Planning a party for someone who is a big Potterhead (a fan of Harry Potter for those who don’t know :)) ? The Cottage Market is here to help. They have a huge selection of FREE downloadable and printable party … 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.
Buttons and sequins are great witch hat embellishments
Is there really anything that you can’t put buttons and sequins on to make it personal and sparkly?
Witches hats and spiders are no exception. If you like your Halloween decor with a bit of bling pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a witch’s boot Halloween decoration
If you read this blog every day I bet you might think I am going a little nuts. It seems every day I am going back and forth from a Halloween to Christmas craft. Today is Halloween! This adorable witch … Read More...
Knit an Owl for Halloween or Any Other Time
Owls tend to be associated with Halloween, so having the spooky holiday coming up is all the reason I need to knit an owl.
The Obligatory Owl pattern from Rabbit Hole Knits (aka Sara Elizabeth Kellner) is knit in the … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Witch in the Moonlight
This site is in French, but you don’t have to be able to read it to grab this cute Halloween cross stitch pattern for a witch sitting on a pumpkin in the moonlight.
Just click on the photo over on … Read More...
Black Cat Magic Cross Stitch Pattern
I have always liked black cats, despite — or maybe because of — their supposedly sinister association with witches.
Whether you like them the rest of the year or not, Halloween is the perfect time to add some black cats … Read More...
Super easy way to make a prop Halloween cage
These big faux cages are made with something you can grab at the dollar store and have all your neighbors asking how did you make that awesome Halloween decoration? Pop on over to the blog The Navage Patch for the … Read More...
Easy way to make plaster hands for Halloween Props
There are so many ways this easy tutorial can come in “handy” yup that was a pun! It can be used in an elegant way to hold jewellery or it can be used for a Halloween decoration. Pop on over … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Spooky Old House for Halloween
Do you have a Halloween tree? It seems like that’s becoming a more popular idea to celebrate the fall holidays, and it gives you an excuse to put your tree up earlier and decorate multiple times a year.
Whether you … Read More...
A Fun Collection of Halloween Characters to Cross Stitch
I know, I know, it’s not even Labor Day and here I am talking about Halloween, but I came across these cute Halloween patterns the other day and couldn’t resist sharing them.
Kawaai Blythe has designed a bunch of little … Read More...
Buttons sewn on vintage photos
I love how simple this idea is yet how striking it is. I can’t wait to try it with other types of photos. Pop on over to the blog Pumpkin Rot for all sorts of amazing photos that I bet … Read More...
How to make a giant sewing needle
I was “Devilish Raggedy Ann” for Halloween. Since Raggedy Ann is a rag doll that was originally hand made I felt that my costume needed a big sewing needle.
It was easy to make!
I used a closet pole that … Read More...
How to make tiny tea light jack-o-lanterns
Can you say cute!!!!??? These are beyond cute! I am running right out to get some tea lights
and I will be getting my orange glitter on to embellish them up. This wonderful idea and tutorial on how to make … Read More...
How to make a recycled fabric spider web Halloween decoration
Spider webs are a great Halloween decoration and they can be made in virtually any size from tiny to giant and out of so many different materials. This one is made with fabric. Pop on over to the link Katerina … Read More...
Easy last minute Halloween ideas
If you wait till the last minute for things but still want to get in on the Halloween festivities I found some really easy and fun last minute ideas that you can make with stuff you probably have around the … Read More...
Celebrate a Hogwarts Halloween with Marly Bird
We’ve just recently started reading the Harry Potter books with our daughter, who just turned 8. We’ve read the first two books and watched the first movie, and she was suitably impressed that I years ago knit a red and … Read More...
Pumpkin Activities for Preschoolers
It’s not too late to add some pumpkin-themed fun to your learning activities for this week and next — and beyond, we’ve still got a lot of fall to go!
These pumpkin activities for preschoolers from Planning Playtime are … Read More...
Recycled necktie monster plushy great for Halloween
Do you like to make unique and unexpected Halloween decorations or plushies? Well these little monsters are both! They are made with neckties! Pop on over to the link Cathy sent in to the blog Gefilte Quilt for the tutorial … Read More...
Pumpkin Luminaries for Halloween
These are adorable little luminaries! Translucent clay, tinted orange, and glow in the dark details make this tutorial from Swirly Designs and Sculpey 
a fabulous little project for Halloween. Put your LED tealights
in there and deck your porch or … Read More...
Miniature Clay Pumpkins
For either your Halloween or Thanksgiving decor, miniature pumpkins come in handy. Use polymer clay
and this tutorial (English translation) to make some fairly realistic looking minis.
You could use clay or paint to turn these into little … Read More...