Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

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October 2013

Articulated Skeleton Hand Tutorial

The kids will have fun with this articulated
skeleton hand made from straws and strings.
Directions are at All For The Boys.

10/28/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Free & Fun Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Paper Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (1)

Free Halloween Printables

You'll find a great variety of free Halloween printables
at We Love To Illustrate. Besides this pair of of cupcake
wrappers, you'll find treat bag stickers, a pumpkin box,
cupcake toppers, and a jointed witch!

10/28/2013 in Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (0)

Spooky Lollipop Halloween Treats

Aren't these the cutest little spooky lollipops?!
So easy to make since there's a free template
to print too. Visit Fellow Fellow for the details.

10/26/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Edibles, Family, Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Easy And Creepy Spider Votives

Family Chic shares how to make these spider
votives that are so easy to make you'll
have a dozen before you know it!

10/26/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Candles & Lanterns, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

5 Cute Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

bat craft for halloween toilet paper roll craft

toilet paper roll bats for Halloween
El Hada de Papel

cardboard tube spiders
Mollymoo

Halloween cardboard tube pop-up toys
Willowday

glowing eyes halloween craft toilet paper tube craft

glowing eyes - simple idea using toilet
paper rolls and glow sticks
Rust & Sunshine

toilet roll tube monsters mobile halloween craft

toilet paper roll monster mobile
Happy Hooligans

10/25/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas, Recycled Crafts, Themes | Permalink | Comments (2)

Spooky Chenille Stem Halloween Trees

spooky pipe cleaner trees for pretend play or Halloween decorations

Play Trains shows you how to make these great
looking Halloween trees from a bundle of chenille
stems. These are great for Halloween decorations
or to use in pretend play.

10/24/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Toys to Make | Permalink | Comments (0)

Halloween Cork Characters

Corks are getting lots of crafting time over at MollyMoo -
check out this batch of Halloween characters that will be
fun for kids to play with but make cute decorations too.

10/24/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Dollmaking, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Halloween Crafts, Paint, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Cardboard Halloween Playhouse

Kids will love this cardboard Halloween
playhouse shared by Katherine Marie!

10/24/2013 in 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Paint, Party Ideas, Pretend Play, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cute Vintage Witch Craft

My Paper Crane shares the cutest vintage-inspired chenille
stem witch and she also created a free printable for the
face. Easy to make, this would be a fun Halloween party
craft or string a bunch together for a garland.

10/24/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Haunted House Painting

Let kids' imagination go wild and create their own
haunted house paintings with these tips from Andiland.

10/24/2013 in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Skull Cork Craft for Day of the Dead

day of the dead cork calavera skeletons craft

I'm quite smitten with these cork skulls and especially love
the use of staples and string for the mouth. Kedublock shares
the tutorial and shows you how to make them from corks
and a few other common items from around the house.

10/23/2013 in 12+ years old, Crafts, Dia de Los Muertos Crafts, Group, Halloween Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Goblin Garland

I love the collaged faces on these paper goblins
at Small for Big. Everyone can make their own
goblin and then enjoy seeing them all strung
together into a garland.

10/23/2013 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)