A Not So Spooky Halloween Party-Inspiration Board/DIY Ideas

October 6, 2011

::I warn you..feeling especially sarcastic right now. maybe it’s because as I start writing this both girls are napping at the same time. i’m in a good mood..and my snarky side is coming out.::: ok. you’ve been warned.
Since having kids, holidays are even more fun than before!
I’m not one to get into the creepy super scary parts of Halloween..
but I want to take the fun part of it and create special memories with my girls!
What I could live without during this time of year is when horrified/confused sophia asks at the store what is that?!? and it’s a ‘bloody thing’ and you are wishing you cut through a different isle….even the toy/drag them out before they touch everything isle would be better than this.
If you are in the same boat as me..and want to make Halloween a fun and imaginative time for you and your family/friends..without going too scary/wierd………
then this inspiration board is for you! 
The veggies that look like chopped off fingers are on another blog………sorry. :) haha.
I’ve covered everything from food to decor to games! 
All DIY. Hope this post inspires you!
Enjoy Picking and choosing ideas to incorporate into your own
 ‘Not So Spooky Halloween Party’

2. Owl Cupcakes via One Charming Party
3. Pumpkin Bowling via Jeanetics
4. Pumpkin Costumes via Living with Lindsay
6. Mini Caramel Apples via Allyson Baker Design
7. Ritzy Halloween Spiders via Sprinkled with Flour
8. Sand Witches via Lisa Storms
9. Ghost Smore Favor via Southern Vogue
10. Bats across Wall via Made
 11. Pumpkin Balloons via Martha Stewart.com
12. Veggie Dip Pumpkin via Pinterest
13. Boo Pumpkins via pinterest/ohhowposh.com
14. Pumpkin family via all you.com
15. Donut Tower via One Charming Party

Trick your kids…then they get the Treats!
Veggies and Fruit are more likely to be eaten if displayed cute/fun- it’s been proven.. by a series of very professional studies.
Veggie Cups and Fruit Kabobs via Annie’s Eats
Fruit Cups via bit-o-me       Vegetable Display via My Bride Story

I like the idea of using popsicle sticks rather than skewers…Fruit Kabobs are always nicer when you don’t have to worry about injuries.
Fruit on popsicle sticks via delicate construction
Cute and Clever Pumpkins – I love pumpkinnns! going to pick them out..decorating them..the whole deal. And I love these ideas. Plus they make great props in photos with cute babies. 
Smiley Pumpkins via Good Housekeeping

Masked Pumpkins via Good Housekeeping      Black and White Painted Pumpkins via country living
Funny Faces Pumpkins via Family Fun       Pop Pumpkins via Happy Mundane
Fun Party Favors/Activities
Milano Cookie Ghosts via blonde-designs
Halloween Play Dough via The Idea Room


Goo! Because what parent doesn’t want their 3 yr old to have that in their hands?! sounds awesome. (It’s a party!! let them live a little. you’ll survive the goo. your car seat might not..but it’s washable.)
Goo Tutorial via dollarstorecrafts.com
Pop goes the Pumpkin game via marthastewart.com       Favor Bag (Decorate and Fill!) via laJollamom
DIY Invites– I love these designs! I’m all about e-vites..but if you want to do something extra special these would be so fun to get in the mail!
Bat Ribbon Invite via Parents.com        Paper Bat Invite via One Charming Party
More Sweet Treat Ideas-
Candy Corn Krispy Treat Pretzel Pops via Love from the Oven
Owl Cupcakes via One Charming Party
Candy Corn Cupcakes via The Curvy Carrot
Halloween-Push-Pop-Peeps via Love from the Oven
Happy Halloween Cake Bunting via Every day is a Celebration & Domestic Charm
Smore-Ghost-Marshmallows via Blondie and Brownies

Mini Caramel Apples via Allyson Baker Design


My Sophie would be happy with 1 marshmallow for halloween…She thinks they are just amazing. even the tiny tinyyyy ones. haha. (I make those a big deal. don’t judge.)
Halloween Marshmallow Peep Treats via Love from the Oven

Pumpkin Cakes with Nutella Filling
via Kirbie’s Cravings

And because I will use any party to have an excuse for cute striped paper straws..
i love these black and orange ones together.
via Domestic Charm
All of my finds can be found on 
my Pinterest Board: Halloween DIY Party Details


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  • Natasha in Oz
    October 6, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Great pins, great ideas, great words…Great post! Thank you!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

  • Stephanie of Gumdrop Pass
    October 6, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Wow – I love this! Kudos to you for finding all of these goodies! :)

  • Krista
    October 6, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    Wow, talk about cuteness overload. You have so many good ideas represented here. I don’t get into anything gory for halloween either so these are perfect.

    Great finds!

  • patchhats
    October 7, 2011 at 1:36 am

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  • Anna of IHOD
    October 7, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Such a fun round up Nat! My mom never let us do any of the spooky stuff and I am finding myself avoiding it with my kids too:D
    I LOVE Halloween just the same. Plenty of fun festive ideas here to use!

  • Retirement Planning
    October 9, 2011 at 2:09 am

    I like the pictures that you have put up for Halloween. Gives me lots of new ideas for my own party. Thank you very much!

  • Dawn Murrell
    August 17, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Wow! Your blog is fantastic! It must have taken you a while to find and organize so many great ideas! Great job!

  • Christi @ Love From The Oven
    September 25, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing so much Love From The Oven! :)