One of the best things about Halloween is haunted houses, and I’ve always admired and envied the folks who create them. I’ve fantasized about spooking up my own house for the month of October but I’ve never gone beyond synthetic spider webs on the gate, a couple of carved jack-o-lanterns, and a hanging bat or […]
If you’re looking for a fun, non-costume way to to dress up for a Halloween cocktail party, these googly eye shoes from Glitter ‘n Glue would be a great accessory. Alexa! More: DIY Shoe Bling How-To: Magnetic Googly Eyes Halloween Garland with Googly Eyes HOW TO – Make Edible Googly Eyes
If you’re planning to entertain friends this Halloween, then you’ll definitely want to check out this quirky, spooky Graveyard Smash Apron tutorial from sew4home. Wear it first for a creepy dinner party with friends, then use it to top off your fabulous 1950s zombie housewife costume!
When I was in high school, I decided it might be fun to break a glow stick in half and shake its contents all over the walls and ceiling of my room. It made for a very cool Sledgehammer effect. Glow sticks prove to be cool for all kinds of fun projects, including this water […]
Futurama fans, look no further. Your Halloween costume has arrived. Instructables user, kathara, shares her pattern for knitting a balaclava and mittens, Dr. Zoidberg-style. Honestly, these pieces are so practical, they would be great every-day items during winter, not just at Halloween. More: Knitted Bender Balaclava Brain Slug Headband Futurama’s Bender in Crochet
Halloween is on its way crafters! I fracken love this time of year. For this episode of Corinne’s Craft Closet, I share with you my favorite DIY Halloween resources.
Needle felting is a medium that is often seen as only practical for making small objects. I love seeing fiber artists who tackle large-scale projects. This fox mask that I discovered in the CRAFT Flickr pool, by Laura Lee Burch is a wonderful example of useful, ambitious needle felting. I also think it would be […]
