Give your party a spooky theme and design some scary bunting. Let the kids’ imaginations run wild, with pictures of ghosts, pumpkins and spiders! Grab your paints, crayons, pens and crafting materials and get busy! Once the designs are complete, simply cut the flags and attach together with ribbon or string!
This one will have to be done in advance, but will be lots of fun. Grab some old newspaper, PVA glue, some balloons and some paint and create your own party mask from papier-mache!!
Think spider web buns, zombie finger hot dogs and ghost-shaped biscuits! The Mini-Mumblers loved decorating buns for Halloween last year!
Here are some of our favourite recipes!
Frozen Chocolate Boo-nana Ghost Pops Put a spooky touch on the classic frozen chocolate “boo-nana” by giving them a ghostly makeover.
Strawberry Ghosts Dip some strawberries in white chocolate, then give them chocolate chip eyes and a mouth .
Rice Krispie Bun Eyeballs Simply mould your Rice Krispie treats into a ball shape and cut out a spooky eye shape from ready-rolled icing.
We all know how kids love to dress up, but at Halloween, it’s a must! Grab costumes, face paints and accessories and create some spooky kids!
This ghost pinata is a perfect size—not too big, not too small, and you can adjust the size depending on how big you blow your balloon. Papier mache piñatas are the most traditional (and the messiest!) but they’re a great pre-party craft activity.
Papier mache is pretty easy, and you probably already have most of the supplies! A papier mache piñata can be completed in five easy steps.
Step 1 – Mix one part water with one part flour to create a paste.
Step 2 – Blow up a balloon and cut newspaper into strips.
Step 3 – Dip a newspaper strip into paste. Squeeze off the excess paste. Apply to balloon.
Step 4 – Repeat Step 3, layering newspaper on until the balloon is covered three to four layers deep. Leave an opening at the top for candy.
Step 5 – Let dry for at least 24 hours. Then pop the balloon and decorate! Use white crepe paper to cover the balloon and leave ends trailing off to create the ghost look. Add googly eyes and a spooky mouth and fill with treats!
Put a spin on the traditional party games with these 5 fun ideas!
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