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,…
Closed 1st November
Unfortunately the shop will be closed today. So. while the Halloween treats and sweets settle, thoughts should be turning to Bonfire Night….and we do have a full range of glow in the dark craft goodies to light…
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! A time for all things sinister and crafty… (and knitting.)
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…
