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Fun & Easy Last-Minute Halloween Party How-to Guide Step #1:<\/h2>\nCarve a Pumpkin \u2013 or paint one!<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis classic carved pumpkin is totally \u201cmessy\u201d and truly adorable!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/easy-pumpkin.jpg\" "\\"Adorable")
<\/a><\/p>\nTo watch the DIY<\/strong> YouTube how-to<\/strong> video Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for this Cute & Easy Pumpkin Carving <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Double-Duty Pumpkin Game:<\/h3>\n
Hollow out a couple of pumpkins then stack them for a beanbag toss!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bean-bag-pumpkin.jpg\" "\\"Pumpkin")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: countryliving.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for\u00a0\u00a046 Easy pumpkin Carving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Super-Simple Spider Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h3>\nGrab a bag or two of little plastic spiders & glue away!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spider-pumpkin.jpg\" "\\"Super")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: hative.com <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for instructions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Painted Chain Ghost Pumpkin<\/h3>\n
This is so easy, it\u2019s obvious!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/chain-ghost-pumpkin.jpg\" "\\"Painted")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: hative.com <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for more Cool No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Spray Paint Pumpkins<\/h3>\n
These awesome ideas<\/strong> come from The Celebration Shoppe<\/strong>.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spray-paint-pumpkins.jpg\" "\\"DIY")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: thecelebrationshoppe.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for their DIY Spray Paint Pumpkin blog<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Fun & Easy Last-Minute Halloween Party How-to Guide Step #2:<\/h2>\nCreate a Bloody Good (or a Good & Bloody) Punch<\/strong><\/h2>\nNote: Both<\/em> of these are fabulous \u201cvirgin\u201d recipes!<\/strong><\/p>\nDracula’s\u00a0Blood Punch![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dracula-blood-punch.jpg\" "\\"Dracula's")
<\/a><\/h3>\nSource: <\/strong>bbcgoodfood.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nYou\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Cherry juice<\/li>\n
- Chili<\/li>\n
- Cinnamon<\/li>\n
- Ginger<\/li>\n
- For more fun: Garnish with\u00a0edible fangs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click <\/u><\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/strong> to get the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Bloody Virgin Mary![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/bloody-virgin-mary.jpg\" "\\"Bloody")
<\/a><\/h3>\nPicture: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nStart with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Tomato juice<\/li>\n
- Lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Then add<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Red grape juice or pomegranate juice to give it a \u201cbloodier\u201d color!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Click <\/u><\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Fun & Easy Last-Minute Halloween Party How-to Guide Step #3:<\/h2>\nEasy-Cook or No-cook Spooky Treats<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere are 11 yummy and ultra-easy recipes. (And we\u2019ve alternated sweets with not-sweets just to keep things fair!)<\/strong><\/p>\nBIG TIP:<\/strong> If you want to have a more substantial snack table<\/strong>, then make your party a potluck<\/strong>!<\/p>\nMeanwhile, you toss together these cute & spooky goodies.<\/strong><\/p>\nSuper-Easy Baked Mummy Brie<\/h3>\n
Just wrap puff pastry strips around a regular wrapped brie cheese round, then add eyes with black olive circles & pimentos.<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/mummy-brie.jpg\" "\\"Easy")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Ghost S\u2019Mores Dip<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ghost-smores.jpg\" "\\"Ghost")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the easy video tutorial<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Graveyard Chicken Enchilada Dip<\/h3>\n
The \u201cbig secret\u201d is sticking round tortilla chips straight up like headstones!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/graveyard-chicken-enchilada-dip.jpg\" "\\"Graveyard")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Spider Nest Treats<\/h3>\n
White cotton candy puffs on top of little cakes or biscuits make the perfect quick treat.<\/strong> Make them yourself or snag some at the store. They\u2019re great either way. Add a plastic spider for fun<\/strong>. (Maybe the leftovers from the Spider Pumpkin???)![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/cotton-candy-spiders.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nPicture: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nDon\u2019t have time to shop? Get your cotton candy in<\/strong> one day<\/em><\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\nClick <\/u><\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>to order with Amazon Prime<\/strong>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Pumpkin Patch Deviled Eggs<\/h3>\n
These are so easy, you almost don\u2019t need a recipe!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pumpkin-patch-deviled-eggs.jpg\" "\\"Pumpkin")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: abc.go.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe & easy display instructions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Pumpkin Pie-Flavored Pumpkin Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\nTIP: You do want these in the shell<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pumpkin-pie-pumpkin-seeds.png\" "\\"Pumpkin")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Spiderweb Deviled Eggs<\/h3>\n
These are totally worth the extra work!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spiderweb-deviled-eggs.jpg\" "\\"Spiderweb")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Duke\u2019s Mayonnaise<\/a><\/strong>Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Jack O\u2019Lantern Quesadillas<\/h3>\n
Could these be any easier?!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/jack-o-lantern-quesadillas-.jpg\" "\\"Jack")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Melted Witch Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Fruit Dip<\/h3>\n
Nope, it doesn\u2019t have mint flavoring. Just green food coloring. This is perfect with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Apples<\/li>\n
- Pretzels<\/li>\n
- Graham crackers<\/li>\n
- Strawberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/melted-witch-dip.jpg\" "\\"Melted")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe from I Wash You Dry<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Spooky Spider Halloween Appetizer Dip<\/h3>\n
Talk about 5 Minute Health food!<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Spooky-Spider-Halloween-Party-.jpg\" "\\"Spooky")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: Two Healthy Kitchens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip<\/h3>\n
Serve this with: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Graham crackers<\/li>\n
- \u2018Nilla wafers<\/li>\n
- Jumbo marshmallows (stick them on mini pretzel sticks!)<\/li>\n
- Tart crunchy apple slices like Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala, Cortland, or Golden Delicious
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/caramel-pumpkin-cheesecake-dip-.jpg\" "\\"Caramel")
<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSource: Delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for the recipe from momontimeout.com<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
String Cheese Witches Brooms<\/h3>\n
Way easier than they look (the \u201ctie\u201d is a strip of green onion top)<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/string-cheese-witch-broom.jpeg\" "\\"String")
<\/a><\/p>\nSource: foodnetwork.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for the recipe from Food Network<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hummus<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Roasted-Pumpkin-Seed-Hummus-1.jpg\" "\\"Roasted")
<\/a><\/p>\n
This classic carved pumpkin is totally \u201cmessy\u201d and truly adorable!<\/strong> To watch the DIY<\/strong> YouTube how-to<\/strong> video Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for this Cute & Easy Pumpkin Carving <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hollow out a couple of pumpkins then stack them for a beanbag toss!<\/strong> Source: countryliving.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for\u00a0\u00a046 Easy pumpkin Carving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grab a bag or two of little plastic spiders & glue away!<\/strong> Source: hative.com <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for instructions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is so easy, it\u2019s obvious!<\/strong> Source: hative.com <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for more Cool No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These awesome ideas<\/strong> come from The Celebration Shoppe<\/strong>. Source: thecelebrationshoppe.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for their DIY Spray Paint Pumpkin blog<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note: Both<\/em> of these are fabulous \u201cvirgin\u201d recipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n Source: <\/strong>bbcgoodfood.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click <\/u><\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/strong> to get the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Picture: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Start with:<\/strong><\/p>\n Then add<\/strong><\/p>\n Click <\/u><\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are 11 yummy and ultra-easy recipes. (And we\u2019ve alternated sweets with not-sweets just to keep things fair!)<\/strong><\/p>\n BIG TIP:<\/strong> If you want to have a more substantial snack table<\/strong>, then make your party a potluck<\/strong>!<\/p>\n Meanwhile, you toss together these cute & spooky goodies.<\/strong><\/p>\n Just wrap puff pastry strips around a regular wrapped brie cheese round, then add eyes with black olive circles & pimentos.<\/strong> Source: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the easy video tutorial<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The \u201cbig secret\u201d is sticking round tortilla chips straight up like headstones!<\/strong> Source: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n White cotton candy puffs on top of little cakes or biscuits make the perfect quick treat.<\/strong> Make them yourself or snag some at the store. They\u2019re great either way. Add a plastic spider for fun<\/strong>. (Maybe the leftovers from the Spider Pumpkin???) Picture: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t have time to shop? Get your cotton candy in<\/strong> one day<\/em><\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n Click <\/u><\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>to order with Amazon Prime<\/strong>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are so easy, you almost don\u2019t need a recipe!<\/strong> Source: abc.go.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe & easy display instructions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n TIP: You do want these in the shell<\/strong> Source: Delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are totally worth the extra work!<\/strong> Source: Duke\u2019s Mayonnaise<\/a><\/strong>Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Could these be any easier?!<\/strong> Source: delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nope, it doesn\u2019t have mint flavoring. Just green food coloring. This is perfect with:<\/strong><\/p>\n Source: Delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe from I Wash You Dry<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Talk about 5 Minute Health food!<\/strong> Source: Two Healthy Kitchens<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/u><\/strong> for the recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Serve this with: <\/strong><\/p>\n Source: Delish.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for the recipe from momontimeout.com<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Way easier than they look (the \u201ctie\u201d is a strip of green onion top)<\/strong> Source: foodnetwork.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Click HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span> for the recipe from Food Network<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hummus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nDouble-Duty Pumpkin Game:<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSuper-Simple Spider Pumpkin<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPainted Chain Ghost Pumpkin<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpray Paint Pumpkins<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nFun & Easy Last-Minute Halloween Party How-to Guide Step #2:<\/h2>\n
Create a Bloody Good (or a Good & Bloody) Punch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dracula’s\u00a0Blood Punch
<\/a><\/h3>\n\n
Bloody Virgin Mary
<\/a><\/h3>\n\n
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Fun & Easy Last-Minute Halloween Party How-to Guide Step #3:<\/h2>\n
Easy-Cook or No-cook Spooky Treats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Super-Easy Baked Mummy Brie<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGhost S\u2019Mores Dip<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nGraveyard Chicken Enchilada Dip<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpider Nest Treats<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPumpkin Patch Deviled Eggs<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nPumpkin Pie-Flavored Pumpkin Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSpiderweb Deviled Eggs<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nJack O\u2019Lantern Quesadillas<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nMelted Witch Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Fruit Dip<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSpooky Spider Halloween Appetizer Dip<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nCaramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nString Cheese Witches Brooms<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n