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Simple paper cone cat craft for kids

Simple paper cone cat craft for kids

Posted on October 8, 2025 by jenny

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…

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DIY Halloween decorations made from gold foil

DIY Halloween decorations made from gold foil

Posted on October 25, 2024October 28, 2024 by jenny

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…

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Recycled paper pumpkin garland

Recycled paper pumpkin garland

Posted on October 16, 2024October 17, 2024 by jenny

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…

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Paper doily Halloween ghost family

Posted on October 9, 2024 by jenny

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…

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Amigurumi Ghost tutorial

How to make an Amigurumi ghost

Posted on September 28, 2024 by jenny

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…

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how to make Halloween felt ghosts

Halloween felt ghost tutorial

Posted on September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 by jenny

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…

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Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express {giveaway}

Posted on October 12, 2023 by jenny

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:…

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How to crochet a Halloween ghost

How to crochet a Halloween ghost

Posted on October 4, 2023July 7, 2024 by jenny

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 –…

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Wednesday Addams paper finger puppet

Wednesday Addams paper finger puppet

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by jenny

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,…

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