Here’s a cute pattern for a bit of Halloween (or other seasons) decor I got a tip about from the Vintage Umbrella. This knit and felted candy corn from Wooly Something (aka Marie Mayhew Designs) provides a simple way … 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.
How to make a row of pumpkins from an old sock
I simply love the expression on the last pumpkin on the right! See how to make these adorable (and angry) sock pumpkins over at Sharon’s blog Crafts ‘n Coffee. And if that Halloween pumpkin goodness wasn’t enough check out this … Read More...
Fall Crochet!
Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More...
Zombie Arm Cupcake Toppers
Why oh why have I not thought of gumpaste zombie arms to stick out of a cupcake to hold the cupcake topper? Lucky Tikkido has. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Tikkido.
Felt Bunting for Halloween Tutorial
Ramya the host of “ArtPlatter” has discovered her blog has become an important part of her life. She is now experimenting with different crafts, whatever she interests her and what she feels her readers would find useful. Today she is … Read More...
Free Pattern: Webbed Legwarmers
I love just about everything Vickie Howell designs because her stuff is cute but also pretty quick and easy. She uses details in a way that make her projects stand out even if the level of difficult isn’t all that … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pirate costume
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made this awesome pirate costume for her young daughter. Depending on colors and embellishments, you could also rework this to be a princess costume. Go to part … Read More...
Free project: Grey and Orange quilt
This would be a quick throw to make for autumn decor, just perfect for snuggling with some hot cider in hand. The dark grey solid is the perfect foil for the orange as it’s seasonal without emphasizing the ubiquitous orange … Read More...
20+ Ways to Use a Pumpkin Cookie Cutter
If you clicked on the links to my last two posst, you’ll notice those uber-cute Krispies Treats bears-in-costume and funny face pumpkins are part of a larger blogger pumpkin extravaganza. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, challenged over … Read More...
Funny Face Pumpkins
Need a quick way to cheer up this morning? Click on this post over at Munchkin Munchies to see some funny face pumpkins, with how-tos. Ha.
Cross Stitch Pattern – Halloween Freebie
Scroll all the way down to the end of this blog post from Stickeule for a cute Halloween freebie. You can stitch it as is or pull individual elements from the design for smaller projects. Check out the free project.… Read More...
Video tutorial: How to Create A Spider Pumpkin
If you are tired of carving your pumpkins with sharp knives and scooping out the seeds; then watch this clever no-carve technique for turning a small pumpkin into a creepy-crawly spider. All you need is small pumpkins, felt and old … Read More...
Tutorial: Wall-E costume
April from Wildflowers & Whimsy needed to make a Wall-E costume for her son, and she wanted it to be more durable than the ones she had seen tutorials for. They involved painting a cardboard box to look like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby hedgehog costume
Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little baby hedgehog costume. His little spikes are actually rows of soft fleece fringe. … Read More...
Feather Hair Clip
Want to be a ravishing raven for Halloween? Need a feather in your hair to complete your dancer’s costume? Whatever your feathery needs, Justine offers a simple solution for how to make your own feathered hair clip at Sew Country … Read More...
Halloween Clay Goodness
This week there’s the less cute but still awesome Halloween clay:
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| Skull Ornament by OfMiceandMarionette | Alien Brain by PumpkinTreeLane |
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| Zombie Heart Earrings by JessicaHyett | Witch Rabbit by MadreOllly |
Tutorial: Little kid owl costume from repurposed fabric
Kiki and Company guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how she made this owl costume for her daughter that’s pure fabulousness. Not only is it a gorgeous costume, but she … Read More...
Free Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Halloween will be here soon so get a head start on your stitching with this free chart from Sticheree. It’s a creepy monochromatic scene that will stitch up in no time for a treat bag or Halloween ornament. Get the … Read More...
Candy Frankenstein
And edible craft with actual glue and paper crafting involved that also includes candy. Imagine my glee at spotting these silly Frankenstein candy constructions. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make your own HERE at That’s What We Said.
Halloween Felt Trick-or-Treat Tote DIY
This is the cutest project from Country Living. The instructions are easy and your child will have a one-of-a-kind Trick-or-Treat Tote. Get over to Country Living and check out all their holiday crafts.