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Friday, October 11, 2013

8 Halloween Craft Ideas: Decorate on a Budget!!

Lots of diy craft ideas dear readers! Make your Halloween holiday special with these budget craft inspirations!

These are simple, make at home,add little special touches to your Halloween decor. Keep kids and teen busy with variety of stamping, felt, and sewing projects. Find your inspiration among the many Halloween themed posts here, check these:



Cute pumpkin banner, made of felt and running stitch! I can think of many years of use. The colors and pattern makes it so unique and adorable! Check the maker's etsy store too.

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A ghostly icy hand floating in red punch! Love the effect :) Use plastic glove (use to serve food), freeze water and you are sure to surprise guests. Recipe in the link!

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Small details add to the big picture! These spiders are absolutely fun! Sew on to napkins, table cloth or even curtains..a whole creepy trail of them ;)


Have kids who love stamping? This is perfect to keep them happy! Get together insect stamps and eco friendly disposables. This idea works great for any holiday.

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I absolutely hate flies and that makes me love this even more :-D  Find washi tape with insect motifs like flies, ants and spiders, cut swatches and decorate! Quick and neat..


Found this fly washi tape on etsy, these would work great! On door and window panes, even glasses, plates and bowls..ooh..fun!!

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Not able to find Washi tape in different motifs, no worries, genius crafters to your help. Transform 3M medical tape, stamp your own pattern and you are set! Check link for step by step.

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Spooky mirrors are a staple when it come to ghosts and apparitions. This is an easy project, transform old mirrors (use oven cleaner); link to step by step!

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Dollar store embroidery hoop, dowels, alphabets and some stocking material/lace. Make a spooky centerpiece. Would be good idea for Valentines, with hearts, sparkles in Red.

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Beautiful stenciling can transform a boring table runner. Use as many motifs as you like, it can be totally customized. Have fun!

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Friday, October 4, 2013

11 Ideas for a fun Ghostly Halloween..Boo!!

Lots of awesome ideas for making this Halloween a little more ghostly!! These include some really cool ways of including the ghost theme in to your Halloween spread, treats and punch as well as desserts and snacks :)

Since Halloween does get busy and many of are left strapped with little time but a desire for some crafty satisfaction, we have a whole lot of easy craft ideas, good for kids and beginner level crafters too. Surprise your family and friends with some cute ghouls to spread the Halloween 'boo'!


A nice punch with cute ghosts floating!! This will be such a lovely surprise, be ready to share your recipe with admirers :)

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Kids are the ones most excited about Halloween! Make this day even more fun with ghost nutter butters! These are really easy three ingredient recipe. Check out!

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An easy way to make Halloween movie night fun. These are absolutely easy, ready in a jiffy and perfect to hand out as you enjoy some spooky time. :)

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Another quick white chocolate recipe. These will be a healthy substitute to all the Halloween candy kids will bring in. A Boo-nana ghost on stick anyone?

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Friendly little ghost popping out :) These are cute and delicious too..get store bought ones if you do not like piping out these. A little extra for the holidays!

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These are ridiculously easy to make and kids love glow sticks and balloons! Just break a glowstick stick it into a balloon, blow and paint the expressions! Bargain cuteness..

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Give your home a little touch of Halloween spirit! Simple card paper ghost to adorn the door knob, will make cute gifts for family and friends too.


Ghosts spiraling away in the breeze! An easy budget friendly craft to decorate your patio and garden. Hang them indoor to fill up empty space. They will be happy ghosts :)

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Genius of an idea!! These are cheap paper wedding bells covered in tulle. Who does not love a whole family of ghosts on a Halloween night :) Totally last minute craft!

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Perfect for little fingers, glue dots and googly eyes on paper cups. String of holidays lights have never been so boo-tiful before :) Hang over mantle or just anywhere, adorable.

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Good old Easter eggs masquerading for Halloween! Paint them white, and etch the feature, you could even try modpodge and cotton fabric. Super creative!


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