Halloween « DiY crafts, free sewing tutorials & kickass clothing patterns

Happy Halloween!

I thought since we moved closer to town we’d get trick or treaters. So I bought 4 bags of candy, naturally. And we’ve had a big fat zero trick or treaters. BOO!

I’m going to drown my skeleton sorrows in a big plastic pumpkin full of Halloween candy.

But first I’ll show you my jackolantern,

How to Make a Paper Owl Mask – DIY Craft Tutorial

This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine.

What better way to celebrate the oncoming new school year than to craft an ode to the wisest member of the animal kingdom (and also one of my personal favorites)- the owl!

Inspired by the awesomely colorful AstroBrights Paper,

WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Halloween Extravaganza!

In honor of my favorite holiday, I’ve put together a super spooktacular giveaway, featuring fabulous handmade goods from a bunch of my talented friends and colleagues!

The Grand Prize gift pack will receive over $375 in handmade awesomeness! Additionally, there are 2 Runner Up gift packs worth over $50 each! Click here for entry instructions!

Tricks and Treats

It’s not secret that Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I’ve of course been working on lots of Halloween goodies for SmarmyClothes.com! Smarmy Halloween Costumes, weeee!

Shark Attack! dress:

Nightmare Before Christmas Sally ragdoll dress:

Beetlejuice Sandworm dress:

Red Riding Hood gothic lolita dress:

Ice Cream Cone dress:

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We’ve been watching Project Runway Australia, and they refer to pretty much everything as a “frock”, so I couldn’t resist. Frocks frocks frocks. Frockity frock. This zombie brains dress will make a killer Halloween costume!

BRAINS! zombie halloween pinup wiggle dress

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DIY Halloween Contest

Are you making your own costume?

Did you carve a jackolantern?

Or perhaps you served up some spooky treats?

If you DIY’ed something this Halloween, then you should make sure to check out the AttackoftheCraft.com DIY Halloween Contest and enter your creations!

The prize is an awesome handmade gift basket… stuffed with loot that you