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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.

The perfect costume for a recycled crafter- Edward Scissorhands of course!

October 4, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

edward-scissorhands-halloween-costume If you are like me and LOVE to cut stuff up can you think of a better costume than Edward Scissorhands? Over at Oriental Trading Company they have what they call a Miss Scissorhands costume and I just had to … Read More...

Freebie: Halloween Cat in a Pumpkin Suit Digital Stamp

October 2, 2016 by Heather Holbrook

Freebie: Cat in a Pumpkin Suit Digi Stamp

Visit the Dearie Dolls blog to download a black and white version of the adorable pumpkin cat digital stamp for free.

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Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital … Read More...

3 DIY Halloween Treats Bags to Make

October 1, 2016 by Katie Smith

It is October 1st, and here in the USA that means that Halloween is only a few weeks away!

I think these Halloween treat bags, made by Claire at Pillar Box Blue, are super cute! Claire shares 3 different free … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew rainbow unicorn costume

September 30, 2016 by Anne Weaver

This rainbow unicorn costume!  John from The Art Dream shares a tutorial at Hello Wonderful showing how you can make it.  It’s made from craft felt and no sewing is required, but if you have a sewing machine it would … Read More...

How to make recycled Halloween monsters

September 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

cereal-both2 I love how snarky the looks on these monsters’ faces are. You too? Well pop on over to the blog She Knows for the easy tutorial on how to make recycled cereal box Halloween monsters. I know I will … Read More...

Halloween rubber ducky fishing fountain game

September 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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I spotted the funnest set of Halloween rubber duckies at Oriental Trading Company and I new I just needed to use them in a fun Halloween decoration. I thought it might be fun to also make it into a game.… Read More...

Check out This Super Cute Tiny Knit Pumpkin

September 27, 2016 by Sarah White

mini knitted pumpkin patternMy daughter has decided it’s officially fall, as in going to really start feeling like fall, as soon as it’s October. We’ve been having cool mornings and warm afternoons this week, so I believe her.

With fall coming on that … Read More...

How to make a paper bag tree

September 27, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

screen-shot-2016-09-26-at-10-10-26-pmPaper bags are the perfect recycled material to make trees with and a spooky tree makes a great base for all sorts of mini Halloween decorations. A forest of them could hold all sorts of creepy goodies and creatures. Pop … Read More...

A whole bunch of spook-tacular recycled Halloween crafts

September 25, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

5d9675ba6f24489be5dd8755908fd2ae Here’s lookin’ at you kid! These are just so pretty I have to make them.  These beautiful flowers with eyeballs in the center are part of a whole group of super-fabulous recycled Halloween crafts featured at the blog Her Campus. … Read More...

Tutorial: Chiffon fairy dress for little girls

September 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a floaty chiffon fairy dress.  Add in a flower crown and a purchased set of wings, and you’ll have one beautiful little fairy on your hands!  Make it for Halloween … Read More...

How to make a folded paper spiderweb

September 22, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

accordian_spider_0004 This is such a pretty paper spiderweb. I bet it would look cool out of recycled book pages. Slink on over to Lia Griffith’s blog for the tutorial and free download pattern for a folded paper spider web. I … Read More...

Project: Small Tote made with Envelope Punch Board Tool

September 20, 2016 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Small Tote made with Envelope Punch Board Tool

If you have one of those cool envelope punch boards you can make lots more then just envelopes with it. This project uses it to make an adorable little tote, perfect for storage or gift giving. Visit Splitcoast Stampers for … Read More...

Halloween Temari Balls

September 20, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This Halloween inspired Temari ball is stunning, it is going to take some time so you better get started.

If you are new to the Art of making Temari Balls then check out this great tutorial for how to start … Read More...

Chocolate Ghost Pops

September 20, 2016 by Meaghan Mountford

choc.ghostsLearn how to make these white chocolate ghost pops HERE at Roots and Wings Co. All the step-by-steps and a template for these easy sweets are provided. (And we all know how much I love stuff on sticks!)

 

How to make a paper bag pumpkin light

September 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

screen-shot-2016-09-19-at-2-49-08-pm These are so elegant and rustic looking. And they are so easy to make you could make a whole pumpkin patch of them like in the photo. Pop on over to the blog Smile Mercantile Craft Company for the tutorial … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew owl costume

September 17, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Vicki from Art With Kids shows how you can create an adorable owl costume, with no sewing required.  All you need is a t-shirt, some felt, and some paint.  The costume creates a shirt with feathers on the front and … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew mummy pillow

September 16, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Make this cute mummy pillow without sewing a stitch!  Rebecca from Petite Party Girl guest posts at Tatertots & Jello with a tutorial showing how to do it.   It’s super easy to make from a plain pillow, cheesecloth, and felt.  … Read More...

Giveaway- Epic Cosplay Costumes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs

September 13, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway- Epic Cosplay Costumes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs

Leave a comment in today’s post by September 22, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun how to design and sew fun … Read More...

Pumpkins For Your Porch To Last Throughout Fall

September 13, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

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Pumpkins are an iconic sign of the Fall season, and while we can get away with decorating our homes with them from September-November, the real thing may not last so long.  Thanks to the blog Hazel and Ruby, you can … Read More...

Recycled spool tiny button bouquet Halloween decoration

September 12, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

sam_4261 If you like making tiny decorations this little button bouquet is perfect. Grab an old wooden spool and some wire and you are on your way. Thanks go out to Lynn of the blog Happier Than a Pig in Mud … Read More...

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