You don't need advanced piping skills to make cupcakes look genuinely Halloween-ready — these five techniques all work with a basic round tip and store-bought frosting if needed. Photo by Monika Borys on Unsplash 1. Spiderweb Swirl Pipe a white or black spiral onto a frosted cupcake, then drag a toothpick from the center outward … Continue reading 5 Easy Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas
5-Step Zombie Makeup That Actually Looks Convincing
A convincing zombie look comes down to layering, not a single "zombie green" product — here's a step-by-step approach that works even for a first attempt. Photo by Farzin Yarahmadi on Unsplash 1. Base Apply a grey-green cream foundation or face paint across the whole face and neck, blending into the hairline and ears so … Continue reading 5-Step Zombie Makeup That Actually Looks Convincing
How to Haunt Your Yard on a Budget
You don't need a fog machine budget of a haunted house attraction to make your yard genuinely spooky. Here's how to get most of the effect for a fraction of the cost. Photo by Oxana Melis on Unsplash 1. Thrift First Halloween props show up constantly at thrift stores and yard sales in September and … Continue reading How to Haunt Your Yard on a Budget
Silhouette Mason Jar Lanterns for a Magical Walkway
These make a walkway genuinely magical after dark, and they cost almost nothing to put together if you already have jars on hand. You'll need: clean, dry mason jars, black tissue paper or cardstock, Mod Podge or craft glue, battery-operated tea lights Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash 1. Cut Your Silhouettes Cut simple silhouettes … Continue reading Silhouette Mason Jar Lanterns for a Magical Walkway
3 Glowing Halloween Punch Bowl Recipes Kids Will Love
A big glowing punch bowl does more for a party's atmosphere than almost any other single item on the table. Here are three kid- and family-friendly versions. Photo by Hanxiao Xu on Unsplash 1. Witch's Brew Punch Combine lime sherbet, ginger ale, and green fruit punch. Float dry ice (in a separate heat-safe container inside … Continue reading 3 Glowing Halloween Punch Bowl Recipes Kids Will Love
5 Ways to Make Your 12-Foot Skeleton Even Better
The 12-foot skeleton took over front yards a couple of Halloweens ago, and it's still one of the most photographed decorations on any block — but a lot of owners just prop it up and call it done. A little extra effort goes a long way. Photo by
How to Style a Halloween Mantel Like a Pro
A mantel is the anchor of a room, so it's worth taking a little extra time to layer it properly instead of just lining up a row of pumpkins. 1. Start With Height Variation Use a mix of taper candlesticks, a stack of books, and one taller item like a branch arrangement or an antique … Continue reading How to Style a Halloween Mantel Like a Pro
DIY Cheesecloth Ghosts (The Viral Pinterest Kind)
These are the ghosts you've seen going viral on Pinterest — eerie, fabric-draped figures glowing faintly in a front yard at dusk. They're cheaper and easier to make than they look. Photo by
5 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas That Actually Last
Carving a pumpkin is fun, but it also means a soggy mess on your porch by week two — skip the knife and try one of these five no-carve methods instead. Photo by
Budget Halloween Decorating: Dollar Store Edition
You don't need a big budget to decorate well—the trick is combining cheap items thoughtfully rather than buying a lot of small, disconnected pieces. Photo by