1. Graveyard Cupcakes : Although it looks almost like a
cake, this graveyard is made up of individual cupcakes, making it a perfect
self-serve Halloween party treat. Just grab your cupcake and go — no knives
necessary.
2. Foam Tombstones : Whether you choose to add funny sayings
or be deathly serious with traditional designs, our tutorial will show you how
to turn inexpensive foam boards into realistic-looking grave markers. Get
step-by-step instructions.
3. Spider Bites : Three ingredients are all you need to make
these easy spider bites. The chocolate-covered pretzel critters are just creepy
enough for young kids to enjoy.
4. Spider Napkin Rings : Spook up your Halloween
get-together with these cute, easy-to-make felt and pompom napkin rings — a
perfect project to craft with the kids. Get step-by-step instructions.
5. Ghost Pizzas : Classic white pizza takes a ghostly turn
with this recipe, complete with three cheeses and pitted black olives. Using
prepared pizza dough makes it even easier, and no sauce to simmer makes it
simpler still.
6. Levitating Ghost : Turn craft-store materials into a
life-size (or at least afterlife-size) ghost that appears to float several feet
above the ground. Get step-by-step instructions.
7. Phyllo-Wrapped Mummies : There's no need to be too
meticulous when wrapping these spooky versions of pigs in blankets, as the
raggedy look suits the mummy theme to a tee.
8. Mummy Candy Cans : These adorable treat cans make
upcycling look great! Kids will love helping you craft these cans almost as
much as they’ll enjoy devouring their sweet contents. Get step-by-step
instructions.
9. Vampire Blood Soup : Halloween cookie cutters (think
ghosts, pumpkins, bats or witches) are all you need to dial up the fun factor
with these mini sandwiches. For an extra-spooky presentation, serve the
“bloody” tomato soup alongside in vials.
10. Vampire Place Setting : Put plastic vampire teeth to
work as clever place card holders. Just open them up and pop in a handwritten
card. Leave them as is or go glam with metallic spray paint. Get more tips for
hosting a stylish monster mash.
11. Maple Cinnamon Spider Web Fritters : Put a Halloween
spin on a classic carnival treat, the funnel cake. For a spooky-yet-sweet
surprise, garnish the fried dough webs with creepy-crawly garnishes like jelly
spiders.
12. Spider Web Pillow : Give arachnophobes a case of the
heebie-jeebies with this realistic looking (but thoroughly harmless) pillow.
This project involves basic machine- and hand-sewing, so it's a snap to make,
even for beginning crafters. Get step-by-step instructions.
13. Angel’s Food Cupcakes : A pillowy meringue frosting and
white candy halos make these super-light cupcakes especially angelic. Serve
them alongside their sinful counterpart, Devil’s Food Cupcakes.
14. Costume Angel Wings : These feathered wings are perfect
for occasions that require a costume, like Halloween or a Christmas nativity
play, but they are also sturdy enough to be worn for everyday imaginative play.
Get step-by-step instructions.
15. Pecan Caramel Spiders : Chocolate-caramel nut clusters
turn into these creepy-cute spiders with the help of licorice legs.
16. Glittered Treat Bags : Give plain muslin bags a trendy
custom touch with one of our free printable patterns. These little sacks are
just the right size to give out as party favors, take to the kids at school or
use to surprise your favorite trick-or-treaters. Get step-by-step instructions
and download templates.
17. Mummy-aki Chicken Fingers : Mummify chicken
tenders with strips of phyllo dough and bake them until golden brown. Then
they’re ready to skewer and dip in “bloody” sweet-and-sour sauce for a
kid-friendly Halloween dinner or a party appetizer for all ages.
18. Mummy Makeup : Basic makeup, coffee (yes, coffee!) and
spirit gum are all you need to turn your kid into a card-carrying member of the
undead. Our step-by-step instructions show you how to perfect the sunken-eye
look.
19. Witch Finger Cookies : Giada De Laurentiis transforms
classic ladyfinger cookies into spooky witch fingers by adding almond
fingernails and dipping the blunt ends in jam.
20. Witch’s Broomstick Place Cards : Made from just a twig,
some raffia and a scrap of paper, these diminutive brooms will cast a spell
over your Halloween guests. Plus, they're a fun party favor that guests can
take home with them. Get step-by-step instructions.
21. Black Cat Pops : A little crafty decorating transforms
chocolate-covered fruit balls into cute black cat pops. Use fruit leather for
the kitties' ears and noses, and use piped white chocolate for their eyes and
whiskers.
22. Black Cat Pumpkins : Welcome trick-or-treaters and
Halloween guests with a litter of black cat pumpkins. These carve-free kitties
are easy to craft, making them a fun project for older children or small kids
with a little help from a crafty adult. Get step-by-step instructions.
23. Witch’s Brew : This adults-only punch will be the
centerpiece of any Halloween bar. A little dry ice is responsible for the
steamy special effects — you can find it at many supermarkets, or ask your
local ice cream shop.
24. Witch Pumpkin : Create this not-too-scary witch for your
front porch or entryway using a faux pumpkin and basic supplies from the craft
store. Create a friendly witch to welcome Halloween guests or a scowling witch
to keep mischief-makers at bay. Get step-by-step instructions.
25. Pumpkin Cupcakes : Add pumpkin puree to store-bought
yellow cake mix for this shortcut party-ready treat.
26. Glam Glittered Pumpkins : School glue and black glitter
are all you need to give natural or faux pumpkins a fashion-forward makeover.
Choose an easy pattern for crafting with kids, or go with a timeless design,
like a monogram or graphic pattern, for a sophisticated look. Get step-by-step
instructions.
27. Candy Cake : Kids consider their stash of hard-earned
Halloween candy scared, so the concept of leftover candy is a fantasy in a lot
of households. Before making spooky desserts like this candy-loaded cake, stock
up on extra goods in advance, or hit the post-trick-or-treat sale aisles.
Store-bought cake, frosting and brownies can be used as timesavers, or you can
make your own. Do frost the cake and brownies yourself, though, because the
frosting needs to be wet for the toppings to adhere pr...
28. Set Up a Trick-or-Treat Station : Weather permitting,
bring a lightweight table or shelf outside then fill it with an assortment of
kids' favorite treats packaged using one of our free printable templates. Have
adults on hand to make sure everyone gets their fair share, and keep cameras at
the ready to snap photos of the neighborhood kids enjoying the spread. Get more
tips for setting up a Halloween candy station.
29. Halloween Popcorn Treats : Giada’s sticky treats contain
chopped chocolate bars, chocolate chip cookies, salted almonds and
Halloween-colored candies. Serve them at your Halloween party or pack them up
in cellophane as favors.
30. Paper Treat Cone : Delight trick-or-treaters or
Halloween party guests with this easy-to-create card stock cone filled with
candy, small toys or trinkets. Get step-by-step instructions.
31. Candy Bucket
Cookies : Got anything left in the candy bucket once the trick-or-treaters have
come and gone? Chop up the leftovers (anything with chocolate works!), fold
into Jeff Mauro’s easy cookie dough, then bake up a batch of post-Halloween
treats.
32. Pumpkin Candy Dish : Cut a faux pumpkin in half to
create a cute lidded container for serving Halloween candy. The waterproof foam
interior also makes these a great cooler when filled with ice and beverages.
Get step-by-step instructions.
33. Monster Cupcakes : These more cuddly than scary monster
treats are easy enough for kids to decorate. Pipe a monster face onto the
cupcakes with green (or your favorite color) frosting, then make eyes with
jelly candies and horns out of cashews.
34. Furry Monster Wreath : Faux fur, plastic vampire teeth
and small balls in assorted colors make fairly realistic stand-ins for a
friendly monster’s coat, fangs and staring eyes. Complete the look by using
permanent markers to add black or white slits to the eyes. Customize your
monster further with pipe cleaner antennae or a bow tie. Get more easy-to-craft
Halloween wreath ideas.
35. Ghostly Pumpkin Puddings : Top creamy pumpkin
puddings with a swirl of light, fluffy meringue for a ghostly effect. Just
decorate with candy eyes to complete these cute mini Caspers.
36. Ghostly Outdoor Draperies : Add a not-too-scary touch to
your haunted house with these easy-to-craft billowing draperies made from
budget-friendly cheesecloth.
37. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds : When you scoop out your pumpkins
to carve jack-o'-lanterns, don’t forget to save the seeds! Roasted pumpkin
seeds make a great snack and can be used to add crunch to salads and soups.
Here’s how to roast them to crunchy perfection.
38. Easy Pumpkin-Carving Templates : What would Halloween be
without a cleverly carved pumpkin? We’ve got you covered with HGTV-exclusive
pumpkin-carving templates that are easy enough even for beginning carvers.
39. Ghost Cupcakes : Decorate chocolate cupcakes with
meringue piping to make a dozen tasty ghosts or monsters of your choice.
40. Easy Billowing Ghosts : This quick-and-easy craft is a
great Halloween project to make with the kids. Best of all, the inexpensive
materials ensure you can whip up a whole gaggle of ghosts for your front yard.
Get step-by-step instructions.
41. Candy Corn Cupcakes : Use yellow food coloring to match
your vanilla frosting to the color of candy corn bottoms, then arrange candy
corn pieces sticking up in a circular pattern until all of the spaces are
filled.
42. Candy Corn Pinata : What's Halloween without the candy,
right? Construct this colorful pinata to serve as both a party decoration and
fun game for ghosts and ghouls of all sizes. Get our free templates and
step-by-step instructions.
43. Eyeball Cocktail : This punch — a spookified version of
a classic rickey — is a refreshing drink for kids after trick-or-treating. Add
some gin for an equally refreshing after-dark cocktail for adults.
44. Eyeball Wreath : Make this playful wreath part of your
Halloween decorations to keep a watchful eye on trick-or-treaters, ghouls,
ghosties and anything else that goes bump in the night. Get more easy-to-craft
Halloween wreath ideas.
45. Jack-O'-Lantern Cupcakes : These cute cupcakes look like
they came from a bakery, but it’s actually super-easy to make jack-o'-lantern
faces using orange fondant. Make a batch of your favorite cupcakes (or use
store-bought cupcakes, we won’t tell!) and roll out orange fondant to a
1/4-inch thickness. Using a round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 rounds and create
face designs with small cutters or a clean X-Acto knife. Then simply lay the
rounds on top of your frosted cupcakes.
46. Craft a Pumpkin Family : Instead of carving or painting
your pumpkins, turn them into characters that resemble your nearest and
dearest. Fresh produce, felt, a permanent marker and a few bits of clothing are
all you need. Get step-by-step instructions.
47. Caramel, Chocolate and Candy Apples : Eating apples is
much more fun than bobbing for them in a bucket, especially when they’re
covered in caramel and chocolate! Giada rolls these in tasty toppings like
chopped nuts, sprinkles and candies.
48. Chalkboard Treat Bucket : Upcycle an empty paint can
into a Halloween treat bucket that can be decorated and customized each year to
coordinate with your child’s costume. Kids will love this interactive
trick-or-treat accessory that can be topped with a lid to safely store their
stash. Get step-by-step instructions.
49. Truffle Spiders : Dress up store-bought chocolate
truffles as creepy-crawly spiders for Halloween with just a few ingredients.
For a fun party presentation, serve them on a “web” of cotton candy.
50. Pin the Spider on the Web Game : Turn everyday craft
supplies into an interactive Halloween party game that's fun for all ages.
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