Candle Sconces and Holiday Abracadabra a Wickedly Beautiful Halloween Party

There is no better time for a party than Halloween, the spookiest, lighthearted holiday of the year. There is just something about this time of year, making even the stuffiest of adults turn into children again. Make this Halloween a holiday to remember. Carve the pumpkins, crank up the tunes, invite all your friends and then, follow our favorite tips of Halloween favorites for a party that is wickedly superb.

Tip One: Here’s Looking at you Glasses

Using sturdy glue, adhere google eyes in different sizes and shapes to the outside of your glasses. Outline the eyes with red fabric paint. It will create a real focal point for the glasses and make them seem to be popping right out of the beverages!

Tip Two: Blooming Pumpkins

Carve out the top of a pumpkin just as you would if you were creating a jack-o-lantern. Hollow out the inside and wash thoroughly. Fill with water and then arrange a bouquet of bright autumn flowers inside for an unexpected touch.

Tip Three: Eerie Glow

Use a bottle of spray on cobwebs to add eerie appeal to everyday items such as candle sconces and lamps. Make sure not to get the cobwebs anywhere a flame might be able to reach. Place a few fuzzy spiders inside for an extra spooky touch!

Tip Four: Haunted Chairs

Purchase several yards of black tulle for each chair in your dining area. Drape the tulle over the chairs and tie on an orange ribbon at the base of the chair’s back to secure the fabric. Place glowing jack-o-lanterns in each seat for a festive touch. These can serve as a party favor for your guests to take home at the end of the night.

Tip Five: Spooky Tablecloths

Save time and money by creating tablecloths from cheesecloth. Simply tear and drape over your table for a look that screams, “Ghosts dine here!”

Tip Six: Crawling With Fun

Create faux black widows with floral foam balls and black paint. Brush on a coat of black paint to a large foam ball and a smaller foam ball. Hot glue the two together to create a head and body. Finish off with large eyes, a red hourglass shape and black pipe cleaners for legs.

Tip Seven: Boo-tiful Entrance Rooms

Stack pumpkins under entrance tables for a nice pop of color that really sets the mood. Paint wooden letters in bright orange and arrange them to read, “Come and sit a spell.” Place a witch’s hat atop the table and an old ratty broom in the corner to add to the enchanting effect of this idea.

Tip Eight: Mood Lighting

Add eerie lighting to your party for the perfect spooky touch. Use yellow glass candle sconces for a haunted glow. Drape a corner in black sheets or drapes and place a strobe light behind them. Place skeletons in front of the strobe light so when the lights go down, the skeletons come out to play.

From simple touches of the whimsical to additions to everyday items, it is easier than ever to create a bash that is sure to be the talk of the block. Add some music and drinks for a monster mash that pleases even your fussiest of guests.

Happy Haunting!