The whole office is abuzz about Martha Stewart this morning because our very own Simone Collins was live blogging in the studio audience of The Martha Stewart Show this morning! In the first segment of the show, Martha made a papier mache vampire bat pinata for Halloween parties, so I thought I would pull together a few of Martha’s other ideas for Halloween parties today. The best part of these party supplies are that you can get them discounted on CutRateCrafts.com! Check out Simone’s live blog on FaveCrafts.com to find out how to make your own vampire bat pinata, and then pick out some Halloween decorations, treat bags, and table settings from the Martha Stewart collection for a Halloween party just as stylish as Martha’s.
Invitations:
Make invitations simple with these haunting night owl cards. The gray, black, and green cards have an eerie elegance, and moveable owl wings attached with brads give these invitations a little something extra. But if you want to get really crafty with your Halloween party invitations, embellish plain orange or black cardstock with jack-o-lantern paper punches or skull and crossbones paper punches.
Party Favors:
Martha is ever the generous hostess, so it comes as no surprise that she has an array of party favors and treat bags available. Get crafty by adding faces and witch hats to her witch treat bags or embellishing her pumpkin treat bags with florist tape stems and pipe cleaner vines. For pretty candies and treats that deserve to be displayed, choose clear cellophane bags with die cut silhouettes of witches, spiderwebs, or cauldrons. To lend your party favors an eerie realism reminiscent of a witch’s apothecary, choose a set of wax bags featuring labels like “bat fangs” and “blood drops,” envelopes of brains, or treat boxes labeled as poison.
Decorations:
There are just as many Halloween decorations as there places to decorate in your home, if not more. Choose something to decorate each surface in your house:
Windows: You can be sure that Martha’s windows sport more than just a few small decals during Halloween. Amp up your Halloween window decorations with window clings in the shape of a grim reaper silhouette or a spiderweb. Dress up front windows with a Happy Halloween sign to welcome guests.
Mirrors: Make your mirrors spooky with a whole range of mirror clings in the shapes of witches, pumpkins, or bats.
Walls: Set the scene with a full-size wall hanging featuring a witch brewing potions in a cauldron. Wall clings like skeletons or flying witches also add a spooky touch that’s perfect for giving your house a haunted feeling. Silhouettes of bats and spiders hanging from ceilings and door frames will give your guests the impression of a spooky cave, while glittered spider and crow silhouettes keep Halloween decorations light and playful.
Mantel: Choose a Halloween garland featuring spiders, jack-o-lanterns, or a Happy Halloween sign to dress your mantel for the party. You can also drape these garlands around tables and across windows to create a party atmosphere.
Food and Drink:
Buy plain pitchers, bottles, and jars and decorate with Halloween beverage labels for a ghoulish feast. Labels like Goblin Grog, Eye of Newt, Arsenic, and Witch’s Elixir will make guests feel right at home at your Halloween table. Add to the effect by matching contents of the bottles with likely labels. Cyanide coasters and creepy candelabras will complete your table setting. Serve cupcakes decorated with pumpkin face stencils on a platter rimmed with a pumpkin die cut garland.
