Halloween

Knit Halloween Costumes

I seriously can’t get over these gorgeous and intricate handknit Halloween costumes from The Miniature Knit Shop. They range from race car drivers to mermaids, strawberries to cowboys, and the details are just incredible! She also has some adorable hats, like owls, parrots, and frogs, with feet booties to match. (Via Inhabitots.)

Billion Ghost Pin

Last weekend we had a Halloween pin-making party at Goods Detroit. I think this was my favorite – hard felt cut into a ghost shape with googley eyes, sequins, and lots of zeroes – created by an awesome 4-year-old crafter. Inspired to craft something for Halloween? Be sure to enter it in our CRAFT Halloween […]

How-To: Audrey II in Paper Mache

Here’s how to make your own Audrey II or “Twoey” in paper mache from instructables user evanskathryn. All that’s left to do is make it animate! Hmm, maybe that’s not the best idea… Inspired to craft something for Halloween? Be sure to enter it in our CRAFT Halloween contest to win cool prizes. Costumes, decor, […]

Arduino-powered pumpkin

I really love Matt Richardson‘s sweet pumpkin project. It uses a proximity sensor to sense when a trick-or-treater approaches, then goes into “evil mode” where the punkin’s LEDs flash red and an evil piezo growl blares out. Oh yeah! This is the sort of project that would be great for our DIY Haunts Halloween prop […]

How-To: Diabolical Horns

By Dorinda von Stroheim Sassy, sultry, yet utterly all-American, the San Francisco-based Devil-Ettes put on a kid-friendly, wickedly wild, high-energy show featuring historical dances from the heyday of 1960s go-go, including the Hully Gully, the Twist, the Frug, and the Watusi. They’ve also perfected the art of making devil horns. Tools Large darning needle Paintbrushes […]