Make Halloween memorable for you and the kids with these spooky, yet chic
displays.
By : Kim Stoegbauer
Spooky Banner
I designed this spooky banner to hang on my fireplace
mantel. If you like crafting with paper, you will love this project. The banner
stores easily for you to bring out each Halloween season.
Faux-Feather Garland
A regular green-leaf garland from the craft store
turns into a fabulous Halloween decoration when spray-painted black. The
featherlike leaves on the garland we used reminds us of black crows, perfect for
the Halloween season.
Chair Garland
To
create this garland, we used basic white coffee filters. You just need an
easy-to-find inexpensive needle, ribbon or twine and a bit of time to create a
ruffled chair garland. Another idea is to make it longer and hang from your
mantel or banister.
Creepy, Crawly Lamp
The simplest of ideas can often also be the most
effective. This pretty ruffled lamp turns scary with a large rubber spider
crawling up the shade
Hand Candy Bowl
Turn an average white bowl into a spooky candy
container by attaching a creepy hand to a foam block (to keep it upright) and
then fill with Halloween candy. Kids and adults alike will fear placing their
hands into this eerie dish. Will getting the candy be worth the scare?
Hanging Heads
We love using glitter for Halloween projects,
especially black glitter. Find papier mache objects, like these skulls, at the
craft store, add glitter using a spray adhesive or glue, then hang from your
chandelier with ribbon or string. A sure bet for creeping out your dinner
guests.
Head on a Platter
Off with his head! A scary skeleton head looks even
creepier when presented on a pedestal cake plate. Just find the most frightening
skull you can and put him on display. Screams and squeals are sure to follow.
Spider Wreath
This fabric wreath is simple to make and can be used for many occasions by
changing the embellishments. The mini black-glitter spider clips contrast
perfectly with the bright white fabric. With just a few basic materials and
tools from the craft store, you can dress up your front door for Halloween.