Trace out the template using a white pencil on this paper, and then use a crafting knife to cut out the pattern. Cut out the template, and fold a 12-inch square sheet of black card stock (about an 18-inch square for the large web) in half diagonally, and then fold in half twice more to form a small triangle. To make the cobwebs, first photocopy this template onto card stock, enlarging it by 400 percent for the smaller web, and an additional 150 percent for a larger web. Using a straightedge and a rotary cutter fitted with a decorative blade, cut the folded paper into a V shape, leaving a one-inch border at one end. To make the tatters, cut a length of black tissue paper about nine inches wide (three inches for smaller varieties), then make two-inch accordion folds down the length of the paper-after, trim the excess. Spooky card-stock spiderwebs hang from up above-spun, perhaps, by the store-bought arachnid dangling nearby. We covered a table with gauze and then affixed black tissue-paper tatters to the table and sweets-laden cake stands. You can make these frightening flourishes with some inexpensive craft supplies in just a few minutes. Hair-raising party decorations don't need to be costly or fussy. Whether you strive for an autumnal aesthetic or a decidedly festive Halloween theme, these DIY projects and centerpieces will help turn a handful of dishes and trays into a spectacular party tablescape for any guest. Plus, candy can also be used to create fun place settings if you plan to serve a more formal meal before everyone decides to take to the streets for some trick-or-treating. You can even use the kids' Jack-o'-Lanterns to act as a fun vessel for our pumpkin basket centerpiece.Īside from florals and other garden favorites, you can even incorporate edible treats into tabletop decorations-candy centerpieces are both visually appealing and interactive for guests. But centerpieces can also feature seasonal arrangements that aren't dependent on delicate florals succulents, for one, and accompanying gourds are beautiful when paired together. Florals are a great example of a sophisticated tablescape element that balances the fine line feeling thematic for Halloween without becoming overly cheesy here, we share festive centerpieces featuring fresh florals that can make any tabletop that much more inviting for guests of all ages. While Halloween calls for unique touches and a spooky theme, that doesn't mean you should not approach this event as you would any other. But now it's time to think about what your interiors will look like-and more importantly, what you will adorn your tables with to keep guests entertained all evening long. Hosting a Halloween party? You've probably spent hours and hours whipping up scary-yet-delicious treats and wicked cocktails to boot-not to mention a wonderful Halloween landscape outside for neighborhood trick or treaters.

Halloween by Martha Stewart