Halloween is quickly approaching, with only DAYS remaining! DAYS!! And guaranteed there will be some sort of last minute party your child is invited to, or that you are arm-twisted into helping prepare for. What cute Halloween-themed treats will you take?! Because obviously it has to be THE cutest! Haven’t got the slightest clue?
Well, take a peeksy into our little “Pumpkin Decorating Party” for some cute ideas.
We made it a “decorating” party {and not a “carving” party} for a reason! Because seriously, who in their right-filled {busy} mind has time for all those gooey guts?! Not us! Smart, huh?! Although, I commend those who dare throw a pumpkin carving party,… because I like me a good pumpkin carving party! Gooey fun, and no clean up?! Yes, please! [ Related :: 32 No Carve Pumpkin Ideas :: Glitzy Pumpkin Centerpiece ]
Moving on…
What of all cuteness would you see if you peeked in on all our fun??
Pumpkin-Faced Mandarin Cups
Mummy Dogs
Cheese Stick Ghosts
Cupcakes *always a hit!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dracula Dentures
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Pumpkin-Faced Mandarin Cups
Ingredients Needed:
Mandarin Cups
Sharpie
These are pretty self-explanatory. And the possibilities are endless. Have a ball with this one! I sure did! And I even started on these while we were at my son’s baseball practice. Talk about versatile! And multi-tasking! I did feel like super-mom for a bit!
Mummy Dogs
Ingredients Needed:
Hot Dog Franks
Crescents
Mustard *optional
Unroll crescents {straight out of the can} as a whole. Use a pizza cutter {or knife} to cut into thin strips. Then wrap strips around hot dog franks. Bake as instructed on crescent can.
**For added cuteness, give your Mummy Dogs eyes by adding 2 dots of mustard!
**FYI: drying hot dog franks off a bit with a napkin before wrapping with crescent helps the crescent stick better.
Cheese Stick Ghosts
Ingredients Needed:
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Sharpie
This one is oh-so easy! And self-explanatory, as well.
**Although, I must add that I continuously found myself having to write on a piece of paper with my sharpie, after a few cheese sticks, to get it writing properly again – just a little FYI!
Cupcakes *always a hit!
Ingredients Needed:
Cake Mix (anything of a white or yellow color is best to add food coloring)
Frosting (vanilla, or cream cheese is best to add food coloring)
Food Coloring (purple and green)
Sprinkles *optional
Mix cake mix as instructed on box. Add green food coloring to the mix. Bake as instructed. Let the cupcakes cool before adding frosting. Add purple food coloring to frosting until you get desired purple, then frost cupcakes.
**Add sprinkles for added cuteness!
Bloody Band-Aid Treats
Ingredients Needed:
Graham Crackers
White Frosting
Red Decorating Gel
Separate graham cracker into 4 pieces. Add frosting to center of each piece. Then dab frosting with gel. And voila!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dracula Dentures
Ingredients Needed:
Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Frosting – Tinted Red → I used Red Decorating Icing!
Mini Marshmallows
Slivered Almonds
First, cut the cookies in half {perfection not necessary!}. Then, spread frosting on each piece. Next, add marshmallows along the edge of one of the cookie pieces. After that, place the other cookie piece atop the marshmallows. And for that Dracula effect, stick the slivered almonds into the frosting of the top cookie. And voila!
Arts & Crafts Supplies
And of course, what would a Pumpkin Decorating Party be without some arts and crafts materials?! Put out some tables, cover them with vinyl table covers ← to make life easier! And leave arts and crafts supplies scattered on the table for the pumpkin decorators to use as they see fit for their little imaginations!
Arts & Crafts Supplies We Used…
Pipe Cleaners {Fuzzy Sticks}
Glue
Glitter
Washable Tempera Paint
Assorted Paint Brushes
Pom Poms
Googly Eyes
Halloween Themed Stickers
Various Foam Shapes {such as glass frames & mustaches}
Aren’t those decorated pumpkins just full of creative deliciousness?! Everyone {including the adults – although, that is questionable!} had a blast! And not a single child went home empty-handed! Ultimately, it was a very successful party!
What is your go-to treat for Halloween parties?
