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Spooky Halloween Sewing Patterns Perfect For The Beginner
I love a good sewing project! But up until just recently, sewing really hasn’t been one of my strong suits. Fortunately, my mother has taught me all of her skills (she’s a great sewer) and I’d have to say that I am pretty decent at it! Because of my newfound sewing skills, I wanted to try a few spooky sewing crafts for Halloween. These Halloween sewing patterns are perfect for the beginner, and they’re oh so cute. Keep reading for more of my favorite holiday sewing crafts. And as always, comment below and tell me which one your favorite is. Spooky Halloween Sewing Patterns Perfect For The Beginner Halloween Rice…
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Halloween Crafts That Use Glow In The Dark Paint
I love a good Halloween craft project, and so do my kids! It’s so fun just to spend a few hours together crafting a fun project on the weekends. We are bracing for a cool and rainy fall weekend ahead and I am planning on entertaining my kiddos with these fun Halloween crafts made from glow-in-the-dark paint. Halloween Crafts That Use Glow In The Dark Paint Glow in The Dark Pumpkins Instead of letting my youngest kids carve pumpkins, we like to paint pumpkins instead. That way, we can still get creative with a pumpkin design, but we aren’t left picking the inside of the pumpkin out of the carpet.…
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5 Halloween Costumes You Can Sew In Under An Hour
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, but it’s also one of the most stressful. Who knew it was so hard to get three children dressed and ready for Halloween? And who knew that making a Halloween costume was so difficult? Fortunately, I tracked down 5 easy-to-make costumes that you can tackle in under an hour. Are you ready to get started? Let’s begin! 5 Halloween Costumes You Can Sew In Under An Hour A Mummy To make this super simple Halloween costume, all you’ll need is a white shirt and leggings in your desired size. Next, take pieces of gauze or other fabric and secure them…
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Toddler Halloween Costumes You Can Make
Picking toddler Halloween costumes can be seriously tough! It seems like your vision and your toddler’s vision never seem to match up. This year, instead of spending a fortune on a store bought costume that will likely rip before the night is over (yes, my daughter’s Tinkerbell costume didn’t even make it through the night one time!), try making one yourself! These toddler Halloween costumes are super simple to whip up yourself and your toddler will definitely approve! Toddler Halloween costumes don’t have to be elaborate! Sometimes, all you need is a set of angel wings. You can find a toddler-sized set of wire wings here (give them a little embellishment…
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10 Effortless Halloween Costumes for Dogs
In my house, our dogs are a member of the family. With the entire human side of the family dressing up this Halloween, we have to include our favorite furry friend! This year, our family is going dressed as characters from the Harry Potter series, and I think our precious pup is going dressed as Dobby. But, these other ideas have my wheels turning! Are you a fan of the wild wild west? With a tiny hat and a fancy shirt that looks fit for a president, your dog can look like Teddy Roosevelt! And, if you can get your dog to keep them on, a tiny pair of…
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Learn How to Whitewash A Pumpkin
White washed pumpkins are all the rage this fall! Use them to decorate your front porch, mantel, or even your entry way! You’ll be amazed at how adding a coat of paint can turn a generic pumpkin totally farmhouse chic. Here’s what you need to make this at home: 1. Craft Pumpkins (you can find one at any local craft store) 2. Chalk Paint (I’ve used both Rust Oleum and Valspar, both purchased at Home Depot ) 3. An old rag (yay for repurpose projects!) 4. A drop cloth for your workspace. 5. a brush (if needed) Let’s get to work! (Image from Create Craft Love) To begin, pour…
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20 Totally Creepy Halloween Recipes
If you plan on serving dinner at your Halloween party, then make this deliciously spooky Halloween spaghetti! You could also, for dessert, make ghost pops! What a fun twist to the classic cake pop. For appetizers at your party, make this meat cadaver dish. It will look like it’s getting eating! Make your very own cheese head for Halloween! You just need things to dip it in on the side. Make these spooky brain cupcakes with a jelly blood center! For younger guests, make some delicious mummy dogs. Give them yellow eyes with a touch of mustard. I think this is awesome! Make these ax murderer cupcakes that look…
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25 of the BEST Halloween Decorations
Bats are a classic Halloween decoration, so you definitely want to use them! You can hang them up inside, in the yard, or on the front porch. Just have fun! Decorate your doormat or get a scary one for your entryway! You can buy a plain doormat and then decorate it yourself to make a uniquely scary entryway mat. Put silhouettes in your windows so that, when the lights are on, people outside will see spooky silhouettes! You can do as many as you want. Take some old board and “shutter” some of your windows, making your house look old and abandoned. Just put the boards across your window…
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25 Cheap Halloween Decor Ideas
Buy one of those cheap Christmas villages from the dollar store and then turn it into a haunted village! You just need some black spray paint and a few other items and you’re good to go! Make your own cutout bats that you can put anywhere in the yard or house. You can hang them from the ceiling, put them on your porch, or anything else you like. Take dried apples and turn them into shrunken heads! You just have to dry the apple cores, and then decorate them to look like spooky shrunken heads! Make a fantastic spider web out of a trash bag! You’ll just have to…
