It's Halloween Party Time!

I know the kids love Halloween and things have been "scary" busy around the house getting ready for our "Haunted Handley Halloween" kid's party this weekend! I didn't want to spend a ton of money, so as usual...you know me...I got creative!

Here, have a looksy...if you dare!!!!! 

Enter at your own risk! Well, not really! I do have to keep things tame for the little ones, so my rule is no gore and blood! So it's creepy - especially at night with the pumpkins, grave yard, and porch light up- but not soooo scary! Don't you love Mommy spider hanging out and waiting for her prey! 

Going more with a "Goth" theme in the house, I used spiders, skulls, and  a spooky pumpkin to set the mood. In the evening it looks most ominous with the candles lit and the pumpkin greeting you! 

Here's a cool trick! I took a simple platter  and used a dry erase maker to write my Halloween message! Easy peasy!

Spooky Mantel!

 

Spider Webs, scary pictures, and old books are are all you need to create a haunted moment! Oh, add in the skulls and spiders and your set!

The Dining Room!

An inexpensive bag of spider web goes a long way to create the mood!

Again sticking with the Goth theme, I used candelabra, skulls, and spiders with webbing to create the effect. I love using plastic black chargers and witches cauldrons as my serve ware - it's cheap! 

We will be stirring up some witches brew,  edible broom sticks, and other frightful bites at the party. Most all the recipe ideas came from Better Homes and Gardens website, check it out they have tons of ideas! 

Table is set! Here's our menu:

Goodies are out and ready for Goblins!

Eyeball and Slime Punch! Sprite and green fruit punch

Witch Hats - Hershey's Kiss, icing, and Fudge Stripes

Pillsbury Monster Cookies! Cookies, icing, marshmallows and assorted candies.

Broomstick Bites! Pretzels, sliced cheese and stems of chives

Fingers and Blood dip - okay, it's Pillsbury bread sticks with 1/4 of a pepperoni on the tip with marinara dip!

Here's another trick for your treats!

I love dry erase markers! This will be perfect for our finger bread sticks and marinara!

I didn't have Halloween themed serve ware, so using my white serving pieces, a dry erase maker, and some spider web ribbon - I used the heck out of this stuff! - and turned it into what I needed! 

One More cheap "Trick"!

I also used the ribbon to wrap my plain white candles and candle holders around the house! Easy and inexpensive!

I won't be able to burn these because the ribbon is flammable - just use the LED tea lights inside the candle!

I hope I've inspired you and your next Halloween gathering! Remember it doesn't take a ton of money, when you have your creativity in hand! Happy Halloween!!!!