October 24, 2018
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, crafting with kids, holidays, tutorials
October 23, 2018
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, crafting with kids, holidays, inspiration, tutorials
Quick and Fun Halloween Projects Part 1
Gosh, for someone who isn’t necessarily a fan of Halloween, I have sure made a bunch of DIY projects!
October 24, 2016
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holidays, tutorials, Wise Craft Book
Halloween Craft, Zombie Barbies
(photo by Armstrong Pitts Studio) One of the most popular, most remembered DIY crafts from my first book is the Zombie Barbies for Halloween, in the Fall Chapter of the book. In each of the 4 seasonal chapters, I wanted to create a variety of...
October 13, 2016
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, holidays, making, thrifting, tutorials
Spooky Halloween DIY Goblets
(Photo by Armstrong Pitts Studio) Another project I did for a client a few years back. An easy way to unify mismatched thrift store glasses for your DIY Halloween party. With spooky drawings done with a black paint pen. See other Halloween DIYs here.
October 8, 2016
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, holidays, tutorials
Halloween Wreath Made of T-shirts
This is a fun wreath to make with the kids and decorate the house for Halloween. Find black and dark gray (or your favorite Halloween color) t-shirts at the thrift store, or perhaps upcycle some from your closet. Note: I cut all the strips I...DIY Halloween Trick or Treat Bag
These DIY Halloween Trick or Treat bags are made from thrift store t-shirts and are surprisingly sturdy (meaning- they hold a lot of candy). They require a little reverse appliqué, and by using the bright yellow t-shirt I found, the effect of the eyes is very...
October 9, 2014
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, holidays, thrifting, tutorials
DIY Decayed Halloween Flowers
These forgotten and decayed, web-covered Halloween flowers are made from loving cup trophies. The ones that end up at the thrift store are usually metallic painted plastic and are easy to repaint (they are practically begging to be used). Easy to repaint and do all sorts...
October 5, 2014
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, holidays, thrifting, tutorials
DIY Halloween Trophies
I think that trophies that end up on thrift store shelves are a little sad, don’t you?
October 7, 2013
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crafting that isn't sewing, knitting, or crochet, holidays, tutorials