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Halloween Trees

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What Are Halloween Trees?

2 Foot Black Artificial Pine Tree

Halloween trees are a great way to decorate your house for Halloween. Have you ever been in a wood or forest at night? It can be a pretty spooky place, some trees look really scary at night and it’s easy to think of them harboring evil spirits.

It’s because of this that people started to use gnarly looking trees as decor for their Halloween parties and before you knew it a new industry had been developed – the Halloween tree industry!

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There are so many different types of Halloween trees to choose from including black trees (which can double up as a Christmas tree), small tabletop trees, large trees, very sparse looking trees …… I’ve even heard of people getting funky looking branches from nearby wooded areas and popping them in a pot and decorating them.

There are two types of Halloween tree – the table top type that just comes out at Halloween to add some Halloween decor to the room and the full size ones. The full size ones double as a Halloween tree and also as a gothic or anti-Christmas tree in December. I have a selection of both types of Halloween trees here for you to look at and I hope you find one that you like.

Table Top Halloween Trees

Spooky Halloween Decor

Try putting on of these spooky trees on your table to set the mood for Halloween………can you feel that? It’s the temperature falling at just the thought of one of these Halloween trees being in the room!

 Tabletop Halloween Tree Tabletop Tree w/Led Lights (Standard) Spooky Spider Trees, Set of 2 Halloween Orange Twinkle Bright Tree Department 56 Lit Halloween Trees Halloween Copper Glitter Bare Branch Tree

HALLOWEEN SKULL and Black Goose Feather Ornament Tree 20″

This gorgeous Gothic looking tabletop tree is new for this Halloween and looks great with a skull for a base – add some ornaments and you have a perfect little Halloween tree or, alternatively, a Gothic themed Christmas tree!

More Halloween Tabletop Trees

There’s more great trees here including some that come with their very own ornaments!

 Halloween Pumpkin Tree with Ornaments – Decorative Accessories Accessory, Decorative Metal Halloween Tree w/Ornaments Hallmark Direct Imports 2014 DIR6140 Halloween Broom Ornament Tree 42 Patch Magic 7-Feet Christmas Tree, 41 by 41 by 84-Inch, Black Kurt Adler Black Spooky Halloween Tree [OE21 HW0522]

 Pictures of Halloween Trees

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Photo Credits
From top right in a clockwise direction – Halloween Tree | Skull and Tree-bones | Pumpkin Tree | Gathering at the Halloween Tree

Larger Halloween Trees

Spooky Halloween Decor

We’re now getting into the realm of my kind of Halloween tree which can also double as a gothic Christmas tree…….something my tween daughter thinks would be really cool to have!

These are great as they are, but also look good decorated with Halloween lights and Halloween ornaments….

 4.5′ Pre-Lit Flocked Black Artificial Halloween Tree – Orange G25 LED Lights 7′ Red and Black Glitter Metallic Artificial Halloween Display Tree

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How to Create Your Own Halloween Graveyard

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Graveyards are a great theme for a Halloween party as they’re very spooky, especially at night.   Zombies and skeletons are breaking out of the ground, ravens are circling and so many tombstones……..and I haven’t even mentioned the ghosts yet!

If you want an amazing Halloween theme then you’ve found it here. You can even reuse the Halloween tombstones for a Gothic party if you are so inclined.

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Halloween Tombstones

The Key to a Halloween Graveyard

What is a graveyard without tombstones marking the dead?   You can purchase some great tombstones to add to your decor or even make them yourself which is a lot of fun.

I think that if you’re looking at buying props though you should really consider the grim reaper himself –


The Grim Reaper & Tombstone

He’s standing guard over the gravestone to make sure that his work is done and no one will be rising again, however if you have a grave behind him a zombie could still be pulling him/herself out of their grave!

There are lots of different Halloween tombstones you can get including these –

 Set of 2 Asst. Halloween Tombstones, Props, Decorations and Accessories Fake Tombstones – Halloween Yard Decoration – Set/6, 21.3 22in Mossy Celtic Cross Tombstone (Standard) The Vampire Demon Tombstone Statue 22in Mossy Bat Tombstone (Standard) Balkan Vampire Blood Cross Statue

 

 If you would prefer to make your own tombstones then this next page is really handy –

How to Build Your Own Halloween Graveyard

Get step by step instructions for building your own tombstones as well as lots of other tips to creating the best Halloween Graveyard in your neighborhood.

People Rising From The Dead

Halloween Ground Breaker Props

When it comes to Halloween a graveyard isn’t always a very safe place to be as bodies decide to rise again and break out of the ground like this poor soul below –


Ground Breaker Torso Halloween Prop

He’s not all you have to worry about …….

 Forum Novelties Zombie Arm Lawn Stakes, 2-Pieces Headless Zombie (Standard) Lunging Graveyard Baby

 

You can have so much fun with this theme and go as far as you like with adding a fence around your graveyard, adding ghosts, ravens, skeletons there really is no limit because after all it is Halloween!

Here are a few more graveyard props to ensure you create the best Halloween cemetery of horrors that you can think up!

 Creepy Fence Border Party Accessory (1 count) (1/Pkg) Glowing Scary Graveyard Crossroad Sign Black Feathered Small Halloween Crows – 3 Pc Black Birds Animated Gaseous Zombie Fog Halloween Prop LUNGING ZOMBIE REAPER Animated Animatronic Scary Jumping Halloween Prop MR-124236 Crawling Creature Zombie Prop EVIL ENTITY LIFESIZE Haunted House 70in Halloween Prop Animated Ghost Zombie MR-124198 Phantom Rising Animated Halloween Prop Scary Haunted House Yard Scary Decor SPOOKY HANGING GHOUL GHOST LATEX 12′ YARD DECOR Halloween Animated Scary Props SS83310

 

 And don’t forget that you’ll want a fog machine to create an even spookier atmosphere than you’ve managed already!

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Ghost Costumes for Children

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ghost costumes for kidsI think that a ghost costume is a great fancy dress outfit for a child, especially on Halloween.

Let’s face it what child hasn’t wanted to ‘play’ at being a ghost at one time or another – sneaking up on mom or dad with a sheet or towel over themselves and saying ‘boo!’ I can remember using my Nan’s spare sheets on many occasion and pretending to be Casper or some other ghost, my brother and I were always pulling her laundry cupboard apart – if not for use as a costume those sheets also made great forts when draped over chairs inside or between a tree and gooseberry bush outside!

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There are several ways in which you can ‘become a ghost’. You can use a sheet as I’ve mentioned about (see also the Ghost Costumes home page), you can get mom to make you your very own ghost costume, or you can purchase one of the ‘very fancy’ looking ghost costumes for children that I’ve showcased here.

Making a Ghost Costume for a Child

Children’s DIY Costume Ideas

Make your own, or your child’s ghost costume for this Halloween with the help of one of these patterns –

 Childrens/Boys Ghost Costumes McCall’s Sewing Pattern 4141 Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2486 Misses, Men and Teen Costumes

Alternatively you can use one of these links to help make your own ghost costume for your child….

Ghost Costume

This ghost costume is very easy to make and includes step by step instructions along with a few tips.

Homemade Sheet Ghost Costumes

Turn some of your old sheets into perfect ghost costumes for your children.

Coolest Homemade Ghost Costumes

There are a few different ideas for making your own homemade ghost costumes here that have been submitted by people who have actually made them!

Cute Ghost Costumes

I have always thought that Casper was a very cute looking ghost and proof that you didn’t have to look terrifying to pull off a ghost costume effectively. These children’s ghost costumes prove that you really can add cute and ghost into the same outfit really well – don’t you just want to go ‘aaaahhhhh’?

If all ghosts looked this cute I’d be signing up as a ghost hunter!

 Kid’s White Ghost Halloween Costume Friendly Ghost (Small)

To achieve a real ghostly pallor you will need to use ghost inspired make-up.   Check out the Ghost Costumes main page for hints on make-up.   Children usually love an excuse to ‘paint’ their faces so this is yet another reason to dress your child up as a ghost this year!

More Ghost Costumes for Children

These Outfits Are A Little Scarier!

Forget the cute factor and go for a ghost costume with more of an edge with this selection …….. don’t let the kids know that they’re just as cute as the other costumes in your eyes though!

These fancy dress outfits are the type of ghost costumes I prefer over the cuter options above, although it’s hard to pick a favorite out of them all – what do you think?

 Ghost – Child Small Costume Cool Ghoul Costume, Large

Want More Ghost Costumes?

You can dress up as a whole family of ghosts if you want to and here’s some handy links –

Ghost Costumes – Home

Ghost Costumes for Men

Ghost Costumes for Women

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Halloween Glasses – Spooky Stemware!

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Lolita Pumpkin Potion Martini Glass

When you’re celebrating Halloween why not celebrate it in style with your own Halloween glassware?

I love collecting different glasses to use for different holidays and Halloween has a great collection of stemware available from cocktail glasses to juice tumblers there’s a glass just made for you 🙂

I must admit that my favorite holiday glassware maker is Lolita as they not only have fun designs on their glasses, but they also contain cocktail recipes which add to a little fun.

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Halloween Cocktail Glasses

Hauntingly Great Stemware for Halloween Parties

I love having Halloween cocktails, but you could use just your usual cocktails and serve them in one of these delightful Halloween decorated glasses in order to make a statement at your Halloween event.

 Santa Barbara Design Studio GLS4-5527A Lolita Love My Martini Glass, Spider Cider Lolita Love My Martini Glass, Wicked Witch the 5th Lolita Martini Glass Glasses Halloween Candy Corn New Witches Stew Halloween Martini Glass Lolita Love My Martini Glass, Bloodshot Lolita Martini Glass Spooky Juice Ghost Halloween New Wicked Witch Halloween Martini Glass Lolita Love My Martini Glass, Witches Party Lolita Martini Glass Wicked Witch, The 3rd Retired – Wine Martini New Love GLS4-5575T

Halloween Wine Glasses

Spooky and Kooky Halloween Stemware

Sometimes you have guests who don’t want to drink cocktails or try any of your non-alcoholic Witches Brew, yes I’m talking about wine and beer drinkers. If you’re serving wine at your Halloween party or dinner or whatever type of Halloween celebration you’re hosting then you’ll need to use one of these Halloween inspired wine glasses –

 Lolita Halloween Witches Party Wine Glass Lolita Love My Wine Glass, Halloween Diva Lolita Love My Wine Glass, Halloween Party Lolita Lolita Halloween Pumpkin Potion Wine Glass Lolita Halloween 2011, Shooter, Mummy Retired – Wine Martini New Love Lolita Halloween Wine Glass The Witch is Back New Gift Santa Barbara Design Studio GLS11-5527A Lolita Love My Wine Hand Painted Glass, Bite Me Lolita Love My Wine Glass, Miss Mummy

Halloween Beer Glasses

Drink Beer in Style This Halloween!

If you enjoy a beer or two then your concession to Halloween can be serving them up in some spooky glasses like the mummy pilsner or a boneyard stein –

 Mummy Halloween Pilsner Glass Lolita Gotta Love Beer Pilsner Glass, Ghost Tour Lolita Gotta Love Beer Pilsner Glass, Haunted forest Lolita Gotta Love Beer Pilsner Glass, Happy Halloween

Halloween Shot Glasses

Now shots aren’t always a great idea, but they sure seem like one when you’re at a party!! There are two ways to have fun Halloween shots the first one is to get organized beforehand and make some Halloween jelly shots made which are great fun for the non-squeamish!! The second way is to use some of these sensational Halloween shot glasses.

 Lolita Hand Painted Shooter Glass, Bloodshot 3 Pack Of Skull Shots Lolita Crazy Bones Shooter Crystal Skull Pirate Shot Glass Drink Cocktail Beer Cup 1 package. Lolita Halloween Green Spider Party Shots Shot Glass Lolita Hand-Painted Shooter Glass, Mummy

Halloween Cocktails

Perfect for Halloween Glassware

Here are a lot of cool drink ideas for your next Halloween party – three’s even some non-alcoholic Halloween cocktail recipes –

Halloween Cocktails

Halloween Tumblers

When it comes to serving other drinks including drinks for children at the party then tumblers are a great way to go. These tumblers are decorated for Halloween and are sure to be a hit –

 Funworld Halloween 6 Cool Gear Insulated Chiller Tumbler Cup with Halloween Graphics (TRICK OR TREAT – Cup #2) Clear Square 12 oz. Premium Plastic Cups Pack of 14 Halloween Plastic Tumblers 12 Oz. 3 Pack (48 Pieces) NW Party Northwest Enterprises 20 Count Soft Plastic Printed Party Cups, 12-Ounce, Halloween

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Ghost Costumes for Women

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Spooky Halloween Ghost Costumes for Women

Ghostly Gal CostumeGHOSTLY GAL

There are some pretty amazing ghost costumes for women available. The Edwardian lady of the manor ghost (as seen here) or the maid ghost are two really interesting ghost costumes.

There are many more, you can even be a ghostly apparition of someone who is no longer on this plane such as Marie Antoinette.

Ghostly Lady CostumeGhostly Lady

This adult Ghostly Lady Costume comes complete with a tattered full length gown that’s sure to turn heads all evening.

The costume also includes a tulle petticoat and a coordinated, fashionable hat. Of course, the look isn’t complete without a set of ethereal gloves, and a matching wig. The addition of some grey makeup will ensure that you will be ready to haunt all night long!

There are certainly lots of ghost bride costumes available and these, although great on their own as well, are perfect as a couple outfit with your partner wearing a ghost groom costume.

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Of course it’s not just the ladies of the house that haunt it (like the two above), sometimes the maids do too.   In fact I once lived in a house that was said to be haunted by a Victorian maid who had killed herself in the attic.

Let’s check out some more of these spooky costumes –

 

 Paper Magic Lady Nightshade The Ghost Bride Costume, Gray/White, Small InCharacter Costumes, LLC Haunting Beauty, White/Grey, Small California Costumes Women’s Ghostly Bride Adult, Grey, Large Ghost Bride Adult Costume Blythe Spirit 8-10 Paper Magic Elsa The Ghost Maid Costume, Gray, Medium

 

 Gothic Ghost Costumes

For a more non-traditional take on the ghost costumes I’ve found two alternatives below.   A black rose makes a great accessory for the very Gothic influenced ghost costumes.

 

 Black Rose Ghost Costume Spider Web Gauze Ghost Costume

 

 

A Historical Ghost Costume Idea for Women

Marie Antoinette Costumes

Dressing up as a historical person’s ghost is a cool idea for Halloween or indeed any fancy dress event.   As a woman the most popular historical ghost costume that you can buy ready made is that of Marie Antoinette.

Marie Antoinette was Louis XV1’s queen and was executed just before her 38th birthday.   The most famous quote attributed to to Marie Antoinette was the – let them eat cake – one and is all that most people remember about the one time French Queen.   Here are a couple Marie Antoinette costumes that I think are great –

 

 Marie Antionette Ghost Costume Ghost of Marie Antoniette Costume

 

 Ghost Wigs for Women

Some of these costumes come with their own wigs which is great, but for others you’ll need a grey or white wig to suit and I just happen to have sourced a few for you, including two Marie Antoinette ones.

 

 Wig Ghost White Doll Women’s Ghost Saloon Girl Wig Spirit Ghost Bride Wig Ghost of Marie Antoinette Wig Marie Antoinette Wig

 

 Pulling the Ghost Look Together – Finishing Touches for Your Ghost Outfit

Ghostly Make Up

To really pull the outfit together it doesn’t pay to look rosy and healthy as that’s not very ghostlike is it?   Rather that tell you about how to achieve a ghostly pallor here I’m going to send you to another site where there are tips about how to achieve a ‘other worldly’ pallor – Ghost Costumes – Dressing Up As The Perfect Ghost!

 

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