Carving pumpkins is a classic Halloween tradition, but why not mix it up this year? Paint your pumpkins instead of carving them. Any craft acrylic paint will work (it's water-based with easy clean up and weather proof once dry) try our DecoArt Crafters Acrylic for a huge variety of colours.
Opt for eerie faces, polka dots, or even galaxy-themed designs. For a unique twist, use chalkboard paint on pumpkins and let your guests leave spooky messages or drawings.
Halloween isn't just about the decorations; it's also about the treats. Why not whip up some homemade goodies that are sure to delight your guests:
Pumpkin Soup:
Roast pumpkin with a little olive oil, then blend it with vegetable or chicken stock, onions, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. Top with a swirl of cream and some pumpkin seeds for a spooky touch.
Classic Toffee Apples:
Spear some apples with kebab sticks or chopsticks. Carefully dip them into a boiling toffee mixture and let them cool on a baking sheet. You can also decorate them with colourful sprinkles or chocolate drizzles before the toffee sets!
Sausage Mummies:
Wrap cocktail sausages in strips of puff pastry, leaving a little space for "eyes." Add two dots of mustard or ketchup for the mummy's eyes and bake until golden brown.
Witch Finger Cookies:
Make a basic shortbread or sugar cookie recipe, colour with a dot af green food colouring, and shape the cookies into long, thin "witch fingers."
Add an almond slice for the fingernail and bake!
for full details try this recipe from SimplySoGood
Don't forget to dress up for the occasion! Homemade costumes can be a lot of fun. If you've not got time to whip up your own costume, here are a few quick & easy ideas:
Scarecrow: Raid your wardrobe for old, checked shirts, jeans, and a hat. Stuff some hay or straw in the pockets and cuffs, and you've got yourself a scarecrow costume!
Zombie: Tear up old clothes, add some makeup to create gruesome wounds, and you'll be the life (or lack thereof) of the party.
DIY Witch: Grab a black dress, a pointy hat made from black card, and a broomstick made from a broom pole and some twigs from the garden. Finish the look with green face paint, a witch's cackle, and you're good to go.
The last thing you want is have decorations that look like everyone else's, right? so why not make your own that can be used year after year... here are some really simple ideas to get you started:
Paper Plate Masks:
A simple one for the kids to enjoy - create simple Halloween masks using paper plates. You can paint them with spooky faces, add feathers, sequins, or other decorations. Cut holes for the eyes and attach a piece of mask elastic to wear them!
After you've made all your own decorations, why not set up a craft station at your party where guests can get creative too. Simply, set up a space that provides all the supplies for making the simple decorations and let them run wild!
Remember, the key to a successful homemade Halloween is to embrace the fun of creating your own unique decorations, costumes, and treats. It's all about the personal touch and sharing the spooky spirit with family and friends. Happy Halloween!
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