Halloween pumpkin carving tips and free printable pumpkin patterns

Do you ever wonder how people carve Halloween pumpkins in such intricate designs? You can too, with a few basic tools, this tutorial and free printable pumpkin carving stencils, patterns and pumpkin templates.Halloween pumpkin carving tips and free printable pumpkin patterns | Examiner.com

 

Free printable Despicable Me Minions crafts, masks and games | Examiner.com

 Despicable Me continues to be a hit cartoon, thanks in large part to the yellow (and sometimes purple, yikes!) Minions. Gru's capsule-shaped assistants are cray-cray popular! We're going to see a lot of Minions trick-or-treating as they're a top 10 Halloween costumes of 2014. Here's a DIY Minion Halloween costume. How about some free printable Minion masks and crafts? Free printable Despicable Me Minions crafts, masks and games | Examiner.com

Devo's Jerry Casale sorry for tacky 9/11 themed wedding: Oops, but not their bad - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

 What's that about minding your metaphors? That's what a celeb couple married on September 11 learned. Devo's Jerry Casale, who is sorry for his tacky 9/11 themed wedding, reported Billboard on September 15. However, Casale says oops, but it's not their bad. Gerald Vincent "Jerry" Casale, 67, married Krista Napp, 27 on the anniversary of the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. But the newlyweds meant no disrespect with 9/11 box cutter party favors and Twin Towers wedding cake. The World Trade Center decorations were the bizarre brainchild of a friend and as much an unpleasant surprise to them as it was to everyone who was offended.  Devo's Jerry Casale sorry for tacky 9/11 themed wedding: Oops, but not their bad - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Christmas lights in home decor: Decorate with repurposed holiday lighting

Holiday lights are a favorite Christmas decoration. I grieve every season when taking the Christmas lights down. Then I decided to keep the Christmas lights in home decor year-round. Holiday lighting is wonderfully versatile! Here's how to decorate with repurposed holiday lighting.Christmas lights in home decor: Decorate with repurposed holiday lighting

 

Free printable holiday craft patterns, templates, stencils from Martha Stewart

You probably know Martha Stewart is the DIY home goddess. What you might not know is that her website offers free printable Martha Stewart craft patterns to make her many amazing crafts. This craft guru literally has crafts, recipes and printables for every holiday, theme and occasion.



Whatever holiday is coming next is featured on the homepage. There's a timeline of holidays along the banner menu, so you can scroll through and find printable craft patterns and templates for past or upcoming holidays. What do I mean when I say "every" holiday? Okay, hold on, here are some.  

Free printable holiday craft patterns, templates, stencils from Martha Stewart - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Wedding reception decorations bridal gifts, wedding presents, shower prizes

One way to save money on weddings and bridal showers is repurpose, Make wedding reception decorations double as wedding presents and bridal party thank-you gifts. Make bridal shower decorations and favors multitask as shower prizes and bride gifts. Here are cheap, multi-use wedding reception decorations and bridal shower favors that serve as bridal party gifts, wedding gifts and shower game prizes.Wedding reception decorations bridal gifts, wedding presents, shower prizes

 

Free printable Ukranian psanky egg patterns: Easter egg stencils and templates

Easter egg coloring is an art form of its own. There are traditional Easter patterns, but one style defines the art: Ukrainian psanky eggs. Many Eastern European countries have egg decorating traditions. These ancient crafts create mosaic patterns in classic designs. If you'd like to try your hand at making psanky eggs for Easter, here are free online patterns, printables and designs. I've included printable traditional easter egg stencils, too.  Free printable Ukranian psanky egg patterns: Easter egg stencils and templates