One of the parts of Halloween that makes for the absolute most fun is not just the trick or treating, it is also setting up decorations around your home for the local kids to see. Decorating for Halloween can also be a really fun way to spend time with your young ones and keep them entertained in a constructive way. One of the most popular ways to decorate for Halloween is to make yourself a scary Halloween porch for those trick or treaters to come and marvel at when they end up at your house looking for that sweet, sweet candy. Here are some ideas for making a scary Halloween porch.
Cobwebs, cobwebs, cobwebs!
Spiders are scary; that’s a fact. Very few people out there don’t find spiders at least a little bit creepy and the most well known harbinger of an eight-legged presence is the cobweb. Throwing some fake cobwebs up around the entrance to your home is a great way to make yourself a scary Halloween porch that will add a spooky something extra to the vibe of your decorations. A great way and incredibly inexpensive way to make cobwebs, or at least give the effect of cobwebs is to take cotton sheet. Stretch and pull at the sheets on either side and as the material pulls apart it will do so in a thin, spidery manner making for a really scary Halloween porch.
The Scarecrow
Another terrific Halloween archetype is the scarecrow. The scarecrow has long been associated with spookiness in movies and popular culture so make one yourself and adding a little bit more of a horror tinge to it will definitely help to create a scary Halloween porch that the neighborhood kids will be talking about for many Halloweens to come. Another great idea is to have someone in the family dress up as a scarecrow and pretend to suddenly come to life when the children approach your scary Halloween porch. That’ll be a great way to weed out the scaredy cats and help save that candy.
Inflatable Displays
If you go to any supermarket store with Halloween decorations you are also likely to see a number of inflatable decorations, also known as “blow ups” that can help you make a scary Halloween porch. With these items you plug their power chord into an outlet and a powered fan keeps them inflated just the way those inflatable tube men that flair their arms at used car lots. The difference is that with this you’re helping create precious memories with a scary Halloween porch.
Get Creative!
Especially if you’re using creating a scary Halloween porch as a way to spend time with your child, be creative about it. Not only will you have more fun but it will help teach your child to think outside the box when it comes to all aspects of life. Finding spooky uses for everyday items on your scary Halloween porch can be a great way to spend time with your child and get them to tap into their creativity.
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