Halloween 3a (Decorating)

Halloween Decorations by Skype English - Anna
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There's no lack of resources in October for Halloween party decorations,
props and accessories! Look around the discount and novelty stores for all
kinds of traditional spooky items for your party that will scare your guests silly.
Jack-o-Lanterns

What's Halloween without a jack-o-lantern? Find some stencils to
carve or paint scary faces on your pumpkins to add the traditional touch to your party.
Candles
Use candles inside your carved jack-o-lanterns to make the faces
glow. Put some dark colored candles in creepy candleholders
around your snack table for a gothic touch. Use caution with
open flames and make sure no costumes will come near them.
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Crepe Paper

Use traditional crepe paper decoration to add Halloween colors to your
party table and anywhere else you see fit.

Spider Webs

Buying fake spider webs is one of the most cost-effective
decorations. They're cheap and can be found at your local discount
store. You can make your own with cotton batting found in the
crafts department. What's a spider web without spiders? Pick up
some creepy fake spiders to add to the webs. Better yet, add
some fake bugs too for your spider's victims.

Fake Blood What's creepier than blood? You can find fake blood in the stores or make your own blood cheap! Using fake blood is better left for outdoor parties if you're concerned about any messes or staining. If you use it indoors, make sure it's contained. Shadows Cut out spooky shapes such as a bat, ghost or cat in some heavy construction paper. Tape it to a flashlight and place it in a strategic position to make your guests look twice.

Sound Effects

There's plenty of tapes and CDs available with creepy sounds such
as lightning, screams, banging and creaking. Use these outside or
in an entryway for the element of surprise.

Lighting Effects

Use special lighting to compliment your sounds. Dim lighting is
always preferable to set the spooky setting and a strobe light adds
a special touch to simulate lightening. A black light sets an
unsettling atmosphere and can be found in most party supply
stores.

CoffinsUse your imagination! You can build your own coffin with 6-8 wood pieces and place a dummy in it. Or consider having it closed and place one of those fake arms coming out of it. Add some fake blood to the side for a downright gross affect. ScarecrowsPerfect for the Autumn season, scarecrows are fascinating to look at and add mystery to your yard. Set the atmosphere for your scarecrow by adding bales of hay, cornstalks, and Indian corn -- and he'll definitely get attention. Use our scarecrow instructions for easy homemade scarecrows.

Tombstones

Perhaps one of the creepiest things is a tombstone with the inscription R.I.P. which is
reminiscent of old-time graveyards believed to be haunted according to old myths and
urban legends. You can find tombstones in the holiday section of most stores around
Halloween, or make your own and add some originality!

Fog Machine

There's nothing like fog around to send chills up your spine.
Fog machines are easier to find these days around Halloween
and aren't near as expensive as they used to be. Most fog machines
are water based and are simple to use.

Paint it Black Go gothic with a black party scheme. Choose all black decorations and tableware. Buy some flat black spray paint for items such as vases, napkin holders, pumpkins -- anything you can think of. Don't want black? Try purple, orange, or midnight blue. Ravens Create chills with ghastly grim, black ravens, sparrows, or crows placed on shelves, tables, and unexpected places like on the serving table or in the bathroom. Your guests will get goosebumps at the ominous implications of seeing these mysterious birds indoors.

Halloween Decorations by Skype English School - Anna