Halloween

Before you create your Halloween costume masterpiece, you must first decide which route you would like to take. Consider if you would prefer a scary costume, a gruesome costume, a funny costume,...

Halloween pumpkin carving is fun for the whole family. Using free pumpkin carving templates or pumpkin carving patterns to create great Halloween decorations is great fun and easy! To create a...

Ever wanted to carve a great design or image on your pumpkin this year but think that your not artistic enough

Halloween is fast approaching and children love the excitement of dressing up and running around receiving all of the attention. Have these safety measures prepared to keep the experience what it...

This article will share some great ideas for carving the perfect pumpkin for Halloween!

Have you ever wondered how people got those cool looking pumpkins? Want to know how to carve a pumpkin and leave it out for more than a week without it rotting? How did they get that pumpkin to...

A simple yet impressive party favor. You are sure to get fewer TRICKS with these TREATS! Great for party favors, trick-or-treaters, you name it. Cute cake slice boxes (2H x 4L) filled with...

Need a creative idea for the office Halloween costume contest? Try making yourself a life-size version of the game operation. Your co-workers will appreciate your creativity and just might win...

Carving a pumpkin is as much a family tradition as decorating the Christmas Tree. The annual custom of creating the jack-o-lantern who sits on your doorstep to welcome Trick-or-Treaters has no...

A ghost costume made from a white sheet is easy and affordable to create. By dressing up the white sheet costume with items from around the house or introducing colors, the costume can be as...

Why carve an ordinary pumpkin when you can create an Alien Pumpkin. Have fun!

If your child or you need a mask, but want to save money and provide fun then you should consider making a paper plate mask! It's easy to do.

Halloween is coming faster than a speeding bullet. This year everyone is on a budget, one way or another. There are ways to come up with a costume that isn't going to cost an arm or a leg....

The National Retail Federation estimated that Americans spent almost $6 billion for Halloween in 2008, including costumes, candy and greeting cards. If you want to cut your expenses while still...

You can make a pirate costume by using old clothes and items you have on hand. If you use patterns, use stripes, not flowers, and never use anything that has words, pictures or logos on it. ...

It's possible to let the kids be involved in carving the Halloween pumpkin. With a little help and advance planning, your young artists can create their own Jack-o-lantern this Halloween.

Carving a pumpkin is fun for all ages. It can also be a great challenge for older kids and adults as well. I often wonder how to get the interesting detail work on the pumpkin. Amazingly you can...

This SpongeBob SquarePants costume was a hit last year for Halloween! Children love this cute character! I made this costume for my daughter. Everywhere she went, kids and parents loved it! Your...

Decorating and making ghost crafts is an enjoyable activity for not only kids but adults as well. Halloween involves witches, goblins, jack-o-lanterns and other monsters. Ghosts are easy to make...

Leprechaun costumes are usually popular around Saint Patrick's Day. However, many people choose to dress up as leprechauns for Halloween. A leprechaun costume can be funny, mysterious, cute or...

Chickens are easily identified as feathery, yellow birds with a beak and bird feet. Creating a chicken costume can be a simple task that doesn't involve any sewing. Think of several distinguishing...

Halloween cutouts are a simple way to decorate your home for the holiday without breaking the budget. Using simple materials, children of all ages and adults can take part in this craft. With a...

Halloween parties, costumes and decorations can be cute, clever or funny, but when you get down to it, Halloween is about a good fright. And a frightening Halloween starts with a scary pumpkin....

Couples Halloween costumes don't have to be expensive affairs from a local costume shop. Most parties already have the usual selection of Antony and Cleopatra, so think outside the box for...

Children and adults like the hollowed-out pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. A fresh pumpkin of any size will do, and will make a nice Halloween pumpkin decoration.

Pumpkins are a beacon to trick-or-treaters and a merry light to illuminate the dark Halloween night. The pumpkin is like a blank canvas, and the face a carver chooses to put on one is a unique act...

Halloween is one of the best times of the year for making creative decorations that kids can help with. Instead of focusing on scary witches, spooky goblins and haunted houses, this...

This Halloween, don't settle for your standard jack-o-lantern with triangle eyes and a crooked grin. Use a scary pumpkin pattern to create an orange masterpiece, from a witch's silhouette to a...

This ladybug costume is very simple to make, and very inexpensive. It can be adjusted to sizes from infants to adults. If kids will be wearing it, they can help out with making this costume. Wear...

With Halloween just around the corner it is time to start thinking of that over the top costume. If you are going to dazzle that special someone you need just the right outfit and accessories. ...

While you are carving pumpkins and thinking about trick-or-treating, plan a Halloween costume theme that your whole family can wear. Stores have a variety of costumes to choose from, but if you...

If you are planning a Halloween party for yourself or for your kids you can save money by making your own Halloween party invitations! Making Halloween party invitations is easy. All you need are...

You can make dragon costumes for kids by using basic green clothing items and cutting dragon features from fabric, cardboard and felt. Make a whimsical dragon face by using green tennis ball...

There are many images associated with Halloween that can be easily incorporated into decorating and craft projects. Ghosts, witches, bats, black cats, pumpkins, monsters and ghouls can all be...

There are many different kinds of cowboy chaps to choose from including the Batwing Chap, Chink Chap, Cutting Chap, Rodeo Chap, Shotgun Chap and Show Chap. Chaps are usually made of leather and...

Children love knights and dragons, so what better way to please them than by dressing them up as a knight on Halloween? Creating a knight costume is much cheaper than buying a pre-made costume...

Show your wild side by dressing up as a caveman. The costume is unisex, making it appropriate for a man or a woman. Consider making matching outfits for a couple. If desired, the female version...

As flying nocturnal creatures, bats have long been associated with darkness and intrigue. Bats have been canonized in literature and film, from the comic book heroics of Batman to the...

Celebrate your next halloween by carving a pumpkin. Carving pumpkins is a great family tradition that everyone will enjoy and they make great Halloween decorations.

Cut out a large, round shape or pumpkin shape from orange construction npaper. Use a pencil to draw a jack-o'-lantern face. Cut out the features using a craft knife. Glue a piece of fluorescent...

A teddy bear is a fun costume for a child, and easy for a parent to make. The body can be a turtleneck and a matching pair of pants---a well-made mask takes care of the rest, and can be made in...

Whether you want headstones for a Halloween decoration or a school project, they're easy to make from styrofoam. Make a paper pattern before you cut the styrofoam with a blunt kitchen knife. The...

Most everyone wants to have a scary house on Halloween, or at the very least have a few cool decorations that will have everyone talking. In fact it seems these days that Halloween is becoming...

A candy corn theme is a warm and welcoming way to decorate your home for the Halloween season. Creating a candy corn candle holder can be a fun, yet inexpensive craft activity that is quick and...

Making a stretchy black cat is a fun project for children of all ages. This project can be done as an art project at school, a craft at a Halloween party or just for fun when looking to make...

You can make a fun and cost-effective child's costume out of a paper grocery bag. This cute Jack of Hearts costume is just one option. Your child could be his or her favorite book, box of cereal,...

Like dying Easter eggs, choosing a Christmas tree, or eating turkey, carving pumpkins is a tradition for many people the world over. Follow my steps and you will be having fun carving your own...

The Wizard of Oz is a popular theme for group costumes. The Scarecrow costume is one you can create from ordinary, inexpensive items. Once you make your own Scarecrow costume, you'll be on your...

Hobbits may not be the strongest breed noted in the Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien, but they are certainly one of the kindest and most genuine. Because hobbits are so loveable, they...

Whether you're a crafty mom who loves to create memories from scratch, or you've left your costume decisions to the last minute, one of these pull-together outfits is sure to please your little...