With the darker nights and cooler weather, the season of autumn is just around the corner. With autumn comes the magic and enchantment of Halloween, which is a perfect time to dig out the supplies and make some haunting, spooktacular Halloween crafts.
Taking part in the completion of crafts for Halloween is a great way to bring pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls to life with a fun injection of imagination and creativity, whether you are a seasoned, expert-level crafter, or you are a complete novice and looking to cast some handmade magic
Ideas
Adorn your carved pumpkin with a wig of tinsel for a funky, playful take on the traditional.
Reuse and repurpose old frames and mirrors. Decorating them with foraged leaves and twigs, which can then be spray painted in a beautiful metallic shade, gives them a seasonal, woodland feel.
With some simple shaping and sticking, twigs and leaves found outdoors can also be shaped into a beautiful autumnal wreath.
For a non-scary take on the traditional Halloween pumpkin, try a no-carve, magical unicorn. Spray the pumpkin white, and adorn it with eyelashes, a horn, and a beautiful flower crown.
Give your pots and plant stands a spooky feel by using clay or plaster of Paris to craft spiders and centipedes or even googly eyes. These can be made from scratch, or the plaster used to cover up plastic embellishments.
Knitting
For those who enjoy needle-based crafts, knitting is a perfect go-to for producing Halloween accessories that will last for years to come. Even complete beginners who are looking to learn knitting as a new skill can do so easily with a convenient knitting kit.
Knitting kits come with everything needed to start and finish a project, including yarn, needles, instructions and a pattern. Specialist retailers like Wool Couture have a wide range of easy-to-complete knitting kits, in a variety of project ideas. These include Halloween gonks, miniature pumpkins, and Halloween cushions and garlands.
Knitting is a great hobby for relaxation and mindfulness, with handy knitting kits suitable for every season and occasion.
