Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

October 2014

Happy Halloween!!!

Be careful and have fun everyone!!

10/31/2014 | Permalink | Comments (1)

I was first attracted to the amazing colors on these pumpkins
and then when I read how they were made I was really
intrigued. Found at MomDot, this is a tutorial on how
to marble pumpkins with nail polish.

10/30/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Halloween Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Paper Strip Pumpkin Garland

Pysselbolaget shows you how to make this cheerful paper
strip pumpkin garland that puts the "happy" in Halloween!

10/30/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Halloween Crafts, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Candy Corn Masks

I love this candy corn mask that's available to print
for free at MADE. Fill in the colors with cut up
paper and then add your own details

10/30/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Halloween Crafts, Paper Crafts, Pretend Play, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (0)

Crepe Paper Pumpkin Party Favors

If you're looking for some candy free treats to hand out
then take a look at these stuffed crepe paper pumpkins at
One Busy WAHM. They're easy enough for kids to make too!

10/30/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Beaded Pumpkin Craft

Cutesy Crafts has a tutorial on how to make these
sweet pony bead pumpkins that would be fun to
do at a Halloween party or harvest festival.

10/30/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Crafts, Family, Group, Halloween Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Shredded Paper Ghost Garland

Meri Cherry shares a wonderful use for paper shreds by
making them into ghost garland to decorate for Halloween.

10/29/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Halloween Crafts, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Paper Crafts, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Child Art Halloween Tree Ornaments

Save your children's adorable Halloween art in this great
tutorial for Halloween tree ornaments at Make It Your Own.

10/29/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Halloween Crafts, Ornaments | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cardboard Bead Skull And Bone Necklace

Make skull and bone beads from cardboard and
string them together for a necklace or garland.
Details at Pink Stripey Socks.

10/29/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Halloween Crafts, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Party Ideas, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Ghost Garland

It just wouldn't be Halloween without a string of ghosts to
decorate your house or porch :) Find the tutorial at Pysselbolaget.

10/29/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Halloween Crafts, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Party Ideas | Permalink | Comments (0)

Glow In The Dark TP Roll Lanterns

NurtureStore shares a great way to use toilet paper rolls
by turning them into lanterns that glow in the dark. You can make
an owl, bat, kitty, or even come up with your own design.