With Halloween just a few days away, here are some fun and easy ideas to make for your family or for a special party. You will enjoy making them and delight your guests.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Ingredients and Materials
- 2 cups of pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Instructions
- Rinse pumpkin seeds to remove pulp and strings.
- Boil seeds in salted water for 10 minutes, then dry on paper towels.
- Mix Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, and salt in a bowl.
- Coat seeds with the mixture and spread them on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 225°F for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until crispy.
- Serving Suggestions
- Makes about 2 cups of roasted pumpkin seeds, perfect for snacking or party treats.
Paper Plate Skeleton
- Materials Needed
- White paper plates
- String or yarn
- Paper punch
- Black construction paper
- Markers, paint, or scissors (for facial features)
- Instructions
- Cut paper plates according to the skeleton pattern.
- Punch holes at points of contact and connect parts with string.
- Add details to the skeleton’s face, such as eyes, nose, and mouth.
- For a double-sided skeleton, attach a second plate for the back of the head.
- Decorating Ideas
- Hang the skeleton from doors or windows as a spooky decoration.
- Use it as a fun and easy DIY decoration that can be reused for years.
Ghost Suckers for Trunk or Treat or Trick-or-Treat
- Materials Needed
- Wrapped Tootsie Roll Pops (or other wrapped lollipops)
- Tissue paper (2 sheets per sucker)
- Black or orange yarn
- Felt-tip pen (for drawing eyes)
- Instructions
- Place the center of the wrapped sucker between two tissues.
- Tie the tissues with black or orange yarn to form a bow.
- Use a felt-tip pen to draw eyes on the tissue to create a ghost face.
- Usage Ideas
- Perfect for giving out treats during trunk-or-treat or traditional trick-or-treating.
- Adds a cute and personal touch to wrapped candy.
