Wheelchairs are the best at Halloween. I never have to worry about something being too awkward to carry around and I get to incorporate wheels in everything. Atti doesn’t even want to trick or treat, so he only puts up…
Make a Pipecleaner Spiderweb
We’re only a few days away from Halloween, and that means that kids are excited, parents are frantically trying to get everything ready, nobody has time for a big complicated craft project, and kids have hands that need to be…
Make an Adorable Mummy Doll
The mummy is my favorite of your classic movie monsters, because it isn’t plastered all over the place like you Frank’s and Drac’s. I love the underdog. But he’s also the one most frequently rendered in a way that grosses…
Make a Funny Halloween Sign
Every time I look at this sign I giggle. I am a hard core lover of puns and wordplay and this sign delights me to no end. But I have to admit, I got the initial idea from another sign…
Halloween Countdown Calendar – in FELT!
I’m beginning to realize that looking forward to great things is a big part of my coping strategy. I am obsessed with advent calendars, countdown calendars, paper chains, and all manner of beautiful craft projects that help me mark time…
Make a Halloween Ghost Family Display
Atti has been really into ghosts lately. He saw a SuperWhy episode with “The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Halloween” and ever since then that’s the only thing about Halloween that interests him. This year he’s begged to dress up…
Spooky Potion Bottle Ornaments
Last year the Halloween trees never made it out of the garage. I was still recovering from my time in the hospital and I had zero energy to dedicate to optional tasks, no matter how much joy those might bring…
Halloween Craft: Witch and Skulls Mobile
Every good Halloween house needs a little spooky something to greet Trick or Treaters, but since I still have a little guy, I’m not really a fan of Halloween houses that cover the front porch in gore. Finding something that’s…
Halloween Craft: Caramel Apple Yarn Balls
Way back when I first made my Halloween trees, I wanted to do some kind of caramel apple inspired ornament. That resulted in one of my favorite craft fails of all time, and the idea was filed away in the…
Halloween Craft: Haunted Mansion Inspired Plaque
My favorite kind of Halloween decor is the neo-Victorian, Edgar Allen Poe, Haunted Mansion, decayed glamour kind of decor. The glitter and bright colors are lots of fun, but I love the cold elegance of the dilapidated luxury. But of…