It's October, and spooks will fly on Halloween night! Try these easy Halloween gifts and crafts for classroom events, Harvest festivals or Trick-or-Treat. Boo!
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 24, 2011
It's simple and sweet, a broom-shaped treat for Halloween: Witches' Brew!
Combining apple cider drink mix, Halloween candy treats and a free printable gift tag, Witches Brew is easy to make and give.
Using a licorice rope for a "broomstick" and a bit of creative packet-folding, Witches Brew treat mix looks like a witch's broomstick.
Print a Witches Brew gift tag or Witches Brew bag topper for a spooky touch. Fun!
Add Witches Brew to Halloween BOO baskets, share with co-workers or make it in multiples for Halloween party favors.
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 19, 2011
S'Mores In A Jar! What could be better? Combining the flavors of the familiar campfire treat with the seasonal sweetness of Peeps ® brand marshmallow candies, this recipe creates easy holiday gifts in a jar for all occasions. Choose your Peeps to match the season!
This gifts in a jar recipe is easy enough for children to make. To create this Mason jar gift, you'll layer crushed graham crackers, Marshmallow Peeps, brown sugar and chocolate pieces in a clear glass canning jar.
Spiffed up with a fabric topper, pretty ribbon and free printable gift tags, S'Mores In A Jar make a happy holiday treat for holidays throughout the year.
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Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 17, 2011
Gingerbread houses aren't just for Christmas anymore! Use our easy-build methods to create a Halloween Gingerbread House to brighten your autumn home or workplace. Using melted bark coating or candy melts makes this craft simple enough for kids.
A black cat peeps from piles of pumpkins. Orange and black gumdrops light the path on Halloween night. Spiders creep and bats flap. Don't miss our friendly ghosts!
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 12, 2011
Just in time for Halloween: it's Pumpkin Poop!
Treat your favorite trickster with this simple, silly gift. Easy to make and inexpensive to give, it's a good choice for workplace surprises or Halloween parties or a Halloween BOO basket. Add a packet of Witches' Brew for a happy harvest-time treat.
To make Pumpkin Poop, place a handful of candy corn or black and orange jelly beans in a zipper food storage bag, clear or decorated treat bag. Seal and label with the following poem, or print one of our free printable Pumpkin Poop gift tags or bag toppers:
Posted by Cynthia Ewer on October 11, 2011
They're popping up in a neighborhood near you: "We've Been BOOed!" signs that fly from house to house. First one neighbor, then another ... and then it's your house! What's behind it all?
You've been BOOed! Welcome to the wonderful world of Halloween BOO-ing!
Sometimes called "Ghosting" or "the Phantom", the Halloween BOO is an Autumn take on "Secret Santa" or May baskets.
Usually seen in neighborhoods--but sometimes in the workplace--BOO-ing is a friendly tradition for Halloween fun. Will your neighborhood be next?
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