D.I.Y. & Crafts | Gothic Craft Supplies & Kits | Growls and Grimm
Welcome to DIY & Crafts, Growls & Grimm’s curated collection of gothic craft supplies, creative kits, and occasional inspiration for cozy haunted homes. This space is designed for browsing—whether you’re gathering materials for your own creations or reaching for ready-made kits that bring the magic without the mess. Everything here is chosen with atmosphere, accessibility, and pet-safe creativity in mind.
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12 Nights of Shadows • Night 2: Perchta
Night 2 belongs to Perchta, the Winter Hag who walks the solstice nights with a lantern in hand and judgment in her bones. Some call her the Belly-Slitter. Some call her the Guardian of the Quiet. All agree she sees through every lie whispered in the dark. Tonight’s Tale: Perchta appears when winter is at…
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Creativity Saturday: “Let your art howl. The right people will hear it.”
Sometimes the most powerful art is quiet… until it isn’t. Today’s craft is subtle but striking: Moon Phase Painted Stones. Perfect for decorating shelves, altars, or even gifting to a fellow night-sky admirer. You’ll Need Instructions Why I Love This D.I.Y. It’s meditative, striking, and connects you to the lunar cycle. Plus, each stone becomes…
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Crafting Under Candlelight: A Cherry on Top Roundup
When the nights get longer, hands get itchier for something to make. These finds from A Cherry on Top are perfect for cozy evenings, creative sparks, and projects that carry a little glow of their own. Inspirational Paint by Number: Be a Light to the World Add a warm glow to your walls with this…
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Creativity Saturday: “Creativity is a haunted house, you have to walk through it to find the treasure.”
Not every creative idea comes with a friendly welcome mat. Sometimes you have to wander through a few dark halls before you find the thing that makes your heart jump. Today’s treasure? A Ghost Garland — equal parts spooky and charming, perfect for stringing across bookshelves or windows. You’ll Need Instructions Why I Love This…
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Creativity Saturday: “Even messy magic is still magic. Make something weird.”
There’s a certain kind of magic in making something with your hands — even if it’s imperfect, a little crooked, or covered in too much glue. In fact, that’s when it feels the most real. Today’s little project is simple, quick, and just the right amount of weird: Pressed-Flower Bookmarks. They’re beautiful, functional, and a…
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DIY Fairy-light Jars for Bookish Souls Who Glow in the Dark
Light your reading nook or patio with a D.I.Y. fairy-light jar, painted in moody tones and glowing like the Restricted Section. Perfect for cozy nights and late chapters.
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Tea/Coffee-Stained Quote Pages Vintage Gothic Paper Craft
Give your paper a haunted library makeover. This tea and coffee staining technique turns plain sheets into vintage gothic treasures, perfect for spooky quotes, poems, or spellwork.