How to Make Halloween Decorations

Instructions Step 1: Make a template Lay out the shelf paper and draw a line lengthwise down the center, 75 1/2 inches long. Using a T-square, draw another line, perpendicular to the first, 34 inches long. Cross the first line 17 inches from one end. Step 2: Draw the outline Draw a 24-inch line at …

Instructions : Use makeup or paints that are non-toxic and easily removable. Follow the package instructions and remove the products if any irritation develops. Avoid applying anything other than eye shadow directly to the eyelids. Step 1: Paint a superhero mask Create a superhero mask that won’t fly off by sponging a large oval shape …

Transcript Man: Carving a pumpkin? Woman: Quick Tips! Man: Use an ice cream scooper to scrape out the insides easily. Smart!

Transcript Man: Want your jack-o’-lantern to last? Woman: Quick tips! Man: Smear the the inside and curved areas with petroleum jelly. It keeps the pumpkin from drying out. Fresh!

Instructions Step 1: Scoop the seeds Cut around the pumpkin’s stem with the kitchen knife and use the large spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp. Step 2: Mark eyehole Use the marker to mark a thin, long rectangle in the center front of the pumpkin for the eye. The rectangle must be large …

Instructions : Never use dry ice without adult supervision. It can cause serious injury if used improperly. Step 1: Mix up some punch Make a batch of your favorite punch in a plastic punch bowl; then, place the bowl inside another bowl with a diameter that’s at least 3 inches bigger. TIP: Make your punch …

Instructions Step 1: Paint scrap boards Paint Halloween sayings on the scrap boards such as “Beware,” “Come in for a bite,” or “Enter if you dare.” TIP: Use old scrap boards to make it look more authentic. Step 2: Apply varnish Apply a coat of varnish once the paint has dried to preserve the wood. …

Instructions Step 1: Draw Draw an outline of your tombstone with a black marker onto a Styrofoam sheet. Cut out your tombstone. Step 2: Draw design Draw your letters and desired design onto the face of the tombstone. TIP: Create your own designs or research historical tombstones for ideas. Step 3: Carve Carve out your …

Instructions Step 1: Prepare bag Cut down the entire length of one of the vertical folds of the paper bag. Then cut out the bottom of the bag and lay it flat, horizontally on a table. Step 2: Seal edge Seal one of the short sides of the bag by taping along the length with …

Instructions Step 1: Stuff the pants Tie off an old pair of pants at the bottom of each leg with twine. Stuff the pants with hay or other stuffing until they’re firm and full. Step 2: Make the head and arms Make the head and arms by stuffing a pair of panty hose. Tie off …

Instructions : Pregnant women, people with heart conditions, and those who are photosensitive to flashing lights, like some epileptics, should not visit haunted houses. Step 1: Build on a theme Base your design on a theme. Classics like “insane asylum” or “serial killer-plagued campground” will give you lots of material to play with. TIP: The …

Instructions Step 1: Make different lengths Make intestines of different lengths. When you arrange them, they’ll look more realistic. Step 2: Lubricate and color it Once it’s cooked, drain the spaghetti, transfer it to a big bowl, and pour cooking oil all over it to make it more slippery. Then, add red food coloring until …

Instructions Step 1: Choose pumpkin Choose a pumpkin that’s large and smooth with a stem of at least 2″. If you plan to put a candle inside, choose a gourd that’s at least 9″ tall. TIP: Pumpkins with smaller stems rot quickly. Step 2: Draw circle or hexagon Draw a circle or hexagon on the …

Instructions Step 1: Heat applesauce Heat the applesauce in a frying pain over low to medium heat. Step 2: Stir in gelatin Stir in one packet of unflavored gelatin. Step 3: Add cocoa powder Add a pinch or two of cocoa powder. Step 4: Mix & remove from heat Mix thoroughly and remove from heat. …