Another week, another fun roundup of Halloween craft ideas! I want to give a shoutout to everyone who has participated over the past few weeks! I can really tell that you guys have really enjoyed sharing and making your projects. I think there is something about Halloween that enlivens people and gets them excited about crafting throughout the holiday months! I know it puts some mojo in my holiday step! Now onto the projects! Spooky Spider HouseSilvia creates a miniature haunted house that is spooky and oh-so fun!Witchy Embroidered PostcardSharron Westerfield brews up a whimsical witch postcardThe Impatient CrafterVintage plastic owls become the focal point of a charming necklace you can wear for Halloween and all year round!Pumpkin and cat felt treat bagFelt bag that can also be made as a wall hanging or door hangerCheryl Ball's Halloween Door HangersCreate these door hangers from inexpensive gloves for Trick of TreatersMy Big MouthMake a creepy wire tree just in time for Halloween!Mel's Day of the Dead NecklaceLinked chain, skulls and spiderwebs for Dia de los MuertosCrafty Chica's Matchbook ShrinesAdorable little folding shrines that fit in your pocket!Paper PumpkinMake a plump paper pumpkin from some strips of paper plus a little Halloween craftiness!Polymer Clay ZombieCandace's diabolical plan to populate the world with zombies continues!The Impatient Crafter for iLoveToCreateMake a retro style styrofoam ornament into a fab Halloween Party centerpiece! Madge shows you how using iLoveToCreate products! How to Make a Spooky Spice RackCome make a spooky spice rack with Crafterella, she's sharing her unique labels with everyone!Halloween Treat ToteConjure up a quick Halloween cupcake basket using new ScoreBoard dies!Brenda Pinnick's Halloween BannerA little scary, a little fun, this delightful banner celebrates all things Halloween. Made using Brenda Pinnick Sizzix dies, glitter and ribbon.Creepy CandlesticksPattie Wack turns mini pumpkins into a boo-tiful Halloween lighting idea!Strands of BeadsMelissa explores the holiday possibilities in a black and white checkered beadGlow in the Dork Wall HangingTurn off the lights and have a laugh with this goofy wall hanging from Alexa Westerfield!Picture Perfect PumpkinVanessa Coppola turns a traditional pumpkin into a decopauged masterpiece!

Spooky Trio of Halloween Door Hangers!

Aren't these cute? I just love they way they turned out. I found inexpensive gloves to create these door hangers for any Trick of Treaters you may have in your house. Wiggly eyes, felt, pom poms and pipe cleaners are glued in place with Aleene's Fast Grab Adhesive. Fill with a small amount of polyfil for dimension and you're ready to go. Very easy and inexpensive - just use the stuff already in your stash. Great favors for work or school - make them yourself or have everyone make their own at the party. Let me know what you think?

Spooky Bat Door Hanger!

Here is a close-up of the bat. I found these gloves at Target - they already had the stitching around the edge - I thought they were so cute - I had to make something out of them. The wings are double layer of black felt with a pipe cleaner sandwiched between so they can bend. I used white embroidery floss to stitch around the wings to match the glove then glued on all the details. Fill you favorite treats and you're ready to go.

Spooky Pumpkin Door Hangers!

Here is a close-up of the Pumpkin - I found the gloves in the dollar section a Joann's Fabric's - but they can be found anywhere this time of year. I used black embroidery floss to sew the fingers together then stuffed with polyfil for dimension. Everything was glued on with Aleene's Fast Grab Adhesive. A green pipe cleaner forms the handle - just push through the cuff of glove and twist to secure.

Halloween Coasters for this Spooky Time of Year!

Wanted to show my Halloween coasters I plan to give my friend this year. They are made from felt with Tulip 3-D Fabric Paint for detail.

I used pinking shears to cut out rounds from felt then glued them together with Fabric Fusion glue. Let them dry then use black embroidery floss for the stripes around the edge.

Use Black Slick 3-D paint for the details. Just let dry then you're ready to go. Make lots - they would be great Halloween Party favors.

Hope you like them......Let me know what you think - they are really easy to make and could be done in an evening.....

My Ad in Crafts and Things Magazine

How exciting is this - I have had many projects in Crafts and Things magazine over the years(Thank you Abby!) but how cool is it to have an ad. iLovetoCreate - Duncan Enterprises new name - decided to put all of their designers in ads - how great is that. I love the pillow - the colors are so me......just thought I would brag a little.....it's not often I pose for an ad.....this may be my first and last time......

Vacation Time!!!!

My sister and our friend Jan went on a cruise in September - hence the lack of posts.....

We flew to Hawaii, boarded our cruise ship then spent five days touring the islands. Wonderful weather, food and best snorkeling - such beautiful fish.....
We basically toured an island during the day, ate dinner then went to our room to read our books - it was wonderful.......the island in the background is Kauai - you can only see this side from a boat.....really beautiful....
Ready to go back!