My youngest two children are really into Frozen right now. Amelia even begged me for a Frozen party—which I threw for her birthday recently. Amelia wanted to be Elsa, and Brighton said he wanted to be Olaf, so Aurora said she’d be Anna. As you can see, Olaf wasn’t exactly excited to wear his costume. …
Halloween
Last year, I was asked to do the craft for my daughter’s elementary second-grade Halloween party. I had the kids make these Glo-in-the-dark Halloween Balloons and most of the kids loved it. It was easy, and fun. The kids loved playing with them even though it was daytime and the balloons were not glowing yet. …
Halloween is just around the corner! Are you looking for some awesome homemade Halloween costume ideas for couples? If so, then I’ve got you covered with these 15 awesome DIY costumes that are perfect for couples. 1. Bob Ross and Happy Tree – The best part is that the costumes are pretty dang easy to make. …
This Halloween Spider Wreath tutorial and free spider web Cricut file make a fun and cute decoration for October. I love the contract of this Halloween Spider wreath. The black garland against the silver web makes the design pop. The beaded spider is unique and classy. You can also use a different spider if desired. …
This Halloween Burlap Bunting was simple, inexpensive, and fun to make… A bunting, also known as a banner, is a fun way to decorate a mantel, a stair rail, doorway, or wall. I have a skeleton banner but I wanted to add a bunting for more interest and color. I made this Halloween burlap banner …
I love The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. So, I am having my son (who looks kind of like Frodo) dress up like him for Halloween. My daughter was a Baby Girl Hobbit (photos here), and their friend Asher was Samwise Gamgee. Overall, the costume was not too expensive (under $25.00) and was …
This is a homemade Hobbit costume for a baby girl. As a Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fan, it just makes me happy. My daughter, Aurora, is such a sweet, happy, and lovable girl. She loves being in the mountains and playing with the weeds, grass, and leaves which is of course, very hobbit-esk. …
Here are 33 fun and easy painted pumpkin ideas for kids, including cute designs and Disney themes! 1. No-Carve Owl Pumpkins – Turn a pumpkin into an adorable owl. 2. DIY Fingerprint Pumpkins – A fun and creative way for kids to get hands-on with decorating their pumpkins. 3. Q-Tip Painted Pumpkins – This cute …
These 31 gorgeous pumpkin painting ideas make great activities for teens and adults. They are beautiful and make unique Halloween, Autumn, and Thanksgiving decor. 1. Abstract Mountain Painted Pumpkins – All you need is craft paint, paintbrushes, and foam pumpkins! 2. Brushstroke Pumpkin – All you need is a craft pumpkin, paintbrush, and acrylic paint. …
This is how my children and I decorated our front porch for Halloween this year. We went with a black, white, and orange theme using bats. I love switching up my Halloween front door decor. This year, I chose an effortless design since I had a lot going on. I purchased orange pumpkins from a …
These DIY cardboard box Halloween costumes for kids are a creative and inexpensive way to celebrate Halloween and dress up for trick-or-treating. Use those extra boxes you’ve got to make an innovative masterpiece. 1. Cabbage Patch Costume – Easy to make the box. Use cardboard poster board, spray paint, painter’s tape for clean lines, and …