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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.

Clay Halloween Witch and Spider Pin

August 25, 2016 by Elaine Robitaille

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Halloween is creeping up on me and my studio and I admit I’ve ordered a little more orange clay than usual just so that I can make my share of pumpkins, jack o lanterns and candy corn. Sculpey and … Read More...

How to make a string and stick spider web

August 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

UpCycledHalloween-Wreath I like making things out of natural elements like sticks and it sometimes takes me a while to find the right ones for a project. I’m glad I spotted this cool stick spider web this early in the summer as … Read More...

How to make faux head in a jar spooky Halloween decoration

August 18, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

801766dab3203c4632d423a70eb35179Eeeeeewwww! This is truly creepy-tastic! But I still want to make it-but maybe with more of a vintage look or a skull. Pop on over to Instructables for the full step by step tutorial on how to make a creepy … Read More...

How to make a Pet Ghost Halloween treat with printables

August 12, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

P1120664Doesn’t everyone need their own pet ghost? I would like a whole fright of pet ghosts. These edible ones are darling and would be a wonderful Halloween treat. Over at the blog Penny Wise there is a full tutorial on … Read More...

How to make a tissue box monster

August 3, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Monster+FriendsThese tissue box monsters are so cute! I bet crafters of all ages would have fun making these – especially for Halloween decorations. I bet you could put lights in them too for an added bit of fun at night. … Read More...

How to make pumpkin prints with apples

July 25, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Pumpkin-Apple-Stamps-900x1200 I was looking around for apple themed projects thinking ahead for teacher gift ideas for back to school season and I spotted this cool tutorial on how to print pumpkins with apples at the blog Frugal Mom Eh!. You can … Read More...

One Man’s Trash Really Can Be Another Man’s Treasure!

November 28, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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You’ve heard the saying a hundred times, but before you go to throwing out your “trash” think of what ways you can turn it into a new treasure.  Upcycling items is a big trend in the crafting world, and why … Read More...

Happy Clayful Halloween

October 31, 2015 by Elaine Robitaille

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I’m absolutely borrowing (and showing off) the very talented Lisa Pavelka’s Halloweenies for today’s Halloween post: this Facebook post has the pictures in one spot or you can poke through the October postings in her blog section dedicated to her … Read More...

Share your Handmade Halloween Costumes!

October 31, 2015 by Katie Smith

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Happy Halloween! If you made your own costumes this Halloween, I would love to see them! Feel free to use the link up below to share pictures or links to blog posts of your handmade Halloween costumes!

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DIY Memento Mori Ribbons

October 31, 2015 by Katie Smith

Hey everyone, Happy Halloween! Do you have any fun plans for the holiday? What about for Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, tomorrow? If you have a few extra minutes this weekend, then you have time to … Read More...

Free Halloween Bingo game with candy corn markers

October 30, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Halloween-Bingo-Free-Printable-600x900 I’m not sure how long I could last playing bingo with candy corn markers as I would tend to eat the candy corns faster than the game might progress. Pop on over to the blog Studio DIY for the … Read More...

5 Last Minute Halloween Costumes

October 30, 2015 by Katie Smith

Halloween is tomorrow! Can you believe it is here already? Well it is, and if you do not already have a costume picked out, then maybe one of these would work for you? I think all of these are great … Read More...

Free Day of the Dead Printable Masks to Color

October 30, 2015 by Francine Clouden

 

Another great Day of the Dead printable. You can let your imagination go wild with this one, and color in these sugar skulls any way you like. Such a simple and fin activity to do with kids, if they’re looking … Read More...

7 Calavera Mask Templates for Day of the Dead!

October 30, 2015 by Francine Clouden

I’m so intrigued by the Day of the Dead celebrations, especially sugar skulls! They are so beautiful and intricately designed. Now you can fake your own, with these 7 masks to download.

Download calavera mask craft. Make 6 different DIY

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Tutorial: Toothless dragon costume

October 29, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Ashley from Make it and Love It shows how you can create a Toothless costume (from How to Train Your Dragon 2) for your toddler.  Sooo cute!!  The costume includes a hat, a set of dragon wings, a tail, and … Read More...

DIY Sharpie Treat Bag Toppers

October 28, 2015 by Katie Smith

Guys, can you believe that Halloween is ONLY 3 days away? So close, but you still have a little bit of time for some last minute DIY’s. These treat bag toppers by Andrea at The Beautydojo look super easy and … Read More...

Festive Halloween bottle labels

October 27, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

pinterest-pic@2x Everyone has bottles so why not dress them up with fun and festive labels for Halloween? Pop on over to Michelle James Designs to download these pretty Halloween labels she created. You can put them on painted bottles or fill … Read More...

Free Printable Halloween Jar Labels

October 27, 2015 by Katie Smith

Andrea, over on the blog The Beautydojo, is killing it with the free printables this season! She recently created these little black and white labels that are perfect for Halloween. they have fun phrases on them, like “It’s Pumpkin Time” … Read More...

Ancho Chili Turkey Breasts with Potatoes and Poblanos

October 26, 2015 by Carolyn Bickford

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This dinner is perfect for the weekend or even something different for Thanksgiving. Since there are only three of us for Thanksgiving. A large turkey breast is enough for us to enjoy along with meat for sandwiches the next day. … Read More...

Halloween Serving-ware from Polymer Clay

October 26, 2015 by Elaine Robitaille

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If you have an urge to make a few clay pieces to use leading up to Halloween, here’s a good one: Halloween themed serving-ware. The tutorial details include basic, simple cutlery to cover, a pottery tool for making the marks, … Read More...

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