So this is a difficult blog for me to write.  I love everything about Halloween, just not dressing up.  I guess that doesn't make me an expert on making easy homemade halloween costumes.  

What I do know...kids!  I have two wonderful kids ages 18 and 16, and I can tell you the time goes fast!  You might think being the owner of a kids craft business, I made all their costumes. Nope.  But as I prepare for my kids to leave for college in the next two years, I think of all the simple things I could have done and didn't.  It is so easy to make a kid's halloween costume, I look back and wonder why I didn't.  

See the look of joy on the face of one of our students, Elektra, from our Halloween Workshop.  Her mask is adorable, cute and simple!  This is something you could do with your child in just a half an hour and you'd be creating a simple costume and a memory to last a lifetime.

Be sure to visit Miss Alisha's How To Tuesday on how to make a Pirate's Eye Patch.  

For those of you Halloween Costume Challenged like me, here are a few links I found that might help with your homemade halloween costume.  Good luck and enjoy!

Miss Laura

From the Queen of Craft herself Martha Stewart.

For those who want to try their hand at machine sewing try our friends at Simplicity.

From QuickandSimple.com

Sharing your love of knitting never goes out of style.  Here is an article we wrote for Interweave Press back in 2009 on how to teach kids to knit!  With this beautiful fall weather, what better time to snuggle up with your loved one and share a part of yourself.

Read our article here.

If you have trouble, class us for help or sign up for one of our kids knitting classes (610) 660-9600.  Miss Alisha is there to help.

Every mom wants to make sure their child has a wonderful and special birthday party.  At The Handwork Studio, over the last 10 years, we've hosted hundreds of parties and we want to share with you some tips to ensure everyone, including yourself, has a wonderful time!

1. Keep it short:  We suggest no longer than 1.5-2 hours.

2. Keep is small:  The more kids there are, the less the party is about your child and more about managing the event.

3. Focus on an activity or event:  This will keep kids from getting restless and bored.

4. Be Inclusive:  If you choose to have a larger party, invite everyone from your child's class.  If that is too many kids then just invite all the girls or all the boys.  However be careful not to invite most kids and leave one or two out.  That's hurtful.

5. Open Later: Open presents later after the party when most guests have gone.  Opening gifts during the party can get crazy and over stimulate your child and guests.  You child will enjoy the experience more in a quiet moment where she/he can casually open each gift and be in the moment.

We love hosting kid's parties at The Handwork Studio. If you are interested in hosting your child's party at our studio please contact us at 610-660-9600 or by sending us a message!