A Couple Of Low Budget Halloween Themed Crafts & Decoration

So Halloween is fast approaching and I was searching for some easy to do Halloween crafts on a budget. When embarking on DIY Halloween projects, having the right basic craft supplies is essential. Some must-have items include:

  • Paints in various colors to create spooky designs on decorations.
  • Paintbrushes for applying paint evenly and detailing.
  • A few cans or plastic buckets
  • Glue gun for secure and quick adhesion of different materials.
  • Scissors for cutting fabrics, papers, and other crafting materials.
  • Crafting paper in Halloween-themed patterns for a festive touch.
  • Permanent markers for adding intricate details to creations.

Now that your creative juices are flowing, you can begin experimenting with glass bottles and jars. These also function as reusable DIY Halloween decorations, a s you can use them time and again in a variety of ways. Add fake eyeballs to apothecary jars or make magic potions in sealed bottles to place throughout your home. You can even use mason jars to serve chilling cocktails or damned desserts in. Whatever your pick, glassware is a must-have for Halloween decorating on a budget.

For something a little more unusual , try setting up a Halloween tree. Whether you pick a sleek black Christmas tree or something a more simple decked with ghoulish decorations and lights — a dual-use tree will help keep your Halloween decorating on a budget and allow you celebrate two holidays in one go. Once the scream season is over, you can replace your spooky ornaments with merry Christmas options for some festive spirit.

Introducing Your Kids To Horror Films

Want to try watching scary movies with your kids? From animated films to 1980s favorites, here are some options to consider, ranging from mildly spooky to extremely creepy.

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas: In this animated film, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, decides he’s bored with Halloween and wants to be Santa Clausand chaos ensues.
  • Labyrinth: Sarah resents her baby stepbrother, but when he’s kidnapped by the Goblin King, she makes up her mind to save him.
  • The Goonies: To save the neighborhood from foreclosure, a group of kids hunts for a legendary treasure, confronting some creepy characters along the way.
  • Goosebumps: In this movie, based on the middle-grade horror books by R.L. Stine, teenagers unearth mysterious manuscripts and accidentally let monsters loose in the real world.
  • Coraline: When her family moves to a new home, Coraline uncovers a passage to an exciting world, but its inhabitants aren’t as benevolent as they initially seem.
  • Gremlins: After Billy’s father brings him a new, exotic pet, Billy learns the cute creatures have a sinister side.
  • Beetlejuice: A deceased husband and wife seek help from a mischievous demon in order to reclaim their house from the residents who want to remodel it.
  • Harry Potter Series: Based on the books about a boy who discovers he’s a wizard, the series features eight movies that become progressively darker and more intense.
  • The Sixth Sense: A boy has a frightening secret: He can see dead people. But a gifted psychologist wants to help him.

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