Three ways to save cash on Halloween decorations by making your own creepy crafts
THE shops may be full of Halloween decorations now, but it’s easy to save cash by making your own.
Plus, getting the children involved will keep them entertained for at least a few minutes, giving you a double win.
Here are some affordable ideas for creepy crafts . . .
PAINT PUMPKINS: They aren’t just for carving.
Little munchkin pumpkins cost 49p each in Asda and kids will love decorating them.
You can use paint, glitter, stickers, gems and any other craft bits you happen to have lying around your home.
When dry and finished, display in a basket or bowl for a ghastly touch to your home.
SPOOKY LIGHT-UP LANTERNS: If you have a couple of empty clear jars lying around, you can easily turn them into ghoulish Halloween decorations.
Paint them green, orange, white or purple or you can wrap crepe paper to the jar and glue it on.
When dry or ready, use a black marker pen to draw spooky-looking eyes and a mouth.
A white jar can be fashioned into a ghost face, while alternative colours work as monsters.
When finished simply pop an LED tea light inside — a pack of four is £2 from Hobbycraft.
GHASTLY BUNTING: Give your child smallish pieces of white paper — around A6 size — and ask them to draw ghosts with a black felt tip.
When they are finished, you can then cut each one out and glue or tie them in a row to some tough yarn or string to make easy bunting.
Your little one will also be delighted to see their creation hanging up.
Alternatively, slice an apple in half and let your child dip the cut side in orange paint to make prints on white paper.
The apple is a natural pumpkin shape and you can add a face with black pen when dry.
Again, cut out each print when dry to make bunting.
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