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Halloween parties are fun for everyone.  Crafty types can have a field day coming up with unique decorations for their Halloween get-togethers, from realistic-looking spider webs to one-of-a-kind jack-o-lanterns to spooky cloth ghosts.  But don’t forget the party favors!  Here are some ideas for favors that your guests are sure to love.

* Ghostly lollipops - Kids adore these, and they’re very simple to create.  Simply use a Blow Pop or Tootsie Roll Pop, and place it top down in the middle of a small piece of tissue paper.  Pull the tissue paper up over the pop, and secure with string or yarn, leaving the bottom loose so that it resembles a ghost when turned right side up.  Draw a ghostly face with a black marker.* Goodie-filled hands - Buy a box of clear plastic (not latex) gloves.  Fill each one with candy corn, popped popcorn, or a combination of the two.  Tie up the bottom with orange or black ribbon or yarn.

* Creepy bookmarks - Halloween bookmarks are very easy to make.  Just cut card stock into strips, add some Halloween art or sayings, and laminate.

* Spooky goodie bags - A bag full of candy is perfect for Halloween, but why use a plain old paper or plastic bag?  Tie up some candy in a small bag with some orange and black ribbon, and decorate with googly eyes, plastic spider rings, and other scary stuff.  Of course you don’t have to fill them with candy.  Some other fun Halloween items you could use include stickers, pencils, glow sticks and small toys.

* Halloween jewelry - Simple handmade beaded or charm jewelry makes a great favor for any party.  For Halloween parties, you could make pins, bracelets or necklaces with spooky motifs.  You can find beads and charms shaped like bats, spiders, ghosts and more in the months leading up to Halloween.

* Gourd candleholders - This is a good party favor for an adult Halloween party.  Buy some small pumpkins and/or squash, cut off the tops, and hollow them out enough to put a candle in.  You can use them for centerpieces, then send them home with your guests when the party is over.

* Halloween magnets - Magnets are fun and useful party favors.  For a Halloween party, you could make some bats, witches, vampires, and other spooky figures out of clay or plastic canvas.  Add a strong magnet to the back with hot glue, and you have a favor that’s sure to be a hit.

* Scary keychains - Almost everyone uses keychains, so you can’t go wrong here.  They can be created with beads, clay, and all sorts of other materials.  You could make them in the shape of a tombstone, ghost, skull, or anything else you like.

Oh My Words! Embellishments -Halloween “Oh My Words! Embellishments 4/Pkg-Halloween: Make your craft projects a little more personal when adding definition, color and dimension with these word assortments. * Soft, vellum like finish and lightweight * Dimensions of each word shape: 1” x 3/8” x 3/32” * 4 per package * Safe for scrapbooking”

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