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Proven Best Fall Crafts

Proven Best Fall Crafts

This is such an exciting collection of proven best fall crafts.  It is Creative Crafts fourth complete collaboration with so many other amazing and talented bloggers and designers.  It always makes me so happy to work on things like this together so we can share LOTS of ideas and different styles with our readers.  I feel confident that there is something here that you will want to make. 

Best Fall Crafts Over 75 Ideas

Okay, let’s get crafty.

Best New Fall Craft Ideas

The next 16 crafts are the newest ones in the blogosphere.  They are all created by my Team Creative Crafts bloggers and guys, they are stunning. I am confident there is a craft that you will love here so get ready to some craft store (or dollar store crafts) shopping.

Best Autumn Craft Ideas #fallcraftideas

Awesome Autumn and Fall Craft Ideas 

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Best Fall Wreaths

Wreaths are great to decorate front door, side doors, back doors and cabinet doors.  Actually, wreaths can be hung on any surface at all.  Here are some of the ones that I really love.

Best Fall Wreaths #DIYFALLWREATH #FALLWREATHS

DIY Pumpkin Decor

Next, let’s take a look at some fantastic pumpkin decor ideas.   There are so many ways to turn everyday items into adorable and festive pumpkins.

Best Fall Pumpkin DIY Decor

MORE Best Proven Fall Crafts

Best DIY Fall Decor

TEAM CREATIVE CRAFTS!

Meet my team!

Laura at Laura Kelly Designs | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Ann at Bella Crafts Publishing | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Beth at Creatively Beth | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lindsay at Artsy-Fartsy Mama | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are six more from around my blog that you might love too!

Autumn Craft Projects

Cheers,

Laura

 

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Oh My Gourd DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor

Oh My Gourd DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor

DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor is such a fun way to create festive seasonal accents for the home. This post shares the pattern for a gourd but the same directions can be used to make pumpkins and leaves too. The more stuffed pillows you have on the couch, the better – am I right? Okay, let’s get started.

Oh My Gourd Stuffed Pillow

Materials Needed for DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor

Directions for Oh My Gourd DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor

Start by cutting our a front and back piece for the stem from brown fabric. Use the free gourd pattern to cut two (a front and a back). Sometimes I like to pin the pattern to the felt and cut them both at the same time rather than trace the pattern with a marker.  Of course, either technique will work.

Sew the stem together on three sides. Flip it. Stuff it loosely with Fairfield World Poly-Fil.

Next, cut a heart from a piece of fabric and use the zig-zag stitch to sew it to the front side of the gourd.

Place the two pieces of felt (front and back of gourd) with the insides facing each other and the stem INSIDE facing down at the top them pin around the edges.

Sew the gourd from bottom around the top and back down to the bottom, leaving a 4 inch opening.

Flip and stuff the gourd.

Seven Steps to Stuffing a Pillow

  1. Turn the pillow fabric right side out. If you are sewing a pillow, do most of the sewing with the pattern sides facing each other. Leave a few inches open on one side, then turn it right side out.
  2. Pull out a handful of Poly-Fil.
  3. Tease it apart into a fluffy cloud.  This will help eliminate clumping.
  4. Push the Poly-Fil into the pillow, pressing it into the far corners and crevices of the pillow.
  5. Repeat steps 2 through 4, pulling out chunks of fiberfill that are similar size and consistency. Continue until the pillow is stuffed full.
  6. Sew up the open edge of the pillow with hand stitching.
  7. Squeeze the pillow all over, pushing around the Poly-Fil inside until it distributed to your liking.

Embellish Your DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor

Add fabric scraps (several patterns of green) to the stem by tying them into bows. Add twine and the cute little tag that is also on the free printable with the pattern.

Isn’t it so darn cute!

My Favorite Sewing Supply List

These are the sewing supplies that I keep on hand at all times. They get used over and over again and again in so many of my projects.

More Fall Crafts

I love collaborating with other creative bloggers and sharing each other’s ideas!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The projects being shared today are 

Best Autumn Craft Ideas #fallcraftideas

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Cheers to Autumn, Crafting and Collaborating.

XO,

Laura

 

 

 

 

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Easy Sew Pumpkin Pouches

Easy Sew Pumpkin Pouches

It’s Fall Y’All!  September means the start of all things pumpkin.  These easy sew pumpkin pouches can be whipped up in a minimal amount of time and used to create darling gifts and decorations.  Because Oly*Fun is simple to work with (cuts like paper and sews like fabric), this is an awesome beginner sewing project.  Oly*Fun is made by Fairfield World along with tons of other amazing products. These easy sew pumpkin pouches would be fun to fill with goodies and give out at a retirement home as a service project!

Easy Sew Pumpkin Pouch Decoration for Halloween and Fall

To make easy sew pumpkin pouches, you will need the following materials.

My Favorite Sewing Supply List

These are the sewing supplies that I keep on hand at all times. They get used over and over again and again in so many of my projects.

Directions to Make Easy Sew Pumpkin Pouches

Step One

The first step is to get your pieces all cut and ready and supplies organized.

Step Two

For the base of the pumpkin, fold a double layer of 9 x 16 inch orange Oly*Fun in half and pin.

Step Three

Cut out green leaves from Oly*Fun.

Step Four

Pin orange ribbon along each nine inch side, securing the two layers together.  On one of the sides, include the stem and leaves in the pinning.  Remove the pin that was holding the folded sides together.

Step Five

Sew the ribbon using a zig zag stitch to the double layered sides on each end.  There will be a bit of ribbon hanging off each end.  Fold the long piece in half and create a pleat in the middle.  Pin in place.

Step Six

Fold the extra ribbon in and pin the pieces all together.  Sew the two sides closed, creating the pleat in the bottom. Trim the extra threads.  I think it is best for holding coffee pods!  After all, it is pumpkin spice season now.

Easy Sew Pumpkin Pouch

More Halloween Crafts and Decor with Oly-Fun

Oly*Fun is great for creating big projects like these darling yard ghosts too!

Giant DIY Yard Ghosts

It is pretty awesome for making beanbags and games too!

Ten Reasons to Craft

I am going to say this again.  Crafting is just a great idea.  It is proven that crafting can be really good for mental and emotional health.  Studies show that making and crafting can lower anxiety.  Another benefit to crafting is that it creates connection.  When we make things and give them to others, we spread kindness and love.  Here are my top ten reasons to craft with kids, and I mean kids of all ages.

  1. Mental Health Benefits – Crafting puts me in a good mood.
  2. Self Expression – Crafting allows me to express myself.
  3. Education and Growth – I learn new skills by making things.
  4. Connection – Crafting connects me others through workshops, classes and gifting.
  5. Decor – Through making and crafting, I can totally customize every aspect of my decor.
  6. Gift Giving – Gifts is totally my love language.  I love to make handmade gifts.
  7. Offline Time – Crafting keeps me off of my phone and social media. We all know this can be beneficial.
  8. Income – Because I craft and sell items that I make, I have an additional income source.
  9. Fun – I like to have fun and to me, making things is fun.
  10. Socializing – Attending events where crafting is a part gets me out and around others with like minds.

YAY for ALL things pumpkin, Halloween and Fall! Please follow me on Instagram and share if you make this craft.

Laura

 

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Autumn Felt Pumpkin Patch Decor

Autumn Felt Pumpkin Patch Decor

I love autumn and all things pumpkin.  The colors orange and green together just make me happy.  I have been sharing ideas all week for ways to DIY, cook and craft your own festive ways to celebrate Halloween and the autumn season.  This autumn felt pumpkin patch is so darling and works great as a beginner sewing project.  Kunin Group felt is the best.  It is made from recycled bottles which makes it even more awesome.  It kind of means that every project is a recycled project.  

To get started, you will need a few things:

  • Kunin Group eco-Fi Plus Felt (Orange, Green, Brown)
  • Scisssors
  • Pattern
  • Sewing Machine
  • Poly-Fil Stuffing

My Favorite Sewing Supply List

These are the sewing supplies that I keep on hand at all times. They get used over and over again and again in so many of my projects.

Directions to Make Felt Pumpkin Patch

Print the pattern.  It is free PDF that you can download.

Cut out the pumpkins, place them on the felt (2 pieces deep) and pin them in place to cut them out.  You will need two matching pieces for each pumpkin

Cut out stems and leaves for each pumpkin.

Sew around the pumpkins with a zig-zag stitch, sewing the stems and leaves into the stitching.  Leave an opening in each for stuffing.

Stuff your pumpkins and sew them closed.  Don’t over-stuff.

Reasons to Decorate Your Home

There are so many great reasons to decorate your home.  The decor determines the mood and the feel for your family and all who enter. It is a form of expression.  A home that is well decorated can lower anxiety and create a sense of ease and peace.  Different rooms can have different vibes determined solely by the decor — from the colors to the furniture to the accent decor.  Here are my top five reasons to decorate your home and invest in the process.

  1. A well decorated room creates a space for healthy living including the atmosphere as well as the functionality.
  2. Decorated spaces can promote well being, creativity, better rest, etc.
  3. It is fun.
  4. Home decor can change with the seasons, the holidays, and the times. It is a way to update style.
  5. There are no rules to home decorating. Your home is unique to you and your family.

More Halloween Decoration Ideas with Felt

If you like sewing with felt, you might also like these projects.

Felt and Pom-Pom Treat Bags

These felt and pom-pom treat bags are an adorable way to create a holder for Halloween trick-or-treat bags

Cheers to Felt Halloween Projects,

Laura

 

 

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CREATIVE CRAFTS LINKY PARTY EDITION 58

CREATIVE CRAFTS LINKY PARTY EDITION 58

What a great kick off to the fall season.  There were so many awesome autumn projects shared last week. We sure had a difficult time choosing favorites. We love this linky party and the way it shines light on so many projects.

 

Linky Party Fall Craft Ideas

Beth’s favorite project that was shared was the rustic fall wreath by Kristie at Love My Little Cottage 

Lindsay loved the crochet pumpkin patterns by Ann Marie at Ann Marie’s Haak Blog 

Ann’s choice of faves was the easy early fall DIYs by Julie at My Wee Abode 

I picked the rainbow embroidered hat by Ashley from At Home with Ashley 

Meet the Team!

Laura at Laura Kelly Designs | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Ann at Bella Crafts Publishing | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Beth at Creatively Beth | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lindsay at Artsy-Fartsy Mama | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

LINK UP

The rules are simple:

  • Please visit our hosts on social media and say HI!  We can’t feature you if you aren’t following us on at least one platform.
  • Share up to THREE family-friendly – crafts, recipes, DIY, home décor, printables, etc. – linked to a specific post – not your main website URL.
  • Please don’t link up shops, advertising, round-ups, other linky parties, or any sales promotions, we appreciate it.
  • Help us spread the word about this party by sharing the Creative Crafts Linky Party button in your post or sidebar.  Use the hashtag #creativecrafts when sharing on social!
  • It’s not a party if you aren’t mingling!  Visit other links at the party because it’s always nice to leave comments and pin from the original source. 

By linking to the Creative Crafts Linky Party #58, you give us permission to share your post and images on our blogs and social media. We will always give proper credit with a photo and link back.

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Cheers,
Laura

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Two Ingredient Moon Sand Excavating Asteroids Sensory Activity

Two Ingredient Moon Sand Excavating Asteroids Sensory Activity

Two ingredient moon sand is a simple way to create a sensory bin filled with endless hours of play opportunity. The recipe is so simple and perfect for making with kids. It offers the space to teach measurement, mixing and combining two ingredients to create a different and new substance.

Two Ingredient Moon Sand Kid Craft

Recipe for Two Ingredient Moon Sand

There are truly only two ingredients in moon sand (flour and baby oil).  Here is a recipe card that you can print and use when making this activity with your kids.

DIY Two Ingredient Moon Sand

Start by letting your child help gather supplies and ingredients.  You will need:

  • Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Flour (4 Cups)
  • Baby Oil (Half Cup)

Mix ingredients together in the bowl with the spoon.  Pour moon sand into a larger container for more play fun.

GLUTEN FREE TIP:  If your child is allergic to flour, Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour works for this recipe too.

Excavating Asteroids

I LOVE this space activity from MindWare Toys.  You can order these to use for party favors, goody bag treats, potty prizes or just for fun.  Every one of them has a little space toy in the middle after taking time to excavate it from the “asteroid”. Truth be told, my college age kids still love these eggs and the whole process of finding the prize in the middle. We are certainly in a culture of surprise toys and mystery bags.

Start with a work space for each kiddo. Basic brown paper is a great surface cover for this and can easily be decorated with black marker. Add crayons to the table for extra coloring fun while waiting to get started if you are working with a group of kids in a classroom setting (or even at a party).

Put the asteroids in water.  They bubble which is super fun. Leave them in the water for a couple of minutes. Getting the asteroids damp helps make the chipping and digging easier for little hands. Additionally, a paper towel is a good idea to add to each work station.

Excavate to find the treasures by using the little tool to chip and dig along the edges of the asteroid.

Six Asteroid Fun Facts

  • Asteroids are leftovers of the early Solar System.
  • Most asteroids are in a “belt”.
  • Asteroids are made of different things.
  • Some asteroids also lurk near planets.
  • Asteroids have moons too.
  • We have flown by, orbited and even landed on asteroids.

Free Astronaut Printable – Design Your Own Space Suit

Here is a fun free astronaut printable with directions to design a space suit. This is a fun way to explore individuality and creativity. If your kids were to make history for landing on an asteroid or traveling in space — what would they want their space suit to look like? For younger kids this may be as simple as a color where as older kids might add more design elements.

Design a Space Suit Free Printable

Best Ways to Use Free Printables

You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right?  There are so many great ways to use free printables.  Here are some of my favorites.

  • Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks.
  • Batch some up to make an activity book.  This is great for a road trip!
  • Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
  • Add them to goody bags.  By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
  • Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
  • Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
  • Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.

BEST Tools For Working With Free Printables

These are my favorite tools and art supplies to use with free printables and why I love them too.

  1. Printer – This Laser Printer is inexpensive and works like a charm.  It even works with Alexa.  Bonus!
  2. Scissors – Lots of printables can be cut up to create decorations and cards and things like that.
  3. Markers and Crayons – All thing ooly work the best for me.  I LOVE all of their markers, pencils and crayons.
  4. Colored Pencils – For adult coloring, PRISM makes the colored pencils that I love to use most.
  5. Twine – For creating banners and garlands from printables, I love this twine best.
  6. Adhesive – Lots of printables have pieces that get cut out and put together.  This is my fave tape runner!

MORE SPACE IDEAS

You can grab more awesome space ideas for kids of all ages here on the blog, including crafts, recipes, puzzles and educational printables.

Outer Space Crafts for Kids

YAY for Space, Learning and Playing,

Laura

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Outer Space Kid Craft Shape and Color Aliens

Outer Space Kid Craft Shape and Color Aliens

These Outer Space Kid Craft Shape and Color Aliens make a great project for kids that range from preschool up to adults. Because they can be used for counting, colors and sorting as well as a bookmark for a chapter book — they are super versatile. I love that they are super adorable and simple to make using just a few basic supplies from the local dollar store.  Dollar store crafts are a great way to create a project that is inexpensive and perfect for a large group of kids.

Outer Space Kid Craft Shape and Color Aliens Educational

Material Needed for Outer Space Kid Craft Shape and Color Aliens

  • Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
  • Colored Paper – Dollar Store
  • Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
  • Chenille Stems – Dollar Store
  • Washable Marker, Black – Dollar Store
  • Glue Stick
  • Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • DOLLAR STORE SHAPE AND COLOR ALIEN PATTERNS

Directions for Kid Craft Shape and Color Aliens

STEP ONE

Work on colors and tracing skills. Download, print and cut out Dollar Store Shape and Color Alien Patterns.  Trace shape patterns onto a rainbow of colored papers with a black washable marker.

STEP TWO

Work on cutting skills and shapes. Cut out all traced shape patterns with scissors. Cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.

STEP THREE

Work on counting. Lay out a variety of sizes of wiggle eyes onto the color paper shapes. Starting with one and working up to six, attach wiggle eyes to colored paper shapes with a glue stick. Draw different mouths on each Alien with a black washable marker.

STEP FOUR

Work on matching skills. Measure, cut and bend chenille stems into a variety of Alien antenna shapes. Attach the chenille stem antenna to the back of each Alien with the glue gun and glue sticks.

STEP FIVE

Work on coordination skills. Flip Aliens over on your work surface. Attach one jumbo craft stick to the bottom center of each Alien shape with a glue gun and glue sticks.

TIP:  To stay organized, save your extra supplies in little containers or plastic bags. I use drawers for craft storage from ArtBin and I LOVE them.

Another Fun Preschool Space Craft

The kid craft shape and color aliens are perfect for a preschool craft. This two ingredient moon sand it really fun. It creates a darling little sensory bin activity for a play station or a party activity. You can grab the recipe and more ideas here on the blog.

Two Ingredient Moon Sand Kid Craft‘

There are lots more fun space craft ideas and printables on the blog too! Check them all out and get ready to make all the things! There is a recipe for galactic slime, early learning projects and free printables too.

Outer Space Crafts for Kids

Ten Reasons to Craft

I am going to say this again.  Crafting is just a great idea.  It is proven that crafting can be really good for mental and emotional health.  Studies show that making and crafting can lower anxiety.  Another benefit to crafting is that it creates connection.  When we make things and give them to others, we spread kindness and love.  Here are my top ten reasons to craft with kids, and I mean kids of all ages.

  1. Mental Health Benefits – Crafting puts me in a good mood.
  2. Self Expression – Crafting allows me to express myself.
  3. Education and Growth – I learn new skills by making things.
  4. Connection – Crafting connects me others through workshops, classes and gifting.
  5. Decor – Through making and crafting, I can totally customize every aspect of my decor.
  6. Gift Giving – Gifts is totally my love language.  I love to make handmade gifts.
  7. Offline Time – Crafting keeps me off of my phone and social media. We all know this can be beneficial.
  8. Income – Because I craft and sell items that I make, I have an additional income source.
  9. Fun – I like to have fun and to me, making things is fun.
  10. Socializing – Attending events where crafting is a part gets me out and around others with like minds.

Cheers to Space, Learning and Crafting!
Laura

 

 

 

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Outer Space Craft Stick Rockets

Outer Space Craft Stick Rockets

Outer space is such a fun and exciting theme when it comes to learning and crafting with kids. These outer space craft stick rockets are simple to make and can be created using items that are found at the dollar stores in your area. Dollar store crafts make it affordable to craft with a large group of kids whether in a classroom, at a camp or with a scouting troop.

Outer Space Craft Stick Rockets and Printable Activities

Materials Needed for Craft Stick Rockets

  • Craft Sticks, Jumbo Colored – Dollar Store
  • Colored Paper – Dollar Store
  • Washable Marker, Black – Dollar Store
  • Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • DOLLAR STORE CRAFT STICK ROCKET PATTERNS

Directions

STEP ONE

Download, print and cut out Dollar Store Craft Stick Rocket Patterns.  Trace shape patterns onto a variety of colored papers with a pencil. Work on tracing skills and colors.

STEP TWO

Cut out all traced rocket part patterns with scissors. Cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project. Work on cutting skills and shapes.

STEPs THREE and FOUR

Measure and cut out a rectangle of black colored paper that is 2 ½” by 4 ½”, using a ruler, pencil, and scissors. Lay out four jumbo colored craft sticks on your work surface. Attach the paper rectangle to the craft sticks with a glue gun and glue sticks. Work on measuring skills.

TIP:  If you cannot find jumbo colored craft sticks, color the plain wood ones with washable markers or craft paint.

STEP FIVE

Draw an assortment of dots, lines, and stripes on the rocket with a black washable marker. Use the photo as a guide, or have the kiddos make up their own patterns. This is the step where kids can personalize and make the rocket their own masterpiece.

FREE Outer Space Printable Activities to use with Craft Stick Rockets

Here are three fun free outer space printables that you can use with the craft stick rockets.  If you are hosting an outer space party with a themed set of activities, these all go fabulously together.

Create an Alien – This activity is great for creativity, cutting skills, sorting and story starting.

Asteroids DOTS Game – This strategy game is a great way to create fun for those older kiddos that still love space, crafting and game playing.

Aliens Matching Game – This is a fun way to work with little kids on visualizing space.

Best Ways to Use Free Printables

You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right?  There are so many great ways to use free printables.  Here are some of my favorites.

  • Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks.
  • Batch some up to make an activity book.  This is great for a road trip!
  • Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
  • Add them to goody bags.  By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
  • Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
  • Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
  • Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.

BEST Tools For Working With Free Printables

These are my favorite tools and art supplies to use with free printables and why I love them too.

  1. Printer – This Laser Printer is inexpensive and works like a charm.  It even works with Alexa.  Bonus!
  2. Scissors – Lots of printables can be cut up to create decorations and cards and things like that.
  3. Markers and Crayons – All thing ooly work the best for me.  I LOVE all of their markers, pencils and crayons.
  4. Colored Pencils – For adult coloring, PRISM makes the colored pencils that I love to use most.
  5. Twine – For creating banners and garlands from printables, I love this twine best.
  6. Adhesive – Lots of printables have pieces that get cut out and put together.  This is my fave tape runner!

MORE SPACE CRAFTS

Hop over to get lots more fun space inspiration, craft ideas and educational printables.

https://meandmyinklings.com/ultimate-outer-space-activities-for-kids/

Cheers to Outer Space!

Laura

 

 

 

 

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Halloween Card Making with Button Pumpkins

Halloween Card Making with Button Pumpkins

Buttons make crafting so much fun. I love them for sewing and stitching but also think that they are great for gluing on to paper crafts and cards. Let’s do a little Halloween Card Making with Button Pumpkins to create a darling way to send some kindness in the mail. Kindness notes are always a super great idea because no message means quite as much as one written by hand.

_with Button Pumpkins DIY

Materials Needed for Halloween Card Making with Button Pumpkins 

Directions for Halloween Card Making with Button Pumpkins 

Step One

Glue your buttons in a row on the card stock note front using the Therm-O-Web Clear Adhesive Zots.

Step Two

Use brown and green markers to add stems and vines which will turn the buttons in to pumpkins.

Step Three

Print the Halloween Messages and choose one to cut out for your card.  

Cut it out close to the black line and add it to the card using the tape runner. The message can be printed on a colored card stock or white and then colored.

Step Four

Add washi tape to your card to add a finishing touch.

Isn’t is the cutest little card.

Orange Button Pumpkin Card Handmade

You can decorate the envelope too with the same directions. This would be great if you were planning to give the card to someone in person but not recommended for sending in the mail.

Five Reasons to Papercraft

I think that paper crafting is such a great idea for so many reasons.  Here are my top five to share with you.

  1. Paper crafting promotes creativity.
  2. Making things with paper can be therapy. It can be a form of expression in times when verbal communication is difficult.
  3. Crafting with paper tends to be a little less expensive than some other types of crafting.
  4. Decorations made with paper are lightweight and easy to hang.
  5. Cards are made with paper and handmade cards being sent in the mail is always a fantastic idea.

My Favorite Paper Craft Supplies

I put together a list of my must-have Paper Crafting Supplies.  These alone will create endless number of projects and activities.

MORE CARD IDEAS

If you like this fun handmade card idea, you might like these too. This darling card uses one of my papers I designed for Therm-O-Web and one of my stamps too. The tape runner is great for adding paper inside the envelope to create an adorable liner.

The stamps are fun to use with a black permanent ink because then the insides can be water colored. Grab all of the details for doing this and make some of your own.

If you want to make a whole card creating station, grab the details here on the blog and get started.

How-to-Set-up-a-Paper-Crafting-Station

Cheers,

Laura

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Creative Crafts Linky Party Edition 57

Creative Crafts Linky Party Edition 57

We are hanging on to summer, bright colors and happy projects for one more week!  And then look out because autumn will be falling. Here are our faves from last week’s party!

I chose the painted dresser from Shannon at Wise Little Owl Furniture .

Ann chose the bee from Anja from Mrs. Tschi-Tschi 

Lindsay chose the rainbow shade from Ashley from At Home with Ashley 

Beth chose the hanging plant holder from Candice from She’s Crafty Crafty 

Meet the Team!

Laura at Laura Kelly Designs | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Ann at Bella Crafts Publishing | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Beth at Creatively Beth | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lindsay at Artsy-Fartsy Mama | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

LINK UP

The rules are simple:

  • Please visit our hosts on social media and say HI!  We can’t feature you if you aren’t following us on at least one platform.
  • Share up to THREE family-friendly – crafts, recipes, DIY, home décor, printables, etc. – linked to a specific post – not your main website URL.
  • Please don’t link up shops, advertising, round-ups, other linky parties, or any sales promotions, we appreciate it.
  • Help us spread the word about this party by sharing the Creative Crafts Linky Party button in your post or sidebar.  Use the hashtag #creativecrafts when sharing on social!
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