Do something new with the kids this year, in addition to carving the traditional pumpkin, of course. There are tons of Halloween crafts you can try to get your creative juices flowing.

First, why don't you and your child come up with a homemade Halloween costume this year? Let's face it, many of the costumes available in the stores these days are cheaply made and can cost a fortune, so why not get creative and try your hand at making something original? For some creative inspiration, click here.

Since you are taking a DIY approach to Halloween this year, why not go all the way and finish off your child's costume with a homemade treat bucket? Purchase a plastic bucket from your local dollar store and embellish it as ghoulishly as you like. Accent it with glow-in-the-dark paint and your child will have the coolest candy bucket on the block.

Halloween Crafts -- For the Yard:

If you thought that costumes were expensive, just wait and see how much Halloween decorations can set you back! Add some spooky ambiance to your home and keep your dollars from disappearing at the same time by getting crafty. There are a number of DIY Halloween props available online just waiting for you to bring them to life. Visit HalloweenPropShop.com for a cemetery full of Halloween crafts you can try this year to make your front yard the neighborhood's standout spook-filled attraction.

Halloween Crafts -- Save Money and Have Fun:

Halloween crafts offer the family a great way to get together and create something unique and special. While the cost savings are certainly a great side benefit of doing things yourself, the time you spend with your children having fun and creating is the true reward.