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Trick or Treat! The Ultimate Halloween Crafting Guide

September 15, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Beware! Halloween is creeping up on us, which means it’s time to start getting into the spirit of the haunted holiday. Between decor, costumes and pumpkin carving, Halloween can get very expensive very quickly. Here at Favecrafts we’ve made it our mission to reduce the spending and increase the crafting. We’ve found the best tricks and treats in our archives so that you can craft your way to the spookiest, cutest, and most creative Halloween you’ve ever had. Don’t let the ghosts of expensive Halloween’s past haunt you in your sleep. Browse through these blogs and get going on your Halloween crafts!

Plastic-Bottle-Skull-LightsCuddly Cow CostumeFaux Bois

Handmade Halloween Costumes

Before you head to your local Halloween depot, take a minute to look through these easy tutorials. You’ll be amazed at how hilarious, scary, and unique your costume can be when you make it yourself. There’s even one in there for your pup!

  • Creative Costumes
  • How To Make a Halloween Costume
  • Flo from the Progressive Commercial Costume
  • Homemade Halloween Costume
  • Costume Ideas
  • Harry Potter Dog Costume
  • Homemade Halloween Costumes for Less

Homemade Halloween Decorations

This year your house will be the spookiest on the block with these homemade Halloween decorations. Haunt your yard with ghosts, headstones, and lanterns made entirely by you. Just make sure you have enough candy – the trick or treaters will be flocking to you!

  • Outdoor Halloween Decorations
  • Turning Trash Into Treasure Halloween Style
  • New Pattern Monday Halloween Decorations

Kids Crafts

Perhaps you’re already super excited for Halloween, but there’s no doubt your kids are absolutely ecstatic! Playing pretend, eating candy, and carving pumpkins – what more could a kid ask for from a holiday? Make sure to get your kids involved this Halloween with these kids crafts.

  • Kids Saturday: Halloween
  • 10 Easy Halloween Crafts

Pumpkin Craft Projects

It just isn’t Halloween without a pumpkin on your doorstep. With these pumpkin crafts, you can carve them in so many creative ways. You can also make them out of fabrics and papers and use them as decoration in and around your home. It’s a pumpkinpalooza!

  • Pumpkin Designs
  • 10 Pumpkin Patterns: Free Halloween Decor
  • How To Carve a Pumpkin
  • Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns

 

Witch craft will you tackle first?

Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: decorative crafts, Favecrafts, free sewing patterns, halloween crafts, Hillary Waldstein, Kids Crafts, pumpkin crafts, sewing crafts

How to Plan the Perfect Party

September 9, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Over at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com we know that you can always find an excuse to through a fabulous party! Parties give us the perfect opportunity to go absolutely craft crazy, which is why we love this party guide: Plan the Perfect Party: 20 Party Crafts. We’re sure that with this list of party crafts, you’ll throw the best bash ever. You can make your own party decor, craft your own cupcake toppers, mix your own beverages and prepare your own party recipes. Your entire party will be crafted by you, giving it a more personal feel. Guests will be impressed and you can thank our guide Plan the Perfect Party: 20 Party Crafts for that!

Scrumptious Party Recipes

Anytime Appetizer    Cake Caterpillar

What’s a party without good food? It’s essential that the food is perfect at your next party. Whether you’re looking for appetizer ideas, dessert recipes, or something simply divine to sip on, Plan the Perfect Party: 20 Party Crafts brings you delicious treats to choose from that you’ll surely love. The Anytime Appetizer is perfect for, well, any time! It’s cool and refreshing and it gets the party off to a great start. If your party has a theme, you may want to try special recipes like this Cake Caterpillar or the Beachy Pie. If your food goes right, it doesn’t matter what goes wrong. Good food means a good time.

Perfect Party Crafts

Chic Tufted Serving Tray  Chrysanthemum Hanging Party Decoration

Between your outfit, the food, and the decor, your party can get very expensive very quickly. These p

arty craft ideas will cut the cost and increase the fun. Your party will look fabulous with this Chrysanthemum Hanging Party Decoration hanging from the ceiling and guests won’t refuse a beverage when it’s served on this Chic Tufted Serving Tray. Little handmade details will make the world of a difference at your party. Not only will your party be one of a kind, it will be inexpensive, impressive, and altogether unforgettable.

With a little bit of guidance and a lot of creativity, this Plan the Perfect Party: 20 Party Crafts guide will help your party run smoothly. No matter what season, holiday, or occasion, there’s always a reason to throw a big ol’ bash!

 

Which craft will be the life of your party?

Filed Under: Holiday Tagged With: cupcake toppers, decorative crafts, decorative wreaths, Hillary Waldstein, party crafts, recipes

Beach Ideas for the Sunny Summer

July 16, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Nautical Navy Summer Wreath

Summer is here and we’re ready to get crafting at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com. We’re bringing you our favorite Beach Crafts for the Sunny Summer!  Our beachy collection of Sizzlin’ Summer Crafts: 35 Beach Craft Ideas will help you get through every aspect of your summer day. Whether it’s your outfit, your home decor, your beach bag, or something for your kids, we’ve got a craft for you. Each of these beach craft ideas is inexpensive and easy to make. You won’t believe how fabulous each craft looks.

Summer only lasts so long, and when you work, days at the beach are limited. These Beach Crafts for the Sunny Summer take so little time, you don’t have to worry about missing the best hours of the day. Simply assemble this Easy Mesh Beach Bag and head down to the water with all your essentials on your arm. Sew up this Tic Tac Toe Beach Blanket and you have the perfect item for sitting on the sand.

After a long winter hibernation home, it’s time to transform your home and yourself for summer. These Decoupage Sunglasses Designs are classy and chic while these Simple Seashell Candles are delicate and calming. You decide which beach craft ideas will define your summer style.

From all the wearable beach crafts you could ever want to specials details for your home decor, there’s something in this list of Sizzlin’ Summer Crafts: 35 Beach Craft Ideas for you!

Wonderfully Wearable Beach Crafts

Sizzlin' Summer Crafts: 35 Beach Craft Ideas

Summer is a season in which fashion is at the forefront but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money to look absolutely fabulous. These Wonderfully Wearable Beach Crafts take so little time and cost so little money. These wearable beach craft ideas are simple and adorable- exactly as your summer style should be. Sunglasses and sandals in, sunburns and sandy butts out!

 

 

Beach Craft Ideas for Home Decor

Sizzlin' Summer Crafts: 35 Beach Craft IdeasThese Beach Craft Ideas for Home Decor will help you transform your home from bare to beach this summer. Set the mood with these Simple Seashell Candles or go sea creature chic with these Starfish Coffee Mugs. Add just a subtle something or make a big splash with any of these beach craft decor ideas.

 

 

 

Make Your Own Bag for the Beach 

Sizzlin' Summer Crafts: 35 Beach Craft IdeasIf your beach bag isn’t absolutely adorable, your entire beach fashion statement is thrown off. With these DIY beach bag ideas, you have tons of different options for the design of your tote. Each bag has a simple structure made perfectly for carrying your beach essentials.

 

 

 

 

 

Beach Craft Ideas for Kids

Sizzlin' Summer Crafts: 35 Beach Craft IdeasSummer days can be super long if your kids have nothing to do. These Beach Craft Ideas for Kids are sure to keep them busy and get their creative juices flowing. Throw a luau and have your kids make some Homemade Hawaiian Leis or set up this Tie Dye Beach Towel and let them go crazy with a classic crafting favorite. With these beach craft ideas, your kids will have an unforgettably fun summer.

 

 

 

Bonus: Beachy Treats

Beachy Pie Once you have prepared yourself, your home, and your kids for the summer it’s time to look towards fun ways to treat yourself. These summer recipe ideas are fresh and delicious and so easy to make. Quick summer recipes are the way to go. Maximum time in the sun, minimum time in the kitchen with sweet treats like a Beachy Pie.If you’re on a bikini bod diet, don’t fret we have some low-cal sweets for summer too. Sip on a Banana Blueberry Summer Smoothie and start a cycle of Apple Cinnamon Detox Drinks to help you retain a healthy summer glow and meet your weight loss goal!

Hold a seashell up to your ear and tell us…which craft is calling your name?

Filed Under: Seasonal Crafts Tagged With: beach crafts, decorative crafts, DIY bags, Hillary Waldstein, Kids Crafts, summer crafts, wearable crafts

Crafts to Help You Kick-Start Christmas in July

July 12, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Sparkly Santa Jar The sun is out, the sandals are on, and we’ve all got one thing on our minds…Christmas of course! Christmas in July is already here, but don’t worry. AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com has a list of 100 Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays to help kick-start Christmas in July! The magical holiday will be upon us before we know it so it’s time to check out these crazy holiday crafts.

Whether you’re looking for handmade Christmas decorations or easy Christmas crafts for kids, we’ve got you covered. Each project in this list of Crafts to Help You Kick-Start Christmas in July is easy to make and takes so little time. By December your home will be stacked with Christmas crafts from floor to ceiling!

Bask in the joy of Christmas in July with your friends. Invite them over for a crafting party and see who can make the most crafts from our list of 100 Easy Christmas Crafts for the Holidays. Between the handmade Christmas ornaments and the gift wrap ideas, you’ll have enough crafts to trade, give away, and keep for yourself.

With projects for gift-wrapping, ornament hanging, and spending time with your kids, you’re sure to find something in this list for you. It’s bound to be a craft-crazy Christmas in July!

Kids Crafts for Christmas

Easy Peasy Pom Pom Ornament

After a long day at summer camp, your kids will be overjoyed to come home to a table covered in Christmas craft materials. Get the kids involved in your Christmas in July crafting with these simple crafts for kids. They’ll love delving into their creative side to make Christmas crafts like Rudolph the Glove Reindeer and Fluffy Beard Santa. There’s nothing more magical than Christmas for a child, and they’ll love that they helped create that magic. These easy Christmas crafts for kids are minimal mess and maximum fun!

 

Chocoholic's Dream Ornament

Sweet Lookin’ Candy Christmas Decorations

No need to worry about cavities with these sweet lookin’ candy Christmas Decorations. Make these handmade Christmas decorations and let your eyes feast. You won’t believe how easy it is to recreate your favorite Christmas treats. There’s nothing sadder than when the dessert plates are empty at the end of the night but these sweet lookin’ candy Christmas decorations are here to stay!

Gift Wrapping Genius Crafts

Little Felt Gift Boxes

Become a gift wrapping genius with these gift wrapping genius crafts. Doesn’t it seem like every year you find yourself in a mad dash to purchase Christmas gifts for friends and family? Reduce the stress by making some handmade Christmas wrap this July. These gift wrapping genius crafts make every gift look special with bows, ribbons, and boxes. No matter what you give your loved ones, they’ll have a gift within a gift.

7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!

 

 

Hungry for more Christmas crafts? Check out our free “7 Easy DIY Christmas Crafts: Make Your Own Ornaments, Wreaths and More!” eBook!

 

 What type of Christmas crafts make you jump for July?

 

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas Crafts, christmas decorations, Christmas in July, DIY gift wrapping, Hillary Waldstein, kids christmas crafts

10 Must-Make Summer Crafts for the Home and Garden

June 17, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer

The summer days can be long and hot if you have nothing to do but with our free eBook you’ll be a busy crafting bee. These 10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer are the perfect way to soak up the spirit of summer and give a little life to your humble abode. In this printable eBook you’ll find projects for sprucing up your garden, crafts for your beach necessities, and lighting crafts for when the summer sun sets and the soothing summer nights begin. Don’t let the season pass you by – enjoy it to the fullest with these 10 Must-Make Summer Crafts for the Home and Garden. This collection of summer craft ideas has everything from beach bags and garden planters to summer string lights and lanterns. You’ll be prepared for any daily event that the summer has to offer when you have this list of summer craft ideas to choose from. Prepare yourself for some serious gardening and beach bumming with our favorite, fun crafts for summer.

Garden Crafts

10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer

Your flowers and vegetables shouldn’t be the only beautiful element to your garden. With the garden crafts from this free eBook you can give your home some stunning outdoor decor. Make a bird house for a quaint and welcoming backyard atmosphere or a garden sign for a whimsical touch. Garden crafts are a wonderful way to spend time outdoors. The hot summer sun will help the paint dry faster and provide you with a constant source of light. Allow nature to assist you in your summer crafts while you fly through these 10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer

Beach Crafts

10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer

The summer can be cluttered with a lot of stuff – towels, swim suits, flip flops, sunscreen bottles, water bottles – you get the gist! A trip to and from the beach can be a bit of an ordeal. Use these beach crafts from 10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer to help you stay equally organized and stylish. These DIY bags not only keep things contained, they can also be transformed into shopping bags for your post-beach trip to the market or the mall. It doesn’t get much more useful than that. Hate touching soggy, sandy towels? The towel basket gives you a hands-off way of transporting them to and from the beach. These beach crafts put the fun in functional!

Outdoor Lighting Crafts

10 Summer Craft Ideas and Garden Crafts for Summer

There’s nothing in this world more magical than a warm summer night. This season you can add to the magic with the lighting craft projects included in our free summer eBook. Recycled crafts like these Water Bottle Summer Lights are not only stunning and decorative, they’re good to the earth. You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own outdoor lighting solutions. Make paper lanterns for your Fourth of July BBQ or add a romantic touch to your backyard dinner party with recycled wine bottle lights. Whatever the occasion may be, you’ve got a craft that will make it shine.

Which summer craft will you do first?

Filed Under: Free eBooks Tagged With: beach crafts, DIY bags, DIY crafts, garden crafts, garden decor, Hillary Waldstein, lighting craft, outdoor crafts, outdoor decor, recycled crafts, summer crafts

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