Decorating a pumpkin is one of my favorite activities to do with my children for Halloween. Here are 24 creative ways to decorate a pumpkin as well as several pumpkin carving and jackolantern patterns. Painted Pumpkin 1. Henna Pumpkins – These darling pumpkins are made with puff paint into beautiful henna shaped designs. 2. H.A.L.L.O.W.E.E.N. [...]
I found this great article on how to save your jackolantern from pumpkin rot and thought you might want to know about preserving your pumpkins. Every year I get so excited about Halloween that I buy pumpkins way too early and then my jackolantern turns black before Halloween night. So here are several tips on [...]
Are you looking for a fun way to countdown to Halloween? Here are some advent calendars to inspire you. My boys LOVE ours and it’s a fabulous family tradition to do together.
Face painting for is such a fun and cheap and fun activity for children. Most children love getting their face painted. That’s why the face painting booth at carnivals is such a favorite. Incorporate face painting designs in your next Halloween or birthday party. Keep it simple and quick and it will be the hit [...]
Here are twelve haunting Halloween decor ideas that you can create in your own home or for a fabulous over-the-top Halloween party. I hope they get you in the mood for fall and get those creative juices flowing. Enjoy! Halloween Decor Ideas 1. Halloween Ribbon Wreath – So here is this quick and easy Halloween [...]
I’m just now realizing that if I don’t do some major Halloween posts – I’m not going to be able to spotlight all of the fabulous tips readers have been submitting. So here are creative Halloween ideas and inspiration submitted by Tip Junkie readers. Be sure to leave them a comment on their blog that [...]
Today is the first day of October and it’s time to get your home all decked out fro Halloween! Here are some ideas to get those creative juices flowing. If you’re looking for more Halloween ideas consider yourself hooked up! 1. DIY Fall pillows made from placemats 2. Halloween table setting 3. Googly Eye Wreath [...]
Here are 6 Creative Halloween Gift Ideas that you can make at home. I just love Halloween crafts. Mish Mash created this fun caramel apple kit. You know I love paint can gifts. Heather made these adorable treat bags. I’m loving those tags! Heather also decorated Crayola markers into this amazing pumpkin. What an easy [...]
Today I’m featuring several Halloween games for kids. Here are the fun Halloween activities and traditions that I do with my boys: Halloween Games for Kids We love the ‘Don’t Eat Pete‘ game and so I made a ‘Don’t Eat Casper’ to play as a family to get excited for the upcoming Halloween festivities. We [...]
Here are several sites to make your pumpkin carving extra easy and creative this year. Here are 5 pumpkin carving templates that you can make at home. Pumpkin Carving World Wildlife Fund pumpkin stencils you can download from HP right here. Stencils from Hershey’s and Pumpkin Masters Some nice carving and decorating ideas from Parents.com [...]
Are you looking for easy party games for your for your Halloween block party? Then you’re in luck because here are 3 Halloween party games that are cheap and easy to put together. Halloween Party Face Painting is such a fun and cheap and fun activity for children. Most children love getting their face painted. [...]
