Last Minute Halloween Party Ideas

Looking for some last minute 

Halloween Party Ideas???

Well, here you go...

from Mom Designer

Pumpkin Golf

Pumpkin Bowling

Witches Relay Race

Pumpkin Bocce

Pumpkin Ring Toss

These ideas could easily be 
adapted into 

Fall Party Ideas

as well... so much fun!

Be sure to pop on over to
Mom Designer
to get all the deets 
on each of these games!

Pumpkin Craving Party

Looking for something 

fun & fall-ish 

to do this weekend??

Well, I've got the answer!

You should have a...

Pumpkin Carving Party 

From Everyday Occasions

Pumpkin Carving Party

on the front porch

To Eat:

- Apple Cider

- Mugs with Cinnamon Sticks

- Sweet Treats - like sugar cookies
- Healthy Treat - like apples & trail mix

To Carve:

- Pumpkins

- Carving Knives (cheese knives work great)

- Big Spoons (like wooden spoons)

- Sharpies Markers (for sketching on your design)

There are 4  FREE Printable 

Party Invites available, 

just click this link:

Pumpkin Carving Invites

Tool of the trade...

Ya just can't carve without 

Apple Cider...

The good news is that you probably 

have most everything you need 

for this party in your home right now. 

With a quick trip to the store, 

you'll be set for some 

fall family fun!!!

Pretty Painted Pumpkins

Love these

Painted Pumpkins

as seen on

Babble

Dreamy, huh?!

Black Out Pumpkin

Pretty in Pink Pumpkins!

Chalk Paint Pumpkins

And I adore these 
colorful creations 
from Whatever

So many pumpkins...

So little time!

Pumpkin Inspirations

I love pumpkins!

from

Midwest Living

Trick or Treat!

Halloween Subway Art

I love this 

FREE

Halloween Subway Art

from

Eighteen 25

Available in 3 colors

If you want it...

Just click on over to

Eighteen 25

and print & frame!

They also have it available 

in a smaller card size as well...

And while you are there, 

take a minute to check 

out the blog, 

it's one of my faves!!!

Cute Faux Jack-O-Lanterns

Aren't these 

Faux Jack-O-Lanterns 

darling???

from HGTV

Here's the scoop on 

how to make these yourself:

#1 ~ Select Your Pumpkins

I've seen great faux pumpkins at 

Michaels

Plus their "Celebrate It" Craft Pumpkins 

are on sale this week, 40%off!

And don't forget to bring your coupon,

or better yet, get the Michaels App

for iPhone for even more savings!

#2 ~ Cut Your Holes

 

Use a sharp knife or pumpkin-carving 

knife to cut a hole in the bottom 

of the first pumpkin. Make sure the 

hole is big enough for the stem 

of the second pumpkin to fit into. 

Repeat this step on the bottom 

of the second pumpkin.

#3 ~ Decorate with Ribbons/Trims

#4 ~ Paint Eyes

Suggestion - use acrylic paint!

#5 ~ Hot Glue Pumpkins Together

And that's it, you are done...

So cute!

Trick or Treat Pillows

These DIY

Halloween Porch Pillows 

are fantastic!

Hop on over to

Be Different Act Normal

to get the scoop on how to make 

these yourself!

Spooktacular Cupcakes!

I'm still feeling 
Hallloweenie...
and I love this simple

Halloween Cupcake 

Inspiration

from 

Midwest Living

Precious Polka Dots

Perfect Pumpkins

Yummy Mummies

Spooky Kitty Cats

Eerie Eyeballs

BOO!

Monster Pumpkins

Now that Back to School is behind us,

Halloween will be here 

before we know it...

and I cannot wait!

These Pumpkins are 

so imaginative!

Just go to 

BHG Monster Pumpkin Template

to get the templates, so you can 

recreate these yourself!

BOO!

Cute Kids Food Box

Cute Kids Food Box

is one of my favorite Etsy shops

Check out some of their 

darling products...

Colored Berry Baskets

Chalkboard Labels

Candy Tubes

Cute Kids Food Box

has just about everything you'll need 

to create festive party favors, 

fabulous place settings 

& load of fun!!!

Boo!

Happy 

Halloween!!!

from Pinterest

Last Minute Halloween - Kid Food

If you need some 

fun Halloween food ideas...

then you've got to check 
out these kid friendly food
ideas from

Quick-Dish

Here are a few of my savory faves...

Tarantula Tacos

Halloweenies

Barbecued Worm Sandwiches

To see the complete list of 

10 Last Minute Ideas

click on over to

Quick-Dish

Boo-Apetit!

Instant "EEK"!

Are you looking for a 

little something spooky & festive for this weekend???

Well, I just love this simple idea 

from Martha Stewart

Just glue some big bugs to 

sheer panty hose and presto

you've got

"Instant EEK!"

Have Fun!!!

Halloween Centerpiece

I love, love, love

(did I mention LOVE)

this beautiful

Halloween Centerpiece

from 

Eighteen25

Drop on over to 

Eighteen25

and get the step by step tutorial 

on how to recreate this yourself...

I can see a Thanksgiving & Christmas 

version of this bad boy already!!!

Happy Crafting...

Funky Pumpkins

Decoupage Pumpkins...

What will they think of next?!

from Funky Time

via Mod Podge Rocks 

Click on over to Funky Time get the step by step tutorial on how to recreate these awesome pumpkins. Sybille is ah-mazing & she shares all sorts of fun ideas to decoupage your way into a very fun fall!!!

Polka Dot Cake!

The ah-mazing Anj over at 

Snowy Bliss

has done it again...

Isn't this TDF?!

Anj put together very comprehensive

step by step instructions on 

how to create this yourself...

Just drop on over to 

Snowy Bliss

to see for yourself!

SWEET Perfection!

Fun Costume Ideas!

I love these 

easy & fun homemade costume ideas

from Real Simple

"It's Raining Cats & Dogs"

What You Need
Umbrella
Stuffed Animals
Hot Glue Gun

Open up the umbrella and hot glue one animal at a time on the outside. Let them rest in place to dry overnight.

"On Safari"

What You Need
Brown Grocery Bag
Pencil
Scissors
Kraft Mini Envelopes (in natural)
Buttons
Glue Stick
1. Measure the paper bag against the child. Mark holes for the arms and head; cut these out.

2. Glue envelopes on the front of the vest to create pockets. Glue buttons on the envelopes. Let dry overnight.

How To: Make Binoculars
What You Need

Two Toilet Paper Rolls
Felt Pads
Twine or String
Glue
1. Take 2 toilet paper rolls and glue 4-5 felt pads between the two tubes in order to keep them together.

2. On the exterior of each roll, make a small hole for stringing the twine through and creating a strap.

"Scuba Diver"

What You Need
One Liter Bottles (you'll need 2 of these)
Black Spray Paint
Yellow Utility Tape
Black Shoe LacesHot Glue Gun

1. Make sure the bottles are empty and dry. Spray paint one bottle at a time. Let dry overnight.

2. Take the now black bottles and wrap rings around the bottoms and the tops of each bottle with the yellow tape.

3. Glue the shoelaces to the tops and bottoms of each bottle. Secure around the child’s shoulder.

How To: Make Mouth Device
What You Need
Black Cord Covers
Pacifier
Hot Glue Gun

1. Cover one end of the cord with yellow tape.
2. Glue pacifier to the other end of the cord cover. Let dry overnight.

And when all else fails,

go with a "Classic"...

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Holly Golightly

(aka - Audrey)!

PS - technically, this costume 

is not homemade, it's from etsy. 

It was just too stinkin' cute, 

I had to feature it!

Have fun creating 

these costumes!!!