I LOVE doing kid crafts that involve my girl's hands. It is so fun to have something that we can look back and see how they have grown. I was telling some friends about this fun project I had up my sleeve and they wanted in so we had a fun little party making these cute Ghostly Handprints - Halloween Kid Craft. I have to say it was actually nice to have the extra hands helping too. With little ones and paint you can never have too many eyes watching. ;) Here's what you'll need to make your … [Read more...] about Ghostly Handprints – Halloween Kid Craft
Archives for September 2010
DIY Halloween Tattoos
My four year old thinks he is a tough guy. And what is more tough than tattoos? I came across the cutest Halloween images (I know, cute isn't tough but come on, he's four) and knew they would make the perfect DIY Halloween Tattoos for my kids! I have never used tattoo paper before, but picked some up at the craft store. It is different than I was expecting. I thought it would work like the store bought tattoos and I would print with my inkjet printer and apply with water. But that's not … [Read more...] about DIY Halloween Tattoos
13 Days ’til Halloween {a service project}
Today I'm going to share with you some ideas for your family to have fun doing a little bit of service this Halloween season. I call this "13 Days 'til Halloween"--a slightly spookier version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Each day my family will leave a goody on a neighbor's porch, ring the doorbell and RUN! Kind of like reverse trick-or-treating. :) In order for this to work, you should leave the first treat on October 18 (13 days until Halloween), and continue each day until you … [Read more...] about 13 Days ’til Halloween {a service project}
DIY “SPOOKY” Accordion Halloween Banner
Trick or Tweet my SPOOKY friends out there...speaking of SPOOKY, I look pretty SPOOKY as I sit here and type, it's a good thing my face isn't being broadcasted across this page, that's a SPOOKY thought. Anyhow, I'm excited to share this DIY "SPOOKY" Accordion Halloween Banner with you because it's SUPER easy to make and I love how it turned out. There are only a couple simple steps....(cute black and white frames designed by Crystal Wilkerson as well as elements in Halloween banner above, chick … [Read more...] about DIY “SPOOKY” Accordion Halloween Banner
Pumpkin Decor and Halloween Cupcake Toppers + Free Download
I am so excited to be posting some Halloween Goodies! I love this time of year and I love Halloween! I am not the best decorator when it comes to the smaller holidays. I am trying to be better. :) Check out these Pumpkin Decor and Halloween Cupcake Toppers! I saw this idea in a Pottery Barn catalog. I had to do it. So simple. So classy. I bought a few pumpkins in the produce section at the grocery store. I got some different sizes. Then I just found some fun black & white ribbon and … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Decor and Halloween Cupcake Toppers + Free Download