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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.

Halloween Cross Stitch Chart – Not Quite Casper The Friendly Ghost

October 2, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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This Halloween chart is quick to make up and perfect for special bag tags or door hangers. He isn’t as cute as Casper but he does look like a friendly ghost. He haunts us via DMC Creative. Ghost Cross Stitch … Read More...

How to make a packing tape Halloween ghost

October 1, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Can you say, “Spooktacular!?” Oh yes indeed! This is so cool and all it is is packing tape. Pop on over to the blog Crafty Geeks to read her tutorial on how to make a clear packing tape  Halloween ghost… Read More...

TerraCycle’s upcycled soda can Halloween luminaries

September 30, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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The TerraCycle design team is headed to the Brooklyn Etsy Labs to lead the October session of Etsy Craft Night. This Thursday, October 1, attendees of the free DIY event will learn to make candle luminaries out of upcycled … Read More...

DIY Mason Jar Craft: Pumpkin Candy Jars

September 30, 2015 by Katie Smith

Make cute and spooky candy jars by recycling old candlesticks and those trendy mason jars!

This is a project I made for our sister site, Craftbits, that is perfect for Halloween! The October holiday is creeping up incredibly fast, so … Read More...

An Easy Halloween Craft ANYONE Can DO!

September 30, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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We are about a month away from Halloween so we wanted to bring you another cute craft idea to enjoy before the holiday excitement is over.  This cute candy corn craft is so simple, you will wonder why you’ve never … Read More...

Tutorial: Felt eyeball coasters

September 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

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Click the link below for her tutorial:

Eyeball … Read More...

DIY Pumpkin Halloween Phone Case

September 27, 2015 by Katie Smith

Halloween is just over a month away and it is creeping up fast! If you are making the most of the Autumn season and want a fun Halloween themed craft, then you should check this out! Renee from the Cute … Read More...

A Vintage Twist to the Traditional Pumpkin Decor

September 26, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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With Fall among us, pumpkin everything is everywhere we look.  However, that rustic look may not be your favorite way to decorate.  If you love the vintage style or are looking for something a little out of the box, this … Read More...

How to Make Giant Googly Eyes

September 25, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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Googly eyes are a staple for crafters everywhere.  Especially this time of the year.  They are definitely not a new fad or trendy item, but this post shows how you can take them up a notch and make your own … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew Rainbow Dash tutu costume

September 23, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make this gorgeous Rainbow Dash tutu costume, with no sewing required.  It’s made from a crochet tube top and strips of tulle, with purchased patches for the cutie marks.  I’m loving … Read More...

Halloween Embroidered Cat Pillow

September 23, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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Don’t let Halloween slip by without totally re-decorating your house for the occasion. These cat pillows would be perfect on the couch or the children’s bed. You can check out the full pattern here. Halloween Cat Pillow DIY. 

Looking for … Read More...

DIY Decorative Halloween Skulls

September 22, 2015 by Katie Smith

Halloween is fast approaching! Learn how you can turn cheap plastic skulls (these are from the dollar store) into chic Halloween decor for your home!  Mark Montano (Designer, TV Host and Author) created these and while at first they are … Read More...

Tutorial: Halloween Miniatures

September 21, 2015 by Elaine Robitaille

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Here’s a great miniature Halloween Jack O’ Lantern tutorial by Jeff Stahl. He’s used it as the nicely creepy centre in a Hallowween themed diorama. Because the pumpkin is painted, you could use bolder, less antiqued colours to make a … Read More...

How to make a pirate hook

September 15, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Felt Pirate Hook Tutorial Sewing Pattern How To DIY by Grace's Favours Blog This is just a cute idea. I can see making these for “talk like a pirate day” in addition to Halloween or a Pirate party. Sail on over to the blog Grace’s Favours to see her tutorial she sent in … Read More...

DIY Easy Ewok No Sew Dog Costume

September 14, 2015 by Katie Smith

Calling all Star Wars fans!!!

Get your favorite furry friend ready for the new Star Wars movies and Halloween with this easy, fast, no sew Ewok costume tutorial by Nikki over on the Tikkido blog.

Personally, I’m a Star Trek … Read More...

Unique and Fun Ways To Decorate Your Pumpkins This Year

September 12, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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In my opinion, once the month of September has begun, it’s all game for anything considered Fall.  That includes pumpkins!  I love pumpkin in any shape and color and because of that I’m totally crushing on these 26 ideas of … Read More...

DIY Easy Beaded Spider

September 10, 2015 by Katie Smith

It’s already the 10th of September, an you believe it? Since it is Autumn I will be sharing more Fall and Halloween themed projects here on Indie Crafts. To start off with, here is a not-so-creepy beaded spider craft is … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew painted burlap candy corn sign

September 8, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Allison from A Glimpse Inside guest blogs at See Vanessa Craft showing how you can make this painted burlap candy corn sign for your front door – with no sewing required!  She uses hot glue to assemble, but you could … Read More...

Halloween cat wreath, monster wreath and nail art jack-o-lantern

September 4, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Screen Shot 2015-09-01 at 7.30.56 PMOne of the easiest decorations to make is a wreath and it makes a great “welcome” statement to your home. I simply love the black cat Halloween wreath and the monster one reminds me of Oscar the Grouch. And the … Read More...

How to make a skeleton Halloween candy dish

August 31, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

skeleton dish candle This look so high end and like metal but it’s not! It is plastic and glass if you can believe it! Pop on over to the blog Four Front Doors for the easy step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...

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