Add a spooky touch to your candy jars by making these spiders. So they may not the scariest spiders you have ever seen, but they definitely look cute inside these candy jars. Kirsten Jones, a talented designer, created this Halloween project. This is a beginner project that was created using FolkArt paints. Below are all the supplies you will need to make these spiders. To see the complete instructions for this project click here.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Vivid Orange, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Pure Orange, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

3 wood candle sticks
3 wood dowels
3 3” wood balls
Black pipe cleaners
Sandpaper
Hot glue
3 assorted jars
½” flat brush
Halloween scrap book paper

Welcome to the start of a new week. We hope you had a craftastic weekend. It is officially October folks and that means Halloween is only days away. Have you been crafting Halloween decorations? If not, we have some fun, fast, and simple projects to share with you. Check out these Halloween Mummy Jars, designed by Kirsten Jones. A set of spooky jars such as these make a perfect centerpiece, and is a project your kids can make. The main supply you will need to create this craft is Stiffy. Stiffy is a Halloween must have! Click here to find the other materials needed, along with instructions. Happy crafting!

Can crafts be used as an educational tool with kids? Of course they can, and these Monster Blocks are a great example of this. It’s a Halloween project and memory game all in one. We found these blocks on the blog, No Time for Flash Cards. This project was created using wood blocks, Mod Podge sparkle, and Mod Podge wash out for kids. Create these monster blocks this weekend. To see a full list of the materials used, and to learn how to make this project click here.