One of the way that I like to add to Halloween fun, is to dress up, at least somewhat, when I give out treats to the trick or treaters. Sometimes I have worn funky glasses that make my eyes look all weired. Sometimes I have dressed up as a pumpkin. The kids seem to enjoy my festive looks and sometimes weird looks.
This year, I'm changing up my looks. This year I shall be wearing a cute witches' hat.
I had wanted to wear some bunny ears but couldn't find any of those. I looked through the costume section at Walmart for other head band options, but couldn't find any in adult sizes.
Then on my last trip to Walmart, I browsed the clearance isle and found a witch hat decoration. It was made to sit on a table. That would be perfect!
I wanted something colorful to accent the all black hat; like little colorful Christmas balls. I didn't find any of those, but did find a pretty purple strand of beads.
After I got home, I cut open the base of the hat and pulled out over half of the stuffing. Then I just pulled from other supplies that I had left over from previous projects, and began enhancing my witches' hat.
I had to also figure out a way to get it to stay in place on my head, and not readily fall to the ground. An old light blue shoe lace was the trick for that.
What do you think?
Do you dress up when giving out treats for Halloween?
Another thing that I have done to add to the fun of Halloween is to make coloring designs on postcards, that kids can color in. This one features my drawing of a cat face pumpkin.
Another thing that I usually do, weather permitting, is to play music outside and dance around, to help get in the Halloween spirit. The trick or treaters seem to enjoy this and have commented about my music and dancing. It's especially fun when The Monster Mash is playing.
If family and friends are coming by for a Halloween get together, a Halloween themed cornhole game set can add to the fun.
What are some ways that you add to the fun of Halloween?
Thanks for stopping by.
Cheryl Paton
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My husband and I sometimes dress up when handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. The kids always seem to get a kick out of it!
ReplyDeleteI love you hat! Very creative indeed. In the past, we all dressed for Halloween. Sometimes, we had a party, other years we simply handed out the candy while in costume. Halloween and trick or treating should be a time for fun for all. btw, I love you coloring postcards. What a great treat!
ReplyDeleteIn past years, I've seen friends and neighbors get quite clever coming up with cute ways to add fun to Halloween. From dressing up to hand out 'treats' to having a whole Halloween scene enacted on their front yard. My daughter-in-law adores Halloween and always gets very creative. Clever hat you have here, Cheryl. And your coloring postcards are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI have a Halloween apron I wear to hand out candy. Lots of cute ideas here. Love your hat
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