Halloween Party Kids Fun

Ghosts

Ghosts are easy to make if you have some old sheets around. A full size top sheet is usually good for two rather large or several smaller ghosts. Start by cutting the sheets into squares. For a pair of large ghosts you can just cut the sheet in half widthwise. Then find some old newspaper and ball it up wrap the sheet around the ball of newspaper and secure it with some string. Now all you have to do is paint the face on your ghost. I like to use green sharpies but the color choice is up to you. Hint: use a pencil to work out the face before hand, sharpies don’t wash out. Some fishing line secured to a push pin from the ceiling will help your ghost take flight or place them in strategic places around your house like the closet or hanging just inside the basement door. For a bit of humor I like to make small signs out of a dowel using some white cardboard and secure it to the ghost so it looks like the ghost is holding the sign. One word, “Boo” is usually effective to get a laugh from your Halloween party kids. Fun games like a scavenger hunt for small versions of these ghosts is a cool little past time.

Gooey Brains

There are several places to find a brain Jell-O mold so if your local party supply store does not have them in stock a quick web search should bring up several options. I know that Archie Mcphee often has them in stock. I like to use lime green jell-o (slime green if you will) but with some creative use of food coloring you can come up with a decent brain grey. A nice cold wiggling brain on a plate in the center of your table will really set the Halloween mood.

Witches Oh My

Witches fingers are delicious if prepared correctly. All you need is a good sugar cookie recipe and some halved almonds. Sugar cookies spread a bit when they bake so bear that in mind when you are putting this treat together. Any sugar cookie recipe will work well here or if you are pressed for time (or just don’t feel like mixing up your own dough) the kind they sell in tubes at the store will work just as well. Roll out the dough until it is about ¼ inch thick. Then cut out a finger length and shaped piece of dough. Remember that it will spread a bit so a little less than a half-inch wide will do. Place one almond half where you want the finger nail to be. Bake the cookies according to the recipes instructions (usually at 325 for 12 minutes but double check). Once the cookies are cooled use a little red icing to paint the nails.

Halloween Party Kids Fun

There are some things you really must have to make any Halloween party perfect. First on your list should be some dry ice. A nice witches cauldron filled with warm water and a piece or two of dry ice will create a nice creepy misty effect.

Spider webs are always in order for a good spooky nights partying. These are often sold at the local party supply store as a lump of stringy white floss that you can string around your house or just in the corners for effect.

Eyeballs in the drinks will entertain your Halloween party kids. Fun to see as well as eat eyes can be easily made. What you are going to need are Lychee Nuts. Lychee nuts are actually a fruit and not a nut. If you can get them fresh from your local produce store then a little bit of peeling will get you some great looking eyeballs. They are usually found canned in the Asian food section of your local supermarket. Some red food dye will give them a good blood shot look and you can drop them into any drink. Since lychees are a sweet fruit your kids will love them!