Create A Spooky Yard For
Halloween
Halloween can be one of
the most child-like and fun holidays of the year. From the adorable and excited children in
their costumes to costume parties for adults, Halloween is really a time to let
out the kid in all of us and have a good time.
Whether just entertaining the Trick-or-Treaters or having a party,
creating a spooky looking yard and exterior for your home can really add to the
atmosphere of the event. Here are a few
great ideas to make your home and yard look “spooktacular”!
Pumpkins And Jack-O'-Lanterns
Autumn is a great time of
year to find lots of decorations that come from nature. Naturally when we think of Halloween we think
of Jack-o'-Lanterns, and having plenty of these on your front step and in your
yard will give it a great eerie effect.
Also, rather than just cutting out the traditional faces try tracing out
other images such as witches and cats.
Painting pumpkins is also a great idea, and be sure to include many of
different sizes. Remember to use battery
operated tea lights or flashlights rather than candles in order to prevent
accidents.
Scary Signs And Window
Decorations
Creating scary signs or
gravestones is a really inexpensive and creative way to make your front yard
look scary. Use old pieces of wood to
create signs that welcome your guests to your house of horrors or to design
old-looking grave markers. Also don't
forget to decorate your front windows to match the look. Hang dark colored drapes, suspend fake
cobwebs, and add a few fake spiders to complete the look. Lights can also add a nice spooky effect, but
avoid candles for safety reasons.
Don't Forget Your Trees!
A great place to add scary
Halloween décor to your front yard is in your trees. Hang fake bats or a ghost, string some
lights, or set a witch on one of the branches.
These are just a few of
the fun, scary, and inexpensive ways in which you can make your property the
spookiest on the block. But most importantly, don't forget to get yourself into
the spirit of the day and find a great costume that matches your newly created
house of horrors!
