Embrace the nostalgia of past Halloweens with these handmade decorating ideas.
Celebrate the season by decorating with Halloween crafts straight from ourvintage Better Homes & Gardens magazines.
The crafts are filled withwhimsical designsand simple techniques that everyone can accomplish.
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Gather your supplies and get ready to craft your way into a wonderfully spooky Halloween!
2001: Candy Crackers
These candy crackers are a Halloween lookalike of the traditional Christmas version.
While they don’t make a snapping sound when opened, they still hold a fun and festive surprise.
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Fill toilet paper rollswith candyand wrap them in orange and black paper napkins.
Cinch the ends of the napkins with rubber bands or ribbon.
2002: DIY Halloween Garland
ThisHalloween swagis the perfect combination of cute and spooky.
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Easily thread these items by drilling holes in each one with a thin drill bit.
We suggest using a 22-gauge wire rather than a string to bear the weight of all these pieces.
Mix in dried orange Chinese lanterns for a colorful pop.
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Finish the wreath by filling in any holes with dried plants and add an orange bow to the bottom.
Add a smiling (or not smiling) face with cut black construction paper and glue.
Cut a slit to the center and a small hole in the middle for the glass’s stem.
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Add a paper stem and use florist’s wire to make tendrils that creep up the stem.
You will now have eight “legs” that you might mold to look like theybelong to a spider.
Glue a black cotton ball to the top for extra dimension and faux eyes for personality.
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Create the light bulb shades with orange and silver paper cups.
Add trim to the cups with hot glue and ribbon.
Cut an X-shape into the bottom of each cup before sliding them over the globe bulbs.
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