If your kids are too young to get real joy out of gutting a pumpkin (or if you don’t want to do it yourself and can’t trust them with a knife…) here are some alternative ideas. Fingerpainted Pumpkins. Believe it or not, this actually worked really … [Read more...]
Spoooooky! Mummy Halloween Pumpkin
Spoooooky! Mummy Halloween Pumpkin White pumpkins present entirely different options when it comes to creating Halloween Jack 'O Lanterns. This one looks like a mummy, and uses nothing more than some toilet paper, some sticks for arms, and large … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Decorating Idea: Sparkly Spiderweb
Pumpkin Decorating Idea: Sparkly Spiderweb Another easy way to create an eye-catching Halloween pumpkin is to make it look like a glittery spiderweb. First, paint the entire pumpkin black. Acrylic paint works well, and you can find it for around … [Read more...]
How to Make a Decorative Pillow Cover
Recently, my cousin convinced me to help her make this bat pillow she had seen online. When she showed up for her sewing lesson, she announced that Jo-Ann had 12x12 pillows buy one get one free, so she bought one for me. The original tutorial … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas: Bathing Beauty
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas: Bathing Beauty This pumpkin decorating idea really couldn't get much easier, and if you have a little girl at home chances are you have all the items you'll need already. Bikini top + Goggles + Craft paper to create eyes … [Read more...]
Halloween DIY: Graham Cracker (Faux Gingerbread) Haunted House
Here's a fun, frugal Halloween craft that costs less than $3 to make. Using the graham crackers is so much easier than gingerbread. The supplies will cost around $10-$15, depending on what you buy. However, if you have several kids they'll all be … [Read more...]