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...
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.
Happy Clayful Halloween
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...
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DIY Memento Mori Ribbons
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
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
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
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 … Read More...
7 Calavera Mask Templates for Day of the Dead!
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.
… Read More...Download calavera mask craft. Make 6 different DIY
Tutorial: Toothless dragon costume
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...
Tutorial: Sleeping Bat Pendant from Clay
Here’s a neat Halloween decoration to try that isn’t one more pumpkin: a sleeping bat, either as pendant or hanging decoration. In the video, the bat is highlighted with mica powders but you could simply use paint and a … Read More...
DIY Sharpie Treat Bag Toppers
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
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
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...
Sugar Skull Hair Clip Tutorial
Sugar skulls are become more and more popular in the Halloween crafting world thanks to the strong Mexican influence from their traditional holiday of Dia de los Muertos. If you love the look of these festive sugar skulls, try adding … Read More...
Polymer Clay Halloween Goodies
I have to admit to really liking Halloween silliness. Candy, slightly creepy-tacky decorations, costumes, general oddness and then done. Polymer clay – being pretty much the perfect medium – can capture an awful lot of that sentiment. Etsy clayers have … Read More...
Ancho Chili Turkey Breasts with Potatoes and Poblanos
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
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...
Tutorial: DIY Hiccup costume
I am in awe of this Hiccup costume (from How To Train Your Dragon 2)! Ashley from Make It and Love It made it for her son, and she shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s made … Read More...
DIY Halloween Spooky Lab Jars
Here is a great project if you are looking for some spooky and creepy Halloween decor! Sherry Nappa, from the blog Olives-n-Okra, created these with her kids and they look super easy.
She says all you need are a few … Read More...
Project: Quick and Easy Treat Bags
Need to whip up some last minute candy bags for Halloween? Try these quick and easy designs from Hero Arts like a sour cream and match book shaped packages. Find a video tutorial with all the details here.
-Heather