Whether it’s a school Halloween craft or a neighborhood kids Halloween party, kids love making their own Halloween treats. Here are five easy ideas for homemade crafts for the kids to make this year for Halloween! Simple Halloween Craft: Ghost Lollipops This treat remains the easiest, fastest Halloween craft and is great for a last-minute…
You don’t need a green thumb to cultivate this blossoming door decoration, right, but a nimble hand with the glue gun will certainly help. The more perky paper petals you make, the larger this festive wreath will grow. MATERIALS Black cardstock Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Cardboard Cardboard tube (such as paper towel or toilet paper…
Most of the biggest indoor Halloween transformations come from everyday items you already own, plus one colored-lighting change that does more visual work than a dozen new props.
When the cool breeze picks up and leaves start dancing to the ground, it’s the perfect time to sprinkle some fall magic into your living room. Jazzing up your mantel can easily warm up your space and welcome the autumn season with open arms. Let’s dive into how you can do this with flair yet…
A coat of metallic paint gives plastic skeleton hands, this photo, some spunk. They’ve got a good grasp on doling out Halloween greetings when mounted to a chalkboard base. MATERIALS 9 plastic skeleton hands Metallic silver spray paint 9-inch-diameter chalkboard circle Happy Halloween pattern White transfer paper Chalkboard marker Hot-glue gun and glue sticks INSTRUCTIONS…
Conjuring up this charming witch’s hat wreath, right, doesn’t require casting any difficult spells. Simply cut its shape from a piece of lightweight wood, and doll it up with decorative moss and ribbon. MATERIALS Witch Hat pattern Lightweight wood, such as basswood, balsa, or thin plywood Jigsaw Sandpaper Preserved moss Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Decorative…
Invite Halloween visitors to come knocking with a cheerfully spooky greeting, left. Fashionable oversize letters and an assortment of sparkling ball ornaments are about all it takes to assemble this graphic door decoration. MATERIALS 9 ¹/₂-inch MDF wooden letters, “B” and “O” Black crafts paint 8-inch plastic-foam wreath Shatterproof ball ornaments in black, orange, green (we…
When it comes to decorating front porches and doors for fall, there are many inexpensive and easy ideas. As summer comes to an end and the weather starts to cool down many people start to think about fall decorating. Since autumn is the beginning of the entertaining season, many people will be getting ready to…
Tempt your sweet tooth with a colorful wreath that celebrates a Halloween classic. Try to resist taking a bite, though! These candy corns are made from painted foam cones. MATERIALS Serrated knife Wax block, old candle, or bar of soap 9 —2 ⁷/₈x5 ⁷/₈-inch foam cones (we used Styrofoam) Spackling knife Lightweight spackling compound (we…
Painted and arranged in traditional candy corn colors, these classic clothespins make a quick and easy wreath, left. No worries if wooden clothespins aren’t in your laundry room supply stash these days, they’re still readily available at crafts stores. MATERIALS 45 wooden hinged clothespins Spray paint: orange, yellow, white Cardboard Hot-glue gun and glue sticks…
Most Halloween porch guides are just a parade of prop ideas. Spiders here, tombstones there, maybe a fog machine if you’re feeling ambitious. Fine as far as it goes, but almost none of them mention that dry ice, outdoor extension cords, and unattended fog machines send real people to real emergency rooms every October. I’m…
Halloween party is the time everyone expected. As a party organizer, you want to find ideas that appeal to both adults and children. That must be the most memorable party. We have listed over 50 Halloween party decor ideas for you to choose from. With these ideas you will surprise the most demanding guests. Source: consumercrafts.com…
Try illuminating a carved pumpkin with tiny white lights and create your own Frankenstein-inspired creation from stacks of pumpkins and gourds. October is certainly a great month of the year. The nights are crisp and cool; the days are usually sunny and full of many activities, such as putting the garden to bed, watching the…
Halloween’s right around the corner, and a decorated front door is one of the easiest ways to set the tone for the whole street. The part most roundups skip is what happens after Halloween is over, when the tape comes off and takes some paint with it. So before the 30 ideas below, here’s how…
Mason jars make exceptional decorative items for the house. You will be amazed by the beautiful creations that these lowly jars can become. Halloween presents an opportunity for you to go all out with your mason jar creations. In this article, we look as some Halloween mason jars that you can use. You will need…
Looking for 4th of July dessert recipes? Don’t worry. Here are the lists of 35+ patriotic desserts that is perfect for 4th of July with red, white and Blue. Let’s celebrate American day with these ones. 1. Sparkling Red, White and Blue Sangria Source: gimmesomeoven 2. Taco Salad Flag Source: familyfreshmeals 3. Fruit Platter Idea Source: passionforsavings 4….
Ever thought about how to make your garden the star of the 4th of July party? Celebrating Independence Day isn’t just about fireworks and barbecues; it’s also about creating a festive atmosphere in every corner of your home, including your garden. 4th of July Decoration ideas can transform your outdoor space into a vibrant display…
Celebrate Patriotic day with our collection of 4th of July decorations. Here are 35+ best 4th of July decorations that will help you celebrate in your style (with red, white, and blue). 1. Snap, Crackle and Pop Tutorial at Gypsy’s Nook 2. Brownie Flag Tutorial at Spicy Southern Kitchen 3. Star Spangled Banner Tutorial at…
Looking for some awesome new ways to dye some Easter eggs this year? Traditionally dyed eggs in solid colors will always be a perfect addition to your Easter celebration, but you can do so much more with those plain eggs, too! Why not try out some cool painting techniques you never thought of and make…
The ghosts and ghouls have faded back into the night, Werewolves have shifted to their human form, and the portals to the other dimension have all but closed for the year. With Halloween officially over and the spooky season moving to a more cheerful time of the year, it’s time to find a use for…
The week after Christmas often feels like a time warp where days blend and my home doesn’t quite look like itself. Amidst the remnants of festive joy, I’m left wondering how to reclaim the space that was once orderly and calm. I’ve discovered that with a little guidance and a few strategic steps, it’s possible…
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