Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this no-sew Halloween table runner with a cut out spider web design. What a cool look! She used felt for its nonfraying edges. You could also use two pieces of woven … 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.
Tutorial: Trick or treat bag from an upcycled logo tote
Laura Bray from Katydiddy tells how she made this awesome canvas trick or treat bag for her daughter using a favorite fabric print and a canvas tote bag. The tote was printed with an advertising logo, which she strategically covered … Read More...
Pumpkin Lollipop Holder
I knew this pumpkin-as-lollipop-holder idea felt familiar. I posted something similar last year from Better Homes and Gardens. Guess after almost 2,000 posts, ideas start to recycle. This is a cute one that bears reminding, I think. Find the … Read More...
Oreo Pumpkin Pops
The one with the teeth got me. Find tips on making Oreo pumpkin pops HERE at Megan’s Cookin’, inspired by these apple Oreo pops at Cookies and Cups that I coincidentally posted about here. Small internet!
Tutorial: Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Pumpkin
I’m loving this piece of fall wall art made by Janet from Janet of All Trades. She used a simple pattern to cut out pieces of pretty fall fabric, then Mod Podge them on to a piece of painted canvas.
Urban Threads is giving it away!
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Spook-tacular Recycled Bread Tag Monsters
I am officially doing the happy dance. I have been saving bread tags forever and always on the lookout for a project to make with them. Amanda of the aptly named blog Crafts by Amanda sent in this link to … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn bunting
Jen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make a fun fall decoration – a candy corn bunting. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Tatertots and Jello]
Free pattern: Embroidered jack-o-lantern apron
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing her pattern for this apron with jack-o-lantern embroidery on the pocket. Even if you don’t need a holiday apron, you may want to grab the embroidery design for other seasonal stitching. (For personal … Read More...
Sock Skeleton
As soon as I saw the sock skeleton on Martha Stewart’s site I knew I had to make it for my baby grandson. He is just six months old, and it is something he could have that would not harm … Read More...
Skeleton Cupcakes
These creepy, clever Halloween cupcakes have won me over completely. Perhaps it’s the total Halloweenyness from top to bottom, the devil’s food cake, the black icing, the sparkly bats, the skull pops… perfection. Learn how to make them HERE at … Read More...
How to make a book into a pumpkin
What a fun idea! Diane of the blog Pittypatt Paperie sent in this link to a fun pumpkin she made from a book. She used a tutorial she found over at the blog The Craft Monkey.
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Door Knob Pumpkin Patch
Dryer Duct Pumpkin
DIY: Voldemort Make-up
Halloween will be here before you know it & that means it will be a mad scrabble to come up with a cool costume! If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you should check out this very cool video from Backyard … Read More...
Decoupage Pumpkins: A Redo
Last year Connie from Shady Creek Lane hopped on the black and white pumpkin band wagon. They were quite the craze last year, but turns out she didn’t like the results after all. This year she did a “do over” … Read More...
Paperback Pumpkin
Heidi over at The Craft Monkey put together this cute Jack O’ Lantern by using a paperback book. Boy, the books I have passed by at garage sales! Tons of trashy romance novels, and they could all be living a … Read More...
Tutorial for Felt Bat from Craftideas.info
These Bats from Craftideas.info will scare any little ones that trick or treat. Make several and hang them from trees or on wreaths. Too cute! I like the way they used the stringy thread to sew it together. Supplies needed:… Read More...
New Release and Video: Penny Black Stamps
Visit Penny Black’s website to see all the great new stamps for Fall and Winter, from cute to elegant images and choices between wood mounted, clear or cling mounted they’ve got you covered for the upcoming holidays. Click here to … Read More...