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Scariest Halloween Edible Craft Ideas

I was roaming the internet the other day and I came across some of the scariest Halloween treats that I have ever seen…. I just had to share them with you. I know food is not usually covered in this blog, but I was thinking…… not all crafts have to be made in the craft room. Today I’m going to bring the crafts into the kitchen. Check out some of the Scariest Halloween Edible Craft Ideas I have ever seen.

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Let me know if you make a Scary Halloween Treat or if you came across one on the internet that I haven’t listed here. I would love to hear about them.

(1) Edible Eyeball Recipe

Sarah Caron at Amazing Moms put together this awesome eyeball recipe. They look like bloodshot eyes, but I have a feeling it doesn’t taste like that. Made from donut holes these eyeballs are sure to taste delicious.

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(2) Witches Fingers

Ok, this Halloween treat is totally creepy…. and it looks so real. Las Vegas Food Adventures knows how to make a scary, but delicious treat. Made with almonds, cream cheese and red cake decorating gel these witch fingers are sure to be sweet.

(3) Mummy Dogs with Green Goo

I found this spooky treat at 365Halloween.com and I love the idea. They are like “pigs in a blanket”, but changed up a bit. These Mummy Dogs will actually ooze with edible green goo as you eat them. YIKES!!

(4) Meat Hand

Made from a Meatloaf with cheese on top this is one disgusting looking hand, but promises to be delicious. Not Martha shows you how to make this Meat Hand for yourself…. and scare all who comes near.

(5) Intestines with Subcutaneous Fat Covered in Arterial Plaque and Bile

The name of this item turns my stomach a bit…. and so does the picture. But, Cooking at Cafe D’ tells us it is perfectly fine to eat…. perhaps even tasty. This is one icky dish perfect for Halloween.

(6) Shrunken Heads in Cider

I love the way these shrunken heads look…. they would be perfect at a Halloween party. I found this recipe on the Martha Stewart site…. she has the entire recipe and even a video if you want to put together this Halloween recipe.

(7) Halloween Puff Pastry Intestines

This Halloween recipe is sure to be a big hit at any Halloween get-together. I found this recipe at The Knead for Speed and it looks perfectly creepy and yet I find myself thinking it looks delicious. Made from puff pastry and sweet filling what is not to love.

(8) Eye-Popping Soup

Check out this soup…. it is totally creepy, right?! I found this Halloween Recipe on delish and it’s a good one. Made from tomato soup it is sure to be yummy…. as long as you don’t mind it staring back at you.

(9) Witch Finger Poppers and Eye of Newt

I love the presentation of this Halloween Recipe…. it’s just so colorful and equally creepy. I found this awesome recipe over at Susi’s Kochen und Backen Adventures and it’s nothing short of awesome.

(10) Creepy Peepers Halloween Jell-O

In Katrina’s Kitchen put together this creepy dish and I must say the consistency of this treat looks goopy and gross. I’m not sure I could swallow it even though I know the green goo and white eyeballs are just jell-o…. it’s the consistency that gets me with this one.

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Mask Making Fun – How to Make 3 Different Style Masks

Everyone knows that Masks are a perfect craft for Halloween. But, if your kids are anything like my two littlest ones…. Masks are fun ANY time of year. My children LOVE masks… love them!! So, today I’m going to show you how to make three different style masks….. make your favorite or make all three. Plenty of mask making fun.

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Mask 1

Materials Needed

Paper Bag

Chalk

Crayons

Scissors

Paint, Construction paper, yarn…. and anything you would like to decorate the mask with.

Directions:

Put a paper bag over your head. Mark with chalk or crayon the places for eyes and mouth.
Remove the bag and carefully cut these openings.
Funny ears, a nose, and hair may be added by painting and pasting. Color with crayons or water colors.

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Mask 2

Materials Needed

Firm Paper (butcher paper would work)

Paint, Construction paper, yarn…. and anything you would like to decorate the mask with.

Pencil

Scissors

Hole Punch

Notebook Reinforcements (makes holes stronger)

String

Rubber Bands

Paper Clips

Directions:

Cut a piece of firm paper large enough to cover your face and reach your ears. Hold the paper to your face and mark places for your eyes and mouth.
Remove the paper and cut the openings.
Punch holes in the sides just above the ears. Put notebook reinforcements or paper rings over the holes.
Decorate the mask however way you would like.
Use string, rubber bands, and paper clips to fasten the mask around your head.

Mask 3

Materials Needed

Clay

Cardboard, Slate or Wood

Paper Towels

Bright Colored Paint

Directions:

Model a face of clay on a firm base of heavy cardboard, slate, or wood.
Let the model dry. Cover it with a layer of damp strips of paper toweling.
Paste four more layers over the first layer. Each layer should be at right angles to the one under it. When the paper is dry and rigid, remove the mask from the clay model.
Paint the mask with bright colors.

There you have it…. 3 different style masks. Your child is sure to find a Mask craft that fits their needs. Have fun!!

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How to Make a Bats Mobile for Halloween

Bats come out at night….. and Halloween is no exception. Why not totally spook out your house by adding this creative Bats Mobile decoration inside this Halloween. Or, better yet…. have your child make a few of these mobile crafts and they can fill their bedroom with these spooky Halloween creatures.

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Materials Needed

Sticks of Different Sizes

Thread

Printer

Hole Punch

Scissors

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You will be printing the above template shortly.

Step 1

Fasten a few sticks of different sizes together with thread. Tie some pieces of thread from these sticks.

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Step 2

Print bat templates. Cut out… Punch a hole in each bat.

Step 3

Now just pull thread thru hole and tie a knot.

Now, THAT’S a fun craft that is pretty easy to make. Have fun decorating for Halloween and don’t forget to get a little “Batty”. 🙂

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How to Make a Skull Flashlight Cover

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Skull Flashlight Cover. This Flashlight Cover is very spooky… perfect for carrying around this Halloween season. It’s a simple craft made from a flashlight and paper bag. But, don’t let its simplicity fool you…. the outcome is a flashlight cover worthy of being carried around during Trick or Treat for all to see.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

White & Black Paint

Masking Tape

Construction Paper (optional)

Glue (optional)

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use). Paint the bag white. Let dry.

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Step 2

Bulb end of flashlight is inserted 2 inches in open end of the bag…leaving space between the bag and the light. Draw open end of bag together around flashlight and tape with masking tape or tie with string. Tape bag with tape like a belt.

***Leave space between the flashlight and the end of the bag so that the paper bag doesn’t sit directly on the light. NEVER LEAVE THE FLASHLIGHT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED AND TURN OFF WHEN NOT IN USE!!!***

Step 3

Now let’s start with painting the face. Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper. If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

Paint an oval for each eye and draw three thick lines for teeth. While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Draw a heart shaped nose… or a triangle shaped nose.

Step 6

Draw a circle around the eyes and nose… Draw a line around both sides of teeth. Fill in both those areas with black paint.

And, there you have it. You have just finished making a Skull Flashlight Cover perfect for carrying on Halloween. And, if you are looking for a matching Trick or Treat basket craft check out How to Make a Skull Trick or Treat Basket… these Skull items carried together will be a HUGE hit!!

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How to Make a Scarecrow Flashlight Cover

I have yet another Flashlight Cover craft to show you how to make. It’s a Scarecrow Flashlight Cover and it is a cute one!! This Scarecrow Flashlight will be perfect to carry around on Halloween while trick or treating so that cars will know you are there in the dark. No child should be walking around in the dark without some sort of lit item….. so this flashlight cover craft is perfect.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

Yellow, Red and Orange Paint

Masking Tape

Brown Marker

Red and Orange Construction Paper (only if not painting facial features)

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use). Paint the bag yellow. Let dry.

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Step 2

Step 3

Now we will start painting the face. Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper. If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

Draw a line down center of bag… In the center of face paint a triangle. While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Draw a curved line for each eye. Draw a circle for each cheek.

Step 6

Draw curved line that ends under each cheek circle.

Step 7

Draw letter X shapes for all stitches… all over mouth and center line.

Your finished Scarecrow flashlight cover should look like the image above. Children will love walking around their community trick or treating with their very own handmade Scarecrow flashlight cover.

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How to Make a Jack-o-Lantern Flashlight Cover

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Jack-o-Lantern flashlight cover to carry on Halloween for trick or treating. Whether your costume is scary, cute or funny this is the perfect lighted object to carry on Halloween. And, then you can safely walk around the neighborhood on Halloween no matter how dark it gets.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

Orange Paint

Black Paint or Use Template to Print on Paper

Black Marker

Orange Construction Paper

Masking Tape

Glue

Scissors

If not painting the face follow the printable template below to make the Pumpkin’s facial features.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO OPEN IT UP BIGGER TO PRINT.

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use). Paint the bag orange. Let dry.

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Step 2

Step 3

Now we will start painting the face. Bag may be decorated by using tempera or acrylic paints and/or construction paper. If you are using paper follow the printable template above. If construction paper is used, the desired portions of the designs are cut out of the paper and glued to one or more faces of the bag.

Step 4

With a thin black marker draw a line down the center of the bag. Then draw a line curving inwards towards this line… on both sides… as in mine. While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Use black marker or paint to draw 2 big triangles for eyes and a smaller one for the nose. You could also cut out these shapes in black construction paper.

Step 6

To make a mouth draw a letter U shape… closed and filled in with black. To add teeth just push down 2 rectangles into that space… In other words, draw the same exact mouth shape… but add 2 rectangles.

And, now you are all ready to go trick or treating safely with your friends this Halloween. And, keep an eye out for other Halloween Crafts as I will be adding them several times a day.

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How to Make a “Boo” Ghost Flashlight Cover

It’s important for children to carry some sort of lighted object when trick or treating on Halloween. But, more often than not all the kids are wearing or carrying the same lighted object as everybody else. That’s no fun. How about making one of your very own that no one else will be carrying. In this post I will show to how to make a “Boo” Ghost Flashlight Cover for an everyday flashlight that you have at home. Now, THAT’S creative!!

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

White & Black Paint

Masking Tape

Construction Paper (optional)

Glue (optional)

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use). Paint the bag white. Let dry.

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Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

This one is really easy. Either paint 3 ovals or cut out 3 black construction paper ovals and paste on the bag. While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Isn’t this Halloween “Boo” Ghost Flashlight Cover clever? And, it was really easy to make too, huh? Now you have the perfect item to keep your kids safe on Halloween and it won’t take away from their scary costumes. They’ll love it.

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How to Make a Frankenstein Flashlight Cover

Trick or Treat is right around the corner. The kids are super excited about it and just can’t wait to get out at night and celebrate Halloween with tons of Trick or Treating. But, before the kids step out the door make sure they have a flashlight in hand to help them not only see, but be seen by cars. Today I will show you how to make your very own Frankenstein Flashlight Cover perfect for this Halloween.

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Materials Needed:

Flashlight

New Lunch Bag

Green Paint

Black Paint or Use Template to Print on Paper

Masking Tape or String

Grey Paper or Tin Foil

Glue

Scissors

If not painting the face follow the printable template below to make Frankenstein’s facial features.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO OPEN IT UP BIGGER TO PRINT.

Step 1

Obtain a new brown lunch bag (a used lunch bag would probably be too wrinkled and too hard to use). Paint the bag green. Let dry.

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Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Paint details such as a dot for each eye… for the stitches just draw a long line with short lines covering it. While the picture on the paper bag is being designed the flashlight can be lit in a darkened area to obtain the desired effect.

Step 5

Draw a thick line over eyes for his brows. Draw a letter U shape for the mouth. Draw sideways letter C for the nose.

Step 6

Draw a number 7 for the tooth. Cut out two gray or tin foil circles for bolts and glue on his neck.

Now, how cool would this Halloween Flashlight be to carry around? So cool!! Do you know what would be even cooler? How about making the Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket to carry along with the flashlight on Halloween? Now, THAT would be fun!!

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How to Make a Brown Bag Scarecrow Decoration

Scarecrows are a great fall character. You see them in fall all around corn fields to protect the corn from crows. Well, what fall holiday do the kids love more than any other??? Halloween, of course. Here I will show you how to make a brown bag Scarecrow decoration perfect to display this Halloween season…. and why not even the entire fall season!!

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Materials Needed:

Brown Grocery Bag

Tissues, Ripped up Newspaper or other Fillers

Stapler

Markers

Red Paint

Yellow Paper

Paste

Cardboard

Paper or Newspaper

Scissors

Tape

Step 1

Get a grocery bag and fill it with tissues, ripped up newspaper or another type of filler… then fold over and staple shut.

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Step 2

Draw a line thru the center of the bag… brown markers work well.

Step 3

Draw two circles for the cheeks and a triangle for the nose. Use red marker or paint.

Step 4

Draw a curved line for each eye.

Step 5

Draw a curved line for the mouth.

Step 6

Draw ‘X’ shapes all over the mouth and center line.

Step 7

Cut strips of yellow paper for the hair.

Step 8

Paste hair all over the top of the bag.

Step 9

Form a cone with paper or newspaper.

Step 10

Cut a ring from cardboard and tape it to the bottom of the cone.

Step 11

Now take large paper or newspaper and sloppily wrap it around the cardboard ring to make it look like this. Paint it.

Ok, that’s super cute, right?! It is the perfect decoration for the fall Holidays… including Halloween. Your kids will love helping you decorate for the Holidays…. they will feel so proud.

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How to Make a Halloween Skull Mummy Figure

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Halloween Skull Mummy Figure with movable arms and legs. This Skull Mummy is super creepy and totally perfect for Halloween. Made with pipe cleaners and bandage tape your child is going to love putting together this creative Halloween Skull Mummy Figure.

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Materials Needed:

White or Orange Bead

Permanent Marker

2 White Pipe Cleaners

Self Stick Bandage Tape

Step 1

Draw ovals for eyes on a white or orange bead.

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Step 2

Draw a triangle nose and lines underneath.

Step 3

Draw question mark cheek bones.

Step 4

Fold two pipe cleaners in half.

Step 5

Now twist one of the pipe cleaners… from last step… and wrap it around the 1st pipe cleaners a few times.

Step 6

Use self stick bandage tape and wrap around legs and arms like a mummy.

Step 7

It should look like this.

Step 8

Place bead over top of pipe cleaner and then push back in bead’s hole to keep on.

Step 9

Wrap around the chest and neck and even the head if you want.

Totally creepy, huh?! I did warn you. Don’t let the creepiness fool you though….. this Halloween craft is still a ton of fun to make. Trust me… give it a whirl.

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How to Make a Juice Box Vampire Bat

Vampire Bats are SPOOKY!! And, this Vampire Bat is no exception. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Vampire Bat out of a juice box. In just a few steps you can make this fun and festive juice box Vampire Bat.

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Materials Needed:

Juice Box

Black Paper

Printer

Glue

Scissors

Follow the template below to make the vampire parts.

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Step 1

Cover a juice box with black paper. Glue it down.

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Step 2

Print out template… cut out the Vampire parts.

Step 3

Glue pieces on to juice box.

There you go…. you did it. How did your Halloween juice box Vampire Bat turn out? Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear about it. And, remember to keep an eye out for more Halloween Crafts as it gets closer to Halloween.

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How to Make Paper Pumpkins for Halloween

It is a simple fact…. Halloween just wouldn’t be Halloween without Pumpkins. In this post I will show you a creative and easy way to make three dimensional paper pumpkins perfect for Halloween. Why not make a few and let you kids help decorate the house for Halloween. They will love it!!

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Materials Needed:

Orange & Green Construction Paper

Glue

Scissors

Black Permanent Marker (Optional)

Step 1

Cut out 6 orange circles.

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Step 2

Fold each circle in half.

Step 3

Glue all 6 half circles together so they are stacked.

Step 4

Cut the stem from green paper.

Step 5

Glue the stem in center. Glue the top half circle to the bottom circle. This should create a circle shape by doing this.

Step 6

You can draw a face on the pumpkin if you want.

And, walla…… you have just made an awesome paper pumpkin perfect for this Halloween season. And, it was fun to make too…. wasn’t it?! Have fun decorating your house for Halloween.

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How to Make a Skull Trick or Treat Basket

Today I will show you how to make a skull trick or treat basket. This Halloween basket will be perfect for any child who plans on wearing any scary costume. Imagine all the cool comments your child will get for this very creative and imaginative Halloween Basket. Your child will love telling anyone who asks that they made the basket themselves. How cool is that?!

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Materials Needed:

White Bucket

Black Paint

White Glue

Potato

Permanent Marker

Step 1

Keep in mind when painting on plastic… to help the paint stick… add white glue to paint or rub a raw potato over the plastic (starch in potato). Paint two egg-shaped ovals at top of bucket.

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Step 2

Paint 5 thick lines at bottom of bucket… or use a permanent maker to do this.

Step 3

Draw an upside down heart shape for nose.

Step 4

Draw a bottom part of a question mark for each cheek bone.

And, there you have it… your finished Skull trick or treat basket. Now, you are all ready for Halloween and all of that trick or treat fun!! Go get ’em!!

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How to Make a Mummy Trick or Treat Basket

You know how much thought goes into your child’s costume!! But, sometimes the treat basket is an afterthought. I know…. I use to carry my Halloween candy in a pillow case. But, imagine how cute your child will look carrying this Mummy Trick or Treat Basket. And, chances are no one else will have the exact basket. Today I will show you how to make your very own Mummy trick or treat basket.

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Materials Needed:

Black Bucket

White & Black Foam or Felt

White Gauze or Old Sheets

White Paint or Yarn

Glue

Scissors

Step 1

Start off with a black bucket.

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Step 2

Cut and paste a white foam or felt circle for each eye… and a black foam/felt circle inside of it.

Step 3

Wrap gauze or white strips of an old sheet… all around the bucket… and glue down. Make sure not to cover all of the eyes… and leave a small spot to add the mouth.

Step 4

Paint the mouth with white or use stripes of white yarn glued down.

It’s super cute, right?! And, it’s so festive for Halloween. If you make this Halloween trick or treat basket craft let me know in the comments how it turned out. I would love to hear all about it.

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How to Make a Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket

Halloween is coming up and what do the kids love about Halloween more than anything?! Trick or Treating, of course. Today we will be making a Frankenstein Trick or Treat Basket perfect for collecting candy. Made from a simple green bucket this Trick or Treat basket will be a huge hit this Halloween season.

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Materials Needed:

Green Bucket

Black & White Paint, Felt or Foam

Grey Paint

Black Permanent Marker

White String (if not using Paint)

Egg Carton

Scissors

Glue

Step 1

Buy a green bucket at the Dollar Store.

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Step 2

Choose to either Paint or use Felt or Foam. If painting, add white glue to the paint to help it stick to the plastic. Paint triangles for hair OR cut felt/foam triangles to top of bucket for the hair.

Step 3

(PAINT OR) Cut out and glue two different sized white ovals and black ovals for eyes. Leave a space between the hair and eyes for stitches.

Step 4

(PAINT OR) Cut out and glue a sideways letter ‘V’ shape (filled in with black). With a permanent maker, draw a black curved line over the eyes.

Step 5

Draw lines over the curved line with a permanent marker. (PAINT OR) glue on white string lines for teeth.

Step 6

Cut off egg carton cups… One for each bolt. Paint them grey to look like real bolts. Glue bolts on.

Once finished you should have a very freaky Frankenstein trick or treat basket. Parade it around the community on Halloween and hear all the wonderful comments you get on it.

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Clever ways to Organize Craft Items to Get Rid of the Mess

Are you like me where you love the crafts, but hate the mess that storing crafts can make? It can be ridiculously hard to store crafts without creating a mess in the process. And, you know how hard it can be to find what you need for your crafts when you can’t find anything!! Well, today I’m going to show you how you can clean up your mess and organize your crafts in super cute and clever ways.

Let me know your thoughts or if you too have a clever way to organize your crafts.

(1) Shower Rack

Better Homes and Gardens got it right with this awesome craft organizer. Notice how they used this shower rack to store their scissors, pencils and paper. And, it looks good too.

(2)Pegboard

Look how nice this craft area looks. They simply use a Pegboard to hang all their important craft items in easy to reach spots. Check out i Stamp to get all the details.

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(3) Shoe Organizer

This is a great idea to organize your kids’ crafts. You know how cluttered your kids’ room can be with crafts. Well, Brady Lou has the right idea…..use a shoe organizer to clean up the craft clutter.

(4) Canvas Totes

Now how cute is this organizing method….. so cute!! Use decorated totes to organize your craft items. Giverslog tells us how much easier it is with the totes to take the craft items from the closet to the craft table. Smart thinking!!

(5) Phone Book Pencil Holder

No need to rub your eyes…. you are seeing this image right!! Chica and Jo shows us how to turn a simple phone book into the most clever pencil holder. Or, use it for other craft items like paint brushes.

(5) Milk Jugs

I love these milk jugs…. not only are they craft savvy, but they are also so pretty to look at. Family Fun outdid themselves with this craft. Make as many as you need to clean up your child’s messy craft area.

(6) Soup Cans

This is a simple craft, but a very useful one. Notice how TheNest transforms simple soup cans into the perfect desktop craft organizers.

(7) Water Jugs

I thought this was super duper clever. Instructables shows us how to take water jugs to store anything….. I figured this would be perfect for storing all kinds of craft items. Keep in mind, before you can make this clever organization method you will have to drink A LOT of water. But, imagine how much healthier you will be for it.

(8) Binders & Sheet Protectors

This is a simple method, but it can be oh so useful. Take an everyday binder and add clear sheet protectors. Good Housekeeping shows you you will then have a savvy way to store your needlepoint or quilting patterns.

And, there you have it. I just showed you 8 clever ways to organize your crafts to get rid of the mess. Which one are you going to give a try? Or, do you have a clever way to organize your crafts that I didn’t talk about here? If so, please let me know. Make sure to leave me your methods in the comments below.

Top image by Urban Woodswalker

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