Cool Finds: Cute Handmade Halloween Costumes For Kids!

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The big day is just a week away, mamas! Have your little ones picked out their costumes? If you’re still hunting for some costume inspiration, here are a few cute ideas to get you started! 01. One of my favourite bloggers made this Olivia costume for her daughter last year. Commence the awwwing now!

Smarties Halloween Twitter Party October 20, 2011 9-10 pm ET #SmartiesTreats

Smarties Twitter Party

We all know that Smarties are yummy and delicious, but did you know they are also vegan and allergy-free?  We will be discussing this and more at our #SmartiesTreats Halloween Twitter party this Thursday, October 20 at 9:00 pm ET.  Awesome prizes are also in store, so check out the details below and RSVP!  See you Thursday night! THE DETAILS: TOPIC -  Smarties are the Perfect Candy this Halloween TIME - Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 9-10 PM Eastern (8-9 PM Central, 7-8 PM Mountain, 6-7 PM Pacific)

Halloween Cookies To Die For

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Enjoy this round-up of sweet and spooky Halloween cookies from around the web.  Boo! (did you jump?) Spooky Ghost Merguines from 101 Cookbooks Owl Cookies from My Recipes

Foot Print Ghosts

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You will need: black construction paper or cardstock white washable paint paintbrush black permanent marker

DIY Baby’s First Halloween: Costume Tutu

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This is the final post in our DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume. Follow the links for the previous in the series: DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume: Onesie Applique DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume: Head Band TUTU what you need: tulle elastic (I used 3/4 inch) sewing machine scissors ruler rotary cutter (optional) 1st: Determine the amount of tulle you need by following this simple formula (length of desired tutu skirt x 4) + (3 x width of elastic)= width of tulle ex. I wanted a short

DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume: Head Band

Baby or Toddler Halloween Costume Head Band

This is the Second post of our DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume series. Follow the link below for the previous in the series: DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume: Onesie Applique This DIY is very adaptable. It is a jumping off point. I will give you the basic “how to”, you take it from there and make it your own. HEAD BAND what you need: fabric (44 -46 inches wide) elastic (I used 3/4 inch) sewing machine thread safety pin 1st: Cut a strip of fabric double

DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume: Onesie Applique

Baby's First Halloween Costume Onesie Applique

This DIY will be the first in our DIY Baby’s First Halloween Costume series. This DIY project can be used for any occasion, not just for Halloween. I promise you will find yourself seeking out reasons to do these projects. Enjoy! This first DIY is a must know. You need this in your bag of tricks because it is fast, easy and makes a big impact for little effort. APPLIQUE What you need: Heat n Bond iron fabric to applique graphic/stencil marker shirt/onesie or any