Some craft projects begin with beautiful supplies. This one begins with a plastic dustpan, which is probably not what anyone expects to see on your autumn decorating list.
But with a little paint, a wooden backing board and a handful … Read the rest
10 Halloween Table Centrepieces You Can Make Yourself
A Halloween table doesn’t need to disappear beneath a mountain of plastic spiders to feel festive. Sometimes a little haunted house, a pumpkin filled with flowers or a few softly glowing lanterns are enough to make an ordinary dinner feel … Read the rest
Free Printable Grungy Halloween Gift Tags
There is something wonderfully satisfying about finishing a handmade Halloween gift with a tag that looks as though it has been pulled from an old witch’s cupboard.
These free printable grungy Halloween gift tags are designed for anyone who loves … Read the rest
15 Easy DIY Halloween Treat Bag Ideas for Candy and Non-Candy Gifts
There is something rather lovely about a Halloween treat bag with a wonky little monster face. It doesn’t need expensive supplies or a cutting machine. Sometimes a paper lunch bag, a black marker and a few scraps of cardstock do … Read the rest
DIY Hanging Witch Hat Lights With a Magical Waterfall Glow
There is something wonderfully witchy about a hat floating in midair, especially when a shower of tiny golden lights hangs beneath it. It is Halloween decorating with a little less fright and a little more enchanted cottage.
These DIY hanging … Read the rest
DIY Ghost Wreath Using a Wire Coat Hanger: Easy Light-Up Halloween Decor
If your Halloween decorating style is more friendly ghost than full haunted house, this little door decoration should fit right in. With a floaty white tulle body, a flower-trimmed witch hat and a gentle glow from fairy lights, it is … Read the rest
DIY Pinecone Bouquet: Easy Painted Pinecone Flowers for Fall Decor
There is something very satisfying about turning a handful of pinecones into a decoration that looks lovely enough to sit in the middle of the dining table. Especially when those pinecones started out scattered across the garden rather than arriving … Read the rest
DIY Witchy Chopping Board Decor With a Free Vintage Spirit Board Printable
A cheap plastic chopping board might not look like much in the shop, but a little paint and an aged printable can turn it into a lovely piece of vintage Halloween decor. This version pairs a charcoal-black finish with a … Read the rest
DIY Faux Candy Apples: Easy Glossy Fall Decorations
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a shiny red candy apple. It brings back memories of fairgrounds, sticky fingers and trying to work out how to take that first bite without losing a tooth.
These DIY faux candy apples capture … Read the rest
Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List
A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything … Read the rest
12 Ways To Make A Fake Skull For Halloween
There is something about a battered old skull that instantly makes a Halloween display look properly haunted. Pop one between a few dripping candles and dusty books, and suddenly the mantel looks as though it belongs to a witch who … Read the rest
Halloween Book Storage Boxes That Make a Coffee Table Look Spookily Good
I love Halloween decorations that can sit alongside the things already in my living room. These Halloween book storage boxes do exactly that. Stack them on a coffee table and they look like a little collection of spellbooks ready for … Read the rest
Fall Quilt Set Sale: Cozy Ready-Made Quilts for an Autumn Bedroom
I love a handmade quilt, but I also know how many evenings go into making one. Sometimes you want that warm, layered look on the bed this weekend, while your own sewing project is still a very optimistic pile … Read the rest
DIY Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging – Spooky Halloween Decor Made Easy
Every now and then, a craft idea comes along that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s clever!” This DIY macramé ghost wall hanging is exactly that. It takes a timeless craft like macramé and gives it a seasonal twist … Read the rest
DIY Textured Ghost Candy Box Made From Recycled Cardboard
A cardboard delivery box, a little leftover joint compound and a handful of Halloween candy are all you need to make this cheap textured ghost candy holder for the porch.
This project takes the same wonderfully imperfect ghost technique used … Read the rest