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.

Mod Podge Pumpkins

September 27, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Pull out your favorite scrapbook paper (I think fabric would be great too) and decorate some faux pumpkins. A fun (but messy!) project for kids too. See the Mod Podge pumpkins here.

Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups

September 27, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

And last but not least, some toil and trouble from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Learn to make cauldron treats (AKA chocolate cups with green pudding) HERE.

Patchwork Glass Vases

September 27, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

I made these for Michael’s Craft Stores via my designer gig with DecoArt. I used the Americana Gloss Enamels which work beautifully. I love the glow of the orange, they’ll look great on our holiday table. Get the tutorial for … Read More...

5 minute Felt Pumpkin DIY

September 26, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Gina of “East Coast Mommy” has this simple, but adorable pumpkin tutorial for us to make. This is a project the kids could help with, too cute. Make several for your family and friends. Gina is sad that summer … Read More...

Frankenstein Quesadillas

September 26, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Have Frank over for dinner. (Groan, sorry.) Make Frankenstein with tortillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

Mini Mice Cakes

September 25, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Eek! A totally not-scary mouse! Must be the licorice ears. Learn to make these cuties HERE at Country Living.

Candy Corn Bottle Vases

September 25, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

How fun are these? I love this idea, so brilliant. Paint empty boring glass vases to look like candy corn for fall. Genius! Head over to The Swell Life to get the how to on these Candy Corn Bottle Vases… Read More...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween

September 24, 2011 by Stacie Hooder

Melanie Brook’s has restocked her Etsy shop with these cute spooky kitty pendants. It’s nearly time for Halloween and these kitties would make a sweet treat!

Footprint Flying Witch

September 24, 2011 by Kristen Stephens

How adorable is this little witch? I hardly ever think of crafts for kids with witches, but this one seems perfect for any age! Head on over to Sweet and Lovely Crafts for the directions.

Freebie: Monster Digital Stamp

September 23, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Torico Digital gallery shares 3 cute monster digi stamps for free, great for Halloween cards. Click here to download. You can also find more of her digi’s to buy here at her Etsy shop, Birdie Brown.

-Heather

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Red Velvet Edgar Allan Poe Cake

September 23, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

I almost timed this post to publish hours from now, just so this genius didn’t sit so close to my so-much-lamer monster cupcakes, but I got over myself to hit publish immediately. You see, I’ve studied Poe. Specifically, representations … Read More...

Would you go No Shampoo?

September 23, 2011 by Minnie

You know there is a whole ‘No Shampoo’ movement out there. It’s really quite interesting. There are a ton of places online to read about and several techniques for keeping your hair clean and nice. Nicer than if you … Read More...

Check Out These Cute Miniature Mummy Soaps Perfect For Halloween

September 23, 2011 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Not only do these mummies fit perfectly into little hands but with halloween just around the corner you know what that means……..that’s right sticky, sugar coated fingers! Never fear the kids will want to wash up often with these super … Read More...

Cross Stitch Two Little Witches

September 22, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Time for Halloween stitching right? Well Lili.Hr has a cute little duo of witches for you to stitch for ornaments or to add to a treat bag.

Tutorial: Drawstring Trick or Treat sack

September 22, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Heather from WhipperBerry guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring Trick or Treat sack. The muslin and black that she used in her example are perfectly spooky! A handful of fabric flower embellishments (orange … Read More...