Friday, March 19, 2010

Halloween Fun Factory

All You Need For A SPOOKY Halloween!

How To Create Scary Sound Effects

Posted by RLuve On October - 29 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

scary_soundPlanning a haunted house for Halloween and need some scary sound effects? Well, here are some low-cost, do it yourself examples of how ordinary household items I found on Martha Stewart’s site. They can be used to fill your house with mischievous poltergeist.
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Dried Shrunken Apple Heads

Posted by RLuve On October - 15 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

apple-headsLooking for that little extra something to complete your Halloween decorations? I found a great food craft over at FabulousLiving.com. These little faces, made from dried apples, can look really nasty and sinister — the perfect thing to decorate a Halloween party. Tuck them in among the food at your Halloween Buffet. You can also make lots of dried apple heads and string them up like a spooky garland.
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Halloween Crafts Made Easy

Posted by RLuve On September - 8 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Tissue Paper GhostsOne of the things that make Halloween so wonderful is that you can dress up, display Halloween crafts and scare all the folks you want in the spirit of fun. Decorating your home, car or office is the first step in setting the mood for Halloween and can be accomplished with just a little patience and some creativity.
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How To Make A Paper Mache Mask

Posted by RLuve On August - 29 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

PaperMacheOnBalloonIf you dress up for Halloween, you may want to add a mask to accentuate your costume.  The easiest thing to do would be to buy a mask from a novelty store.  If you want to make your appearance unique, however, it’s best to make your own mask.
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How to Make a Halloween Lantern

Posted by RLuve On August - 20 - 2009 1 COMMENT

turnipjackolanternTo make a Halloween lantern out of a turnip, you need a large root such as a swede, a beet, or a mangel. These are the kind of roots which have reddish skin and yellow flesh.  The skin of these turnips can be carved (or scribed) to make a pattern that will glow when a small candle or flashlight is placed inside the lantern.
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The Long-Legged Spider

Posted by RLuve On October - 20 - 2008 1 COMMENT

long-legged-spiderHalloween crafts that make for an impressive low-cost centerpiece for a buffet table or part of your Halloween decorations are long-legged spiders. This friendly arachnid is all legs. Read the rest of this entry »

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Craft Projects for Halloween

Posted by RLuve On October - 17 - 2008 1 COMMENT

The only bad craft projects for Halloween are the projects that are too complicated and never get done. You know the ones. The craft projects that have so many steps that you’ve lost the attention of your kids before step 2. Read the rest of this entry »

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How To Make A Clothespin Bat

Posted by RLuve On October - 13 - 2008 2 COMMENTS

clothespin-batHalloween bats are essential to your Halloween decorations. In a previous post, I discussed how to make an egg carton bat for Halloween. Another fun and easy bat craft is the clothespin bat. The video below shows you step by step how to create a clothespin bat as well as where you can use them in your Halloween decorations.
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Halloween Scrapbook Ideas

Posted by RLuve On October - 9 - 2008 ADD COMMENTS

HalloweenPageKitWhen looking for Halloween scrapbook ideas, you should first decide what it is you want your page to look like. There is no steadfast rule as to how your scrapbook pages should look. They should simply show your own creativity. But if you are looking for some Halloween scrapbook ideas to get you started, here are a couple of suggestions.
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Halloween Bat Crafts

Posted by RLuve On October - 8 - 2008 1 COMMENT

Egg Carton BatJust in case you haven’t noticed, bats are a huge symbol of Halloween. If you want to make your own decorations, Halloween bat crafts are some of the easiest of all. One of the easiest Halloween bat crafts that you can make comes from a regular egg carton. Read the rest of this entry »

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