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.

How to Make Pumpkins from Old T-Shirts

October 24, 2015 by Katie Smith

Need a No-Carve, No-Mess Halloween decor idea??

Here is a fun tutorial on how to make some pumpkins out of old t-shirts! We all have old t-shirts laying around right? This is the perfect excuse to get them out, especially … Read More...

3D Printed Pumpkins

October 24, 2015 by Katie Smith

While this is not a tutorial, I really wanted to share it because I think it is a really neat idea!

Lorrie McCullers, from the blog Craftiprint, 3D printed a pumpkin patch! Pretty cool, right? Inluded in the post is … Read More...

Tutorial: Halloween pillow wreath

October 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

This Halloween wreath is made of tiny little pillows, each tied in the middle to shape them like bows. Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can make it. It’s a good project to use those fun Halloween fabric prints. … Read More...

DIY Paper Spiderwebs to Decorate Everything

October 23, 2015 by Katie Smith

Get in the spirit of Halloween and make this DIY Paper Spiderweb Decoration using a free printable template that Alison from the blog Adventures in Making shared!

Alison says:

Step by step this house is getting properly October spooky. I’m

Make your own Wire Halloween Spider Webs

October 23, 2015 by Katie Smith

Halloween is only 8 days away! It has sneaked up so fast and I have really enjoyed decorating this year. Have you got your decorations up?

This Spooky but also cute spider web is so adorable and easy to make, … Read More...

How to Preserve Pumpkins – the RIGHT Way!

October 23, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

There is definitely an abundance of pumpins around this time of the year. However, there are some of us who don’t necessarily like to carve those pumpkins for Halloween, but would rather just display them and possibly keep them to … Read More...

Need a Quick Halloween Costume? Finger-Knit Medusa Snakes!

October 23, 2015 by Sarah White

It’s almost time for the costumes and creatures of the night, and if you’re still struggling to find the perfect costume that’s both easy and shows off your crafty side, look no further than these finger-knit Medusa snakes, perfect … Read More...

Metallic Sharpie Treat Bags + FREE Printable Geometric Halloween Labels

October 22, 2015 by Katie Smith

Make these easy metallic sharpie treat bags for Halloween. You just need black treat bags and metallic sharpies (sharpies are my favorite!).

Andrea from The Beautydojo created these treat bags and she even created free printable geometric Halloween labels and … Read More...

Tutorial: 4 ways to make a yarn wig

October 21, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Dana from MADE shows 4 ways you can make a yarn wig. She gives the basics you’ll need to make yarn wigs, and then shows how to make it up into 4 different styles: a side part with pigtails (or … Read More...

Easy Day of the Dead Skull using FastMache

October 21, 2015 by Katie Smith

Sugar Skulls are a classic Dia De Los Muertos symbol, but they are also just really trendy right now. Here is an easy way to make a Day of the Dead sugar skull.

The folks at ACTIVA Products show you … Read More...

Last Minute Halloween Decoratons To Creep You Out

October 21, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

Halloween has become a little tacky when it comes to store bought decorations so it’s no wonder people are seeking out their own DIY designs. This spider web has been hand stitched in a Embroidery hoop to create a elegant … Read More...

DIY Polymer Clay Halloween Placecard Holders

October 21, 2015 by Elaine Robitaille

Paul and Lianne of Swirly Designs have another great project up on Sculpey.com that’s just perfect for Halloween. These make great placecard holders for your Halloween event but would also be good for notes, photos or whimsical signs as part … Read More...