Tune In: Witch Crafts: Treats and Kids Games Oct. 27

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October 27th at 8:00 am eastern

Don't Forget to tune in all week!

episode 104 - October 28
episode 105 - October 29

Lucy and Ricky aka Cathie and Steve

We are scaring up some fun ideas for tricks and treats! We design a ghoulish candy bowl brimming with crafty touches, share tasty recipes for Halloween sweets, and show off some frighteningly fun activities kids of all ages will love.

Witch's Hats Ice Cream Cones

Caramel Apples

Kid Friendly Dry Ice Punch

Halloween Games for Kids

Apple Bobbing

Mod Podge Candy Bowl

Tune In: Witch Crafts: Costumes Oct. 26

Witch Crafts on DIY Network
October 26th at 8:00 am eastern

Don't forget to tune in all week:
Episode 103 - Oct 27th
Episode 104 - Oct 28th
Episode 105 - Oct 29

Great costumes are the key to Halloween fun, and we are showing off some of our favorite ideas. We create adorable fairy and pirate outfits for the little trick-or-treaters, a crafty witch and a punk mummy costumes for the grown ups, and a hair-raising ensemble for our four-legged friends.

Punk Mummy and Glam Witch

Get wrapped up in this scary mummy costume for grown ups and you’ll be the hit of the party. A simple work blouse and ordinary skirt are transformed into a spine-tingling witch costume full of flair.

Fairy and Pirate Costumes

Landlubbers, look out! This easy, inexpensive pirate outfit will help bring home the booty on Halloween night. With a few embellishments, a plain dress becomes a pretty-in-pink fairy costume.

Spooky Bat Necklace

Who new a toy bat could be turned into a Halloween necklace.

Halloween Pet T-Shirts & Decorated Dog Leashes
Let your pets in on the fun with these easy animal outfits and accessories.

Tune In: Witch Crafts: Decorating Oct. 25

Witch Crafts on DIY Network
October 25th at 8:00 am eastern

We are breaking out our best tips for spooking up your house for Halloween. On Witch Crafts 101 we are making terrifying tombstones you’ll be dying to try, a creepy Halloween tree that won’t leave you hanging, and candles and specimen jars bubbling with spooky surprises!

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EEK & BOO Candles
Dollar store candles and wood letters spell out the words of the season.

Specimen JarsRecycled jars get transformed into a mad scientist lab jars.
Glitzy Candles with Glitter
Glitter and paint jazz up simple candles.

Spider Lanterns
China ball lanterns get a macabre makeover with construction paper and brads.

Creepy Tombstones
Add a frightful touch to your yard with homemade tombstones.

Ghost Gourds

Hang ghost gourds in trees to frighten your neighbors.

Halloween Tree & Ornaments

Start a new Halloween tradition with this spooky tree perfect for hanging frightening photos and scary souvenirs.

Halloween Dog Tees and Leashes from Witch Crafts

Dog leashes and collars

Supplies:
Store-bought leash or collar
Embellishments: ribbon, buttons, decorative trims, charms, sequins, etc.
Needle and thread
Sewing machine

Steps:
1. Start with a plain leash or collar. Use a sewing machine to attach some ribbon or trim along the length of the collar or leash.

2. Embellish the leash or collar further by stitching on decorative buttons, sequins, or charms.

Pet Bandannas

Supplies:
Measuring tape
Fabric
Ruler
Scissors
Sewing pins
Sewing machine and thread
Hook & loop tape
Optional for embellishing: embroidery hoop/floss/needle, felt, glitter, rickrack or ribbon trim, fabric paints, etc.

Steps:
1. The basic shape of this bandana is an isosceles triangle with blunt – not pointy – edges at the ends of the base. Cut two pieces of fabric that are this modified triangle shape so that the long, bottom edge is the circumference of your pet’s neck plus one inch. This bandana is reversible, so you can use a different fabric for each piece you cut out.

2. Add any embellishments to the bandana before you sew the two pieces together. You can add all sorts of things like patches, appliqués, rickrack, ribbon, embroidery, etc.

3. Pin the two pieces of fabric together, right sides facing. Stitch together using a ¼” seam allowance, and leave a 3” to 4” opening unsown.

4. Turn the bandana right sides out through the unstitched opening. Topstitch around the entire perimeter of the bandana.

5. Sew a piece of hook & loop tape to each end of the bandana, on opposite sides.

Transform Plain Pet Tees with Paint and Poms

Painted Pet Tees Supplies:
Pet t-shirt
Glow-in-the-dark dimensional paint
Ultra-fine glitter
Wax paper
Large pompom
Pipe cleaners
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Googly eyes
Fabric-Tac glue
Pin backing

Steps:
1. Pre-wash and dry the t-shirt. Slide a piece of wax paper inside of the shirt to prevent the paint from bleeding through to the other side.

2. Draw a spider web on the shirt with glow-in-the-dark dimensional paint. Sprinkle ultra-fine glitter over the paint while the paint is still wet. Allow to dry for about 4 hours before shaking off the excess glitter.

3. Glue googly eyes onto a large pompom with fabric glue. Cut two pipe cleaners in half with wire cutters and curl the ends under with round nose pliers to eliminate any sharp ends. Twist the pipe cleaners together to create spider legs. Glue the legs to the pompom body with fabric glue. Glue a pin backing to the underside of the legs and allow to dry.

4. Pin the spider onto the web. Put the t-shirt on your dog and offer the dog a treat. Remove the spider before laundering and wash the shirt inside out. (Let the paint set for 72 hours before washing.)