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Halloween bag will make sure that all that candy comes home in one piece. I got this idea after years of trying to catch candy coming from the bottom of ripped bags while trick or treating with the kids. The bags can be reused every year and are sturdy enough for the most aggressive trick or treater. There are many ways of decorating the bags from creative stitching to fabric painting. This craft is perfect for all kids whether it is done at home or in school.

What you need:

• Canvas bag
• Drawing paper
• Pencil
• Fabric paint
• Yarn
• Large holed sewing needle for yarn
• Glue- tacky or hot glue gun
• Buttons, sequins, beads, ribbons.
• Scissors
• Felt squares

What you do:

1. Decide on what you would like to have on your bag. Some children may want a purely Halloween motif and others may like to make it more personalized. Whatever is decided it should first be sketched on paper.
2. Felt is a terrific fabric for this project as it doesn't fray. A pumpkin, for example, can be drawn and used as a pattern. Once it is cut out it can be stitched by hand onto the bag. Ribbons and scraps of material can likewise be included. Buttons make good eyes and small stencils can be used with fabric paint.
3. Fabric paint is a very good craft supply to use for this project. The fine painting point is excellent to decorate the bag's handle and side. Don't forget there are 2 sides to the bag. Make sure that the first side of your bag is completely dry, if using paint or glue, before decorating the other side of the bag.

Haunted House Treat Carrier
Make a haunted house for your Halloween goodies. It is brought to us by Kathy Ross a noted craft creator and author.  She has written a terrific book, Crafts for Halloween. It includes instructions for ghost necklaces, party favors, and games.

Fall & Halloween Decoration
Soft Sculpture Pumpkin
excerpted from"Crafts for All Seasons"
by Kathy Ross
make a lovely pumpkin from old panty hose
This is a lovely pumpkin craft comes from Kathy Ross' book, "Crafts for all Seasons" that you can make out of old pantyhose and some fiberfill.
You can make it as a nice fall craft or you can modify it for Halloween by adding a face.

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175 Easy-To-Do Halloween Crafts
by Sharon Dunn Umnik

Easy-to-follow directions and color photos show young craft makers how to create frightfully funny decorations, pumpkins, gifts, masks, costumes, and so much more. All of the crafts are made of recyclable materials and everyday items found around the house.

The Best Halloween I Ever Had...
by Sue Spataro
It was first grade, 1965. My teacher was Miss Treglia. She was my most favorite teacher in my life.Let me tell you more.

Halloween Safety
by Sue Spataro
Many parents worry about the safety of Halloween. I believe with parental attention and participation it can be a fun time for the kids.

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