How-To: Stormtrooper helmet from milk jugs
Not sure you could make one that fit an adult this way, but nonetheless a very cool bit of trash-hacking from Filth Wizardry. [via CRAFT]
Halloween
The amazing Technicolor LED fur coat
This isn’t the first LED fur coat we have seen, but it may be the first one made entirely from scratch? The maker, DustMonkey, couldn’t find a coat that met all his criteria, so he started with McCall’s pattern #4222. After making the coat, he attached 256 RGB LEDs, an Arduino, and custom LED controller […]
How-To: Styrofoam Tombstones
By Cory Derenburger Over the years I’ve learned many techniques, shortcuts, and ways of improving the construction of styrofoam tombstones. Here’s how to make your own lightweight, sculptured, and professional-looking masterpieces guaranteed to add a creepy touch to your haunted house. Tools Caulking gun Dremel router attachment Dremel tool Fine sandpaper Hacksaw Paper mask and […]
CRAFT Halloween Contest
It’s going to be a crafty Halloween this year and we have a contest to help you showcase all the cool stuff you are making! Our CRAFT Halloween contest is looking for costumes (made for you, your kids, or your pets), as well as food and drinks, and spooky Halloween party decor. We want anything […]
How-To: Cheesecloth Ghost Halloween Decoration
All around our neighborhood, Halloween decorations are making their appearance. My kids keep asking me when we are going to start decorating our house, and I have to admit I’ve just been waiting to be inspired. I think this cheesecloth ghost from Tuesdee of Everyday is Crafting Day has done the trick. It looks like […]
How-To: Skull Bookmarks
Crafty Chica has a glittery Halloween project for you! Learn how to make simple skull bookmarks to brighten up any book you’re reading. Inspired to craft something for Halloween? Be sure to enter it in our CRAFT Halloween contest to win cool prizes. Costumes, decor, food – whatever you create for Halloween is welcome in […]
How-To: Halloween Bat Mobile
By Kami Bigler This festive bat mobile would look great in your entry greeting visiting trick or treaters on Halloween night. With so many different kinds of cool papers available these days, you could really make this your own!