I am sure your kids would love this monster and like putting yucky bugs into it, too much fun. This pictorial tutorial and template is on Disney Family were you can download the pattern. I love their story about this … 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.
Make some little monsters
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shares an idea for little felt monsters to make for or with your kids. I think these would be awesome treats for Halloween visitors — healthier and more long-lasting than candy. Jenni’s post isn’t exactly a … Read More...
DIY Cat Ear Headband Tutorial and Template
Jamie hosts “Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom” and is a stay at home mom of 2 and she loves all things crafty. She hopes her DIY’s projects will inspire you. Today she is sharing her darling “Cat Ear Headband … Read More...
Giant felt squid eyeball tutorial
“This one is a bit of a weird one” says Holly; but someone found a giant squid eye on the beach in Florida and Holly of “holloughby” wanted to try and duplicate it and I think she did a pretty … Read More...
Felt applique for Halloween
Here are a couple of felt-applique blocks that are perfect for a little Halloween stitching. The patterns are free from Wee Folk Art. Go to the cat design and tute. Or go to the blackbird design and tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt garden gnome hat
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a garden gnome hat. It’s easily made from felt, with just a few seams and no hemming. Wear it with a short-sleeved shirt and suspender shorts to make a whole garden … Read More...
No Sew Pumpkin Appliqué Tutorial
This Pumpkin Appliqué pillow gives the impression of being bought in a high end home accessory shop. The almost tone-on-tone gives it an artistic appeal. This project is from “Beneath the Magnolias” hosted by Angie a stay at home mother … Read More...
Tutorial: Double layer fleece hat
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do and Monkey See Mail shows how to make a fleece hat that’s super warm for the cold weather to come. It’s made from two layers of fleece. She sews it together so there are … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladybug costume slipcover for a baby carrier
Sarah Jane Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s ladybug costume that’s worn on a baby carrier. That way you can easily carry your littlest … Read More...
Trick or Treat Bags
There is nothing better than a child walking proudly down their neighborhood street collecting candy because they made their own trick or treat bag. Here’s a great idea on how they can do that from It’s Overflowing.
Project: Stamped Fall Paper Garland
Visit a Cherry On Top and find directions for making this pretty stamped fall mini garland.
-Heather
Looking for Fall themed stamps, papers and embellishments? Check these out.
Idea file: Adapt garment patterns to sew a Yoda costume
Jill from Homemade By Jill made the cutest little Yoda costume for her little girl. It includes a Yoda hood, a long robe, and a knit top and pants. She made all of these pieces by adapting other garment patterns. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gold Leafing with Stamps
This beautiful gold leaf technique is so perfect for stamps of fall leaves or trees! Find directions on how to use gold leaf with your stamp images over on the Blockheads website.
-Heather
Tutorial: Teeny tiny pumpkin
OMG! The cutest embroidered pumpkin in the world! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to make one in five minutes with just a few bullion stitches. See her tutorial.
How to make a scrap fabric fun skirt
If you are in need for a fun and easy no sew festive skirt for Halloween or just to have some fun in the tutorial featured over at the blog Wonky Wonderful on how to make a scrap fabric skirt… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl cowgirl shirt refashioned from a button down top
Ahna from Easier Than I Thought shows how she created this fabulous little cowgirl shirt for her baby girl. She started with a plain white button-down shirt and refashioned it to give it western flair. Brilliant! She added piping to … Read More...
Haunted Gingerbread Houses
If you just can’t wait for Christmas… start your gingerbread houses now. I’m loving this cute haunted gingerbread house from no. 2 pencil. Make it HERE.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
Frozen Yogurt Candy Corn
I only just said that anything can look like candy corn this time of year, and look what I spot moments later. This is a first for me: Frozen yogurt candy corn. Find the directions to make your own HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Rattling Ghost Ornament
Our friends at Sculpey have another project, perfect for Halloween: A little ghost ornament complete with rattling chains!
Picture by Sculpey.com
Great Halloween spider web hair accessory
Over at the blog El hada de papel there is a darling spider web hair accessory idea along with the explination on how easy it is to make one perfect for Halloween.
