FOR PARENTS who make the magic happen, Halloween is a chance to conjure a spellbinding celebration.
But what are the best tricks to guarantee your haunted house transformation is truly a treat?
A terrifyingly good Halloween party setup in the Hannah house of horror
Whether you’re hosting a petrifying party or just want to give the door knockers a scare, you can do it all without a frightful spend.
Two mums took on the challenge with cardfactory, giving their homes a creepy overhaul in time for October 31 – and all while staying within a fiendishly tight budget.
Hannah’s challenge was to throw a Monster Mash Bash on just £20, creating a haunting tablescape complete with decorative pumpkins, themed plates and cupcake toppers.
Meanwhile, Halloween fan Stephanie had £20 to fashion an eerie entrance to her home, letting trick or treaters know their mischief is welcome.
She splashed out on caution tape for the front door, plus spider webs, bats and witch hats.
At cardfactory you can pick up all the horrifying accessories you need, from creepy cobwebs to glowing jack-o’-lanterns.
Stephanie has it taped with her creepy welcome for trick or treaters
How about a Halloween balloon kit for a fun backdrop?
Or why not pick up a colour-your-own trick or treat tote bag for the kids to fill up and fill in?
From hanging skeletons to fake eyeballs, cups to paper napkins, you’ll find it all in one place, and at amazing prices – from just 99p.
“I love how this setup has turned out for the girls and their friends – cardfactory had everything I needed to make their Monster Mash Bash spooktacular!” says Hannah.
Stephanie enjoyed reliving her childhood as she created her outdoor display.
“I love decorating our home for Halloween,” she says.
“With the great selection at cardfactory, and for excellent value, I was able to create a fabulous haunted house makeover.”
What better excuse to get into the ghoulish spirit of Halloween?
TRICK OR TREAT
Squash, unfold
Honeycomb pumpkin three-pack, £1.49
Get the creeps
Spider window clings three-pack, £3.99
Curtain raiser
Boo balloon decoration kit, £4.99
Join the dark side
Goth mother costume, £18.99
Bark and bite
Vampire husky dog soft toy, £5.99
Find your Halloween decorations in store and at cardfactory.co.uk
