I need cool effects and decorations and stuff. Not costume ideas or activities. I dont have much of a budget at all, I spent a ton of money already on this party, but even if you do say something that is expensive, i might have the supplies to pull it off. So any homemade decorations and effects that are cool. Plus, this party will be indoors. Just keep that in mind. PS no fire please.

Well, there's the old puking pumpkin, doesn't get much cheaper than that. A picture explains it instantly:

http://www.funpages.com/pukingpumpkin/

And the hand-shaped ice if you have a punch bowl, created with the use of a powder-free latex glove, filled with water and frozen, then just snip the glove off and put it into red punch. Depends on whether you're thinking of a gory sort of display with guts and ooze, or just faintly creepy, like having a wreath of all black plants and some cobwebs. I mean, I've been planning a party, but the age range (2-9) is such that even the black wreath would be overboard.

If you do have a couple more bucks to spend, places like Big Lots have some pretty cheap components that can be used with whatever you have already.

And I found this site, gallery at the top and much more info below.

http://members.tripod.com/~Motomom/index-2.html

It at least might give you a starting place for some ideas.

Having "adult" Halloween party. Will be 4 or 5 young married couples. Could use new ideas for entertaining, funny, naughty costumes--beyond the obvious/stale ones. Also what are good adult games for this party? I wouldn't say "anything goes" on costumes or games, but don't hold back, we'll considered all good ideas.

Have each couple go into separate rooms/areas with a sq yd of cloth, some elastic, thread, pins & scissors. Give them 15 minutes to make "costumes" for both husb & wife. They have to wear whatever they make w/in the time limit. Can be naughty & fun! Any games you play will be more fun in these costumes!

Every year Halloween party is celebrated specially by most of the kids. This is the moment when the children come out with so many costumes ideas, it will be also a good time to invite your childrens friends to celebrate and play together in this occasion. In this article you will find some tips on how to arrange the Halloween party.

Of the many different kinds of Halloween parties a hard-time party is bound to be intriguing. Appropriate invitations for this type of party are written on torn pieces of brown paper decorated with a black-cat sticker. Black cats, witches, and bats from the dime store make effective home decorations. Pictures can be hung at an angle or upside down. The dressing table may boast a shiny pie tin used for a hand mirror along with an old comb minus many teeth. Gunny sacks make lovely window curtains for this hard-time affair.

Such a setting entails very little expense, not too much effort and creates an atmosphere of hilarity that starts the party off with a bang. A game that all young people will enjoy is a game o£ "Halloween Ten Pins." This is especially good when bowling is so popular. In keeping with the hard-time motif use ginger ale bottles for pins and solid heads of cabbages for balls. Set a certain score for game and let some expert bowler keep score for the crowd. Don't keep at one game too long.

After this game "Match Box Relay" will be fun. Divide the guests into two teams, girls against boys. Let the hostess fasten the cover of a penny match box on the nose of each of the leaders. Each must transfer the box cover from his nose to the nose of the next team mate without the use of the hands. If the cover is dropped, it may be picked up and put back on the nose of the last person to have it. The team that finishes passing the box first is the winner, of course.

Halloween is synonymous with fortunetelling. No Halloween party would be complete without some sort of fortunetelling stunt, especially for teen-age youngsters. "Goblet Fortunes" are fun to do. Place a goblet on a table. Tie a ring to a string. Let each guest drop the ring to the bottom of the goblet while he recites the alphabet. Immediately when the ring strikes the side of the goblet the person stops. The letter with which he or she stops is indication of the name of the person he or she will marry.

"Halloween Hags" are lots of fun. Draw on a sheet a life-size witch with stringy hair, peaked hat, etc., with a hole where the face should be seen. Hang a sheet in an open doorway. Let the girls stick their heads in the opening, making faces to disguise their identities. Boys write their guesses as to who each one is. Then the girls take their turns at guessing whose face they see. It is surprising how hard it is to guess each face. The youngsters are very good at face-making and have a grand time doing it.

At the conclusion of the games serve your guests a hearty lunch. Have the dining table set with a clean ragged cloth or brown paper doilies. Cracked and nicked dishes are in order along with old and odd pieces of silverware. Candles stuck into empty pop bottles may be used for table lighting. Colored magazine ads that represent some fault or peculiarity of the guests may be used for place cards. This causes a riot of fun and you would be surprised how quickly each guest will spot his place. Oyster stew, vegetable salad, rolls, pickles, jelly, pumpkin pie and cider will satisfy the hungriest guest and are not too hard to prepare.

Children love their fortune told. If you want to fascinate your party kids completely then try the fortune telling game, they will definitely enjoy the game. Next, you can entertain them with their favorite food.

Mitch Johnson
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Everyone loves to dress differently on Halloween. Based on different themes, Halloween costumes provide a specific identity to their wearers. While some wear costumes resembling to the character of the history or of future and fantasy, many love to scare people by being dressed like a mummy. Showing the changing costume trends, youngsters like to go by fusion costume in varied price range. Here, we’ll be discussing few economical options that anyone can consider as their Halloween costume options.

Skeleton Costumes:

A skeleton costume can be a cost-convenient option on Halloween. Get anything from a black fret suit or a black turtle neck and pants. To get an image right, you can get a piece of chalk with white fabric paint. By using the chalk and paints, you can create interesting pattern for your ultimate Halloween costumes. If you are unable to create the real skeleton feel, it is better to check out the online Halloween costumes stores. You’ll be satisfied with the designs and love flaunting your style with it.

Mummy Costumes:

Mummy costumes are a hot favorite amongst many. These costumes are easy to make and look really impressive on everyone. By using some raw and scrap materials, you can make your own Halloween costume otherwise you can always visit online costume stores to get the best costume. Online costume stores can let you know about the latest fashion, style and preferences. People can choose whatever they like for their party.

People who want to mix their creative ideas with Halloween costumes can get some interesting stuff to wear on Halloween. They can provide their ideas to an online costume provider and get their desired costumes in minutes.

Whatever you choose, make sure you get the most comfortable costume for your party. Wearing complicated and fire-prone fabrics can sometime result in unpleasant experience. Choose the best and have the most enjoyable time.

I webmaster of http://www.costumes4less.com dealing in all types Costume, Halloween Costumes, Adult Party Costume, and kids halloween costumes as well at very cheap & affordable price at a single place.

Anirban Bhattacharya
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Easy Halloween decorations! Learn how to make a pumpkin patch for a children's Halloween party in this free video clip about making Halloween decorations.

Expert: Karen Weisman
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Bio: Karen Weisman currently lives in Israel with her husband and six children, where she teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts such as mosaics and sewing.
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