Ideas For DIY
There is something wonderfully unsettling about a Halloween decoration that takes a moment to register. A strange face in a mirror. A doll sitting quietly where nobody remembers leaving it. Something pale hanging at the end of the verandah. Give … Read the rest
If you’ve ever spotted a plain glass platter at a thrift store and thought it needed a little personality, this is a lovely way to give it a seasonal makeover. A piece of Halloween fabric attached to the underside turns … Read the rest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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