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Tag: Halloween and Fall

Make a Pipecleaner Spiderweb

Posted on: October 28, 2016 Last updated on: March 15, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
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…
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Make an Adorable Mummy Doll

Posted on: October 21, 2016 Last updated on: March 15, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
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…
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Make a Funny Halloween Sign

Posted on: October 14, 2016 Last updated on: March 15, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
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…
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Halloween Countdown Calendar – in FELT!

Posted on: October 7, 2016 Last updated on: March 15, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
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…
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Ghost Family Yard Display

Make a Halloween Ghost Family Display

Posted on: October 9, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
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…
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Potion Bottle Ornament

Spooky Potion Bottle Ornaments

Posted on: October 2, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
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…
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