January 2012
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Halloween Makeup Removal Tips
You don’t necessarily have to limit yourself to Halloween makeup that can be removed solely with soap and water. But what you use and how you apply it can make the job ultra-easy or absurdly difficult. To make your after-Halloween chore closer to the former rather than the latter, follow some of the methods used by the Hollywood pros.
Soap and water will work for some types of makeup, but...
December 2011
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How To Make Halloween Coffins
Coffins are associated with the dead and are featured in scary movies, old and new. So, they make for great Halloween props to complete your holiday decorating scheme. There are many ways to do that and they’re all easy to carry out. Here are two simple-to-make options.
Miniature Coffins
As tiny props around the candy bowl, hung on the front door frame or sitting in a window sill, coffins...
November 2011
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How To Use A Halloween Prosthetic
Halloween prosthetics are fake wounds, severed body parts, false noses, etc. They can really make a costume stand out. But they can also spoil your holiday if you use ones that interfere with your freedom to party. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your creative daytime ideas without hindering your night fun.
Ever noticed how many of the Sci-Fi films limit themselves to changing...
October 2011
16 posts
Frankenstein Halloween Costume
Everyone remembers “The Munsters” television show. Who didn’t get a laugh out of Herman Munster’s antics as Frankenstein? But Herman can’t take all the credit for the popularity of Frankenstein or the Frankenstein Halloween costume.
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The story of Frankenstein was written in 1818 by English writer Mary Shelley, who thought it up...
Burlesque Babe Costume
If you’ve seen the hit movie Burlesque, starring Cher and Christina Aguilera, then you were probably just as impressed by the costumes as you were with the performances. If you think you’re daring enough to use this theme for Halloween, then here are some exciting ideas to choose from.
Getting The Burlesque Outfit Right
When you think of burlesque, you immediately think of sexy....
Halloween Pumpkin Design Ideas →
The creativity of graphic designers has blossomed, producing an endless array of pumpkin carving stencils for Halloween. Stencils actually combine two great values in one. They’re an ultra-easy way…
Halloween Pumpkin Design Ideas
The creativity of graphic designers has blossomed, producing an endless array of pumpkin carving stencils for Halloween. Stencils actually combine two great values in one. They’re an ultra-easy way to scratch an outline on the pumpkin face with an icepick, which can be carved with ease later. Or, you can use a black marker and just limit yourself to the drawing if you’re in a...
X-Men First Class Costumes →
Thanks to the release of the X-Men prequel – X-Men First Class – in 2011, there’s been a surge in the number of X-Men movie costumes available for Halloween. If this is a theme you’re considering for…
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Easy Halloween Recipes →
No Halloween table is complete with Yummy Brains and Deviled Eggs. Get the recipes now!
X-Men First Class Costumes
Thanks to the release of the X-Men prequel - X-Men First Class - in 2011, there’s been a surge in the number of X-Men movie costumes available for Halloween. If this is a theme you’re considering for your costume this year then here’s a guide to what’s available and how you might go about creating your own costumes.
Before you get started, note that you can choose from a...
Glee Costumes
Glee is one of the most popular shows on television right now, and there are plenty of costume options for any Glee fan who wants to use this as a Halloween theme.
Cheerleaders
The cheerleader outfits from Glee are instantly recognizable, and there are more than a few characters to choose from.
The basic cheerleader outfit consists of the red and white uniform. You can buy officially licensed...
Captain America Movie Costume
Captain America is the latest comic book superhero to hit the silver screen in the 2011 “Captain America: First Avenger” movie. As such, you can be sure to see this patriotic superhero costume everywhere this Halloween, particularly among kids. It’s also a fun costume theme for men and women because it’s patriotic and super strong at the same time!
Captain America aka Steve...
Scream 4 Halloween Costume
The Scream movie series has always provided huge inspiration for Halloween costumes. Despite the fact that the first Scream movie was released fifteen years ago, you can’t go to a Halloween party without seeing the famous Scream costume somewhere!
Thankfully, 2011 saw an upgrade to the Scream series of movies, leaving it fresh in our minds and fresh with ideas about how we can use this...
Sucker Punch Costumes
If you want a strong female character costume idea this Halloween then Sucker Punch is the costume for you. This movie went down a storm in theaters this year, and showed that women can kick ass too! Great for group costumes, here’s a guide to dressing as Sucker Punch for your costume party.
Babydoll
If you want to go as the main character Babydoll then here’s what you need to...
Thor Costumes
The 2011 Thor movie was based on the comic book character of the same name, and revolves around the superhero that hails from Norse mythology. Thor really is a superhero with a difference, which makes for an excellent Halloween costume theme this year!
Getting The Thor Costume Right
Norse mythology holds Thor as the god of thunder and storms. Thor is never seen without his hammer, which should...
Halloween Cake Pops
When it comes to Halloween party planning, there’s nothing like having the right mix of Halloween party food. That’s where cake pops come in to play. Although cake pops look intricate and time-consuming, the basic recipe is surprisingly easy, and from there you can make your pops as crazy and creative as you want.
To start, you’ll need some cake batter. You can use your...
Angry Birds Costumes
If you haven’t heard of Angry Birds, you’ve been living under a rock! This ridiculously addictive game, created by Rovio Entertainment, is played by thousands of smartphone and tablet computer users, including myself. This alone speaks to the popularity of the game. In fact, it’s so popular that official Angry Birds Halloween costumes have now been released!
To really have some fun this...
Royal Wedding Costumes
With the Royal Wedding of April 2011, and the huge success of the King’s Speech movie, it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’re going to see quite a few Royal Family themed costumes around Halloween. Thankfully, there are a wide range of Halloween costume ideas for you to choose from.
Will And Kate Halloween Costumes
If you’re a fan of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,...
September 2009
10 posts
Coffin Confection →
Here’s a great recipe for kids taken from the Better Homes and Garden website. A pound cake edged in crushed cookies and worm-shaped fruit snacks makes the coffin, while marshmallows…
Halloween Party Invitations →
After you select a theme for your Halloween party, you need to select a date, time and location for the event. Next, it’s time to create a guest list. Once you’ve decided on your guest…
How To Make A Scarecrow Costume →
A scarecrow costume offers a tribute to the season. If you plan on dressing up with a group of family or friends, this fits nicely with the Wizard of Oz theme. To make a scarecrow costume,…
Halloween Party Theme Ideas →
Theme parties make for a fantastic Halloween celebration. Theme based Halloween parties are a great way to create a special ambiance, but require extra planning for you and your guests. So,…
Witchy Wizard Cupcakes →
These creepy witches take the cake — cupcake, that is. With candy hair, called grounds, and even warts on their noses, these delicious characters will be gobbled up quickly by little ghosts…
Halloween Party Planning →
Halloween is truly a fun time of year to let loose and have some wicked fun. And there’s no better time to host a party. In fact, the number of adults attending or hosting a Halloween…
Haunted Houses In The Most Haunted Cities →
Looking for a real haunt for Halloween? Want something more authentic than the neighborhood kids running around screaming boo? We’ll keep reading…
Every city in America and beyond has…
Halloween Crafts Made Easy →
One 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…
Halloween Recipe – Harvest Squares →
A heavenly dessert, harvest squares also make devilishly good bribes for trick-or-treaters and are a real Halloween treat. What You’ll Need:
2 1/4 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking…
Frankenstein Halloween Costume →
Everyone remembers “The Munsters” television show. Who didn’t get a laugh out of Herman Munster’s antics as Frankenstein? But Herman can’t take all the credit for the popularity of…
August 2009
4 posts
How To Make A Paper Mache Mask →
If 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…
Pumpkin Bread Bundt Cake →
Neither man nor woman nor Halloween ghoulie can live by plain bread alone. Try this palate-charming pumpkin bread from Cookie magazine at mealtimes as well as snack times.
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Mummy Halloween Costume →
You’re probably familiar with the blockbuster movie The Mummy directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser. But the original horror flick was made in 1932, starring Boris…
Halloween Ghost Decorations
When you are making decorations for your Halloween celebration, you can’t pass up the opportunity to make Halloween ghosts. Actually, Halloween ghosts are the easiest of all decorative crafts that you can make. There really is nothing more fun and festive than a room full of homemade Halloween decorations hanging from the ceiling and invading the walls of your “haunted house”!
One of the...