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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.

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

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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

finger knit medusa snakesIt’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

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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

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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...

How to make cheesecloth Halloween ghosts

October 20, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Halloween Decorations This little family of ghosts is so darn cute! The tutorial on how to make these cheesecloth ghosts is featured at the blog Eighteen25. I bet these would look cool hanging as well as how they are here sitting on … Read More...

Tutorial: Witch hat Halloween headband

October 19, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this witch hat headband.  The itty bitty witch hat is made from felt and perches on top of the headband.  Cute … Read More...

RIP Stitched Coasters

October 19, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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These DIY Halloween RIP coasters are simple but creepy. The tutorial is very basic and easy to follow. I love the white on black as it really makes the colors pop. I kind of want olives now too. RIP Halloween … Read More...

Game Of Thrones Hairstyles

October 17, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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Games of Thrones or GOT has become a very popular style choice. With Halloween just around the corner it might be time to add a few extra touches in the way of Hairstyles to your planned Game Of Thrones Halloween … Read More...

Halloween Dress Ups For When You Don’t Want To Actually Wear A Costume

October 16, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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I think I fall in to the category of wanting to dress up (for my children) but not actually wanting to wear a costume. If you too are only half as enthusiastic as me for Halloween then check out these … Read More...

Coffee Filter Pumpkin Wreath

October 15, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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Coffee filter crafts are no new trend in our crafting world, but this fun little twist on the technique puts a nice touch to any front door.  This adorable pumpkin wreath is a great little project you can accomplish this … Read More...

Halloween Hair Styles For Girls

October 15, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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Halloween is no longer just about dressing up and going trick or treating. Halloween has turned in to a “theme” for most things during the month of October. From Halloween School dances, discos and fairs. How about trying on of … Read More...

DIY Happy Jack-O-Lantern Wood Slice

October 15, 2015 by Katie Smith

 

Halloween is just over 2 weeks away, can you believe it? This means that if you celebrate the holiday than it is time to get out your pumpkin decorations (if you have not already)!

I created this Happy Jack-O-Lantern … Read More...

4 Non Scary Stick Puppet Spider Tutorials

October 14, 2015 by Katie Smith

Here is a great Halloween project idea to do with the kids! Denise from DIY Crush made the adorable black spider on a stick above and shares the tutorial with all of us too! She says: “Stick puppet crafts are … Read More...

Halloween Mason Jar Treats + Free Printable Lid Labels

October 14, 2015 by Katie Smith

Could these mason jars filled with treats get any cuter? Learn how to make these treat jars using the tutorial over on The Beautydojo blog. These are the perfect project for Halloween.  Andrea even shares free printable lid labels for … Read More...

Knit a Sweet Strawberry Hat, for Halloween or Whenever

October 14, 2015 by Sarah White

knit a sweet strawberry hat for a babyA themed hat can be a Halloween costume for a little kid almost by itself or with a same-colored onesie or other neutral clothes.

This strawberry hat by the Chilly Dog is the result of a request to knit a … Read More...

Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern – The Cutest Little Blood Sucker Around

October 14, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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Durene is again offering another adorable freebie. This time it is just in time for Halloween. Check out this cheeky little blood sucker by visiting her facebook page.

Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns and charts? Check out these … Read More...

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