15 Affordable Ideas For Your Halloween Party
For diehard Halloween fans, Oct. 31 can't come quickly enough. With the creative costumes, frightening films, and delicious treats, what's not to love? While throwing a Halloween party is a great way to express your love for this spooky time of year, it can get expensive. But it doesn't have to be! With some DIY decor and cheap bits and pieces, you can easily throw a hair-raisingly good Halloween party!
Festive Invitations
Kick off your Halloween party in style with these (free!) printable invitations.
Trick-or-Treat Banner
Halloween and your favorite Parks and Recreation quote combine to make this fun DIY banner.
Ghost Lantern
This spooky DIY ghost lantern proves you don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars for great Halloween decorations.
Photo Booth Props
Hang a white sheet against a wall and provide your guests with some props ($11) for an easy and fun photo booth!
Skull Candle Holder
This DIY skull candle holder makes a great centerpiece to your food or snack table.
Pumpkin Punch Dispenser
Whip up your favorite punch or cocktail recipe and serve it in a pumpkin punch dispenser ($26).
Paint Can Ice Bucket
This DIY paint can ice bucket will keep all of your drinks perfectly chilled.
Cauldron Serving Set
For Halloween dinner parties or buffets, serve up a soup or stew with a cauldron serving set ($20).
Spooky Cookie Cutters
Serve up some ghoulish homemade treats with these Halloween-themed cookie cutters ($10).
Eyeball Cake Toppers
Make dessert the main event of your Halloween party with some creepy eyeball cake toppers made out of Oreos and candy "eyeballs."
Eyeball String Lights
Carry on the eyeball theme with some easy DIY string lights.
Cat Paper Napkins
These cat paper napkins ($6) are almost too cute to use!
Spider Votive Candle Holders
Some homemade spider-shaped votive candle holders will help set the mood for your Halloween party.
Skull Paper Plates
These skull paper plates ($2 for eight) are just the right combination of gorgeous and spooky.
Bat Treat Bags
Send your guests home with party favors using these fun DIY bat treat bags.