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.

Black Widow Pops

October 5, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

As a severe arachnophobic, I’m typing fast to avoid any thought of black widows. Dang, too late. Anyway, learn to make black widow spider pops from Oreo Cakesters HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.

Halloween Crayon Bats

October 5, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

How creative! I’m loving these bats made from melted crayons. They are wonderfully colorful and look great suspended from the ceiling. Head over to Taylor Made to get the how to on these Halloween Crayon Bats.

Tutorial: Halloween-themed conversational drink coasters

October 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make Halloween-themed conversational drink coasters. One side of the fabric coaster is appliqued with a Halloween-ie image. The other is appliqued with a Halloween … Read More...

Tutorial: Little boy’s Viking costume

October 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she created the cutest little Viking costume for her young son. I love the creative material she used for the “fur” cape and boots! (I’m not going to spoil the … Read More...

Cookies and Candy Witch Hats

October 3, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Add a bit o’ sophistication to the witch hat… Learn to craft these gorgeous witch hats (filled with a candy surprise) HERE at Mega Crafty.

Funny Face Lollipops

October 3, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

J ust cuz it’s always about me… I just made some lollipops, and I had a problem with my circles not having a mold, and someone wisely suggested googly eyes. If ooooonly I spotted this post from Maker*Land first. … Read More...

Tutorial: Yoda costume for a baby

October 3, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a yoda costume for a baby. May the force be with your cute little … Read More...

Pumpkin Pie Pops

October 3, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Pumpkin pie pops that look like little Jack O’ Lanterns? O’ too much. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.

Spooky Lollipops

October 2, 2011 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn to make these spooky tombstone lollipop covers with this video at Country Living, including a free template.

Mod Podged Halloween Blocks

October 2, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

Amy Anderson, the queen of Mod Podge and one of my BFFs 😉 made these awesome looking decorations for Halloween. She’ll show you how she did it on her blog – Mod Podge Rocks! DIY Mod Podged Halloween blocks.

Crafting with Felted Wool – Fall Craft – Felt Mushroom

October 1, 2011 by Linda Lanese

Craftideas has this darling Felt Mushroom wall hanging tutorial for us. You could also use this idea to decorate a sweatshirt or a cloth bag. The people from Craftideas tell us that this project is extremely easy and also a … Read More...

Halloween Silhouettes

October 1, 2011 by Amanda Formaro

How cute are these caramel apples all dressed up with flying witch Halloween silhouettes? You can get the free download over at Kami’s blog, NoBiggie — Halloween Silhouettes.

Tutorial: Jack-o-lantern trick or treat bag

October 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lauren shows how to make a Jack-o-lantern bag over at her blog, Adventures of Lauren. It’d be just the thing for the kids to use for all of their trick or treating candy. Get the tutorial.