Crafts
A Warm Glow for Bonfire Night
With Halloween just behind us and Bonfire Night parties incoming from Friday the 1st to November the 5th, why not go for a safe glow? There’s a full range of Glow in the Dark paints, and make-up,…
Quick Halloween Costume Part 2: Make the Tunic/Dress
For the second part of this no-sew Halloween costume tutorial, we cover making a tunic or dress to go under the cape. A witch is easy: black for everything, so you can use the same material for…
Quick Halloween Costume Part 1: Make a Cape
With Halloween coming up, here’s a quick idea to make a basic costume. If you don’t want to buy a costume, or left it to the last minute and now they’re all gone, here’s an easy guide…
Make your own Facepaint Stencils
If facepaint isn’t something you’re used to, using a stencil can make it much easier. It can also make it much less messy – especially if you are working with a child who won’t keep still! Now,…
Unravelling how Ravelry works!
A quick update for woolly thinkers and yarn lovers: ACValley is now on Ravelry! For knitters not yet in the know, Ravelry is a large social media site for knitters, crocheters and other yarn lovers, and you…
Make a Halloween Furry Spider
With Halloween fast approaching, why not make a fuzzy spider friend? Pompom spiders are a traditional and fun thing to make, and they go wonderfully with a witch’s costume. You can use black materials for a scary…
Stand-up Spiders – Plastic, Card, and Foamboard!
For Halloween, spooky spiders are a feature. You can find plastic spiders and similar in the shop, but if you want to give it a personal touch, why not make your own? Black card and a pair…
Face painting for trick or treat!
For Halloween, Art and Craft Valley have something a bit different. Instead of painting a canvas, paint your face! Add the finishing touch to your costumes with facepaints – and blood (fake of course). Snazaroo’s face-painting kits…
Pom-pom pumpkins
With Halloween coming up, here’s a craft idea for you: a pom-pom pumpkin! You’ll need scissors, orange wool, yellow or brown felt, and either a pompom maker, or two pieces of card (the side of a cereal…
Dazzle with Diamonds!
If you are looking for a new project, why not add some sparkle to the walls? Diamond Dotz are craft kits that allow you to create innovate and delightful fabric images. By placing small plastic ‘diamonds’ on…
