Halloween Decorating: Use Items You Already Own to Make Every Room Fun
Decorate your home or throw a party with these budget-friendly tips.
Oct. 26, 2009— -- Throwing a Halloween party can be a lot of fun, and it doesn't have to be expensive.
Sarah Gray Miller, editor-in-chief of Country Living magazine, said throwing a theme party in time for the holiday can be done on a small budget.
"The great news if you've waited until now to buy," Miller said, is that many items are marked down.
Miller suggested the following tips:
1. Make decorations using photos that you already have at home.
What you will need: Color photographs; black-and-white copied images; solution with brush and bowl; X-Acto knife; mini-lights.
What to do: Make a photocopy of a cheerful snapshot, then "age" the copy by brushing it it with a sponge that's been dipped in black craft paint and water. Allow the snapshot to dry. Mount the photo on card stock, then cut out the eye-holes and pop in red holiday lights. Dress the photo with cobwebs and plastic bugs. You can even add fangs for an extra bite, and voila!
2. Add spooky lighting to any party with homemade candle holders.
What you will need: Clip art book; white vellum paper; scissors; double-sided tape; candle-holder and candles.
What to do: Download photos from a clip art book and print them on vellum paper. Cut the paper to the correct size, wrap it around the candle-holder and secure it with double-sided tape. Drop in the candle.
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