• Simple paper cone cat craft for kids
    Crafts for kids - Halloween crafts

    Simple paper cone cat craft for kids

    October 8, 2025 - By 

    With Halloween a few weeks away I’ve been sharing some of our favourite Halloween crafts over on Pinterest. Our origami witch’s hat and accordion fold bat are always super popular. This year we’re excited to share a new Halloween craft for kids with you, our simple paper cone cat craft for kids. This makes a lucky black cat which is perfect for Halloween! List of supplies: Coloured craft papers Scissors Googly eyes Pencil Craft glue Sharpies Paper cone cat template Simple paper cone cat craft for kids Print out and prepare the template patterns. Select coloured craft papers for the…

  • DIY Halloween decorations made from gold foil
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    DIY Halloween decorations made from gold foil

    October 25, 2024 - By 

    Earlier this month I made a pumpkin garland from a vintage book. It’s a craft I’ve wanted to make for a while, and I took the garland to my office and hung it on my desk (the office girls went crazy with the Halloween decorations this year!). Making your own decorations is fun and a good way to recycle paper as I try to limit the craft supplies we have at home now the kids are older. I also wanted to make some gold foil pumpkin decorations, similar to the DIY gold foil eggs we made at Easter time. When…

  • Recycled paper pumpkin garland
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    Recycled paper pumpkin garland

    October 16, 2024 - By 

    Recycling old books into pumpkin garlands is a creative, eco-friendly way to give new life to something that might otherwise be discarded. This type of DIY project not only taps into the sustainable practice of repurposing materials but also allows for a fun, seasonal decoration perfect for autumn or Halloween. It is a blend of crafting, recycling, and celebrating the spirit of the season. Step 1: Gather Materials To make a pumpkin garland from an old book, you will need a few basic supplies. Start by selecting an old book that you no longer need or one that may be…

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    Paper doily Halloween ghost family

    October 9, 2024 - By 

    Creating Halloween ghosts from paper doilies is a fun, simple, and affordable craft project perfect for kids and adults alike. These delicate, lace-like creations bring a touch of elegance to Halloween décor while staying spooky and whimsical. Materials needed: White paper doilies (various sizes) String or ribbon Black marker Glue or tape How to make a paper doily Halloween ghost family Prepare the Ghost Body: Start by choosing a doily. The larger the doily, the bigger your ghost will be. Carefully cut out your ghost shape, making sure you use the patterned part for the bottom of your ghost. Cut…

  • Amigurumi Ghost tutorial
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    How to make an Amigurumi ghost

    September 28, 2024 - By 

    Ready for Halloween or looking for a last minute Halloween make? I have you covered with the adorable amigurumi ghost. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. Why not try our free Amigurumi ghost pattern? List of supplies: Yarn Crochet hook Tapestry needle A pair of scissors Stuffing Small pieces of felt How to make an Amigurumi Ghost: Make a magic knot. Work 1 chain on hook. Work a single crochet (SC) into the magic ring. Repeat 5 more SC into the magic ring (we need a total of 6 SC through the magic…

  • how to make Halloween felt ghosts
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    Halloween felt ghost tutorial

    September 21, 2024 - By 

    I’ve always enjoyed working with felt. It’s easy to cut and you can make so many items with it. I can’t resist adding some super cute Halloween felt ghosts to our decorations this year. I’m sharing a fun tutorial for making your own felt ghosts, with a list of the supplies you will need and a template for all the parts. Gather your supplies and get making these sweet and spooky Halloween felt ghosts. List of supplies: Sheets of felt (black, white, yellow, purple, green and orange) Needle Matching thread Fabric glue Cotton Pencil A pair of scissors Ghost Template…

  • Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
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    Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express {giveaway}

    October 12, 2023 - By 

    Now that the weather has turned we are all looking forward to Halloween later this month. We went to the pumpkin patch at the weekend and our house is feeling very spooky and autumnal. I love to embrace this season and find Halloween themed food, sweet treats, decorations and even books! Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express All aboard the Transylvanian Express! YOU and your yeti boss Klaus are headed to Castle Ursprung, home of the infamous vampire Count Fledermaus. But before you get there, you have a mystery to solve: Night Mayor Franklefink has vanished from the train.…

  • How to crochet a Halloween ghost
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    How to crochet a Halloween ghost

    October 4, 2023 - By 

    October surely means Halloween and I love a little project I can work on in the evening. This year I’ve experimented with crochet and whipped up a few little ghosts. I thought I would share instructions on how to crochet a Halloween ghost for your Halloween decor this year. List of supplies: Crochet yarn – medium light Crochet hook – 3.5mm A pair of scissors Tapestry needle How to crochet a Halloween ghost: Select a white yarn bundle for the ghost base shape. Start with a slip knot and work 6 chain stitches. Skip the chain next to the hook…

  • Wednesday Addams paper finger puppet
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    Wednesday Addams paper finger puppet

    September 27, 2023 - By 

    The Addams Family is a fictional family created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. and originally published in The New Yorker from the 1930s. Over the years we’ve watched many versions but of course we loved Tim Burton’s Netflix original, Wednesday, and binge watched the entire show in days. It was set at her new school, Nevermore Academy, where Wednesday Addams investigated a mysterious murder spree that plagued her parents 25 years before. Wednesday Addams paper finger puppet We can’t wait for Wednesday season 2 to drop sometime in 2024 but, with the spooky season coming up, we were inspired to…