I love these Halloween costumes for kids by Martha Stewart that can easily be made by getting supplies at the local supermarket. There’s also more ideas in the Halloween section on the site as well as in the Martha Stewart Halloween issue on newsstands. Link.
Man, oh man! Jennifer at the Felt Mouse is on fire this month with Halloween-inspired projects. Visit her blog to peep these hilarious homemade surprise tins, inspired by the classic snake-in-a-can-of-nuts gag. Link.
Zakka Life shows you how to make a Pucca costume. If you don’t know Pucca she’s pictured at right. I have a Pucca notepad in my kitchen to jot down quick notes. Link.
Wow! This tutorial shows you how to make these very elaborate fanged cupcakes for the Halloween of your dreams. They are made complete with a set of toy fangs for enjoyment long after the cupcake’s been devoured. – [via] Link.
Phuong-Cac Nguyen at Cool Hunting writes about Paul Schmitt’s DIY skateboard program for kids: The skateboard industry veteran, who built a rep from his ’80s board company Schmitt Stix, launched the offshoot non-profit CreateASkate program few years ago, educating students in principles of math, art and–perhaps the most important of them all–hard work. Aspiring young […]
This is the cutest sewn activity book made by annam42 on LJ who made this book for her daughter’s 2nd birthday. The book is made out of old clothes and teaches her daughter how to use zippers, buttons, snaps, and hooks on clothing. Thanks Cassie! Link.
I love these reversible superhero capes made by Puking Pastilles. Find out more in her tutorial to make a special one for a little boy or girl. Link.
