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Witch Craft: Wicked Accessories, Creepy-Cute Toys, Magical Treats, and More!
Double, double, toil and trouble! The instructions in Witch Craft will help you conjure up more than 25 totally wicked treasures for Halloween--everything from vampire bite necklaces to graveyard cupcakes. You'll also find tips and tricks for transforming found objects and everyday items into wonderfully witchy treats.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2010
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January 10, 2011
I've read this...a *few* times. :)
September 13, 2010
How can I rate a book I am contributor too? It's beyond AWESOME!
August 26, 2018
Going to try Bewitching Headbands/Corsages, Cross Stitch Witch and Friends, Crystal Balls, Spell Jars, & Snow Globes, Lovely Wicked Tutus, Magical Catnapping Mask, Poison Ivy Lip Embellishment, Spider Earrings. Fun for me and Aniyah!
October 16, 2019
This book has cross stich, crochet, and other small projects. I loved the idea of creating ruby red slippers. That would be a great teen project!
October 25, 2017
As with most compilation DIY/craft collections with multiple contributors, there will be some projects you love, some you hate, and some that are just meh;
Witch Craft: Wicked Accessories, Creepy-Cute Toys, Magical Treats, and More!
is no different. There is also a sliding scale of perfectionism here, so that some of the projects look impeccably professional, and others look, well, handmade. But there's a nice variety of techniques and skill levels represented; most of the items can be done by those with no experience, and there are some cool sewing, crochet, and other textile projects as well. There aren't many wildly unexpected crafts in here, but I do have to say that the Vampire Bite Necklace is incredibly original, very easy to make, and absolutely adorable!
2.5 stars.
2.5 stars.
October 31, 2010
First off, I have to thank Tiffany and Eric (both of Quirk books), the former for suggesting this one to me, and the latter for sending it. Thanks, guys!
This little craft book is absolutely delightful! It's compiled from a wide variety of sources, so there's a little something for everybody, no matter your aesthetic or crafting skill level. Nearly every page I turned elicited an "Ooh, I wanna make that!" or an "Oh, that's just awesome!" There are decorative ideas, costume ideas, gift ideas, party snacks -- it's sort of limitless. Especially when you consider the inspiration factor. An idea you see in the book may spur another idea, which dominoes into something all its own.
The design is really nice, too. It's not a huge bulky book, and it has nice-sized full-color photos of all of the crafts. There's also a section in the back that has info on where to get some of the products used, as well as an extensive list of independent sellers from etsy and the like (many of whom were contributors on the book.)
I fully intend to make some of these and (just sayin') the winner of the Helluva Halloween Tricks and Treats Grab bag may end up with a little something from one of my favorite ideas in here...
Basically, if you're crafty, or you're looking for a fun project to do with your kids or girl scouts troup or mom's club or whatever gets you to get your craft on, I'd pick this one up. It's worth it.
This little craft book is absolutely delightful! It's compiled from a wide variety of sources, so there's a little something for everybody, no matter your aesthetic or crafting skill level. Nearly every page I turned elicited an "Ooh, I wanna make that!" or an "Oh, that's just awesome!" There are decorative ideas, costume ideas, gift ideas, party snacks -- it's sort of limitless. Especially when you consider the inspiration factor. An idea you see in the book may spur another idea, which dominoes into something all its own.
The design is really nice, too. It's not a huge bulky book, and it has nice-sized full-color photos of all of the crafts. There's also a section in the back that has info on where to get some of the products used, as well as an extensive list of independent sellers from etsy and the like (many of whom were contributors on the book.)
I fully intend to make some of these and (just sayin') the winner of the Helluva Halloween Tricks and Treats Grab bag may end up with a little something from one of my favorite ideas in here...
Basically, if you're crafty, or you're looking for a fun project to do with your kids or girl scouts troup or mom's club or whatever gets you to get your craft on, I'd pick this one up. It's worth it.
October 17, 2022
Cute and quirky
I enjoyed the variety of projects by different crafters. I enjoyed meeting the crafters at the end of the book. I thought the photos too small, and was disappointed to have to source patterns via a two step process.
I enjoyed the variety of projects by different crafters. I enjoyed meeting the crafters at the end of the book. I thought the photos too small, and was disappointed to have to source patterns via a two step process.
October 3, 2025
Pretty lackluster.
September 26, 2011
Excellent book! My 7 year old daughter is into wizards, vampires and other things you would find in a Halloween book. She wants to make almost everything in this book...and I'm tempted to sign us up for a knitting class just because the projects all look like so much fun! We'll be making lots of things from this book! I'm going to look for more from Margaret McGuire - hopefully we can find other themes and extend our crafting fun!
October 13, 2010
It was cute and some neat ideas. Not much, if anything, I would actually make. I really liked the wicked tutus on page 49, but with that much tulle (18 yards, at least), I don't think I'd ever really do it, unless I found tulle at a yard sale or something. A fun book to flip through.
January 22, 2011
My daughter bought me this book for Yule, had only to glance at the cover to know that I was going to love it! Chock-full of adorable easy-to-make projects, I can see myself spending many an afternoon in my craft room cozied up with this little gem!
May 19, 2011
I love cute Halloween crafts and this book is full of them. What I love most is that there are so many different mediums of crafts to choose from (paper, yarn, sewing, food, etc.) My favorites are the poisoned apple plushies and the crocheted bones. Super cute!
October 28, 2011
This book is the cutest ever! I love the little projects and original ideas.
This book is on my giveaway lineup at http://onthebroomstick.blogspot.com/ for my 10 Days of Halloween 2011.
I hope you will join me for an array of Halloween goodies and treats.
This book is on my giveaway lineup at http://onthebroomstick.blogspot.com/ for my 10 Days of Halloween 2011.
I hope you will join me for an array of Halloween goodies and treats.
craft-knit-crochet
June 24, 2010gonna check it out for halloween fun
October 4, 2010
What an adorable craft book with ideas for all types of crafters. If you knit, sew, crochet, scrapbook or just love to be creative this book offers spooky fun tips for the holiday.
December 1, 2010
I adore this craft book, and also happen to adore the authors! Alicia Kachmar and Margaret McGuire are wonderful.
January 11, 2013
Terry from Book Club got this for me! Yeah!!! I can't wait to make this stuff.
November 5, 2013
cute, but not much I would make.
August 5, 2014
A variety of projects.
November 4, 2016
Lots of smart and funny crafts! I'll have to re-check this out and make some in future years.
November 5, 2016
A fairly basic book of crafts based around Halloween. Except for the shoes I probably wouldn't ever get around to making anything from this book.
September 2, 2012
A cute book of spooky crafts to make and share
January 25, 2016
A little too young for me
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