Magic Potion Jars

Magic Potion Jars These magic potion jars are an easy craft project that everyone can enjoy. It is a fun Halloween craft or perfect for celebrating a wizard theme. Materials Needed:Jars with Lids – any sizes and shapes Scrap Fabric or Felt Twine Halloween Scrapbook Paper and stickers
Avery Label (3x4 inch)

Instructions: Wrap your jar with a strip of scrapbook paper. On the label write your magic ingredients; witches warts, eye of newt, dragon's breath etc... Decorate the paper with the stickers.

Cut a piece of fabric or felt about 1-inch larger around than the lid. Place the fabric on the lid, holding it down around the edges, and tie it in place with a piece of twine.

These jars can be left empty and used for decorating purposes or they can be filled with candy or other treats and given as gifts.

Ghost Beaded Pin

We will be making this cute pin next week. I think I need to find an easier craft for the younger kids.

Ghost Beaded Pin
Materials Needed:
11 - 1 1/16 inches Safety Pins
1 - 1 3/4 inch Safety Pin
Seed Beads (refer to picture for colors needed)
Instructions:
Follow this pattern and the basic directions on the safety pin jewelry page to complete this project.

Each number column represents a pin; for example, your first pin will have 10 black beads. Your second pin will have 2 black beads, 3 white beads, and then 5 more black beads. When you thread these beaded pins onto your larger pin, start with pin number 1.

I learned the hard way that you need to do this upside down. LOL

Black Cat Clothes Pins

We are making these week at my Tricks & Treats workshop.

Find out how to make this fun cat craft using a clothespin and a few other supplies.
Age Guideline: 6 Years and Up
Time required: 30 minutes (Does not include drying time)
The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your circumstances.

Materials Needed:
3 Flat, One-Piece, Wooden Clothespins
Small Pom-poms
Chenille Stems
Wiggle Eyes
Ribbon
Paint
Craft Glue
Paint Brush
Scissors

Instructions:
Paint the three clothespins whatever color you want your cat to be. One of them will be the cat's head and the other two will be the legs and body. Start out by gluing two of the clothespins flat sides together so the prongs line up as they will be the cat's four legs. Glue the third clothespin, flat sides together onto the two clothespins you previously glued together; however, you will turn this one so these prongs face the opposite direction of the other prongs. These will be the cat's ears.

Now you can add the finishing touches! Glue a pom-pom onto the rounded part of the head clothespin to be the nose and glue the wiggle eyes just above it. You can also add a cute bow by the ears or under the chin. Don't forget to add a chenille stem tail.

If you want to use this clothespin cat as an ornament, cut a piece of ribbon about 10-inches long and tie the two ends together to make a loop. Glue the loop to the back side of the cat's head.

I didn't have any googly eyes at home, so I just used paint.

Frankenstein Clay Pot

Today I decided to make the Frankenstein Clay Pot craft that the kids will be making this week in my workshop. I am NOT the greatest painter and I really suck at making faces, but I think this is ok. I need to add another layer of white for the eyes and get gray craft foam for the bolts on the neck.

6 Years and Up, or younger for a Mommy & Me group

Time required: 30 minutes (Does not include drying time)
The above age and time is just an estimate. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your situation.

Materials Needed:

2-inch or 3-inch Terra Cotta Clay Pot (I used a larger pot because that is what I had on hand)
Paint: I used Folk Art #2241 Apple Orchard, Plaid Indoor gloss in #20408 white and #20409 Black
Clear Acrylic Spray
Craft Foam or Felt, or if you want to be really crafty small bolts that you can purchase at hardware store.
Craft Glue or a hot glue gun
Paint Brush
Scissors
Instructions:
Wipe down your terra cotta pot with a damp cloth and let dry completely.
Paint the top edge of the clay pot black and on the inside. Paint the rest of the pot green. Paint a face on your Frankenstein. Once the paint is dry, spray it with the clear acrylic sealer.

Cut 2 small 'T' shapes out of craft foam; these will be Frankenstein's bolts or use metal bolts. Glue them in place and your Frankenstein is done! Use it for a candy dish, or pencil/pen holder.

So what do you think???

Belle Necklace & Bracelet

No Princess could be complete without a custom made necklace and bracelet. I made this set for Victoria's 5th birthday party. Her theme was Beauty and the Beast.

I purchased all the jewelry supplies at Fire Mountain Gem and Bead. Their products are great and the shipping and service are the best!

Cinderella Necklace

I made this necklace for Victoria to wear during her visit to Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. She received so many compliments on it. I think it was my favorite piece to make.