 28, 2016 by Elaine Robitaille

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Perfect for Halloween is this slightly creepy, odd twist on a normal polymer clay rose pendant or charm. You could go full goth chic and do the rose in black, as well. MaGa DollieLife has a stack of other cute-goth … Read More...

How to create glitter dragon face paint

October 26, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

This video tutorial on how to paint a dragon pattern with glitter on your skin is based on a tutorial from the book The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter. It is super clever and might … Read More...

Adorable Candy Corn Crafts

October 25, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

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If you are a candy corn fan, this post will be perfect.  These cute little crafts will put you in the perfect spirits for the season.  Each of them are simple enough to do, you can still have them ready … Read More...

Halloween Signs from Clay

October 24, 2016 by Elaine Robitaille

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Are you ready for Halloween yet? Make yourself a little sign for your door. Karen Prince used a variety of Sculpey clays to create a “Beware” sign but you could obviously add whatever spooky sentiment you’d like to yours. … Read More...

Tutorial: Sew a Halloween treat basket

October 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew up a cute fabric basket to hold your Halloween treats! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at the Dritz blog Make Something showing how you can make one.  The little basket is made from a main fabric and … Read More...

Frozen Snow Queen Ice Crown Tutorial

October 23, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

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The ever-popular Snow Queen is still a big trend amongst all princesses at heart.  if you are dressing up as her for Halloween, or know of a little one who is, this Ice Crown would be a great addition to … Read More...

Tutorial: DIY Alice In Wonderland costume

October 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how she created this adorable Alice In Wonderland costume for a little girl.  You’ll need a basic dress sewing pattern.  She used her Fiesta Frock which is available for sale (or … Read More...

Boo Soap Dispenser

October 21, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Add a little Holiday cheer to your Halloween week with this BOO themed soap. These would make cute little gifts for loved ones. I would be tempted to make them in hand sanitizers and hand them out the kids in … Read More...

Dress up Christmas lights with black cats and friendly ghosts

October 20, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

screen-shot-2016-10-19-at-9-59-59-amWhen I spotted these black cats I know I was going to be instantly grabbing the black paper and my twinkle lights were going to be embellished with black cat faces. Pop on over to the blog Cakies for the … Read More...

Tutorial: Butterfly costume with extra large wings

October 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These butterfly costumes are showstoppers thanks to those oversized wings.  Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make them.  The wings are made from a lightweight flowy fabric painted with colorful designs.  Wooden … Read More...

DIY Halloween Crafts Roundup for both Adults and Kids

October 20, 2016 by Katie Smith

Halloween is less than 2 weeks away, so if you haven’t already it is time to stock up on candy and do some fun Halloween Craft!  Here is a great collection of fun handmade craft, recipes and decoration ideas to … Read More...

How to make a Spooky spool Halloween decoration

October 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

spoolchallengecheri This recycled alphabet block and spool Halloween decoration is adorable. Not only that it’s interactive. You can move the spools around! Pop on over to the blog The Crafty Sisters for the tutorial on how to make a spool and … Read More...

How to make easy no-sew bat wings

October 17, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

netflix-how-to-train-your-dragon-wings-6If you consider yourself not a crafter but want to be this n0-sew bat wings tutorial is for you! The way the pointy edges are made is beyond clever. Fly on over to the blog Bren Did and You can … Read More...

7 Enchanting & Magical Harry Potter Fonts

October 17, 2016 by Francine Clouden

 

If you and your family love Harry Potter, and scrapbook or make paper craft projects about Hogwarts, you’ll definitely want to have these fonts in your arsenal. They are perfect for making Hogwarts acceptance letters, spell books and much more.… Read More...

DIY: Spooooooooky Eyes

October 17, 2016 by Jessica Dougherty

These spooky eyeball soaps are perfect for Halloween! Learn how to make these scary soaps on the Soap Queen blog.

DIY Wicked Witch Legs Halloween Decor

October 16, 2016 by Katie Smith

These DIY wicked witch legs are the perfect freaky decor for Halloween, made by Grillo Designs. They look so easy to make and add that creepy touch to your front porch!

Perfect for fans of The Wizard of Oz.

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