3 Scary Door Decorations for Halloween

I came across these three Halloween Door Decoration while looking for some fun ideas to spice up my haunted house theme that I create each year in my front yard. Each one of these is priced at less than $5.00 at the moment. I enjoy decorating my house and yard with everything from ghost to witches for the neighborhood children. Any one of these cool plastic door hangers will fit into my Halloween haunted grave yard theme. My favorite is the Skeleton sitting on the toilet that I place on my downstairs guest bathroom just to set the right mood for that scary, but fun Holiday.






Any one of these door decorations would just carry the theme for the night! In fact all three would add that haunted house touch that might make your home the scariest on the block and be the talk of the neighborhood for years to come.

Halloween Indoor Decoration Ideas

Best Halloween Indoor Decorations:

Whether you have kids or not, you may wish to decorate your home with the best Halloween indoor decorations. Decorating your home for a Halloween party or just the trick or treater's that come to your door is a fun way to showcase your home and brighten up the neighborhood. Finding Halloween indoor decorations can be a fun and entertaining experience, if you know where to look. When it comes to Halloween, it's a fun time of year to decorate your home inside and out.

After all, how often do you get to crank the sounds of scary monsters and other spooky sounds, while pretending you live in a different world of scariness? In today's world, everyone can use a break from reality! You can make your own fun Halloween themes that will knock your visitors' socks off!

The first thing that everyone things about is making their own Halloween indoor decorations, but what if your not a crafty person or just don't have the time, but you still want to dress up your home for Halloween or needs some quick decorations for a Halloween Party that you have planned and you don't want to spend a lot of money this year.

Well I have got you covered with both some cute and scary decoration items that you can purchase that will add that special touch to your Haunted house theme or spice up that party on Halloween.

Here is my list of 5 favorite fun decorations that you can purchase online to decorate your home.

1. Skeleton on a toilet

This cool Skeleton sitting on the toilet is sure to get some laughs from your friends and neighbors. You can place him on the front door or on one of the bathroom doors during the party. He will add a touch of whims to the scariest night of the year, but still stay within the Halloween theme. He is ideal for creating an eye-catching displays. The best part is this skeleton is easy to install and comes off right after the party is over without an damage to the door. You can also find this decoration with a pirate, witch or zombie hand coming out of the toilet seat. But this item is an add on and can only be purchased with other items from Amazon.

2. Skeleton Door Knocker:

What to have some fun and add a scary touch to the Front of your Haunted House theme to put a good scare into all those trick or treater's in the neighborhood? Then put some scary music on and place this skeleton door knocker on your front door and watch the fun being. This decoration is made of plastic, but it look just like a real metal door knocker that you would find on that old, possible haunted house on the hill. This door knocker comes in 3 different designs for add that special touch to your house.

 

3. Sleepy Hollow Door Mat:

This is one of my favorite Halloween decorations and since no house is complete with out a Welcome mat, even a haunted one. Everyone wants to Welcome their visitors inside even if they might never come out. And if you are a big fan of Halloween, than the best part about this decoration for you is that you can leave these door mats out all year around to keep that Halloween spirit alive and make everyone that comes to your door either smile or wonder about you. Hey it might even keep those pesky door to door sale people away.  

4. Ghost Candy Dish:

No Halloween House decor would be complete without the candy dish that's filled with goodies for all those little ghosts,witches, monsters and more that are invading your yard and ringing your door on All Hallow Eve to collect their just rewards. These  three adorable hand painted ghost sitting on a carved out Jack-O- Lantern might be just the thing to add that special spark to your Halloween celebration at work as people gather around your desk and munch on the candy inside or make you smile as you pass out candy to all the children in costumes at your front door. 

5.Nightmare on Elm Street Sign:

Are you a fan of horror movies like I am? Enjoy the latest Nightmare on Elm with

Freddy Krueger. How about adding a little touch of that movie to your Halloween decor or party? in fact why don't you create a whole Halloween party around your favorite horror movie this year for something different and fun. Have a teenager in the house, then A Nightmare on Elm Street Party theme would be a big hit with this age or let them decorate the front yard with fun sign and let every one in the neighborhood share in your love of horror movies.

Two Ghost Decorations for Outdoors

If you have the Halloween spirit, but want to stay with in a budget or like making your own decorations, then you can decorate your house from top to bottom without spending a ton of money. One of my favorites is a creating Ghost Trees. These ghost are so simple to make with either white plastic bags or old white sheet. I prefer the sheet since they last longer and can be used every year. These ghost can make any front yard fun, spooky or silly without scaring way the little ones that come to your door on Halloween. All you need is a little time and your imagination to come up with your very own Halloween ghost family.

How to Make a Haunted Ghost Tree

To make a haunted ghost tree:
You need some old white sheets that you can purchase at Goodwill or Salvation army. You want old sheets that you don't mind drawing or painting on.
Purchase several Styrofoam balls in different sizes to use for the head.
Plastic cord or shoelaces
Paint, Markers and Halloween decorations
Glue or Glue sticks

Directions:
First place a Styrofoam balls into the center of the sheet and then tie it with a plastic cord letting the rest of the sheet hang down to form the ghost.
Next you draw a face on the head part with a permanent marker or paint. It is important to experiment using different colors to make it even creepier, then add fun sign, stickers or Halloween props with glue to make each one of your ghost unique.

A Cool Tip: A way to make an even scarier yard is to draw different facial expressions on the ghosts. Make some seem smiling, others laughing and others to literally look dead! You can then put them all over the yard with the ghosts in different posture.

 

 

How to Make a Halloween Lawn Ghost Family:

 List of Items you'll need to make a Lawn Ghost Family:

Several large white garbage bags,pillow or twin sheets.
10 -12 inch or larger Styrofoam balls for the head.
Plastic cord or rope to tie off the sheet to hold the head.
1 (3/4 inch or 7/8 inch dia.) wood dowel for each ghost purchased at Home Depot
Felt, paint or makers to make the face
Old hats or other items to add character to each ghost

Directions:
1. Place the wood dowel in the center of each Styrofoam ball to make a hole. Take out the stick, then add some glue into the hole and place the stick back into the hole. Let it dry over night for a more secure head.

2. Cover the Styrofoam ball with either the trash bag or center of twin sheet, then tie the center with a the cord, forming the head of your ghost.

3. Draw a face on the head part with a permanent marker or cut out and glue felt piece for the face. Have fun making each ghost face unique by using different colors. Another idea is to print or photo copy the face of each family member, then glue them on to each one of the ghost to make it a real ghost family.

4. Add item like hats, glue on hands and other props that you can find to make them look like a family.

5. Place stick into ground. To make it easier to place the ghost into ground, soak the spot a few minutes before planting the stick.

Cool Tips: Make some of the ghost match your favorite sport teams, different ages or just let your imagination run with different way to dress up your Halloween lawn ghost family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Do We Enjoy Ghosts?

Ghosts and the belief in and sightings of ghosts have been happening since the beginning of time. A ghost is the spirit (some say) of a deceased person (or animal) that appears to living humans in a recognizable form. These visions;usually occur in places that were familiar to and frequented by the deceased; their place of birth, death, or where they lived most of their earthly life. Sometimes ghosts are also associated with the deceased person's earthly possessions.

Today the entity that is known to Christians as the Holy Spirit; was referred to as the Holy Ghost in earlier times. About 32% of all Americans believe in the existence of ghosts. Some cultures have depicted ghosts of the departed returning in a symbolic form or an animal or a bird. But generally most cultures believe that the ghost of the departed is an exact duplication of the person as they appeared in life.

Ghosts are usually believed to be composed of an airy or misty substance. It's believed that this conception of how a ghost looks comes from ancient cultures who believed that ghosts were actually a person within a person and that the ghost existed in the breath of the host human. The word ; has also come to mean soul; in many cultures.

Ghosts are deeply rooted in the history of all cultures. Some believe that ghosts are looking for vengeance for wrongs done to them during their lifetimes. Others believe that ghosts are spirits that are imprisoned on earth because of bad things that they did during their human lifetime. Still others believe that ghosts are "good" spirits and have returned to earth to guard and protect their ancestors.

Many ghost stories date back to ancient times and are rooted in mythology. I guess that why we still love ghost and ghost stories today.

How to Tell a Really Good Ghost Story: 

No Halloween Party would be complete without a good Ghost story and great storytellers have been revered by every society since the beginning of time. A Great storyteller is rare these days and those who can tell a convincing ghost story are even rarer. If you want to tell a real hair-raising ghost story, then you need to prepare. You must create the mood first before you begin your story. The success of your ghost story depends more on preparation than anything else.

First, you'll need a partner to participate in this crime%u2026I mean story. It's vital that certain things happen at the appropriate time to build suspense. You should NOT let your audience know, however, that you have a partner.

There are some props that you'll need to help pull off your Ghost story:

* Candles
* A fan
* Sound Effects
* A flashlight
* And (f you have a place to build a fire) firewood.

The room needs to be dark and filled with eerie shadows that are cast by flickering candles burning around and room and the fire if you have a fireplace. There should be no artificial light except for the flashlight that shines on your own face. Silence is frightening all by itself.

* Gather your listeners and start your story by speaking slowly in a soft voice. All good ghost stories begin in ordinary, everyday circumstances.

* Get louder gradually as your story builds and pick up the rate of speech, but just slightly. You want to be understood.

* Have your partner turn a fan on and make the candles flicker briefly from time to time.

* Direct your partner to use sound effects at specific points in your story (a creaking door or rattling chains).

As you build toward the climax of your story, have your partner turn the flashlight off for just a few seconds and you should be silent,then have your partner turn the flashlight back onto your face as you end with a blood-curdling scream! Works every time!

Creating Indoor Halloween Decorations

Making Your Own Indoor Halloween Decorations

When it comes to Halloween, it’s a fun time of year to decorate your home inside and out. After all, how often do you get to crank up the sounds of scary monsters and other spooky sounds, while pretending you live in a different world of scariness? In today’s busy world, everyone can use a break from reality!

Whether you have kids or not, you may wish to decorate your home with Halloween indoor decorations. Without having to spend alot of money or time , you can make your own fun themes and decorations that will knock your visitors’ socks off!

Ideas for Making Halloween Indoor Decorations:

The first thing you’ll want to do is probably visit a craft store. Some things you’ll need to employ the following ideas include:

- Orange and lack crepe paper, preferably the larger size
- A few pieces each of some orange and black construction paper
- Some string to be used for hanging decorations
- Some newspaper
- A bottle of glue
- A pair of scissors
- Cotton, lots of it!

With these supplies, you can make a number of different indoor Halloween decorations. Taking a piece of large crepe paper and placing a fist sized ball of crumbled newspaper in the middle of it, fold the ends up toward the middle and around the newspaper. Using a twist tie (like the ones you get with garbage bags) to secure the paper together, you’ve got yourself a friendly, or not so friendly, ghost.

With the cotton, you can use the orange crepe paper and make pumpkins out of them, big enough to sit on the floor throughout your house. The construction paper can be used to make eyes and mouths for the ghosts and pumpkins, giving them extra life. Attach the string to the ghosts to make them fly!

Also, making signs and banners for Halloween and using them in windows can be done with the list of supplies or you can purchase items at any online store if you want to mix and match with homemade indoor Halloween Decorations, the options really are limitless. You can even buy specialty items like pipe cleaners and rolling eyes to create scary looking spiders and rats!

Using food as indoor Halloween decorations is a great idea too. By cooking spaghetti and adding ketchup to them afterward, you can display them in a bowl as a fresh batch of intestines and grapes in red Jello make great eyeballs too. Bake a few chicken legs in the oven and when they’re finished, take the meat and skin off then display the bones on a plate. You can drop a few pieces of chicken meat around to give the dish an even spookier look!

You may not want to eat this stuff, but it sure does make great indoor Halloween decorations!

Halloween Crafts Ideas for Children

Where to find Halloween Crafts Ideas For Children:

Halloween is a great time of year for Children to explore their creativity, fun and also courage. It is also a bonding session for both the kids and the parents since they get to be together and enjoy the time. One of the best ways to foster these bonding sessions is through the use of the various Halloween crafts ideas for Children that are available.

There are many crafting activities that you can let your child do themselves. Many of these crafts are simple things that sort of look scary or simply spooky. However, if you are relatively busy or you have simply run out of ideas, there are many avenues from which you can get simple Halloween kids’ crafts ideas.

The best place to find alot of Craft ideas is on the internet, all you have to do is to type the words “Halloween crafts for kids” in any  search engine and with the click of the mouse; you will be able to access alot of different craft ideas. There are some Halloween crafts ideas that are relatively easy while some are more complex and will need the help of the parents. Many of these ideas are inexpensive  and let you use items that you already have around the house.

Here Are 3 Halloween Craft Ideas For Children:

1. Ghost Chair Covers: 

All that you will need is a permanent marker, glue and a slipcover made from a few yards of felt or old sheets. You then cut the felt depending on the size of the chair and then pin it along  the sides of the chair. Draw various scary images such as flying bats with fangs and ugly ghosts with malicious smiles onto the felt, then repeat with the other chairs you want to cover for Halloween .


2. Spooky Skeleton Bones:
  This craft requires adult supervision or help to make, but it will look so cool outside in the front yard.

Thing you will need :

1.  2 pieces, 1-inch wide PVC pipes, 10 feet long  PVC cutter or saw
2. 4 90-degree elbows 
3. 4 45-degree elbows 
4. 4 cross connector
5.  2 T-connectors 
6. Gallon size empty plastic milk jug 
7. Scissors 
8. Marker (optional)
9. Putty

Instructions

1.  Cut the first 10-foot long pipe into four 20-inch lengths for the skeleton's legs, two 14-inch lengths for the upper arms and two 7-inch lengths for the hips.
2.  Cut the second 10-foot pipe into two 10-inch lengths for the skeleton's forearms, two 9-inch lengths for the shoulders, one 12-inch piece for the neck and 10 4-inch pieces for the rib cage. You can set aside the extra pipe that will be remaining, you won't need it.
3.  Attach the leg pieces together by screwing one 20-inch pipe into one side of a 45-degree elbow, then screwing another 20-inch pipe into the other side. Repeat with the remaining two 20-inch pipes and 45-degree elbow.
4. Attach the 14-inch long upper arm to the 10-inch forearm by screwing the ends of the pipe into a 45-degree elbow. Repeat with the other 14-inch and 10-inch pieces.
5. Attach a 90-degree elbow to the top of each 14-inch piece and to the top of the 20-inch pieces.
6.  Attach one hip piece to the 90-degree elbow on each leg, then attach a shoulder piece to the 90-degree elbow on each arm.
7. Assemble the rib cage by pushing four rib pieces into the openings on a cross connector. Push the top rib piece into the bottom of another cross connector, then place three more rib pieces in the openings. Push another cross connector onto the top rib piece, then attach three more rib pieces. Push another cross connector onto the top rib piece, then slide the shoulder pieces into the openings on each side and the neck piece into the top hole.
8. Push the T-connector onto the bottom rib piece, then push the two hip pieces into the sides of the connector. Your skeleton should be assembled now except for the head.
9. Cut two holes in the front of the empty jug for the skeleton's eye sockets. Cut a hole for the nose and mouth, too. You can also draw these holes with a black marker.
10. Slide the opening of the jug over the neck piece and fill with the putty to hold in place. Set the skeleton out to decorate your lawn or entrance.

3. Ghost in Trees: 

 

This one is simple and fun. All you need are some old white sheets, Large Balloons or balls for the head, paint or markers and string.

 

Instructions:

Decorate the sheet with faces or any thing you want on your ghost

Wrap the sheet over the top of the balloon or ball

Cut a the string long enough to wrap around the sheet to make the head or cut a small hole on top of the sheet to attach it to the balloon, then hang it up on a branch of a tree in the yard.

 It is important to make sure that your child is involved in making the craft. Plus do not forget to congratulate them on their crafts, no matter how imperfect it might seem to you. It is about having fun with them and not create a perfect design. Because the one thing to remember about doing Halloween crafts together is that it lets you send time with your kids as they use imaginations and have fun.

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Tips

10 Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Tips:

One of the most popular images during Halloween is the colorful orange Jack-o-Lantern face. There are endless possibilities when creating a Jack-o-Lantern. They can be scary, happy, sad, weird, angry, silly, human or animal like. People love looking at carved pumpkins, and they are often the centerpiece of outside Halloween decorations.

While carving a pumpkin is relatively simple, there are a few things to keep in mind while you are hunting for that perfect pumpkin for your display.

1) Look for pumpkins that have a strong stem that is firmly attached. To check for ripeness, pick up the pumpkin and thump it a few times. You should hear a hollow sound, which lets you know this pumpkin will be easy to scoop out and carve. The pumpkin’s surface should be smooth and free of blemishes and discolorations.

2) Be sure to always carry your pumpkin from the bottom. DO NOT carry it by the stem, because the stem may snap, which speeds up rotting.

3) Store your pumpkins in a cool, dry place. Heat and light speeds up rotting.

4) Before carving your pumpkin, wash it in a solution of 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach and 1 gallon of water. This prevents mold.

5) Draw your pumpkin pattern on a piece of paper first, that way you can make easy revisions without damaging your prize pumpkin. If you can’t come up with your own design idea, you can always use ready made stencils or templates (these can be found online or inside a pumpkin carving kit). Cut the pattern out and secure it on the pumpkin surface with masking tape. Use a carving knife (or poking tool) to create pinpricks, or marks, to score the design for you to use as a guide.

6) To cut the actual design out of the pumpkin, use a small serrated saw for best results. Carve with a back and forth sawing motion. Go slow. NEVER use a straight-edge razor, because this can damage the pumpkin and cause possible injuries.

7) Consider buying a pumpkin carving kit to save time. Pumpkin carving kits contain all the tools you’ll need to create great looking Jack-o-Lantern faces.

8) If the thought of carving a real pumpkin sounds messy or like too much of a hassle, you can opt to buy an acrylic craft pumpkin. These look pretty real and are easy to carve too. Best thing about these acrylic pumpkins is that you can reuse them year after year!

9) Once you’ve carved your traditional pumpkin face, think about mixing things up a little with some other interesting designs like: black cats, witches, ghosts, moon and stars, popular movie characters, or drilling holes in your pumpkin that form an unexpected pattern.

10) While one pumpkin on the porch or front yard is great, imagine how it will look if you use several small to medium sized pumpkins. Display several pumpkins together to create a more drama effect for  the neighborhood trick-or-treaters.

How to Create the Perfect Halloween Party

Creating the Perfect Halloween Party for Young and Old

Halloween can be a day of fun for both young and old. It is also one holiday that is designed for parties. Spooky themes, fun costumes, and plenty of treats make it a good time for all ages.

It has been said that in the past Halloween was reserved mainly for children. There would be costume parties at school, and then an evening of trick-or-treating and other fun. However, more and more adults are starting to take part in the spirit of the holiday as well. After all, who doesn't enjoy getting dressed up in a fabulous costume and eating candy? Plus, this also makes Halloween a family holiday, since both parents and kids alike can dress up, decorate the house or yard, and participate in the holiday fun.

The History of Halloween parties

Halloween started out as a Celtic holiday known as “Samhain” which celebrated the end of summer. The Celts believed that on the night of Samhain, the souls of the dead would come back to visit the living. Along with them, dark spirits like goblins and witches would also come out. Fires would be lit to keep these dark spirits away, and the Celts would dress in masks and costumes as part of the festivities. Food and lanterns were often left out as gifts for the dead. Over time, these customs turned into the holiday festivities that we know today.

Children Parties

Halloween parties for Children can be kept fairly simple. Most kids get excited over dressing up and eating sweets, and that leaves plenty of room for creativity. Consider having games like bobbing for apples, decorating treat bags, and costume contests for all of the little ones. Of course, food is usually a big part of the fun, and you can get very creative that way. Caramel apples, cupcakes or cake pops with spooky frosting colors and design or the standard popcorn balls are fun fall treats,but you can often use a little imagination and some food coloring to turn everyday treats into something festive.

Adult Parties

While adult parties can still involve costumes and food, you may have to up the ante a little bit when it comes to expectations. Costume contests can still be a great way to encourage guests to get creative and come dressed up. For more mature themes, you can create a Day of the Dead celebration, and celebrate the holiday Mexican-style with authentic foods and treats. Or, you can do a costume ball and play music all night long and serve fine desserts.

Planning ahead

You do not want to leave your Halloween party plans for the month of October. If you start planning ahead of time, you can not only come up with a spectacular theme, but you can find everything you need. Watch for sales and stock up on party supplies like paper plates and cups. Look for fun new recipes to try so that you can wow your friends. And of course, don't forget to look for a costume – by shopping early you will be able to find the best selection and the best prices.