Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Printable Halloween Finger Puppets

by Marie October 13, 2011

Lindi of Love the Day is back with another FREE printable just in time for Halloween. This time it’s a few cute Halloween characters ready for trick or treating! 1. Download and print out this Halloween Puppet Printable. 2. Cut out each little Halloween character. For the circles inside the body, it’s best to punch [...]

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Come Out for a Night of WitchCRAFT!

by Marie October 12, 2011

Hey, Seattle locals! This message is for you… Hop on a broom and come join us for a night of witchCRAFT! Lyndsey from The Stationary Place and myself are hosting this event because we decided we can’t let Halloween get away with out a night of good ol’ crafts. We’ll be crafting the night away with the following [...]

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Aged Halloween Potion Bottle Labels

by Little Birdies October 11, 2011

I’ve been working on spookifying my house for Halloween, and my favorite look has to be the vintage Halloween style. It’s somehow creepier if it’s old, right? Here’s how you can take ordinary household items and create vintage “potion” bottles for creepy ingredients like eye of newt and arsenic. And with a simple coat of [...]

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Swap a Smile Craft Auction

by Marie October 10, 2011

Who doesn’t love a good auction? Especially one for craft projects! This is going to be fun, and for such a good cause. Below you’ll learn a little more about Swap a Smile and this craft auction. I’m happy to be part of it, raising money to help someone smile. Thanks to Amy and Heather [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Halloween Fun

by Marie October 8, 2011

Halloween is approaching. It’s been fun to see all the pumpkins and giant spider webs around our neighborhood. If you’re looking for a few fun projects to create, look no further. Here are 6 spooky crafts and recipes that are sure to bring on the Halloween fun from over at the M&T Spotlight. **Next week [...]

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Sharpie’s Creative Community and a Giveaway

by Marie October 7, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #55 Mrs. Schmid. Have fun crafting! I have to say that when I received this package of Sharpies below, my mind started churning with all the fun crafty ideas I would create. Sharpie, an M&T Sponsor, is one of my favorites for markers/pens/writing [...]

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I’ve Got Some Fun News and I’m So Excited to Share it!

by Marie October 6, 2011

I am beyond thrilled to share that I’m coming out with a book! A book!! I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally share the news with all of you, it’s for sale in just a few weeks. Over the last year I’ve been writing and crafting 50 all new kid’s craft projects [...]

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The Beauty of Brown Butter

by Lindsey October 5, 2011

I’m always late for the party. And I was really late coming to the brown butter party. I thought, “Meh. It’s just melted butter.” Then I made this cake…and it changed my life. I never exaggerate about these types of things. If you haven’t tried brown butter, you’re missing out. If you have never heard [...]

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Creature Votive Candles to Spook on Halloween

by Marie October 4, 2011

Guest post by Candace of Naturally Educational Making mini Jack O’ Lantern Votives out of baby food jars has become a family tradition. This year, I thought we would shake things up a bit and make a Frankenstein Monster and a Ghost out of jars of varying sizes. Working with kids is always a little [...]

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Halloween Paper Bag Puppets

by Amanda October 3, 2011

Paper bag puppets are classic, so why not make some for Halloween? You can vary the faces from scary to happy, depending on the age group or sensitivity of your child. I’ve used simple supplies so that you can make these today with your kids! Supplies you will need for Halloween paper bag puppets: Brown [...]

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