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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.

Halloween Signs from Clay

October 24, 2016 by Elaine Robitaille

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Are you ready for Halloween yet? Make yourself a little sign for your door. Karen Prince used a variety of Sculpey clays to create a “Beware” sign but you could obviously add whatever spooky sentiment you’d like to yours. … Read More...

Tutorial: Sew a Halloween treat basket

October 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Sew up a cute fabric basket to hold your Halloween treats! Jennifer from Ellison Lane shares a tutorial at the Dritz blog Make Something showing how you can make one.  The little basket is made from a main fabric and … Read More...

Frozen Snow Queen Ice Crown Tutorial

October 23, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

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The ever-popular Snow Queen is still a big trend amongst all princesses at heart.  if you are dressing up as her for Halloween, or know of a little one who is, this Ice Crown would be a great addition to … Read More...

Tutorial: DIY Alice In Wonderland costume

October 22, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how she created this adorable Alice In Wonderland costume for a little girl.  You’ll need a basic dress sewing pattern.  She used her Fiesta Frock which is available for sale (or … Read More...

DIY Spider Web Earrings

October 22, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

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Maybe dressing up for Halloween isn’t exactly your cup of tea.  Why not don a cute pair of spider web earrings for the spooky holiday?  This tutorial from Jewelry Tutorial HQ shows us exactly how to make our own pair … Read More...

10 Adorable pet Costumes You Can DIY

October 21, 2016 by Larissa Coleman

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Halloween is a great time to dress up and let our inner child have a little fun.  Why not involve your pets in the festivities?  Today we are bringing you 10 ideas for costumes you can DIY for your own … Read More...

Boo Soap Dispenser

October 21, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Add a little Holiday cheer to your Halloween week with this BOO themed soap. These would make cute little gifts for loved ones. I would be tempted to make them in hand sanitizers and hand them out the kids in … Read More...

Dress up Christmas lights with black cats and friendly ghosts

October 20, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

screen-shot-2016-10-19-at-9-59-59-amWhen I spotted these black cats I know I was going to be instantly grabbing the black paper and my twinkle lights were going to be embellished with black cat faces. Pop on over to the blog Cakies for the … Read More...

Tutorial: Butterfly costume with extra large wings

October 20, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These butterfly costumes are showstoppers thanks to those oversized wings.  Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make them.  The wings are made from a lightweight flowy fabric painted with colorful designs.  Wooden … Read More...

DIY Halloween Crafts Roundup for both Adults and Kids

October 20, 2016 by Katie Smith

Halloween is less than 2 weeks away, so if you haven’t already it is time to stock up on candy and do some fun Halloween Craft!  Here is a great collection of fun handmade craft, recipes and decoration ideas to … Read More...

How to make a Spooky spool Halloween decoration

October 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

spoolchallengecheri This recycled alphabet block and spool Halloween decoration is adorable. Not only that it’s interactive. You can move the spools around! Pop on over to the blog The Crafty Sisters for the tutorial on how to make a spool and … Read More...

A Couple of Little Witches to Knit

October 19, 2016 by Sarah White

Cute little witch knitting patternsIt’s not too late to knit a little Halloween magic if you’ve procrastinated this long. I have a couple more super cute patterns for you for knit witches that would be perfect little decorations around the house or gifts for … Read More...

Halloween Soap Roundup

October 19, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

This scary Halloween soap round up is from the SoapQueen and is filled with fun projects new and old. Check out the candy corn block soap as I think that’s my favorite. If you have a Halloween Soap idea to … Read More...

DIY Spooky Spider Soap – Good Clean Fun For Halloween

October 18, 2016 by Nellie Lee Luhrmann

Thanks to  Maddie of Domestic Anarchy  for sharing your Spooky Spider Soap with us. Halloween is fast approaching and with children’s allergies and cavities on the rise, why not be different and get creative by making some of these super … Read More...

How to make easy no-sew bat wings

October 17, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

netflix-how-to-train-your-dragon-wings-6If you consider yourself not a crafter but want to be this n0-sew bat wings tutorial is for you! The way the pointy edges are made is beyond clever. Fly on over to the blog Bren Did and You can … Read More...

7 Enchanting & Magical Harry Potter Fonts

October 17, 2016 by Francine Clouden

 

If you and your family love Harry Potter, and scrapbook or make paper craft projects about Hogwarts, you’ll definitely want to have these fonts in your arsenal. They are perfect for making Hogwarts acceptance letters, spell books and much … Read More...

DIY: Spooooooooky Eyes

October 17, 2016 by Jessica Dougherty

These spooky eyeball soaps are perfect for Halloween! Learn how to make these scary soaps on the Soap Queen blog.

Hoop up your Halloween

October 16, 2016 by Denise Felton

The perfect Halloween hoop by Anna of I Made This Sh*t. (I’m skeered.) Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

DIY Wicked Witch Legs Halloween Decor

October 16, 2016 by Katie Smith

These DIY wicked witch legs are the perfect freaky decor for Halloween, made by Grillo Designs. They look so easy to make and add that creepy touch to your front porch!

Perfect for fans of The Wizard of Oz.

see … Read More...

How to make a recycled cardboard knight costume

October 14, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

cardboard-knights-costume-02 I am so tickled to see the fun costumed crafters are coming up with to make for their kids. Julia sent in a link to her blog Everyday Mom Ideas where she featured an easy tutorial on how to make … Read More...

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