©2006 by Fiona Broome and the Hollow Hill Staff
If you're looking for an all-purpose book to help celebrate Halloween with your family,
Better Homes & Gardens'
Halloween Fun : 101 Ideas to get in the spirit
is a fine choice.
The first chapter, "Scare them silly," features a wide range of Halloween decorations for your home. Create a ghostly lamp
with gauze, a recycled soft drink bottle, and a light bulb. Use polymer clay to make "candy corn"
decorations to trim a black wire basket or bowl. Select among three different ways to turn a fish bowl into
a unique centerpiece or hall accent. You'll find photos and directions to make these and a dozen other clever
Halloween decorations.
Chapter two, "Carve and paint them," offers at least 20 different ways to paint and decorate pumpkins and gourds for a
variety of uses. From gourd ghouls to sequin-striped pumpkins, these are easy projects suitable for kids and adults alike.
"Treat them right" shares photos and recipes for beverages, snacks, and meals to delight your family and
Halloween guests.
Chapter four, "Dress them up," covers costumes, masks, and unique Halloween accessories such as "ghostly
jewelry" made from polymer clay. Your child will never forget an ornate "magic tree costume," or a clever
"milky milk shake" costume. (Patterns for many projects are included.)
The final chapter, "Get ready to celebrate," includes party decor and fun activity ideas, highlighted by
projects such as "mummy bowling" and a "jumping jack-o-lantern pinata."
If you need one book to use as the basis of a family get-together, or a party at church or Scouts, this
is a fine choice. This book offers enough ideas for several years' parties.
