How cute is this costume?! Girl superhero! Here’s a pic of the costume sans kid. Totally adorbs.
My kid wants to be a crocigator(TM) (<– not really) this year. I ordered a foam alligator hat from amazon … 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.
Mod Podge Pumpkins
Pull out your favorite scrapbook paper (I think fabric would be great too) and decorate some faux pumpkins. A fun (but messy!) project for kids too. See the Mod Podge pumpkins here.
Witch Cauldron Pudding Cups
And last but not least, some toil and trouble from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. Learn to make cauldron treats (AKA chocolate cups with green pudding) HERE.
Witch Hat Cookies… in 3-D!
Next up, witch hat cookies that stand all by themselves (as if under some spell). Find the how-tos HERE at The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle.
Patchwork Glass Vases
I made these for Michael’s Craft Stores via my designer gig with DecoArt. I used the Americana Gloss Enamels which work beautifully. I love the glow of the orange, they’ll look great on our holiday table. Get the tutorial for … Read More...
5 minute Felt Pumpkin DIY
Gina of “East Coast Mommy” has this simple, but adorable pumpkin tutorial for us to make. This is a project the kids could help with, too cute. Make several for your family and friends. Gina is sad that summer … Read More...
Frankenstein Quesadillas
Have Frank over for dinner. (Groan, sorry.) Make Frankenstein with tortillas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Mini Mice Cakes
Eek! A totally not-scary mouse! Must be the licorice ears. Learn to make these cuties HERE at Country Living.
Candy Corn Bottle Vases
How fun are these? I love this idea, so brilliant. Paint empty boring glass vases to look like candy corn for fall. Genius! Head over to The Swell Life to get the how to on these Candy Corn Bottle Vases… Read More...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween
Melanie Brook’s has restocked her Etsy shop with these cute spooky kitty pendants. It’s nearly time for Halloween and these kitties would make a sweet treat!
Footprint Flying Witch
How adorable is this little witch? I hardly ever think of crafts for kids with witches, but this one seems perfect for any age! Head on over to Sweet and Lovely Crafts for the directions.
Freebie: Monster Digital Stamp
Torico Digital gallery shares 3 cute monster digi stamps for free, great for Halloween cards. Click here to download. You can also find more of her digi’s to buy here at her Etsy shop, Birdie Brown.
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Red Velvet Edgar Allan Poe Cake
I almost timed this post to publish hours from now, just so this genius didn’t sit so close to my so-much-lamer monster cupcakes, but I got over myself to hit publish immediately. You see, I’ve studied Poe. Specifically, representations … Read More...
Would you go No Shampoo?
You know there is a whole ‘No Shampoo’ movement out there. It’s really quite interesting. There are a ton of places online to read about and several techniques for keeping your hair clean and nice. Nicer than if you … Read More...
Check Out These Cute Miniature Mummy Soaps Perfect For Halloween
Not only do these mummies fit perfectly into little hands but with halloween just around the corner you know what that means……..that’s right sticky, sugar coated fingers! Never fear the kids will want to wash up often with these super … Read More...
Cross Stitch Two Little Witches
Time for Halloween stitching right? Well Lili.Hr has a cute little duo of witches for you to stitch for ornaments or to add to a treat bag.
Tutorial: Drawstring Trick or Treat sack
Heather from WhipperBerry guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring Trick or Treat sack. The muslin and black that she used in her example are perfectly spooky! A handful of fabric flower embellishments (orange … Read More...
Pumpkin Photo Holders
You find the neatest things out on the net searching for awesome clay stuff. This video tutorial on Cool2Craft is great! It’s by Linda Peterson so you already knew it would be good but perfect timing for Thanksgiving (in Canada … Read More...
Spiderweb felt Cocktail Coasters
Serve up an Apple Martini at your next Halloween gala on these Spiderweb green felt coasters. They are backed with cork for sturdiness. Find the complete instructions on Better Homes and Gardens.
Glittered Halloween Plate Display
Using Krylon’s new Glitter Blast, Chrissy made this cool plate, pumpkins and framed spider for Halloween. Head over to Crissy’s Craft to see the Glittered Halloween Plate Display.