The dinner you have organized for Halloween night It wouldn't be the same without a themed decoration. 'Terrifying' and fun at the same time, reminding your little guests that nothing is the same on that day, but without scaring them.
I found three models at Emma's Trend that I really liked because they are super easy to makeAnd the kids can help you achieve a good finish. The one at the top of the post is my favorite because, see? You won't even have to bother putting a light inside, it's so eye-catching.
It is also the most suitable for your children to help you safely. The base consists of plastic jars Those that look like glass jars (for example, for olives or instant coffee, etc.); it's best if they're tall and narrow. As you can see in the photo, you can make whatever you like, or even better! whatever the kids come up with, because they have great ideas!
- Cover them with transparent cellophane, and then with scraps of cotton fabric cut into rectangles, or old bandages, or even with small, thin gauze that you may have left over from the Carnival party. The goal is for them to look like mummies.
- Line them with patent leather paper of a dark color, and glue black wool around it, imitating old dry branches.
- Line them with black crepe paper, and also cut out eyes, nose and fangs with cardboard, which you will then glue to form the face of a vampire.
- Paint them completely with white or black acrylic paint (tempera), and when it has dried paint witch hats or black cats with contrasting colors.
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In all cases, red or black permanent markers can enhance the effect if you draw with them. sinister eyes, or crooked mouths
The jars you see above are painted with special glass paint, although there is a somewhat cheaper alternative: nail polish. They are short glass jars, painted with paint or enamel, so that there is a transparent but colored effect. When they dry, you can use acrylic paint to make mouths and eyes.
Finally, with thick-walled water jugs, you can make some funny Halloween heads, the most original. The best way to paint them is to use thick permanent marker.
Little lanterns and decorated glasses
Clear containers (plastic or glass jars) are perfect for creating lanterns. white chalk paint applied with a sponge You'll achieve a matte finish quickly; add details with fluorescent highlighters and a black permanent marker for pumpkin faces, ghosts, or bats. Color it in with LED candlesExtra tip: make small holes in the rim of the glasses and Hang the lanterns in a garland.
If you're in a hurry, use permanent markers, themed stickers or vinyl decals. Complement them with ribbons, mini spiders or miniature balloons tied to the glassDisposable cups are safe and practical, and in online stores they can be found in color packs (black, orange, purple or fluorescent green) to coordinate the whole table.
Personalized bottles and vintage labels
Create your own labels of "potion", "poison" or "blood" Vintage style: ochre background, aged texture, and classic typography. Print on thick paper with a slight texture and stick them directly or onto a cardboard band around wine or soda bottles. You can also hang them with clothespins. decorative garland, or print on A5 to write the menu on the back and frame them in wood as a gift.
- Scary bottlesDraw with a pencil, paint with acrylics and let the little ones recreate their favorite characters.
- Ghosts: two layers of white, expressions in black and LED lights inside to give them life.
- Tricolor spray: white, orange and yellow in stripes; add a dripping effect on the white to simulate wax.
Themed table and color palette
Choose 2 or 3 shades: black and orange as a base, and a touch of purple or phosphorescent greenFor a chic look, combine black and white with wood and golden details (Black tablecloth or natural runner, gold cutlery, candles, cobwebs, branches, and some decorative bones). Coordinate plates, napkins, and themed straws so that each drink also serves as decoration.
Lantern lighting
This is a delicate subject because it should be avoided at all costs that children get burned, and it is also not appropriate to put fire inside a plastic container, since no matter how thick it is, it will end up overheating. You can use tiny flashlights that - lit - will make a good impression. And for the glass jars, you can use short candles, but on the condition that these decorative objects are placed in a place out of the reach of children, that they are not covered by any material, and that you turn them off when you leave. the stay.
As a safe alternative, opt for led candles with timer or strips micro-LED lights inside bottles. If you're going to hang lanterns, reinforce the holes and check the weight to prevent them from falling.
And if you want one simpler ideaCheck out these balloons presented by our colleagues at Creativos Online...
With everyday materials and a few clear ideas, Your children's party will look creative, safe, and very themed.Reused containers, personalized glasses and a cohesive table setting make all the difference without complications.