Evite Party Ideas September 2015

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HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS

KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN TIPS Top Party Trends from the Experts at Evite

CONTENTS

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HALLOWEEN INVITATIONS

7

DIY KIDS’ HALLOWEEN CENTERPIECE

9

TRICKS &TREATS

13

TIPS FOR A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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HALLOWEEN PARTIES Host an old-school pumpkin-carving party using our tips and tricks.

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INVITATIONS

GHOSTS AND GOBLINS AND GHOULS, OH MY! Get into the holiday spirit with one of our spooktacular invitations.

Trick-or-treat! Show off your spooky side with this premium Evite invitation.

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Witches and Ghouls

Gather your ghoul friends for a haunted Halloween party with this premium Evite invitation.

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Booyah

Ain’t no party like a costume party! Tell your firends to come as they aren’t with this free Evite invitation.

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Prepare to scare with this wicked free Evite invitation.

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Halloween Scare

Throw a Halloween bash for the books with this free Evite invitation.

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do-it-yourself

STEP 5: Stick a lollipop in each hole and you’re done!

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DIY

Turn plain old pumpkins into kid-friendly decorations with this simple how-to.

Our DIY kids’ Halloween centerpiece is both a trick and a treat! These friendly pumpkin monsters have a secret — their eyes are actually lollipops kids (and other party guests) can treat themselves to. Get all the how-tos below and be prepared for some extremely happy ghouls!

Step 1:

Step 2:

Cut a turquoise circle from a piece of construction paper slightly smaller than the size of your lollipop.

Use paint markers to draw an eye.

Tip: Allow the black “pupil” of your eye to dry for about three minutes before adding white dots.

Step 3:

Step 4:

Affix an eye on each lollipop using glue spots.

Drill holes on either side of the pumpkin, spray paint and allow to dry for at least an hour. Make a construction paper mouth and affix to pumpkin with glue spots.

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TR IC K S TREATS Sink your teeth into something sweet this Halloween.

HALLOWEEN MARSHMALLOWS Turn ho-hum white marshmallows into bright fright bites.

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RECIPES

Eat, Drink and Be Scary!

MUMMY MILK Mummify milk bottles in minutes with our how-to.

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HALLOWEEN MARSHMALLOWS Marshmallows aren’t just for s’mores anymore - add sprinkles for a magical touch.

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PUMPKIN PUNCH This spinoff of the classic sherbert punch makes a dreadfully delicious drink.

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SPARKLING PUMPKIN CUPCAKES Bippity, boppity, boo! Plain packaged cupcakes become pretty pumpkins in just three easy steps.

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TIPS

Get top safety tips for your tiny tots’ Halloween!

HOW TO PLAN A SAFE, HAPPY HALLOWEEN FOR KIDS

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year. Kids spend months looking forward to it — picking out costumes, telling spooky stories, and “scaring” Mom and Dad with pranks… plus, there’s jack-o’-lantern carving (or,

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safer, face painting), and of course, all that free CANDY! Here are a few great ways to keep Halloween silliness from turning into fright night.

Ensure Your Kids’ Costumes Are Safe Long costumes can cause stumbles — and too much fabric can make it impossible for kids to reach out to break a fall. Even the plastic bags costumes are packed in can be a suffocation risk for little kids. Nix any outfits that are cause for concern, and dispose of the plastic packaging pronto.

Make a Candy Plan Your tyke may want to devour that whole haul of candy in one sitting. Discuss ahead of time your candy rule: eating one piece of candy per year of her age… every day.

Steer Clear of Dangerous Accessories and Decor Elements Candles can light costumes on fire, silly string can catch alight and dry ice (that stuff used to make spooky fog) is cold and can cause serious burns.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS Let the ghoul times roll! Gather friends and family for a night of haunted Hallowen fun with these fang-tastic party ideas. From old-school pumpkin carving to spooky sweet treats, you’re guaranteed to give your guests a fright night they’ll never forget.

DIY PUMPKIN-CARVING TABLE

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ACTIVITIES

Host a crafternoon kids and adults alike will love, featuring pumpkin carving and tasty treats.

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Carve out some time for pumpkin fun with this premium Evite invitation.

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DECORATIONS

Hang Halloween banners and bright spiderweb fans for simple by spirited decorations.

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MODERN CHEVRON HALLOWEEN PARTY

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STEFANIE RICHTER Host a bootiful Halloween bash with this free Evite invitation.

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Stefanie Richter is the owner of anna and blue paperie, an online shop specializing in custom and stylish party printables, invitations, stationery and more. Her blog provides party inspiration, free printables, and recipes, as well as DIY tutorials.

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SHAKE IT UP

Black striped straws and sprinkles take these vanilla shakes from plain to party.

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KIDS’ HALLOWEEN PARTY

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DECORATIONS Transform a seasonal staple into a statement centerpiece with chalkboard paint.

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Put a sugar spell on your friends by hosting a sweet Halloween party with this premium Evite invitation.

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ACTIVITIES

Hand-painted candy corn designs and festive orange and black bean bags put a seasonal spin on a carnival classic.

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LINEN, LACE & LOVE Jen Kahn and Jess Bailey wanted to have somewhere to post fun ideas, crafts, and just plain life. For Jess, it is mostly a creative outlet, and a place she can organize craft projects and inspiration, and for Jen, it is a fun excuse to get to spend time with her artsy little sister and talk fashion, parties and life lessons.

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BRIGHT FRIGHT NIGHT

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DECORATIONS

Set the scene with cute construction paper crafts, like these mini monsters, for a fang-tastic addition to any affair.

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Assemble the little monsters (or the big ones!) for a vibrant Halloween party with this premium Evite invitation.

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PLACE SETTINGS

Do it up with DIY decorations by gluing googly eyes to pink plastic cups for a not-soscary table setting.

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MELTED WITCH APPLES

Magically transform a classic caramel apple into the sticky sweet remains of a Halloween witch.

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