3 days until Halloween!

To spook your guests, be sure to serve this ghoul-aid punch with a hidden surprise. Guest will be terrified when they find a floating ice skull in their bowl. Prepare the skull ahead of time and give the ice plenty of time to freeze. Cover the openings of a Halloween mask with duct tape. Line inside of mask with plastic wrap, and set the mask in a bowl and fill with water. Freeze the mask and pull it out just before guests arrive so they won’t miss out before the ice melts away.

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8 days until Halloween!

Get the most creative crafts from Halloween expert Matthew Mead. Check out some of his best crafts here and use his ideas to make your own Halloween decorations—all you can make yourself with a few items from an arts and crafts store.

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12 days until Halloween!

Just because you want to go all out for your Halloween costume this year doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. Think creatively and use resources like Craigslist and Ebay to order your costume essentials. The best way to save big on your costume is to start first with the things you already have and then turn to craft stores and online merchants to add the finishing touches. For example, to transform yourself into Audrey Hepburn for the night, bring out your favorite little black dress and your darkest shades. To finish the look, you can find a pair of long black  gloves and a few strands of white pearls. To get into character, quote some of these famous lines from the movie throughout the night: “That’s right. I’m just CRAZY about Tiffany’s!” “I’ve got to do something about the way I look. I mean a girl just can’t go to Sing Sing with a green face,“ or “Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?”

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16 days until Halloween!

Add a few pops of color to your front porch with these bright orange lanterns. For only $3 each, you can create an arrangement to hang on your front porch. Use tissue paper to create the message. If you are feeling friendly, add words like “Happy Halloween” or “Treats!” If you are feeling a bit trickier, add playful words like “Enter if you dare!” and “Beware!”

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17 days until Halloween!

Set up some ghostly lighting with these DIY Halloween candleholders. You can purchase inexpensive glass jars and chalkboard paint to put these together in no time. These crafts also make great Halloween gifts for friends, teachers and neighbors.

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If you want to add some style to your home without spending a fortune, try this chandelier vinyl wall decal from Circle Line Studio on Etsy. The decal measures 22” x 32” and costs only $28. It is made with a high-quality removable self-adhesive vinyl, so there’s no commitment if you change your mind.

These decals come in a variety of colors. You can also choose from a variety of designs like this damask decal or this custom monogram.

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20 days until Halloween!

For your upcoming Halloween parties, there’s no need to spend a fortune on entertainment when all you need are a few creative ideas. These fun activities can also be pulled together for last-minute spooky soirees. Kids will love bobbing for apples—adults too!

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21 days until Halloween!

Get crafty and make your own felt treat bags this Halloween. With these simple instructions, you can easily customize your own bag. Use the pumpkin and cat templates provided to outline and pattern your bag. Kids can complete this fun craft, and you can use materials you have around the house.

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22 days until Halloween!

Get your front yard ready for some Halloween haunting with budget decorations you can make yourself. You can transform your house into the scariest dwelling on the block. Save your tin cans and create a spooky ambience with these tin-can lanterns lining your walkway. With a little black spray paint and some old water bottles, you can easily craft these googly-eyed spiders. Make sure your guests know whether they will be in for a trick or a treat with this crafty pumpkin sign.

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23 days until Halloween!

For a cheap and easy Halloween craft, create these spooky haunted trees (let the kids help!).  All you need are a few craft supplies and our tree template to get you started.  Make a few for a festive table decoration, or several for an entire haunted forest.

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