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Make your own trick or treat bags

Filed under: Halloween — Sloan at 7:48 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2008

Don’t just buy those store bought plastic pumpkins, this year start a new tradition. You or your child can make their own unique trick or treat bag.  Let your kids decorate a plain paper grocery sack (with handles). They can use cut-outs, markers, paint, and many other craft supplies to make the perfect bag. They can even customize it to match their costume.  For older children, use a pillowcase and let them sew on accents to make a bag that suits their own personal style and costume.

Here are some other ideas to help you create a fun Halloween trick or treat bag this year.

Need a bag quick? Try these Free Printable Treat Bags

Halloween Cards to Make

Filed under: Halloween — Sloan at 8:19 pm on Sunday, October 19, 2008

Check out these new projects just added to our project web site directory.

  • The Witch And The Full Moon
    A gorgeous Halloween greeting card making idea of a witch riding off on her broomstick, into the night with a full moon. An intermediate card making idea.
  • Jack-O”-Lantern Pumpkin Collage
    A card making idea of a Jack-o”-Lantern pumpkin collage with ”Happy Halloween!” backing paper. An easy card making idea that’’s perfect for Halloween!

Halloween Family Traditions

Filed under: Halloween — Sloan at 7:20 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2008

Now that fall has really settled in where I live, I am finally getting into Halloween and all of the craft projects that come along with it. Over the years, my family has had a number of traditions for each of the upcoming holidays. Halloween included homemade costumes, gift wrapped bags of candy, hot cocoa, and visits to Grandma’s house to give her a special treat.

This is the perfect time of year to start a Halloween tradition with your family. Take a look at these ideas and get inspired to start your own traditions.

  • Have a family pumpkin carving party. Let your kids create their own designs and then help them bring their own creations to life. Take pictures of each family member with their creation and put in a special Halloween photo album. You’ll be able to see your kids grow along with their pumpkin carving abilities.
  • Have the kids help with creating their own costumes or other crafty decorations for the house. Have a halloween decorating night where all members of the family create crafty halloween decorations and help to “spook” out the house.
  • Like to scrapbook? Create a halloween page for each year and let the kids help so that it becomes part of the festive fun. Create the theme-based on the costumes for that year. A Harry Potter fan? Create pages based on Hogwartz. Here are some samples.

And always remember to have fun. If you are having fun with your kids…chances are they are enjoying themselves too which means you are building a memory that will last for years to come.

Halloween Decorating Ideas

Filed under: Halloween — Sloan at 3:17 pm on Thursday, October 9, 2008

Looking for some great Halloween decorating ideas for your home? Try your hand at these projects. They will be sure to inspire you during this fun time of year.

Pumpkin Carving

Filed under: Halloween — Sloan at 6:46 pm on Sunday, October 5, 2008

Create spooky scenes with carving templates that will amaze visitors to your house. For carving how-tos, stencils, ideas, and more check out the following websites:

Halloween Craft Supplies

Filed under: Craft Supplies, Halloween — Sloan at 7:48 pm on Saturday, October 4, 2008

Halloween starts one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love all of the parties, the food, the trick-or-treating, and especially all the craft potential. Many stores have great deals on essential craft supplies so now is the time to stock up. Try these sites for Halloween craft supplies with great prices that won’t spook your wallet:

And don’t forget to have fun! That’s what Halloween is all about!