Make a fun glow in the dark flaming pumpkin

This Halloween, create a simple faux glow in the dark flaming pumpkin.  It’s so simple to make this eerie flaming pumpkin.  All you need is some glow in the dark duct tape, a faux pumpkin, a cutting mat and a craft knife.  The best part is that you can remove the duct tape if you want to change it up at a later time.  

When you put him in the dark this flaming pumpkin lights up with an eerie greenish glow—no fire required.

Download the flaming pumpkin pattern and print on your home printer.

Materials:

Glow in the dark duct tape

Cutting mat

Pattern pieces

Craft or X-acto knife

Faux pumpkin (Any color you choose)

Disappearing marker

Lets make a flaming pumpkin

Instructions:

1.     First thing you need to do it download and print the pattern pieces.  Now, attach pieces of duct tape to the cutting mat.

2.     Begin with the face pieces.  Use a disappearing marker to trace the pattern piece onto the duct tape.  Then carefully cut each piece with a craft knife.  First cut out two eyes.  Then cut out one nose.  Finally cut out the mouth. 

3.     After you have cut out all the face pieces attach them to the pumpkin.  Immediately rub out wrinkles out with your fingers.

Attach the duct tape flames

4.     When you have all the facial features attached to the pumpkin, begin to cut out and attach the flames starting at the bottom and working your way around.  Since you are applying duct tape you can peel it up and change it around if you need to.

5.     When you have gone all around the pumpkin with the various sized flames, you can use the excess duct tape pieces to cut some ¼”wide strips to cover around the bottom of the flames where they attach (Optional)

6.     When you put the flaming pumpkin in the dark he will glow with an eerie greenish hue.

How to easily make an adorable turkey hair bow

Wouldn’t this adorable turkey hair bow look so cute on your favorite little girl?  Actually it will look just as adorable on adults as well as kids.  Autumn is in full swing and we are all getting ready for the upcoming holidays.  And this Thanksgiving you will be the hit of the day when you wear your turkey hair bow!  This hair turkey hair bow makes a great gift and is a great moneymaker at those autumn craft shows. Check out Bowdabra blog for more free craft tutorials.  You can easily purchase any Bowdabra supplies at your local craft store, Walmart and online.

Materials:

·      Mini Bowdabra bow maker

·      Hair bow tool and ruler

·      Bowdabra bow wire

·      22 inches 1 ½” wide orange grosgrain ribbon

·      Several colors 3/8” wide grosgrain ribbon (red, yellow, rust)

·      Small dowel pieces

·      Wooden clothespins (optional)

·      Lighter

·      Scissors

·      Ruler

·      Alligator clip, covered with ribbon

·      Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks

·      Felt turkey shape (available in craft stores

Instructions:

1.     Make the korker ribbon. Wind the 3/8” grosgrain ribbon around a dowel and hold at the ends with wooden clothespins. (You can alternately tie the ribbon at the ends) Place on a cookie sheet lined with foil. Heat in the oven at 275 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing.

2.     First place the ruler on the mini Bowdabra.  Next, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire 18” long, fold in half and then insert into the Bowdabra.  You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side.

 Make the bow

3.     Now, cut a piece of 1 ½” wide grosgrain ribbon 22” inches long and use a lighter to run lightly across the ends to stop it from fraying. (You can alternately use nail polish or a commercial fray stop glue)  Now, fold the ribbon in half to find the center and insert into the Bowdabra.

4.     First, bring the right end over the Bowdabra and under the ribbon and insert the end into the Bowdabra.

5.     Next, take the opposite end and bring it over the first ribbon, then under and insert the end into the Bowdabra.  It will look like an X.

6.     Now press the first loop down into the Bowdabra and follow with the second loop.  When you do this you have made your boutique style bow.  Next you will add the korker ribbon pieces.

7.     For the korker pieces, cut them to about 4” long and insert each korker piece into the Bowdabra one at a time. 

Finishing your bow

8.     Scrunch down with the Bowdabra wand.  To finish, insert the two loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra.  Finally, remove the bow, separate the wires, turn to the back and tie a knot.  Repeat with a second knot.

9.     For the purpose of making the turkey hair bow, you need to remove the body from the turkey felt piece, since the feathers are represented by the korker and bow.

10. Now turn the bow to the front and use the hot glue gun to attach the turkey.  Make sure before you glue that the korker pieces are all evenly spaced.

Add the clip 

11. Attach an alligator clip to the back with some more hot glue.  In order to make sure the clip stays in place use the excess wire to tie in the center as well.  Clip all the wires short. 

The Bowdabra bow maker makes it easy to make the bow and you can find all the supplies at your local craft store, Walmart or online.

Download now - a fun, free coloring bookmark

I love my kindle but I also love regular books as well, and this coloring bookmark is perfect to keep my place in style. 

Download this fun coloring bookmark that features a cute little puppy sitting on a stack of books.  I colored mine using gel markers but you can use colored pencils or regular makers to color it in. 

Materials:

Printer and white card stock

Download bookmark pattern

Markers or colored pencils

Clear contact paper

Paper punch

Scissors

Optional tassel

Instructions:

1.     Download the free coloring bookmark pattern.  Print on cardstock in your home printer.

2.     Color the bookmarks as you desire using your favorite colors.

3.     After you finish coloring them (and coloring is a great stress reliever) Cut a piece of clear contact paper to cover and apply to the front making sure you flatten to remove any bubbles.  Turn over and apply another piece to the back.

4.     Now, cut the bookmarks out with scissors.  You can substitute decorative scissors for an extra decorative touch.

5.     Use a paper punch to cut a hole in the top center of the bookmark.  Attach an optional tassel if you desire.   

We hope you enjoy creating your one of kind coloring bookmark and stop by Make it easy crafts often for more free printables and quick and easy craft tutorials.  We’d love to hear your comments!