Halloween

This halloween season, why not try a Pokemon Trunk or Treat (or driveway display!) to celebrate the spookiest night of the year? These ideas work …

Every year it’s a family squabble over what trunk or treat idea we’re going to use…this year, we (or rather I) decided on a a …

This year, we’re giving you gnome trunk or treat ideas. Why gnomes? Well, for mother’s day I was gifted a 5 foot tall garden gnome…and …

Here’s a little inspiration this year for some DIY Halloween decor to fill any table in the house! As part of an Instagram group, I …

You can absolutely DIY thrift store steampunk costumes if you keep an eye out for unique pieces and things you can re-purpose! The amazing thing …

Don’t you love all the clever little things that come out at Halloween to make it fun? Whimsical skeleton fairies are a perfect DIY Halloween …

Individual “Boo Your Neighbors” gifts? Yes! We have lots and lots of little people in our neighborhood, and around Halloween, I love to treat them …

he dragon skeleton we got from Oriental Trading received much love from the kids this Halloween season. They weren’t quite ready to move on to …

A DIY Bulbasaur costume that’s easy on mom and dad?? Yes! As part of our DIY Pokemon Costume trio, this cute little plant guy, Bulbasaur, …

Halloween and birthday parties are way more fun when there is a DIY Pokemon costume or two in attendance. In the last post, I showed …

fiI do love a fun bucket full of candy to “boo your neighbors.” But it’s even more fun to boo your neighbors with something creatively …

Cricut has a new kid in town–the EasyPress 2. The first EasyPress was so spectacular, why do we need another one you say? Because this …

This year our theme is Super Mario Brothers, so I’ve got a few Super Mario Brothers trunk or treat ideas for you to steal for …

Looking to throw a dead man’s party this Halloween? You’re in the right place! Within this post lies a rich graveyard of Zombie Party Ideas …

As with our Minecraft Trunk-or-Treat ideas, or any of our many others,  we look forward to our trunk or treat events every year because they …

Welcome to another edition of Craft Lightning–Halloween style! It’s September, so about the time to start thinking about updating the house with fall decorations and …

This week is totally full of Halloween festivities, in and out of the classroom. Which also means it’s a week where we have to have …

My kids are totally in love with the Mad Science Trunk-or-Treat trunk from last week. They can’t wait to do it again. One of them …

One of my favorite things during the Halloween season to participate in is my church’s Halloween Fest / Trunk-or-Treat. Everyone rolls into the parking lot …

I’m happy to be posting over at Project Nursery again this month, and this months post is a quick and easy crafty project for Halloween. …

This little Halloween tradition that has sprouted up in the last few years is pretty cute. You stealthily leave a small bag of treats on …

Making up crafty food around the holidays is always fun, especially if you have a few kiddos in your life. Not all the crafty food …

 This year’s dressing up Halloween trend is one that I can totally get into–Sugar Skulls are in all the hot costume and party trend this …

Halloween parties are fun because they step out of the every day with costumes and wildly themed food. But you don’t have to do the …

It’s that time of year again where your Pinterest and blog feeds turn to thoughts of fall. While I’m still stuck in 85-90 degree heat …

I’m part of a fun little group that puts together seasonal 15 minute craft tutorials–and with Halloween so close, we’ve got a whole bunch of …

Over the years, I’ve amassed no less than eight (yes eight!) bins of Halloween decorations and many other large pieces I can’t contain in a …

We’re down to the last days before Halloween…and if you’re anything like me, you’re still looking for ideas for that last little gathering or class …

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For some, the pinnacle of the Halloween experience is carving the halloween pumpkin. Even if you don’t want to wield a knife to make a …

There really isn’t a better excuse to make fun and creative food – or really gross treats – than the Halloween holidays. Over the past …

In the Twilight books, mushroom ravioli was a perfect first date food. In order to make it more appetizer-esque to serve at a Twilight themed …

The twilight inspired party had some help from some great printables in creating a bit of ambiance. And I’m happy to say I’m going to …

Halloween parties and specifically, Halloween party foods are so much fun because they tend to bring out our creative if note devious sides. From eyeballs …

Are you a fan of sparkly vampires, or do you run with the werewolves? Hanging out with either is sure to be a frightfully good …

  Based on the book series the Southern Vampire Mysteries, the HBO Series True Blood has gained a cult following. It can be a bit …

It’s always so much fun to see someone else take a set of graphics and totally make a party their owns. La Belle Bulle of France used …

Zombies seem to be all the rage these days. And I admit, they are kind of fun. When you think about it, zombies are inherently …

Looking for a fast and easy way to make a big splash this Halloween? Check out these cute ideas for paper Halloween decor and treat …

Push pops are wildly popular at parties now–you can fit all kind of sweet and interesting things in a fun to eat tube! I was …

Glow-in-the-dark halloween party? Yes! and these glowing halloween party ideas are all you need to throw the spookiest, most delightful party ever! It’s a tricky …

Part of the fun of Halloween is all the fun Halloween food and creepy sweets that crawl out for the season. At the Black Cat …

It’s always the little details at parties that make the guests ooh and aah. Especially when it’s edible like these spooky black cat pops. No …

  This year, I thought it would be fun to throw a kid-fancy party for our Halloween bash for Festivities Magazine.  It was all about …

Not everyone is going to throw a full-out ball for a halloween party. I know–I can’t believe it either, but it’s the truth. So to …

We’re so very excited over here to release our SECOND ISSUE of Festivities Magazine! Nicole of Tikkido.com and I had wonderful contributions from Giedre Augustinaviciute of  g. …

Yesterday there was a little Halloween party at my house for the kids in the Mom’s club I belong to. 25 of them showed up …

Something wicked this way comes! This stylized sign came from the Bewitching Halloween party, and I’m happy to now be able to offer it to …

Setting up photoshoots is hard work, so I always have to have a few quick and easy desserts for the display that pack some design …

Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble…full of candy and sweet treats! We were completely bewitched by our Halloween photoshoot this year …

  It’s hard to believe the kids have gone back to school and fall has rolled around again. I’m a Florida gal, but the relatively …

My friend Karrie has two children born very close together. And since they’re still young, a joint party for them both makes it a bit …

Here in Florida, carved pumpkins don’t last for more than a day, so scooping, gutting and cutting doesn’t happen until at least October 29th at …

Wow! Halloween is this weekend already! Just in case you needed a few more last minute ideas for your party, the internet is brimming with …

I’m very excited to have a guest blogger today! My Halloween enthusiast, party planning friend and Frog Prince helper, Courtney Charles, was getting crafty this …

I just couldn’t resist this clever cupcake stand by Following Phubie.  Projects with simple materials are always favorites – this cute little stand is made …

Every cupcake idea I see around seems to get more and more clever! Find the links for all these fabulous cupcake creations that are sure …

Once the drinks are empty, the finger food eaten and the candy consumed, you’re bound to have a little time on your hands with your …

It’s about that time where everyone starts scrambling to make or buy a Halloween Costume – one that’s witty or just really stands out in …

Halloween is a great excuse to break out your candle stash to create a little atmosphere – creepy, macabre, gothic, fun…there are so many ways …

Growing up, I always wished that our house could be the one on our block that always went all out with Halloween decorating. As it …

When this beauty showed up today on Edible Crafts, I really took notice. It is a NO BAKE gingerbread mansion that is so kid-friendly it’s …

After spending hours on creating the perfect invitations, decorations, appetizers, desserts and favors for your Halloween party, it’s important not to leave out what I …

These oreo cookies have outgrown the milk glass, and moved on to bigger and better things. A little melted chocolate, a few creative touches, and …

Green? Halloween??? YES! Who would have thought you could add some eco-friendly to you halloween? By using party printables you can do your part to …

We’ve all done it. We’ve all gleefully opened the mailbox, pulled out the Pottery Barn catalog and coveted at least something inside. The good news …

There is a mountain of darling scrapbook papers out now to get creative with – Little Luna was so inspired by them all she came …

It’s the nature of things…you give a kid a toy, he wants to play with the box. Especially if those boxes in question look like …

Every season I like to pick up at least one really good quality item to add to my holiday hostessing stash. There are so many …

I thought a little real party inspiration might be in order, even though we may be several weeks away from seeing any new halloween parties! …

That first little niggling of cool weather in the fall always sends me running to the kitchen to make something pumpkin. The aroma of cinnamon …

I know I’ll probably fall back on just passing out handfuls of candy out of the bowl for the trick or treaters, but for the …

I am extremely thankful every year when I can package up the Halloween candy (the kids’ and the leftovers) and send it into the ER …

Mary Janes and Galoshes wrote a really great tutorial for halloween themed “subway art.” She includes a template and step by step instructions for this …

With so much candy available during Halloween, it’s no surprise they are fodder for craft projects. The Two Crafty Sisters came up with these darling …

When I saw this candelabra on Tatertots and Jello, I could hardly believe what is was made of once I scrolled through the whole tutorial. …

For a bit of festive Halloween fun, Paper Source has provided a quick tutorial on how to make little tissue pom garlands. This is a …

The Frog Prince Paperie Halloween Trick-or-Treat Collection is now available in our Etsy store! Orange and black stripes, polka dots, candy corn and harlequin diamonds …

Martha always has an abundance of great halloween ideas, and this year’s batch does not dissapoint! The templates and tutorials for decorating with silhouettes are …

Start spooky at your front door this Halloween–a great wreath is always a good way to go! I see this one from Craftaholics Anonymous in …

Since we’re now officially past labor day and nearly halfway through September, I feel it’s time to publicly start celebrating my favorite two months of …

Are you a fan of sparkly vampires, or do you run with the werewolves? Hanging out with either is sure to be a frightfully good …