Vintage Gothic Haunted House Ideas

I recently did the Haunted Museum at our local historical society. I don't believe in spook houses nor in scaring kids but I thought it would have an educational bent. It didn't, so I tried to swing it vintage Gothic to get away from a gory a little. Here's how I scripted, costumed and staged it.  I Have a Flair For Scaring People with Gothic Horror, to My Chagrin

Free Printable Halloween Party Decorations, Banners and Streamers--Spooky and Fall Themed

Hosting a Halloween party or haunted house? Looking for cheap Halloween party decorations? Want to decorate your classroom for Halloween? Here are free printable Halloween decorations including witch, pumpkin, ghost, black cats, monsters, bats, spiders, zombies, skeletons, ghouls and more. There are scary party decorations and more tame ones with cartoon images. You'll find free printable Halloween banners, streamers, table decor, treat bags, party favors--just to name a few! Read on. Free Printable Halloween Party Decorations, Banners, Streamers

How to do Zombie, Ghoul, Skeleton Make-Up for Halloween and Trick-or-Treat

How to Create a Zombie, Ghoul, Skeleton Face for Halloween Looking for monster make up tips for Trick or Treat? I was fortunate in high school and college to have had extensive training in theater make up. Theater make up techniques work very well for Halloween costumes, too. Here is my diy guide to creating a zombie, ghoul, ghost or skeleton face. Read More

Easy Non Toxic Face Paint Recipes for Halloween

Safe, Non Toxic Face Paint Recipes for Halloween Face painting is a fun part of dressing up for Halloween. Many costumes require a mask or face paint of some kind. Here are easy, diy recipes to make your own face paint that is safe and non-toxic. These recipes should not cause skin irritation Read More

Teen Halloween Party for Guys and Girls

How to Organize and Host a Mixed Teen Party Planning a mixed boys and girls Halloween party for teenagers or tweens? Feeling a little squeamish about how to entertain teens? Here's a surefire party guide that guests will love! Low cost tips for preparation, themes, food, activities, music, cleanup, decorations, guests, indoor/outdoor options and things to avoid. View more »