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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.

How to make a recycled wall pocket vase

July 9, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Not only do I like this idea for making a recycled wall pocket I like what Alma put in her vase. See the tutorial she shared at her blog on how to make a recycled packaging wall pocket vase.

Dalek Dress For Halloween « Randommization

December 28, 2011 by Minnie

Is it too early for me to plan my 2012 halloween costume?

Dalek Dress For Halloween « Randommization.

Clay Pot Scarecrow

November 10, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Clay Pot ScarecrowThis adorable scarecrow is made from a clay pot and some fabric scraps. How adorable! I love how he sits on the ledge. You could even use a large pot to make a big one for your porch! Get the … Read More...

Inspiration du Jour | Pumpkin Carving

November 10, 2011 by Francine Clouden

Pumpkin Carving by Brandi Sutherlin

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Artoo Tutu | Flickr – Photo Sharing!

November 7, 2011 by Minnie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This R2D2 tutu costume is a thing of beauty. I want one!!!!! Love

Artoo Tutu | Flickr – Photo Sharing!.

Paint Stick Scarecrow

November 6, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Paint Stick ScarecrowThis is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if … Read More...

The World’s Saddest Horse

November 4, 2011 by Minnie

 

World’s most hilarious horse and best costume ever.

The World’s Saddest Horse.

Witch’s Clothesline Halloween Garland

November 3, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Witch's ClotheslineDarn it, I meant to post this before Halloween ended. it’s too darn cute not to share though, so pack it away in your ideas for next year. I’ve seen elf clotheslines, Santa and Mrs. Claus clotheslines, but never a … Read More...

Happy Creepy Halloween!

October 31, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Where I am, the small guys are done their trick or treating and the big kids are at the city’s Spookeramas. All the good ghosts and ghouls are stuffed on candies and scary stories. Here’s a Monday Mosaic chock full … Read More...

Pretty Painted Pumpkins

October 30, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Pretty Painted PumpkinsWow, I’ve seen a lot of pumpkin designs, adornments and designs, but these are probably the prettiest I have seen. I found these at Alisa Burke’s blog. Watch as she shows you how she created these beautiful designs using Tulip … Read More...

Ghoulish Skull Dollar Store Centerpiece!

October 30, 2011 by Linda Lanese

This project cost about $6 and everything came from our dollar store “The Dollar Tree”; the skull, worms, blood, rats, tea candles and Crow and I used a glue gun to put on the crow and eyes.  I love to … Read More...

Ghost Eggs

October 30, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Hilarious, simple, ghostly. Love this idea to turn hard-boiled eggs into ghosts. Learn how HERE at The Gourmet Mama. via Parents.

Felt SPIDER Tutorial

October 29, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Tally of “I Could Make That” Made this cute spider and put it on a headband for Halloween.  Tally tells how her mother once drove her crazy when they were out shopping; “she would constantly assure her that she could … Read More...

Floral Tiara

October 29, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Floral TiaraThis pretty tiara is made from dollar store flowers and some hot glue. A wonderful tiara for a little girl’s dress up, or great for a Halloween costume. Or heck, just for fun and being girly! See how to make … Read More...

It’s Not Too Late For This Halloween Craft!

October 29, 2011 by Terrye

No, it’s not knitting, but it IS yarn, so it counts right?

This yarn bowl would be cute for any season, just change out the yarn colors. And, from reading through the tutorial, it looks to be a super easy … Read More...

Little Pumpkin Luminary

October 29, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Little Pumpkin LuminaryOh now this is a totally fun idea! Using waxed paper and some fun art, Jen made this luminary from a little pumpkin. Brilliant! Get the full tutorial at 100 Directions — Little pumpkin luminary.

Halloween Window Clings

October 29, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Halloween Window ClingsPretty cool stuff here. You’ll use privacy control window film to create your clings. The kids can help too by drawing images, then you cut them out and attach to the window! Looks great with the light shining through. Thanks … Read More...

Illuminated Pumpkin

October 29, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Illuminated PumpkinUsing supplies from the dollar store and the tutorial on Recaptured Charm, you can make this pretty light-up pumpkin to decorate your home. Great for Halloween or Thanksgiving! Thanks to Lisa for sending me this project — DIY Dollar Store … Read More...

Creepy Polymer Clay

October 28, 2011 by Elaine Robitaille

Just in time for Halloween… Like a lot of kids (er, adult now) I was (am!) a little creeped out by clowns. In my case, that was due to reading Stephen King’s It at a young age. LovelyCadaver’s work has … Read More...

Purple People Eater Craft

October 28, 2011 by Kristen Stephens

This craft is so cute! I love the idea of putting tape on the paper to create the pattern. You are going to want to download the song while making this craft, and then dance along with these cute little … Read More...

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