Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom by Jamie Sanders https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/ Inspiring you to sew, cook and create. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:44:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/cropped-new-favicon-32x32.jpg Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom by Jamie Sanders https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/ 32 32 15 Easy Halloween Party Crafts for Kids https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/3-halloween-party-craft-ideas/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/3-halloween-party-craft-ideas/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:44:33 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=65573 Hosting a family-friendly Halloween party this year? Then today’s post is for you! I have 3 great Halloween Party craft ideas for the kids to do, plus tips on how to save on all your craft and party supplies.
I can't believe how quickly Halloween snuck up on me this year, it seems like September just flew by!

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/3-halloween-party-craft-ideas/feed/ 7 Free Printable Halloween Ghost Garland for Kids https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-ghost-garland/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-ghost-garland/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:15:20 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=249861 This printable Halloween ghost garland is an easy way to make a cute Halloween decoration with the kids. All you have to do is print the blank ghosts, let the kids draw faces and decorate them, then cut them out and string them together! Hang your finished ghost garland across the mantel, over a doorway,...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-ghost-garland/feed/ 0 Easy Homemade Apple Butter in the Slow Cooker https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/homemade-apple-butter/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/homemade-apple-butter/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:06:27 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2011/09/homemade-apple-butter.html This easy homemade apple butter is thick, smooth, warmly spiced, and packed with rich apple flavor. My no-peel blender shortcut keeps the prep simple, and the slow cooker does most of the work. Make a small batch to enjoy now, freeze for later, or can for shelf-stable storage. Easy Homemade Apple Butter in the Slow...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/homemade-apple-butter/feed/ 53 Homemade Pizza Sauce Canning Recipe https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:59:34 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2011/09/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and.html Homemade pizza sauce is surprisingly easy to make, and I think it tastes so much better than most store-bought pizza sauces. This flavorful pizza sauce canning recipe uses canned crushed tomatoes and simple pantry seasonings, so you can make it any time of year. Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe I started making my own pizza sauce...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/canning-homemade-pizza-sauce-and/feed/ 114 Perfect Pairings Layer Cake Quilt: Easy Layer Cake Quilt Pattern https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/simple-square-blocks-quilt-pattern/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/simple-square-blocks-quilt-pattern/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:52:42 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=232450 The Perfect Pairings Layer Cake Quilt is a fast and beginner-friendly pattern made with precut 10-inch squares. Each block combines two coordinating prints, while solid sashing gives the fabrics room to shine. This easy layer cake quilt pattern uses only straight cuts and seams, with no triangles or tricky points to match. The free PDF...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/simple-square-blocks-quilt-pattern/feed/ 3 Ninjago Ninja Costume for Halloween https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeanijacostume/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeanijacostume/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:17:33 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/10/howtomakeanijacostume.html This easy DIY ninja costume was originally inspired by Cole from LEGO Ninjago, but the same basic idea works for almost any homemade ninja Halloween costume. The costume includes a simple wrap-style top, black pants, a sash, padded shoulder accents, and a ninja hood made from a T-shirt. My son has always been a LEGO...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/howtomakeanijacostume/feed/ 9 Free Printable Halloween Bingo Game https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-bingo-game/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-bingo-game/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:17:40 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=246528 Looking for an easy Halloween activity for a classroom party, family game night, or kids’ Halloween party? This free printable Halloween bingo game is simple to set up, easy for children to understand, and just spooky enough for Halloween! The printable includes 12 unique Halloween bingo cards, a set of labeled calling pieces, and complete...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/free-printable-halloween-bingo-game/feed/ 8 Easy Quilted Halloween Table Runner Pattern https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quilted-halloween-table-runner/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quilted-halloween-table-runner/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:53:42 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2011/10/quilted-halloween-table-runner.html This easy quilted Halloween table runner pattern is a fun, beginner-friendly strip-pieced quilting project made with coordinating Halloween fabrics. Free Table Runner Pattern I originally made this table runner years ago after finding the most adorable fat quarter set, Trick or Treat by Doodlebug Designs for Riley Blake Designs (from way back in 2011!). I...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quilted-halloween-table-runner/feed/ 30 Easy Blueberry Lemonade Recipe https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-blueberry-lemonade-recipe/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-blueberry-lemonade-recipe/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:07:28 +0000 http://scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=48543 This homemade blueberry lemonade is cold, refreshing, and bursting with sweet berry flavor and bright lemony tang. The blueberries add that gorgeous color and juicy summer flavor, but the lemon still shines through, keeping every sip crisp and refreshing. This easy recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and is ideal for summer cookouts,...

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]]> https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-blueberry-lemonade-recipe/feed/ 0 Easy Fruit Salad Recipe https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-fruit-salad-recipe/ https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/easy-fruit-salad-recipe/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:33:55 +0000 https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/?p=249530 This easy fruit salad recipe features fresh, colorful fruit and a light pineapple dressing. It is quick to make, pretty to serve, and perfect for summer get-togethers, potlucks, brunches, and BBQs. Easy Fruit Salad Recipe This fruit salad is bright, juicy, colorful, and just sweet enough. It has strawberries, mango, green apples, kiwi, blueberries, pineapple,...

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