21 Creative Ideas for Throwing a Halloween Party

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21 Creative Ideas for Throwing a Halloween Party

21 Creative Ideas for Throwing a Halloween Party

If you're preparing for a big Halloween bash this year, be sure to check out these 21 Creative Ideas for Throwing a Halloween Party. Hosting a successful party can be a bit intimidating sometimes, especially when there's a theme. Between deciding how to decorate your home, to what food to serve, there are a lot of decisions to be made.

Browse through all of our great homemade Halloween crafts to help ensure your get-together is a fun, festive occasion! If a costume contest is on the agenda, be sure to take a look at the easy homemade Halloween costumes we have that are a cinch to make and look great. From homemade invites to glittery pumpkin centerpieces, there's plenty of great Halloween party ideas to make your celebration a success!

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Easy DIY Halloween Decorations

Whether you're going for scary, spooky, or cute, we've got plenty of ideas for throwing a Halloween party to help make your soiree a success. Guests will hardly recognize your house after you decorate with these amazing homemade Halloween crafts!

A Not So Scary Little Fairy Graveyard

Looking to make a really cool center piece for Halloween? Get into the spirit of things with this super easy and budget friendly fairy graveyard that can be made in an hour.

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Cool Spider Web Table Runner

Halloween decorations can really make or break a party, so if you want ideas for Halloween decorations to make to impress your guests, you should try this Cool Spider Web Table Runner.

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Creepy Jarred Eyeballs

If you love Halloween decorations that make you squirm then you'll love these Creepy Jarred Eyeballs. Perfect for a Halloween party, these homemade Halloween props are easy to create and cool to look at.

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Pumpkin Garland Halloween Decoration Idea

If you have a Halloween party coming up this October, consider trying out this easy Pumpkin Garland Halloween Decoration Idea. This paper craft for Halloween is quick and simple to make!

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Painted Jar Luminaries

Give your soiree a spooky glow with these fun Painted Jar Luminaries. These homemade Halloween decorations are perfect to put on tables, to scatter throughout your home, or to light up your back patio. 

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Halloween Party Food Ideas

Sometimes decorating your house with homemade Halloween crafts just isn't enough to complete a party; people also need to eat! If you're wondering what kind of festive food to serve, there are plenty of yummy treats that are easy to make and taste delicious!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ghosts

There are tons of great Halloween treat ideas, but sometimes you just want something easy like these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ghosts.

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Carved Scary Apples

Remember when your parents told you not to play with your food? Well, on Halloween you can, and you should! These Carved Scary Apples are the perfect edible Halloween craft to make for your kids.

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Cornflake Pumpkins

Planning a Halloween bash and want some easy Halloween treat recipes to please your guests? These adorable Cornflake Pumpkins are simple to make and tasty too!

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Made in the Microwave Mummy Suckers

Talk about quick and easy Halloween crafts! These cute Made in the Microwave Mummy Suckers take no time to make and they're a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. 

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Spiderweb Cookies

Don't worry, there's no creepy crawly critter on these Spiderweb Cookies! If you want to make beautiful Halloween cookies like these to give to friends and neighbors, this easy tutorial will show you how.

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Creative Halloween Costume Ideas

Chances are if you're hosting a Halloween get-together, people are going to be in costume. As the host of the party, there's a lot of pressure for your costume to be stellar! Take a look at some of these easy homemade Halloween costumes to make sure it's not just your house that looks good-- you do too! Costume contests are always one of the most popular ideas for throwing a Halloween party; you'll have a great chance of winning if you wear one of these award-winning homemade Halloween costumes! 

Red Riding Hood Cape Pattern

If you’re looking for a Halloween costume that is pretty easy to make and also super stylish, then you should make this Red Riding Hood Cape Pattern. 

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Quick Portrait Costume

This Quick Portrait Costume is sure to bring a smile to your face, whether it be a painted smile or a smile at your own creativity. This funny Halloween costume will be one for the books.

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Witch Hat With Dead Roses

Why be an ordinary witch this Halloween when you can be a truly extraordinary one wearing this dazzling Witch Hat With Dead Roses?

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Superhero Cape Pattern

This free superhero cape pattern is a sure-fire way to make this Halloween perfect for the little ones.

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Glitter Fairy Wings

Every little girl dreams of being a fairy princess, so for Halloween why not let her dress like one? Or dress like one yourself! It's easy with these DIY Glitter Fairy Wings.

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Spaghetti and Parmesan Couples Costume Idea

If you and your partner are significant foodies, you two should try out this Spaghetti and Parmesan Couples Costume Idea. This simple homemade Halloween costume is as adorable as it looks delicious.

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Dino Dragon Tails

Whether you want to dress up like a dinosaur or a dragon, these Dino Dragon Tails are the perfect complement to a homemade Halloween costumes. 

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Other DIY Halloween Crafts

If there's still something missing in your party planning, we have many more ideas for throwing a Halloween party up our sleeve! Festive invitations will surely get your guests excited for your event months ahead of time and are a great way to give everyone a sneak peek of what to expect at your big event. We also have plenty of Halloween party favor crafts to send your guests home with. Clever party favors are sure to leave party-goers with a great taste in their mouth-- literally!

Pop Up Halloween Invites

The best Halloween party invitation ideas in our book are the ones that are fun and whimsical. That's why we love these clever Pop Up Halloween Invites so much.

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Candy Corn Slime

Candy Corn. Some love it, some hate. But one thing is for sure -- candy corn is the quintessential Halloween treat. Celebrate Halloween with the kids by whipping up a batch of fun and taste-safe candy corn slime!

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Monster DIY Goodie Bags

Bypass all those boring cellophane bags in the dollar store aisle and create something monstrously unique with these Monster DIY Goodie Bags.

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Super Simple Halloween Treat Buckets

Transform plain white pails into spooky ghost-themed party favors by using one magical supply: black electrical tape! You'll be amazed to see how quick these Super Simple Halloween Treat Buckets are to make.

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