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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.

Tutorial: Merry Scarecrows

September 4, 2013 by Elaine Robitaille

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These great little scarecrows are a combination of crafty goodness including polymer clay pumpkin heads. The tutorial is great, full of little details to add all the spooky fun to your scarecrow figure.

Photo by Brae of Otterine.

Halloween Felt Ghost Wreath with a Printable Scallop Template

September 4, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Halloween Felt Ghost Wreath Jen is a mom of 4 and the host of “Tatertots & Jello” has some wonderful tutorials on her blog and this “Halloween Felt Ghost Wreath and Printable Scallop Template” is a real crowd pleaser.  In my opinion she has … Read More...

Halloween Bat Mobile, DIY-Tutorial

September 3, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Halloween Bat Mobile,

I just bought some old embroidery hoops on eBay and this is just the project to use them with.  Andie hosts American Felt and Craft’s and loves felt and relates: “What’s not to love about felt”!  The color selection is … Read More...

Best photographed quilt – Week 10

August 30, 2013 by Scarlett Burroughs

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This is what it means to mix traditional and modern – successfully. Blair of Wise Craft made this quilt. And her choice of a black and white Day of the Dead toile ground make the primary colored blocks on point … Read More...

Sewing a Black Felt Spider

August 29, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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Onel’s (English-Indonesian) latest project today is showing us her “Felt Sewing Spider”!  “Don’t worry” relates Onel “this won’t crawl around the house to see you screaming at it nor will it make the corner of your ceiling its home (unless … Read More...

Felt Halloween Playing Card Costume (FREE pattern)

August 28, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Felt playing card

Here is a clever idea for a Halloween costume from “Beverly’s Fabric” they also have a downloadable pattern for us.  All you card players will love this.  It looks like a pretty simple and quick project, so give it a … Read More...

Felt Bat-Filled Front Door DIY

August 27, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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How scary is this front door for fright night (Halloween)?  I think this is a fun idea for Trick or Treat.  This idea is from “Country Living” and they did not offer a template so I will hook one up … Read More...

How to make a secret hiding place monster

August 23, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

M5 OK yes I live in Los Angeles so this little monster sportin’ my local team colors was the photo I chose to share but there are lots more fun ideas for dressing up a secret hiding place monster. Pop on … Read More...

Felt Skull Halloween Pillow {Target Knock-Off} tutorial

August 23, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Felt Skull Halloween Pillow

Rebecca was walking through Target when she spotted this super cute mini felt pillow with a “Halloween skull and cross bone”.  She did not want to pay the price and took a picture and went home and made two for … Read More...

Felt Halloween Wreath tutorial

August 21, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Felt Halloween Wreath

This is the cutest wreath in its bright orange color, but you could make it black with white ghosts. First up was a lovely Halloween Felt Wreath. “Make and Takes” used the pattern from All Things Simple, inspired … Read More...

How to make your own Zombie Plushie Tutorial

August 18, 2013 by Linda Lanese

Zombie Plushie

Your kids will love this adorable Zombie Plushie with Halloween close at hand.  These little guys sitting around the house will actually confirm Halloween is coming! Heidi hosts “Heidi Boyd Crafty Inspiration” from her home in Maine is sharing her … Read More...

How to make Lego people Halloween costumes

August 1, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_2291-480x640 I just scored the last piece of a costume I wanted to be last year but couldn’t complete with out this element. I can’t tell you what it is as that will spoil the surprise. But what I can share … Read More...

How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines

June 12, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

final2 I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several.  They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More...

How to make melted flowers

November 5, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

If you are looking to make some embellishments pop on over to the blog Reincarnated for the full tutorial on how to make recycled fabric flowers. There is a great tip on how to hold the fabric while melting!

Tutorial: Mini Spiderweb Cookies

October 31, 2012 by Elaine Robitaille

Miniature Spiderweb Lolly Cookie

As a Happy Halloween enjoy the cute little spiderweb “cookie” tutorial from AiClay.

Too Cute Halloween Spook Tutorial

October 31, 2012 by Linda Lanese

Halloween!  Better late than never!  Since many communities are in the Northeastern US are changing their Trick or Treat dates until Friday or the weekend, we still have time to make something fun for the kids.  Mindy of  “You’re Too … Read More...

How to make a recycled umbrella witch hat

October 31, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Looking to whip up a fun witch hat for Halloween and have an old umbrella around? Pop on over to Russian Team on Etsy for a great tutorial on how to make a recycled umbrella witch hat.

How to make glittery Halloween play dough treats

October 31, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Looking to make a Halloween party favor? How about some glitterie play dough packaged in recycled yogert cups. Pop on over to Wonkey Wonderful for the tutorial and recipe on how to make glitter play dough and package it in … Read More...

How to make recycled milk bottle Halloween spiders

October 31, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled milk bottle lid Halloween spiders.

How to make a recycled mummy jar

October 31, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Craft Sew Love Grow there is a tutorial on how to make this adorable mummy jar.

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