Halloween is here!!! I love Halloween. It's a day marked on my calendar with sketches of bats, ghosts, and pumpkins. It's a day not only for kids, but also for adults. All over the country, on this specially marked day, kids will be out in force trick-or-treating. Lawns will be decorated with Halloween characters, shrubbery will be meticulously draped in cotton cobwebs, and carved jack-o-lanterns will be displayed on front porches in silent competition with those of our neighbors.

As the countdown to Halloween begins, it's time for you to get started on the spellbinding magic of these creative projects. In this issue you'll find enchanting FREE designs, and more, to decorate your home or to make as great gift give-aways.

Enjoy!

Witchy Silhouette Pillow

Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and caldron bubble. Halloween legends include that of witches taking flight on "All Hallows Eve". Make sure to add this wickedly spellbinding design to your Halloween decorating—it's one that will surely cast a spell on your home's décor! (More...)

Halloween Kitty

Be wary of unsuspecting cats and Jack-O-Lanterns that cast a frightful glow on the eve of Halloween. The simply painted lid design makes this the perfect container with which to accommodate candy for the gruesome or glamorous trick-or-treaters of the evening. (More...)

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Halloween Welcome Sign

Halloween is here once more with its bright spirited colors and mysterious designs. Greet unsuspecting guests with a Halloween design that will not only welcome them, but the mischievous on-goings of the holiday as well. (More...)

Bonus: Decorative Cross-Stitched Halloween Ornament

Fall Inspired Felted Purse

Soft to touch and stylish too, this felted purse is the perfect tag along for the colder weather. Made from recycled old wool sweaters, it's simple to construct too. It features an easily accessible front pocket and a secure deep back pocket to carefully store your checkbook and other less frequently used items. Felted balls and leaf appliqués give it a touch of whimsy for an eye-catching appeal. (More...)

Vibrant Clay Rooster Décor

Add this vibrantly colored basket to your kitchen's décor. The rooster, in some cultures, represents the daily victory of light over darkness and in others it represents courage, vigilance, strength, and pride making it the perfect complement to include in your decorating. (More...)

Crafts ’n things® On the Newsstand now:

• Stitched Fish Towel Series — By popular demand, a new cross-stitch tropical fish towel series debuts in the October issue. If you enjoyed the Seasonal Bird Series or just love fish, you won't want to miss these gorgeous designs.
• Halloween Harvest — These whimsical cats and owls made from felted wool sweaters are only a couple of the darling seasonal designs that await you in the October issue. You'll find oodles of must-try creative home décor accents and gifts inside.
• Cards • Stamps • Style — Booootiful cards to delight boys and ghouls of all ages, plus teacher gifts, cool ink techniques and more!
• Countdown to Christmas — Prepare for the upcoming holidays with a huge assortment of thrifty gifts, ornaments and home décor accents that definitely don't scrimp on style!

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