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Halloween Confetti Candles
Taper candles are already a Halloween staple — but these DIY confetti candles take them somewhere extra. With just a handful of crayons, a vegetable peeler, and a cup of hot water, you can customize your candles in any color combo you want in about 15 minutes flat. Easy enough for kids, cute enough for a party, and cheap enough to make a whole set before October ends.
10 Halloween DIY Projects Perfect for Springoween
Missing October? Here are 10 Halloween DIY projects with some serious spring vibes that will make your season feel a bit more spooky.
No-Sew Windsocks for Springoween
Learn how to make a Halloween windsock two ways with the fabric scraps in your craft stash—without having to touch a sewing needle!
How to Make a Candy Corn Floral Centerpiece
Learn how to make a candy corn floral centerpiece in this DIY post for a springoween candy corn tea party. The best part? You don’t need seasonal decor to make it.
DIY Valoween Conversation Heart Collages
Sometimes you need to create just for the sake of creating, and that’s exactly what inspired these Valoween conversation heart collages. Learn how to upcycle an old Valentine’s Day candy box into something spooky.
3 Easy Crafting Ideas Using Sandworm Gift Wrap
Celebrate the release of "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" by getting crafty! I've got a trio of easy ideas for you to make in a weekend, featuring this killer sandworm gift wrap from Spooky Cat Press!
Krampus Coaster Craft
Learn how to make a custom Krampus coaster using greeting cards from Spooky Cat Press, one of my fave spooky small businesses.
Halloween DIY Inspo: Candy Corn Gumball Machine
How I took a candy corn gumball machine enamel pin...and turned it into a real piece of decor! Supplies, instructions, and more in this post.
DIY Candy Corn Ornaments
Make your own candy corn ornaments this holiday season! Learn where to buy supplies, how to make them and how to decorate with them.
DIY Halloween Christmas Garland
Want to make a Halloween Christmas garland for your home? Here's how I made mine, plus where to find supplies outside of October.
How to Make a Chilling Adventures of Sabrina-Inspired Yule Wreath
Make the Spellman's Yule wreath featured in episode 11 of "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" to hang on your door this holiday season and keep spirits away.
How to Reuse Your Halloween Cards in DIYs
If you're like me, you have a ton of Halloween greeting cards from over the years. Here's how to reuse Halloween cards in DIY projects!