Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids - The Crafty Crow

Cardboard Tube Frankenstein

Love this simple Frankenstein
made from a cardboard tube
and the directions at
No Time For Flashcards.

Ghost Made From A CD

The Artful Crafter shows
a great way to recycle a cd
into a ghostly decoration!

Bottle Cap Spider

Mama Jenn shows you how to make
this spider from a bottle cap. She also
has directions for a simpler version
here for younger children.

Halloween Window Decorations

Take a look at Secret Agent Josephine
if you need to add something scary
to your windows!

Crafts With Acorns & Conkers!

acorn & chestnut man :: Dálle Un Coliño


10 things to do with conkers :: Here We Are Together


acorn necklace :: One Golden Apple


game of conkers :: Emma Bradshaw


chestnut necklace :: Lilybel


chestnut bugs :: Nini Makes


acorn people :: Craft Jr.


acorn man :: Thrifty Fun

More Halloween Crafts!

This lovable spider spins her own web
with a hidden spool of yarn tucked inside!
A great toy for Halloween or anytime,
get the free pattern and directions
at We Wilsons!


Journey Into Unschooling created
this wonderful looking haunted house
paper-cut based on the book
Ghosts in the House! I think using
vellum for the ghosts is just perfect.


Can you guess what these little
pumpkins are made from? Find out at
What Are We Doing Today Mom.


I love the way these ghosties
look! Get the details at
The Magic Onions!


Are We There Yet shares a great way
to recycle some pantry boxes into
a spooky village!


You can find the directions and a
photo tutorial for these chenille stem
pumpkins at My Little Gems :)


Send the kids on a ghost hunt
with this simple wax resist project
found at Learning Vicariously!


You can have your own indoor
pumpkin patch with this fun paper
bag pumpkin craft at A Crafty Mom's Life.

Where The Wild Things Are::Crafts & Treats::

cardboard tube puppets :: Matsutake

Celebrate Where the Wild Things Are
with one of these crafts and a treat!


wild thing puppet :: Whimsy Love


crochet finger puppets :: Meet Me At Mike's


wild things tote :: Bookhou Crafts


printable paper toys :: Toy-A-Day
Moishe * Sipi * Max


 birthday party :: Party Perfect


wild thing and Max cupcakes :: Claire Issa


miniature fort :: se7en (+1!)


birthday party & crafts :: se7en


Max ornament :: batzie09


watercolors :: Deep Space Sparkle


wild thing hat :: jessyratfink
via Whip Up


Max paper toy :: Marshall Alexander

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Halloween Crafts

I guess it will come as no surprise
that I love this crow puppet from
Ordinary Life Magic!


You'll find the details for these
adorable chenille stem finger
puppets at Craft Jr.!


Pink And Green Mama shares
a fun idea using crumpled tissue to
create a witch and a pumpkin.


I love these pumpkin cut snowflakes
found at Mer Mag!


You can make this friendly
Frankenstein with a hand print
and the directions at Filth Wizardry!
Also, check her great tips on
creating a stencil - very helpful :)


Ikat Bag shows you how they
made a terrific looking garland
for Halloween decorating.


The body on these bats is a sort of
pocket that can be used in several ways -
check it out and the picture tutorial
at 4 Crazy Kings.

Split-Stitched Felt Leaves

Take a look at all the different
ways you can use these embroidered
felt leaves on 5 Orange Potatoes!

Fall Leaves and Mod Podge

I love this tip from Gingerbread
Snowflakes regarding fall leaves
and Mod Podge - check it out!

Autumn Collage

Deep Space Sparkle shares a multi-
faceted art lesson with stunning results!
Creating this autumnal artwork involves
painting, creating texture, cutting
shapes, and collage.

One Bowl Apple Cake Recipe

Maya*Made shares her grandmother's
recipe for apple cake that sounds delicious!
We'll definitely be making this one :)