Pumpkin Carving Party

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Halloween party

Even though the official first day of Fall is not until September 22, it certainly feels like autumn here in Maryland. The air here has been quite crisp, especially in the evenings. Fall is definitely my favorite time of year, and what better way to get the season started then by hosting a pumpkin carving party.

A lot of pumpkin carving parties are geared towards kids, but I love the idea of inviting over a small group of girlfriends to share in the activity. There's nothing better than conversation and creativity.

Invite guests with this cute jack-o-lantern invitation -- FineStationery

Serve pumkin pie martinis -- Thoughtfully Simple

Make this delicious cream-cheese pumkin spread and serve with bagels -- Better Homes & Gardens

Find pumpkin carving templates online and provide a stack for each guest to choose from -- Martha Stewart

Be sure you're prepared with the proper pumpkin carving tools -- Improvements Catalog

Make these nifty pumpkin candle holders using petite pumpkins, glass hurricanes and hairpins, and use them to decorate your table -- Good Housekeeping

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Make Halloween spider bugs yourself!

Halloween party 

This cute Halloween craft turns into the perfect Halloween party favor!  These quick and easyDIY Spider Treat Cups made from an egg carton are wonderful for school harvest or Halloween parties!

Each Treat Cup holds a few small Halloween treats and is perfectly sized for little hands. Or, you can add them to a decorative spider web for a great Halloween decorative display with a special sweet treat surprise. makes 6 Spider Treat Cups Supplies: cardboard egg carton (6 egg cups) black paint 1 paint brush 6 pairs of wiggly eyes glue 18 black pipe cleaners 6 squares black tissue, about 2-inch by 2-inch assorted small candies small hole punch, or sharp tipped scissors scissors wire cutters Instructions: Step 1: Cut apart the egg carton into individual cups or sections. Step 2: Paint the egg carton section black inside and out. Set it aside to dry. Step 3: While the egg carton is drying cut legs for the spiders from the black pipe cleaners. Each Spider Treat Cup should get 8 legs, each about 3 inches long. Step 4: Once the egg carton sections are dry, add a pair of wiggly eyes to the front of each spider. Remeber to keep the open part of the up to hold your treats. Step 5: Poke 4 holes in a row about 3/4 of the way up on each side of each treat cup to insert the spiders legs. Step 6: Insert the black pipe cleaner pieces for the spiders legs, and bend each one slightly to help the spider stand. Step 7: Add a small 2 inch square of black tissue paper to the inside of each cup. This will be a protective layer so when you add the Halloween treats they can sit on top of the tissue paper. Step 8: Fill with small candies and you’re ready to display your sweet treat spiders. http://www.momtastic.com/diy/174437-spider-treat-cup-diy-craft

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