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Silhouette Pumpkin Halloween Card
By 15mhhm15
This would make a cute Happy Halloween greeting card to a teacher. It is an easy to make card, and I was able to recycle a piece of cardboard packaging, a magazine, plus all the ribbon sticker was from last year's Michael's Grab Bag. If you don't have ribbon sticker, you can cut strips of paper and glue them down.
Gumdrop Machine Decoration or Party Centerpiece
By Donna
This simple little project looks oh-so-cute and is super easy to make. A fishbowl, flower pot, markers, and candy is all it takes! You could even color coordinate the pot with your parties theme. It could even make a fun Halloween decoration with orange and black paint and a spiderweb draw on the lid with gummy worms inside!
By attosa
This is a fun racing game you can make with markers, water, a plate and straws. Objects drawn in dry erase markers can float on water when done properly, and it makes for an awesome race. Just blow at your drawings with straws and watch them speed across your water-filled plate.
By tiffanytallent1981
The most beautiful part of fall is when the leaves begin to change colors. I think it is breathtaking! It is difficult to capture the beauty in a painting, but it's definitely fun to try. And in the classroom, a unique way to paint these fall trees is to use Q-Tips instead of brushes. It's a fun and easy activity for any age!
By 15mhhm15
This is a beautiful outdoor succulent wreath that can be hung on your front door or in your backyard. Just a few supplies and you can have yourself a lovely succulent wreath!
By attosa
Apologies if this is creepy, but I just adore overly dramatic Halloween costume pieces! I've seen similar chokers for sale for $15, and this cost me no more than 50 cents in supplies. Here's how to make one yourself.
By Jackie H.
I started this project because I volunteer at a senior center. I do arts & crafts with them there and have great fun. I am very limited in what they can use such as, hot glue, sharp scissors, or certain types of paints and most of all, carving! So this is what I came up with. This is also great for young children.
Magnetic Bookmark for Your Journal
By 15mhhm15
Keep your spot in your journal or notebook with this cute monogram initial magnetic bookmark. I was able to make a bunch of monogram bookmarks for myself and friends. They was quick and easy to make because I had a scrapbook paper with letters that I could cut out.
By attosa
This is a super cheap and fun way to make spooky looking candles for Halloween. All you need is some cardboard tubes from toilet paper, hot glue, paint, and battery operated votives. You can paint them any colour you'd like. I went with black for a Black and White ball I am hosting.
Party Hat Volcano Experiment for Kids
By 15mhhm15
Have extra party hats? Your child will have a blast with this volcano experiment. If you don't have any party hats, you can make your own with paper.
By 15mhhm15
I order printed photos from Shutterfly and I always keep the packaging because it's really sturdy. I'm glad I did because I was able to make a couple of pumpkins from the packaging!
By ShirleyE
This pretty brooch is easier to make than it looks. Cheap flimsy felt actually works better than the sturdier thicker felts because it will gather up more easily.
By lalala...
I made these cute goldfish themed party treat bags for my son's birthday. They were easy to make and big enough to hold all kinds of fun goodies!
Metallic paint adds glitz to pressed leaves that can be hung in a window or off an evergreen bough for the holidays.
By HellofromMhay
Embellish a plain brown paper bag and fill it with Halloween treats.
By Elaine
When I worked at a wallpaper store, periodically they would toss out outdated books and I would save the fabric samples. Eventually, I had enough to make a quilt and then bought enough of the navy fabric to finish it.
A handful of wooden stars painted gold or silver and twisted onto stems of wire to make a whimsical and unexpected bouquet for a vase.
Flannel Shirt Upcycled to Juggling Squares
By Teri M
Start with a nice pre-washed fabric that your child likes. Juggling takes time and practice to learn, and that is a lot more fun to do with sacks that they like looking at.
Jack o'Lantern Foam Pumpkin Faces
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I don't decorate for Halloween, but I know a lot of people do. So Jack O'Lanterns are so popular. Being on a budget, I thought "What could the kids do with their parents or older siblings"? I came up with this.
Use Old Box or Sheet Protector to Collect Craft Scraps
By tiffanytallent1981
After every craft or scrapbook project, I used to have a pile of trash on the table. I hate dragging my kitchen trashcan into my craft corner and I don't have room for one there either. Instead, I started keeping a sheet protector and an old box in my craft area to hold all of my trash scraps. My is area so much neater!
Teach Kids to Use Sticker Sheet Scraps
By 15mhhm15
My child loves glittery stickers, glue, or pens! Even though there are no more shiny glitter stars - you could teach your child that, the sticker sheets are still useable and not to waste scraps that can be used.
By attosa
I love these Halloween decorations because you can find any shape of stone laying around, and figure out what spooky character you want it to be. My previous decorative stones needed ovals and wedges (watermelon stones) and perfectly round ones (ladybug stones), but with this, anything goes.
Kid Friendly Succulent Terrarium
By 15mhhm15
Since I love succulents and planting them, the kids wanted to make their own succulent terrarium version as well. They have been collecting random rocks and shells. Oh and they love assorted colored beads. Plus succulents are easy to maintain and perfect for kids!
Scrap Wood Halloween Decorations
By Ana
We had a lot of scrap wood pieces left from many projects. I was really careful after cutting to pick up the scraps and save them. With these and things you mostly have on hand you can create some fun Halloween decorative pieces.
By coville123
Make a bubble gum machine outfit for Halloween.
By Katie M.
Once this cabinet was done, it had a look of unity and rusticness. I used multiple examples of form when I used multiple rectangles off the top of my head. There is at least six. Also, I used varied textures, including the textured rain glass, the metal accents in the back, and the wood's own texture.
By Cindy Irby
I purchased my pumpkins and squash in early October. After Thanksgiving I converted them to Christmas decorations with a little spray paint and wire rimmed ribbon.
By lalala...
My daughter's 5th grade class made these amazing paper ache masks in their art class! I wanted to share them in hopes of inspiring someone that might want to make their own. The bases for the masks used recycled items such as newspaper, egg cartons, cardboard tubes, and metal hangers.
By micmanno
Use Rit dye to paint the board, then embellish with pumpkin seeds, twine and ribbon.
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