Wreaths are a universal holiday decoration, and Halloween wreaths can be made to look as spooky or funky as you like. Most of these Halloween wreaths are fairly simple to make, and many use some recycled materials. Raven Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag First use the paper bags to make a simple wreath. Then quickly finish it with orange tissue paper and black … [Read more...] about Halloween Wreaths
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Skull Wreath
by Noreen Doll. The idea for this skull wreath came to me one day when I was wandering around the dollar store and came upon a mesh bag full of skulls. In Mexico the Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This skull wreath would make a perfect Day of the Dead wreath. I like to do quick and easy inexpensive crafts so I decided to recycle items, … [Read more...] about Skull Wreath
Halloween Countdown Calendar
Waiting for an anticipated holiday to arrive can be very difficult for small children. A Halloween countdown calendar is a perfect way to help your child see how many days are left until this spooky night. Here are some ideas for calendars you can make, but any advent calendar idea could be adapted to make a Halloween calendar. Printable Halloween Advent Calendar If … [Read more...] about Halloween Countdown Calendar
Halloween Treats Containers
By Noreen Doll. For really clever Halloween treats containers, look at the ideas offered here. No Halloween gathering is complete without treat bags to send with your guests. Most of these Halloween treats ideas are pretty easy to make and they will impress your friends. Let your kids enjoy helping you make these fun Halloween treats containers. Mummy … [Read more...] about Halloween Treats Containers
Homemade Halloween Treats
Homemade Halloween treats are easy to make and fun to eat. Use these ideas to wow your friends and family. Because some of these recipes use the basic Rice Krispie Treat recipe, I am putting it here for easy access. Buried Skeleton Cupcakes Bury stretchy skeleton parts in the chocolate frosting and sprinkle with oreo cookie crumbs to make buried skeleton … [Read more...] about Homemade Halloween Treats
Paper Plate Vampire Bat
by Noreen Doll. This paper plate vampire bat is super easy to create, and bats are always a fun craft to make for Halloween. Each of these fun bats only requires 2 paper plates, and you can make them large or small, according to the size of your paper plates. I spray painted my bats black because I used white paper plates to make them, and I do like the way the … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Vampire Bat
Kids Easy Halloween Treats
Kids love to help in the kitchen, and they will enjoy making these kids easy Halloween treats. These treat ideas are great for parties, to share in the classroom, or just to make for friends and family. Frankenmallows Really cute Frankenstein marshmallows kids can make with marshmallows, green food coloring and chocolate chips. Brides of Frankenstein Make these … [Read more...] about Kids Easy Halloween Treats
Halloween Jewelry
Halloween costumes often need some great Halloween jewelry. Or you may like to wear Halloween jewelry during the month of October just for fun. Here are many different kinds of ideas and materials for creating your own one of a kind jewelry. Glow in the Dark Jewelry Use Polymer clay and rubber stamps to make this creative glow in the dark jewelry. Fun Halloween … [Read more...] about Halloween Jewelry
Pumpkin Crafts
Everyone likes to make pumpkin crafts and Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween crafts. You can make them from all kinds of materials and supplies - even from recycled things. You can now find artificial pumpkins, and you might like to try using one to make a Jack-O-Lantern you can keep. It would be easy to use a battery operated tea light inside it, instead of a … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Crafts
Pumpkin Topiary
Topiaries are interesting to make, and a pumpkin topiary is a perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table. Some of these topiaries are made with real pumpkins, but artificial pumpkins are so easy to find now, that you might prefer to use them. A real pumpkin topiary won't last very long, particularly if you have to puncture it to make your project. An artificial … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Topiary
More Pumpkin Crafts
Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns are the most used decorations for Halloween and more pumpkin crafts can be found here. Use the supplies you have on hand, along with a few unusual materials to make these unique projects. Some of these pumpkin crafts may be a little more difficult and require more unusual supplies. Kids and preschoolers may be able to do some of these … [Read more...] about More Pumpkin Crafts
Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern
by Noreen Doll. Make an easy milk jug jack-o-lantern. It's a great way to recycle an empty milk jug! This craft is so easy your kids can do it with a little help from you. You can either cut the facial features, or draw them on with a Sharpie. You will need to help with the cutting. It is sometimes easier to cut the jug if you start a slit with a … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern
